I thought they announced that EA Access doesn't require an xbox live subscription. Did that change or am I just making stuff up?
I called the "pay for demos" years ago and no one listened.Jimothy Sterling said:I suggest Bug Princess could be a playable character in Hyrule Warriors - a few months later they announce Bug Princess as playable.
I make a joke that Capcom has been dropping the ball by not remaking Resident Evil for the new consoles like it always does - two days later, Capcom announces it's remaking Resident Evil for new consoles.
I make a Jimquisition about how EA Access will soon see EA gating off content it used to provide as standard - 47 MINUTES LATER, Electronic Arts announces it's gating off content it used to provide as standard.
I genuinely, truly, believe I am some sort of Holy Being.
That is indeed why we thank You for You. Now then, in the spirit of things, between Activision's announcement of all the subscription games and Ubisoft's announcement of everything will need a subscription and an always online internet connection, you should announce a subscription service. All Access Jim, all the time, just thirty dollars per year.Jimothy Sterling said:I suggest Bug Princess could be a playable character in Hyrule Warriors - a few months later they announce Bug Princess as playable.
I make a joke that Capcom has been dropping the ball by not remaking Resident Evil for the new consoles like it always does - two days later, Capcom announces it's remaking Resident Evil for new consoles.
I make a Jimquisition about how EA Access will soon see EA gating off content it used to provide as standard - 47 MINUTES LATER, Electronic Arts announces it's gating off content it used to provide as standard.
I genuinely, truly, believe I am some sort of Holy Being.
And immediately gate off "The Vault" of Jimquisition episodes, which of course can be accessed only if you subscribe to Jim's Premium Plan.The Grim Ace said:That is indeed why we thank You for You. Now then, in the spirit of things, between Activision's announcement of all the subscription games and Ubisoft's announcement of everything will need a subscription and an always online internet connection, you should announce a subscription service. All Access Jim, all the time, just thirty dollars per year.Jimothy Sterling said:I suggest Bug Princess could be a playable character in Hyrule Warriors - a few months later they announce Bug Princess as playable.
I make a joke that Capcom has been dropping the ball by not remaking Resident Evil for the new consoles like it always does - two days later, Capcom announces it's remaking Resident Evil for new consoles.
I make a Jimquisition about how EA Access will soon see EA gating off content it used to provide as standard - 47 MINUTES LATER, Electronic Arts announces it's gating off content it used to provide as standard.
I genuinely, truly, believe I am some sort of Holy Being.
Quickly, suggest that someone should remake Startopia and have it not be shit!Jimothy Sterling said:I suggest Bug Princess could be a playable character in Hyrule Warriors - a few months later they announce Bug Princess as playable.
I make a joke that Capcom has been dropping the ball by not remaking Resident Evil for the new consoles like it always does - two days later, Capcom announces it's remaking Resident Evil for new consoles.
I make a Jimquisition about how EA Access will soon see EA gating off content it used to provide as standard - 47 MINUTES LATER, Electronic Arts announces it's gating off content it used to provide as standard.
I genuinely, truly, believe I am some sort of Holy Being.
Jesus I guess this explains why I have gone from purchasing at least 2-3 games per month to 1 purchase every 3-4 months. I am just so burnt out of seeing all these Car Salesmen tactics. The purchases are usually along the lines of good indie titles such as shovel knight but even the indie scene and steam in general have become much more unattractive.Jimothy Sterling said:Aaaaaaand Electronic Arts proves Jimquisition's point within forty-seven minutes!
http://www.polygon.com/2014/8/11/5991063/madden-nfl-15-no-demo-ea-access
In the words of Timon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuhgHzuPYiI
I kind of wait the day when Escapist mounts an invasion to EA with everything. Pitchforks, torches and a molotovs.Thanatos2k said:What's most pathetic is you see Bowners defending this garbage simply because it's Bone only. And that's just sad seeing someone defend the (former) Worst Company in America. Don't they realize what they're doing to themselves?
Do you seriously believe EA when they claim they'll never shut off your access to the games? Are we just supposed to ignore a decade of EA shutting down games and servers and studios and apps and think they really mean it this time? They just shut down the FTP Ultima game, rendering any ACTUAL MONEY people spent on it null and void with no compensation.
EA is never, ever to be trusted.
I told people that eventually, some horrible company would start charging people for demos. And surprise surprise! EA is the one leading the charge. Wake up, people.
That's a new record!Jimothy Sterling said:Aaaaaaand Electronic Arts proves Jimquisition's point within forty-seven minutes!
http://www.polygon.com/2014/8/11/5991063/madden-nfl-15-no-demo-ea-access
In the words of Timon...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuhgHzuPYiI
It's less trying to preserve a shit system and more trying to stop it from sliding even further backwards. Besides a subscription model would most likely result in a drip feed of content, not an improvement of quality.Wulfram77 said:It's $5/$30. That doesn't require massive amounts of trust.
And, yeah, eventually they'll try to screw us. But they'll do that anyway. I don't see why it'll be worse with subscriptions.
And really, are we so enamoured of the current AAA publishing model? I'm not, so why fight to defend it? A subscription model could end up encouraging a less short term approach, if retaining customer loyalty becomes more important than covering holes in your cash flow with rushed releases.
Half Life 2: Episode 3? "Every six months" my ass.Caramel Frappe said:Only company, who hasn't betrayed me is Valve.