Jimquisition: Why Do People Hate EA?

[mjc0961]

Actually, now you mention it, It really is tough to remember what it is about Activision we hated so much. Off the top of my head...they torture game franchises out of relevance. Compared to all the bullshit EA has done, Activision almost seem like the scrappy, humble underdog.
Dafuq happened?

And, if you're offering,
(I would like a Gravity Rush T-shirt, and Jim is sexy?)


BTW, if you've got a vita, Gravity Rush is pretty great.

As I recall, there were really only two factors to begin with:

1. For a while, Bobby Kotick was running his mouth and saying INSANELY stupid things that pissed people off.

2. Call of Duty. It is popular and the best-selling game every year (constantly breaking it's own sales record). As we all know, if something is popular, it sucks. And since Activision publishes the popular game, they suck.

Of course, number one no longer exists. Good ol' Bobby finally learned to shut up a while back, so it's pretty much people just being immature little twats who hate Call of Duty because it's popular and hate Activision because they publish Call of Duty.

And I guess some people are mad about canceling the new True Crime game or something, but I don't care about that. It's being made by United Front Games, a developer that has already proven themselves to be incompetent. I'm sure once the renamed Sleeping Dogs finally comes out, people will see what an utter mess it is and realize that Activision was right in canceling it all along. Not surprising that Square Enix picked the game up either, as all Square Enix does anymore is waste money. They usually only do it on games that have "Final Fantasy" in the title, though.

 

[mjc0961]

really, to me, what's sad about EA isn't that they're as bad as they are, it's that there are people who still support them?

It's not really a matter of whether they're well informed about EA, it's fucking basic priorities; is this game worth upwards of $80+ dollars till the next week/month when a new games comes out?

(P.S. bear in mind that I'm assuming that there are people who buy their games at launch day, and not just wait till the price drops... Twice.)

(P.S.S. I really want that shirt, dammit!)

Not only do people still support EA, but people think EA is one of the best publishers and that we should all stop hating them because they published a few games that some critics liked.

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news-2480-A-2011-Retrospective--Going-From-Strength-to-Strength.html

 

[James Crook]

I actually also like EA from 2008 up until last year. Three years, that's all it took for them to shoot themselves in the foot. With a fucking hollow point.

 

[drmigit2]

Good video overall, it is stunning to see EA with its anti-consumerism shocked to see people like it a lot less. Same thing is happening to Blizzard which is unfortunate, but has caused me to boycott Diablo 3. I am done with Blizzard now and forever. EA has already taken that low low road and ran with it callously claiming that gamers will still go to them even though they just stabbed all of our mothers. This company needs to die and serve as an example as to why you don't act as if the consumer does not matter.

[Also, I would adore a Gravity Rush t-shirt and Jim is a sexy man.]

 

[LordNerevar]

Finally someone who can construct an argument against EA without foaming at the mouth and losing their shit, well done Jim.

(I would like a Gravity rush T-shirt please, also JIM IS SEXYYY!)

you should wear the shirt so we can all see your glorious tits

 

[NickKuroshi0]

This video basically sums up my hate for EA, thank you Jim Sterling.

[I would like a gravity rush shirt please also Jim is sexy]

 

[joeman098]

Jim have you seen the newest Talking to women about video games!? Holmes strips! he also admitted to your dirty acts between you two at E3 but be careful there was a witnesses!
Also shirt would be nice Thank god for swag and Jim

http://youtu.be/J5mY_0juloM

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please, Also Jim is sexy]

 

[teebeeohh]

jim you sexy beast, i would love to cuddle up to you wearing that shirt during the storm that is raging outside right now.

oh and i love the video, this kinda bullshit is what jim is absolutely best at because when the source material is this dumb his style doesn't seem that much over the top

 

[Undeadpool]

Not that I'm going to defend EA against what is a SLEW of completely valid points, but I really do hate the Valve double-standard. I get that Valve has done a lot to foster customer loyalty, and frankly I've probably spent more on Steam than on analog games over the last three years, but I'm still a little peeved when they're just given a pass and treated like this scrappy little underdog. I'm thinking two things specifically: Steam's always-on internet requirement and their pairing with Gamestop. Both of which are either dismissed or outright praised. A partnership. With GAMESTOP. One of the most REVILED companies in the industry (at least on the internet), but the moment Valve announces you'll be able to go into their shop to buy Steam Bucks, "GO VALVE! Looking out for their consumers!"
And yeah, Steam is "always on." Yes, you can go into "Offline Mode," but ONLY if you already have a connection. Internet went out unexpectedly? TOO BAD. Just as when EA does good, they should get praised (multiple free DLC packs for ME3), Valve should get taken to task when they do wrong. But neither of those things happen because even praising EA for giving away free content is unacceptable.

[I would like a shirt and Jim is sexy]

 

[Johnson McGee]

Jim brings up a very good point with the '5 million in sales being necessary' to cover costs. Why doesn't EA try to limit the costs of making new games? Don't try to tell me it can't be done without doing things like overworking staff or other harsh practices (that EA already does). How about instead of $$$ graphics, they hire a $ writer to make a game with a good storyline?

 

[ClanCrusher]

Now the only question is, since Diablo III is now requiring players to always be online, how long is it going to take until EA does something similar? After all, they seem to be ripping off the worst parts of every company.

And no, I'm not counting Origin (yet). I can still play Mass Effect 3 single player without having to be online.

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please. Also Jim is sexy.]

 

[deserteagleeye]

I'm Really sorry to see EA stoop so low over the years. They pretty much turned IGN into the FOX News of videogames. Hell, I feel sorry for every company affected by EA.

If Activision can shape up, then maybe EA will follow their business practices. Peer pressure and all that jazz.

I would like Gravity Rush t-shirt. I'm a big fan. (lol, my avatar). Kat is just too cute. :3

Also, Jim Sterling is the sexiest, manliest man among men that makes even Batman cry.

lol, I totally thought of you when he pulled up the shirt. XD

 

[tellytoy]

EA killed Pandemic, and I shall never forgive them.

(Obligatory "Jim is Sexy" bit)

 

[kane.malakos]

I'm thinking two things specifically: Steam's always-on internet requirement and their pairing with Gamestop. Both of which are either dismissed or outright praised. A partnership. With GAMESTOP. One of the most REVILED companies in the industry (at least on the internet), but the moment Valve announces you'll be able to go into their shop to buy Steam Bucks, "GO VALVE! Looking out for their consumers!"

Why would people have a problem with Valve selling steam bucks at Gamestop? Gamestop has some very shitty business practices, true, but I don't blame any game company for selling their products there. You might as well get annoyed because THQ, Rockstar and Blizzard sell copies of their games at Gamestop. In fact, I can see where the praise for Valve comes from, as it allows people without a credit card to buy games from Steam where they would not otherwise be able to do so. That's a consumer-friendly practice, even if it does give some money to a shitty company.

 

[shadowstriker86]

remember the end of taken where liam neeson shoots that guy in the tux who ran the slave trade auction and his last line was "it was just business"? thats what happens to people who use that defense, not literally of course but you know what i mean

 

[Invadergray]

Jim, why do you think some people hate the Jimquisition despite being one of the most relevant and good-looking shows in gaming?

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please and Jim is sexy]

 

[neonsword13-ops]

If Activision can shape up, then maybe EA will follow their business practices. Peer pressure and all that jazz.

I would like Gravity Rush t-shirt. I'm a big fan. (lol, my avatar). Kat is just too cute. :3

Also, Jim Sterling is the sexiest, manliest man among men that makes even Batman cry.

lol, I totally thought of you when he pulled up the shirt. XD

I figured someone would. X) It's just a really good game. Finished it last night, now I just gotta beat all of the challenges and stuff.

Usually, I don't play a game after the credits roll, but this has to be one of the few exceptions because the way you traverse the world is so unique and fluid. Also, collecting power up jems is fun.

I'd go so far as to say it's right next to Persona 4 in my Top 10 list. (And Persona 4 is #1)

It's just so damn fantastic. My love for Gravity Rush rivals Daystar Clarion's love for Journey. And we know that man loves himself some Journey.

 

[LazyAza]

Yep EA is basically the Hitler of game studios right now. Pure relentless evil.

 

[Demix]

My guess was that EA believed it was rivals of Evil with Activision, and someone went and made a bet saying they couldn't look worse then Activision. Looks like EA won that bet!

I genuinely like Dead Space too; I hope their risks with the play style don't end up killing what at least aimed at a different audience then most shooters.

[I would like a Gravity Rush shirt please! Also Jim is sexy.]