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hugh · 2008-01-22, 08:27 AM

EA Leaps into Free Video Games

The new distribution model and pricing structure, a first for Europe and the U.S., is expected to supplement—not replace—retail sales. But according to Gerhard Florin, EA's executive vice-president and general manager of international publishing, it should produce a lucrative new source of revenue and broaden the company's audience to include people who don't play the games now.

Dioneo · 2008-01-22, 09:40 AM

Not sure how I feel about that. I don't like paying subscription fees period - I don't even have a XBL gold membership. I would also be annoyed by ads/product placement. I am still annoyed that they show ads in movie theaters after I already paid to be there!

Still, as an anti-piracy measure it makes sense.

pappcam · 2008-01-22, 11:23 AM

I think EA Games should be concentrating on putting out good games for the next-gen consoles instead of the hack jobs they are currently throwing out there.

Jam · 2008-01-22, 01:21 PM

NHL 08 is an amazing game

asif9t9 · 2008-01-23, 10:42 AM

I could see this. I like the idea of being able to download games instead of lining up at the store. I'm also new to console gaming, and I hate having to switch discs when I want to play new games. Nice to have it on the harddrive. And then, if you really, really like a game, I could see paying a dollar here, a dollar there, for new features. New cars, etc. Get more playability out of a game you like.

2008-01-22, 08:27 AM	#1
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2008-01-22, 09:40 AM	#2
Dioneo Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GTA IV Posts: 1,768	Not sure how I feel about that. I don't like paying subscription fees period - I don't even have a XBL gold membership. I would also be annoyed by ads/product placement. I am still annoyed that they show ads in movie theaters after I already paid to be there! Still, as an anti-piracy measure it makes sense. __________________ Long live the console war! Buy 'em all! Just don't give Sony any of your Personal info!

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2008-01-22, 11:23 AM	#3
pappcam Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 310	I think EA Games should be concentrating on putting out good games for the next-gen consoles instead of the hack jobs they are currently throwing out there.

2008-01-22, 01:21 PM	#4
Jam Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burlington Posts: 120	NHL 08 is an amazing game

2008-01-23, 10:42 AM	#5
asif9t9 Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Oakville, Cogeco Posts: 2,971	I could see this. I like the idea of being able to download games instead of lining up at the store. I'm also new to console gaming, and I hate having to switch discs when I want to play new games. Nice to have it on the harddrive. And then, if you really, really like a game, I could see paying a dollar here, a dollar there, for new features. New cars, etc. Get more playability out of a game you like.