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[yesikareyes]

Blackmind1 wrote...

 lol, this is amazing. You guys don't even know when you're easy bait for page views. Forbes is completely taking advantage of the situation.

>inb4 "So what? At least they agree with our problem"

You would have been doing the opposite of what you are if they didn't agree, and claimed that they were only drumming up controversy for page views. You people are such hypocrites.

Cleary, there are people who respect and value Paul Tassi's opinion. Now, I ask you to please respect their right to listen and gather opinions from others. Please do not deny them this right by possibly getting this thread locked. 

Thank you! 

[yesikareyes]

Weskerr wrote...

Did you miss my second question about DRM?

No, don't worry I sent it. I'm sure he's still reading and thinking of a response. I sent it to him in again in another batch of questions, this time I bolded your question so that he'd see it right away. 

Modifié par yesikareyes, 04 avril 2012 - 09:50 .

[Weskerr]

yesikareyes wrote...

Weskerr wrote...

Did you miss my second question about DRM?

No, don't worry I sent it. I'm sure he's still reading and thinking of a response. I sent it to him in again in another batch of questions, this time I bolded your question so that he'd see it right away. 

Oh okay thank you yesikareyes. That's much appreciated.

[yesikareyes]

Capone666 wrote...

The RetakeMe3 organization has rallied around the inital creator as sort of spokeperson. An interview with him can be seen here. I am the interviewer, and I was wondering what are your thoughts on the effeicacy of having a spokesperson for a group this varied. Will it bite them in the ass or help their goals be achieved?

Paul Tassi:

I think it's probably a good idea to have someone who can coherently organize the movements thoughts. A million voice shouting all over the place is probably not the best way forward. It's why any group has a spokesperson, and I don't see the downside for RetakeME3. 

[yesikareyes]

abx009 wrote...

Since this thread has slowed down, I'll take a chance at a second question:

Any insight or comment on today's stock slip, and what it might mean to the company? https://www.google.c...=ob&q=NASDAQ:EA (this was posted a few times in the forum)

I would guess that this has to do with the "Worst Company in America" title.

Paul Tassi:

Yeah, I saw that. I mean, being declared "The Worst Company in America" publicly, deserved or not, is bound to have investors who have been ignorant of all the controversies so far taking notice. That said, it's not exactly like the stock tanked. We'll see what it does over the next few weeks, but I doubt it's lasting effect. 

[yesikareyes]

Weskerr wrote...

Considering what I just said, do you think instrusive DRMs are here to stay for big companies like EA, or will CD Projekt Red's customer friendly methods become more prevalent (The makers of the Witcher games)?

Paul Tassi:

I think DRM is here to stay unfortunately. There are even rumors that the next generation Xbox with require a constant internet connection, bringing the idea to consoles. That may not turn out to be true, but I definitely think we're going to see more, not less DRM. Crackdowns on piracy are going to become more and more severe, despite their usual lack of effectiveness. I don't see the industry having a change of heart on the issue any time soon. There's really no good answer for this because companies know that if they don't place ANY restrictive measures, piracy rates will increase. If they do, it will still be cracked, but at least they tried. They don't really factor in the effect it has on paying players' experience. 

[Capone666]

Thanks Paul and yesikareyes!

[Farbautisonn]

Thanks for the replies. Allways nice to hear from Forbes

[Farbautisonn]

Oh. Last question: Do you have some questions to us?

[Weskerr]

yesikareyes wrote...

Weskerr wrote...

Considering what I just said, do you think instrusive DRMs are here to stay for big companies like EA, or will CD Projekt Red's customer friendly methods become more prevalent (The makers of the Witcher games)?

Paul Tassi:

I think DRM is here to stay unfortunately. There are even rumors that the next generation Xbox with require a constant internet connection, bringing the idea to consoles. That may not turn out to be true, but I definitely think we're going to see more, not less DRM. Crackdowns on piracy are going to become more and more severe, despite their usual lack of effectiveness. I don't see the industry having a change of heart on the issue any time soon. There's really no good answer for this because companies know that if they don't place ANY restrictive measures, piracy rates will increase. If they do, it will still be cracked, but at least they tried. They don't really factor in the effect it has on paying players' experience. 

Thank you for the reply, Mr. Tassi. I agree with your assessment, but it makes me wonder why gaming companies employ DRM when it doesn't stem piracy and actually costs money to pay people (lawyers I assume) to write the language in them. Also, why the companies don't measure how the DRM affects paying customers is baffling. One would think that business minded people would stop making intrusive DRMs based on the above points. Doing so would allow them to save money and prevent them from angering and frustrating current customers who might stop buying their products.

[Uszi]

Sir:
Why do you think game industry press lashed out so vehemently against fan outrage?

[mupp3tz]

Paul Tassi, I love you. That is all.

[habitat 67]

What are your intentions for the future of game industry reporting?

[yesikareyes]

Uszi wrote...

Sir:
Why do you think game industry press lashed out so vehemently against fan outrage?

Paul Tassi:

I think the game industry press is kind of jaded these days. I doubt many of them were as invested in the game as fans, as they play hundreds of games a year. I just don't think they were as disappointed or understood why people were so upset. As for why they were so vehement about it, I think that it's just how some of their personalities are in some of the cases. They have the right to act that way, but they shouldn't be surprised if it turns off readers. 

[yesikareyes]

As a response to Farbautisonn:

Paul Tassi asks the fans:

What could EA do to turn your perception of them around?

Will you continue to buy EA games after what's happened in recent months?

Modifié par yesikareyes, 04 avril 2012 - 11:11 .

[Tovanus]

One thing I'd be interested in: Is Activision taking any steps to capitalize on the bad will being generated towards EA? How do the two companies compare in terms of DLC practices? Are they virtually identical or does Activision have a reputation of not trying to nickel and dime as much as EA?

[Farbautisonn]

yesikareyes wrote...

As a response to Farbautisonn:

Paul Tassi asks the fans:

What could EA do to turn your perception of them around?

Will you continue to buy EA games after what's happened in recent months?

A) Not much im afraid. I think their modus operandi is so ingrown that they are not able to escape it.  John Riccitiello stated that Bioware would be a new page (or something to that effect) to reassure the fans when EA took Bioware over. Im old enough to remember the "Ghosts of xmas past" (Bullfrog Origins and Westwood studios) EA then proceeded to relase (this year) a pew pew of an old Bullfrog favorite "Syndicate". Instead of honoring the original game(s) they decided to play it safe and go for "McGame". A shooter. It was "streamlined", Like the ME franchise. So again fans old enough to remember times gone by dont see change. We see more of the same.

Then add the PR/Spin/Marketing, wich is the horse I like to beat. EA/Bioware has followed traditional spin / PR of this to the letter. However given the debacles with DA2, the Bazaar, Deception, (none of wich was followed up upon) and now ME3, the "We are listening" bit (or see my sig) has reached the level of "boy who cried wolf".  We do not believe them. If a company looses this much credibility its going to take a monumental effort to rise from it.

A joint Riccitiello/Ray statement that actually promised and gave something concrete to substanciate an "awakening" type expansion on the endings would smooth alot of ruffled feathers. However, given the expenses encurred, and the time needed for such an effort, for a gutshot IP I doubt it will happen. They will likely try to win us over with DA3, however I do not trust them to deliver on that either. If DA3 was a "Witcher/DA:O" Hybrid that would win alot of fans back. But again. I dont see that happening.

Long answer for the first part. Thankfully the second part of the answer is short: 

b)No. And I will actively tell anyone who wants to listen why I feel thusly.

Modifié par Farbautisonn, 04 avril 2012 - 11:56 .

[Gatt9]

@Tassi

I believe that EA is a good example that the video game industry is being lead by people who do not understand their market. Rather than use the Hollywood model, where you diversify your properties to prevent "User fatigue" and you budget according to the historical revenue that each genre generates, the video game industry budgets every title as a blockbuster and tries to make every game appeal to every gamer. What are your thoughts on the market's direction, and do you feel it's healthy and sustainable?

[Femlob]

yesikareyes wrote...

As a response to Farbautisonn:

Paul Tassi asks the fans:

What could EA do to turn your perception of them around?

Will you continue to buy EA games after what's happened in recent months?

1) Dissolve. The company's reputation is a total loss. All EA is good for at this point is providing short-term cash grabs for the 1%, and that's a strategy that cannot last forever. Sooner or later, people will wake up; history demands it, and we all know that history will inevitably repeat itself.

2) Not if I can help it, although it's getting pretty difficult; they own half the damn world by now.

[yesikareyes]

habitat 67 wrote...

What are your intentions for the future of game industry reporting?

Paul Tassi:

What are my intentions for myself, or what do I think will happen with the industry in general?
Either way, I plan to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm just trying to be honest, and call things how I see them. I do not worry about repercussions from companies I critique. 
I also don't think that other industry people are all corrupted by these big companies. Yes, conflicts of interests pop up, like IGN employees being IN games that are being reviewed, and the whole relationship at the very least APPEARS to cozy. But I think the problem is that many of the people who have been doing this for the year may just be jaded, and they forget what it's like to be a fan. I also think they enjoy being confrontational at times, which can be good for debate, but annoying when it appears forced.

[yesikareyes]

Tovanus wrote...

One thing I'd be interested in: Is Activision taking any steps to capitalize on the bad will being generated towards EA? How do the two companies compare in terms of DLC practices? Are they virtually identical or does Activision have a reputation of not trying to nickel and dime as much as EA?

Paul Tassi:

Activision is lucky. The Call of Duty map pack DLC has just become accepted practice and no one complains to any significant degree that the extra maps have been cut out or it's unfair to release them as DLC. Some may say that, but it's not the same level of fervor. To Activision's credit, I don't think they've been as [/i]exploitative as EA, but it's a close race. 

[kbct]

Great thread. Great questions and great answers.

I think the following statement from Mr. Tassi needs repeating:

yesikareyes wrote...

Paul Tassi:
I learned that fans should be treated with respect. Even if they don't show you any, it's in your best interest.

[Uszi]

yesikareyes wrote...

As a response to Farbautisonn:

Paul Tassi asks the fans:

What could EA do to turn your perception of them around?

Will you continue to buy EA games after what's happened in recent months?

1.  What could EA do to turn your perception of them around?
By not trying to bleed me dry.

2.  Will you continue to buy EA games after what's happened in recent months?
 I don't buy many games anymore.  Last game I bought before ME3 was Skyrim.  I'm probably at a point in my life where my disappointment in BF3 an Origin alone will keep me from buying when I can, but the main issue is how pervasive EA is.  It's difficult to avoid giving them money, even if I don't want to. 

[kbct]

yesikareyes wrote...

As a response to Farbautisonn:

Paul Tassi asks the fans:

What could EA do to turn your perception of them around?

Will you continue to buy EA games after what's happened in recent months?

1.) I want actions, not words. My perception will only change when I see the product behind all their PR statements.

2.) Maybe. I believe in second chances. However, I will never pre-order another EA game and I will never take professional reviews seriously again.

[Uszi]

Sir:
Are video games art? Is there a difference between saying, "Video games are art," and, "Video games can be art?"