When you See "EA" on a game what do you think?

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#1 XxAnubisxX
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What do you think when you just look at a game, possibly for the first time, and think wow that looks like a cool game... And then you notice it is being done by "EA" to some extent or another?

personally, for me lately, I have seen Army of Two and Dark Sector just as an example... I Think wow this has a lot of potential with cool characters, design, and really well done advertising and publicity of the games... Then i noticed "EA" on it and thought... Crap... This is probably going to lead to another mediocre game with really nothing over the top or innovative... But there still may be a slight chance it could be okay? But most likely... NAH! HOOBLAH! it almost always turns out to be rubbish! with few exceptions!

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#3 gm84
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Endangered Arts

But not always...they do make some awesome games but its very few and far between. They are a big force so you cant escape their name...Its in the money ;)

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#4 ASK_Story
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Nothing.

You can say all you want about EA, and you're entitled to your own opinion. But EA still does some great games. The Battlefield series, the Sim games from Maxis, Command & Conquer, and their role as publisher for Valve and Crytek makes me a EA fan.

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#5 TheLegendKnight
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just same as you. whenever i see EA, i'm getting prepared to be frustrated soon ( if i'll play that game ).
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#6 foxhound_fox
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I think, "I will not buy this game."
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#7 GabuEx
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When I see "EA" on a game I usually think "oh, this game's being published by EA".

I'd miss out on many good games if I thought anything more than that.

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#8 Pagodatracks
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I have been an EA fan since the first C&C games they had a hand in. Westwood did a great job and EA finishes off.

I don't believe that if you are a developer as big as them that you will churn out great 9/10 games around every corner. You are bound to get some hokey pokey titles as well, but that is where the actual gamer needs to make ducated decisions such as reading up on reviews beforehand and not buying blindly just because you can.

EA has my vote. At least you know that you will be entertained more often than not!

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#9 nopalversion
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I usually expect good production values, lots of licensing and a good probability it will be a fun game.
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#10 Kuruption84
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I think they've ruined 80% of their franchises (Def Jam, SSX, Madden, Live)
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#11 Lostboy1224
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if its a sport game......Updated Roster for $60
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#12 -Venomz-
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CHALLENGE EVERYTHING!SaintJimmmy

haha lol xD this is my answer too :) :D:D

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#13 Iszk
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If they only published, I don't mind. But developed? I usually steer clear, EA can't make good games. Which is likely why they gobbled up Bioware. (I knew Army of Two would suck the day it was first announced)
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#14 GSU28
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I check which developing studio made the game. If it is not Criterion, DICE, (for now on) Pandemic, or Bioware I put down the game instantly.
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#15 RenegadePatriot
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The only EA games I really buy is the sports games.
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#16 Private_Vegas
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I expect to see at least one ad for Burger King, Axe, or Under Armor.

I also expect some decent servers online.

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#17 SpaceMoose
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Oh God, not more licensed screamo emo music.

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#18 Pessu
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Casual, evil, rushed, milking etc etc...
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#19 Archangel3371
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I don't really think much of anything as I'm more concerned about the actual game itself and if it's something I enjoy. I like a good number of games that were either published or developed by EA like the NHL games, The Lord of the Rings games, Command & Conquer, Burnout, etc. so I have no qualms about picking up a game with their name on the box.
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#20 edd678
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Rehash.
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#21 bluezy
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I think i'll like it. I've been playing EA's games since i started gaming, and i love their work.
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#22 soren008
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"EA" Everything's Arse .

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#23 qwertyoip
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SPORTS!
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#24 N8A
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bleh comes to mind.
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#25 Thiago26792
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It doesn't surprise me at all, since many games are from EA.
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#26 TDLlama
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If I see EA on the box, I'll look for any mention of Maxis or their logo. If I see Maxis on the box, I usually smile and purchase said game... if I don't find any mention of Maxis on the box, I laugh out loud then chuck the box across the Best Buy, Gamestop or whatever store I'm in.
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#27 Soothsayerr
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"CAUTION!!!"

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#28 R0cky_Racc00n
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I think of not great, not terrible, just average.
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#29 patriots2871
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when i think of EA i think EA sports
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#30 Ash2X
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If I see the EA-Logo I´m always happy that I maybe get at least a good custom-soundtrack even if the game isn´t good :-p

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#31 UT_Wrestler
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Look up the word cookie-cutter in the dictionary, and you'll se EA's logo right next to. "Let's not come up with our own ideas, let's just copy what others are doing except not quite as well!"
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#32 XxAnubisxX
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Endangered Arts

But not always...they do make some awesome games but its very few and far between. They are a big force so you cant escape their name...Its in the money ;)

gm84

Agreed... thats the way i feel

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#33 ASK_Story
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Honestly, why all the EA hate?

I think they still do some great games.

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#34 Chronotime
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EA makes a lot of games so it's very common to see their logo on the cover and sometimes, the game turns out to be rubbish. But I don't steer clear of EA games because some of them produce good work. I loved the FIFA series, and I felt that they did a great job on The Sims series, and I hear Battlefield is great too so in conclusion, EA does give some quality work, even if it is a rarity.

Oh yeah and I was MAJORLY disappointed with Army of Two. I felt that it had so much potential...

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#35 noswear
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The guy whispering "challenge everything" and yelling "EA sports: it's in the game" come into my head and really annoy me.
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#36 ParaKoopa
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When I think of EA, all I get in my mind is FIFA. Oh boy...roll on FIFA 09. :|
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#37 Koba123
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I think "Uh,oh, Id better read some reviews to be sure they didnt pull an EA on this game"
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#38 Uberbadassmufuh
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I think: "Can the innovation of the developers possibly outweigh the idiocy of the publisher on this one?" Seriously, it's a constant inner debate with me when EA publishes titles from legitamately good developers.
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#39 Nifty_Shark
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Nothing other than the fact that in most cases the game is meant to be good and enjoyable but nothing amazing.
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#40 KillOBKilled
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Maybe it's just me, but I've seen a few people defending EA with games like Command and Conquer, but for me, as soon as Westwood went out of the picture, I thought the series just went downhill...

Evade at All costs...

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#41 bluezy
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Look up the word cookie-cutter in the dictionary, and you'll se EA's logo right next to. "Let's not come up with our own ideas, let's just copy what others are doing except not quite as well!"UT_Wrestler
I think it was smart of them to snap up publishing rights for Rock Band. Rock Band > Guitar Hero IMO.
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#42 MetalGear_Ninty
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This game will be generic, and most likely rather dull so I won't take a chance on spending my money on it.
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#43 Jbul
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What do you think when you just look at a game, possibly for the first time, and think wow that looks like a cool game... And then you notice it is being done by "EA" to some extent or another?

personally, for me lately, I have seen Army of Two and Dark Sector just as an example... I Think wow this has a lot of potential with cool characters, design, and really well done advertising and publicity of the games... Then i noticed "EA" on it and thought... Crap... This is probably going to lead to another mediocre game with really nothing over the top or innovative... But there still may be a slight chance it could be okay? But most likely... NAH! HOOBLAH! it almost always turns out to be rubbish! with few exceptions!

XxAnubisxX

EA's got a sour reputation amongst some hardcore gamers, myself included. Why? I simply don't care for their games or respect them as a game company. Which is why it pains me to see games with so much promise (Dead Space) being made by EA.

Does this matter at the end of the day? Probably not, because even EA's garbage *cough*Madden*cough* sells millions of copies. So really who's to blaim?

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#44 homegirl2180
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"Yuck"
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#45 canana
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When I see "EA" on a game I usually think that is a good game in general.
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#46 I_pWnzz_YoU
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*Gasp* I must make haste in cleansing my eyes for I have stared into the eyes of the most vile, most evil, and most wretched game company ever!

Translation: I gotta run home and play some GTA IV, Rockstar pwnzz!!!

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#47 PlayBox39
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Nothing

I'm More concerned about the game itself rather than which company is plastered all over it.

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#48 I_pWnzz_YoU
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Nothing

I'm More concerned about the game itself rather than which company is plastered all over it.

PlayBox39

But EA= Bad at making games.

The only latest game I liked from them was Skate. Burnout was alright but it was too repetetive.

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#49 Pedro
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Damn I wouldn't be able to skip the EA logo.:evil: Beyond that nothing, for the actual games matters more to me than the publisher, but since its now fashionable and cool to hate EA, I guess something else supposed to come to mind.:roll:
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#50 sc_ajk29
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As long as the game itself is good, I really don't give a hoot if EA developed\published it.

I really enjoyed C&C Generals, C&C3, BFME, Battlefield 2, and SimCity 4. Why I seem to be the only person in the entire world who has ever thought ANYTHING positive about those games beats me.