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Tyranthraxus 01/29/18 4:55:12 PM #102:	Darmik posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Darmik posted... Because EA are the biggest third party developer in the industry? It would be a massive loss for Sony. You call it a loss. I call it a victory It wasn't a victory for the Dreamcast or Wii U. when did Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft buying another company cause the death of those consoles? --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:895054364] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>Because EA are the biggest third party developer in the industry? It would be a massive loss for Sony. </quote> You call it a loss. I call it a victory</quote> It wasn't a victory for the Dreamcast or Wii U.</quote> when did Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft buying another company cause the death of those consoles?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 4:56:22 PM #103:	Tyranthraxus posted... when did Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft buying another company cause the death of those consoles? That's not what I said. EA not supporting those consoles were a factor in their demise. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895054455] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>when did Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft buying another company cause the death of those consoles?</quote> That's not what I said. EA not supporting those consoles were a factor in their demise.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Tyranthraxus 01/29/18 5:03:05 PM #105:	Darmik posted... Tyranthraxus posted... when did Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft buying another company cause the death of those consoles? That's not what I said. EA not supporting those consoles were a factor in their demise. We know exactly why Sega was forced out of Hardware and it has nothing to do with EA. As for Wii U, it got very little 3rd party support from anyone. Not just EA. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:895054866] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>when did Sony / Nintendo / Microsoft buying another company cause the death of those consoles?</quote> That's not what I said. EA not supporting those consoles were a factor in their demise.</quote> We know exactly why Sega was forced out of Hardware and it has nothing to do with EA. As for Wii U, it got very little 3rd party support from anyone. Not just EA.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IfGodCouldDie 01/29/18 5:29:49 PM #106:	Darklit_Minuet posted... No true gamer buys EA games What an opinion of ignorance, as a true gamer I can assure you I buy NHL and Madden games semi-regularly. --- Mind post. XBL:Cyanide Sucker PSN:Paters1 IGN:SuperPattyCakes <cite>IfGodCouldDie posted [p:895056655] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>No true gamer buys EA games </quote> What an opinion of ignorance, as a true gamer I can assure you I buy NHL and Madden games semi-regularly.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/29/18 5:42:02 PM #107:	IfGodCouldDie posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... No true gamer buys EA games What an opinion of ignorance, as a true gamer I can assure you I buy NHL and Madden games semi-regularly. You're a casual jock, stop referring to yourself as a true gamer <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895057377] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>No true gamer buys EA games </quote> What an opinion of ignorance, as a true gamer I can assure you I buy NHL and Madden games semi-regularly.</quote> You're a casual jock, stop referring to yourself as a true gamer</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 01/29/18 5:44:36 PM #108:	I hope Microsoft does buy them. It'll be a huge push in the right direction for both companies. And it'll force Sony to play keep up for once instead of holding the industry back. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:895057521] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I hope Microsoft does buy them. It'll be a huge push in the right direction for both companies. And it'll force Sony to play keep up for once instead of holding the industry back.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Vita_Aeterna 01/29/18 5:47:37 PM #109:	That would actually be great. Microsoft might straighten out the scummbaggery from these EA made games a bit. --- "Bear Island knows no king but the King in the North, whose name is STARK." <cite>Vita_Aeterna posted [p:895057703] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>That would actually be great. Microsoft might straighten out the scummbaggery from these EA made games a bit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 5:48:09 PM #110:	Smashingpmkns posted... I hope Microsoft does buy them. It'll be a huge push in the right direction for both companies. And it'll force Sony to play keep up for once instead of holding the industry back. Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. Out of sheer curiosity I do like wondering how this would go down. But it's not really a good thing for the video game industry in reality. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895057731] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>I hope Microsoft does buy them. It'll be a huge push in the right direction for both companies. And it'll force Sony to play keep up for once instead of holding the industry back.</quote> Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. Out of sheer curiosity I do like wondering how this would go down. But it's not really a good thing for the video game industry in reality.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 01/29/18 5:51:04 PM #111:	Darmik posted... Smashingpmkns posted... I hope Microsoft does buy them. It'll be a huge push in the right direction for both companies. And it'll force Sony to play keep up for once instead of holding the industry back. Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. Out of sheer curiosity I do like wondering how this would go down. But it's not really a good thing for the video game industry in reality. Not really a monopoly on anything other than football, which would mean Sony would have to think of something to keep up. The NFL/EA deal is bound to be on it's last legs if this actually happens. Which is good. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:895057924] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote> I hope Microsoft does buy them. It'll be a huge push in the right direction for both companies. And it'll force Sony to play keep up for once instead of holding the industry back.</quote> Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. Out of sheer curiosity I do like wondering how this would go down. But it's not really a good thing for the video game industry in reality.</quote> Not really a monopoly on anything other than football, which would mean Sony would have to think of something to keep up. The NFL/EA deal is bound to be on it's last legs if this actually happens. Which is good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/29/18 5:51:51 PM #112:	Darmik posted... Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. Sony knows its audience too, and would probably acquire Square Enix. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:895057972] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. </quote> Sony knows its audience too, and would probably acquire Square Enix.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pres_madagascar 01/29/18 5:52:30 PM #113:	ClunkerSlim posted... Even if Microsoft buys EA, that doesn't mean EA is going to stop publishing games for the PS4. Companies don't turn down money. EA isn't just going to flush more than half it's consumer base. Get real. Madden and Star Wars will still be available on both consoles. There might be more exclusive content for XBox players in those games, but that's it. This --- http://i.imgur.com/23CCcZB.jpg http://i.imgur.com/32mwCo1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/oqklqKC.jpg <cite>pres_madagascar posted [p:895058014] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>ClunkerSlim posted...</cite> <quote>Even if Microsoft buys EA, that doesn't mean EA is going to stop publishing games for the PS4. Companies don't turn down money. EA isn't just going to flush more than half it's consumer base. Get real. Madden and Star Wars will still be available on both consoles. There might be more exclusive content for XBox players in those games, but that's it.</quote> This</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/29/18 5:52:53 PM #114:	Questionmarktarius posted... Darmik posted... Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. Sony knows its audience too, and would probably acquire Square Enix. That would be perfect :D <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895058039] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>Ehh buying a major publisher and making a monopoly isn't really something Sony can ever keep up with. </quote> Sony knows its audience too, and would probably acquire Square Enix.</quote> That would be perfect :D</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 01/29/18 5:53:08 PM #115:	What if... Nintendo buys EA instead? That would ripple as fuck all through the industry, hard. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:895058054] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>What if... Nintendo buys EA instead? That would ripple as fuck all through the industry, hard.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EverDownward 01/29/18 5:53:21 PM #116:	If Microsoft could ascertain EA it would definitely send waves through the industry. Shit, it would actually put Microsoft into action again, and probably give Sony massive cold sweats. --- http://i.imgur.com/DKNJbBm.jpg What a terrifying thing to happen. I'm not sure why but I have this big fear of going blond - Zurkon <cite>EverDownward posted [p:895058069] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>If Microsoft could ascertain EA it would definitely send waves through the industry. Shit, it would actually put Microsoft into action again, and probably give Sony massive cold sweats.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 6:00:47 PM #117:	Smashingpmkns posted... Not really a monopoly on anything other than football, which would mean Sony would have to think of something to keep up. The NFL/EA deal is bound to be on it's last legs if this actually happens. Which is good. EA are the biggest third party publisher. Something of that scale has never happened before. Those are major games that will never be on any competing consoles (unless Microsoft goes third party which tbh is more likely if they bought EA). Questionmarktarius posted... Sony knows its audience too, and would probably acquire Square Enix. Questionmarktarius posted... What if... Nintendo buys EA instead? That would ripple as fuck all through the industry, hard. Neither Sony or Nintendo can afford to purchase a major video game publisher. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895058545] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>Not really a monopoly on anything other than football, which would mean Sony would have to think of something to keep up. The NFL/EA deal is bound to be on it's last legs if this actually happens. Which is good.</quote> EA are the biggest third party publisher. Something of that scale has never happened before. Those are major games that will never be on any competing consoles (unless Microsoft goes third party which tbh is more likely if they bought EA). <cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>Sony knows its audience too, and would probably acquire Square Enix.</quote> <cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote>What if... Nintendo buys EA instead? That would ripple as fuck all through the industry, hard.</quote> Neither Sony or Nintendo can afford to purchase a major video game publisher.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Offworlder1 01/29/18 6:02:21 PM #118:	Its a very smart move by MS, in some ways I hope it happens, MS could make EA a much much better company. --- "Always two there are, a master and an apprentice" <cite>Offworlder1 posted [p:895058650] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>Its a very smart move by MS, in some ways I hope it happens, MS could make EA a much much better company.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Superlinkbro 01/29/18 6:08:26 PM #119:	Why would they want to purchase such a shit company Also not to be that guy but please link to something more reliable than polygon. --- Basically the internet: https://youtu.be/M5Yqav2Juis <cite>Superlinkbro posted [p:895059050] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>Why would they want to purchase such a shit company Also not to be that guy but please link to something more reliable than polygon.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 6:10:17 PM #120:	We're talking about a 40-50 billion dollar investment for Microsoft here. That's close to what Disney paid for Fox. It would be their biggest acquisition by far. The closest would be LinkdIn for $26.2 billion. I think taking that aspect alone into account this seems pretty unlikely. Unless Microsoft have some huge ambitions for games that we don't know about. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895059190] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>We're talking about a 40-50 billion dollar investment for Microsoft here. That's close to what Disney paid for Fox. It would be their biggest acquisition by far. The closest would be LinkdIn for $26.2 billion. I think taking that aspect alone into account this seems pretty unlikely. Unless Microsoft have some huge ambitions for games that we don't know about.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UberPyro64 01/29/18 6:27:52 PM #121:	Antifar posted... The end result here would probably be a series of counter-moves by Sony; they'd probably want to have PES and 2K as exclusives to match. Imagine Sony buying Take-Two. They get both 2K Games AND Rockstar. That would be the game changing move for them. --- Top 25 Video Games of All Time: http://imgur.com/a/ZAjLM Joker/Queen Fan Art Collection: http://imgur.com/a/n5ohQ <cite>UberPyro64 posted [p:895060321] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>The end result here would probably be a series of counter-moves by Sony; they'd probably want to have PES and 2K as exclusives to match.</quote> Imagine Sony buying Take-Two. They get both 2K Games AND Rockstar. That would be the game changing move for them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 6:28:03 PM #122:	I think Capcom, Ubisoft, Sega or CDProjektRed are more likely than EA. Wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft are looking into a major purchase like EA though. Hell maybe even Sony or Nintendo. But I don't think any of those will work out. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895060331] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I think Capcom, Ubisoft, Sega or CDProjektRed are more likely than EA. Wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft are looking into a major purchase like EA though. Hell maybe even Sony or Nintendo. But I don't think any of those will work out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 01/29/18 6:32:55 PM #123:	Darmik posted... I think Capcom, Ubisoft, Sega or CDProjektRed are more likely than EA. Wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft are looking into a major purchase like EA though. Hell maybe even Sony or Nintendo. But I don't think any of those will work out. Nintendo should buy Capcom. Microsoft will just make them worse --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:895060662] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>I think Capcom, Ubisoft, Sega or CDProjektRed are more likely than EA. Wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft are looking into a major purchase like EA though. Hell maybe even Sony or Nintendo. But I don't think any of those will work out.</quote> Nintendo should buy Capcom. Microsoft will just make them worse</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pres_madagascar 01/29/18 6:33:51 PM #124:	I really hope they don't buy cdpr. They're one of the last major devs with integrity. --- http://i.imgur.com/23CCcZB.jpg http://i.imgur.com/32mwCo1.jpg http://i.imgur.com/oqklqKC.jpg <cite>pres_madagascar posted [p:895060726] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I really hope they don't buy cdpr. They're one of the last major devs with integrity.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 01/29/18 6:35:39 PM #125:	UberPyro64 posted... Antifar posted... The end result here would probably be a series of counter-moves by Sony; they'd probably want to have PES and 2K as exclusives to match. Imagine Sony buying Take-Two. They get both 2K Games AND Rockstar. That would be the game changing move for them. Take Two love money too much to not want to hit every single person they can. Would cost Sony far too much I imagine. A lot of the big publishers I doubt would go exclusive for that reason, tbh. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:895060845] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>UberPyro64 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>The end result here would probably be a series of counter-moves by Sony; they'd probably want to have PES and 2K as exclusives to match.</quote> Imagine Sony buying Take-Two. They get both 2K Games AND Rockstar. That would be the game changing move for them.</quote> Take Two love money too much to not want to hit every single person they can. Would cost Sony far too much I imagine. A lot of the big publishers I doubt would go exclusive for that reason, tbh.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 01/29/18 6:37:04 PM #126:	Funkydog posted... UberPyro64 posted... Antifar posted... The end result here would probably be a series of counter-moves by Sony; they'd probably want to have PES and 2K as exclusives to match. Imagine Sony buying Take-Two. They get both 2K Games AND Rockstar. That would be the game changing move for them. Take Two love money too much to not want to hit every single person they can. Would cost Sony far too much I imagine. A lot of the big publishers I doubt would go exclusive for that reason, tbh. Duke Nukem 5 exclusive to PS5 awww yeaaaaah wait no one would care --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:895060944] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Funkydog posted...</cite> <quote><cite>UberPyro64 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>The end result here would probably be a series of counter-moves by Sony; they'd probably want to have PES and 2K as exclusives to match.</quote> Imagine Sony buying Take-Two. They get both 2K Games AND Rockstar. That would be the game changing move for them.</quote> Take Two love money too much to not want to hit every single person they can. Would cost Sony far too much I imagine. A lot of the big publishers I doubt would go exclusive for that reason, tbh.</quote> Duke Nukem 5 exclusive to PS5 awww yeaaaaah wait no one would care</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 01/29/18 6:37:52 PM #127:	Tyranthraxus posted... Duke Nukem 5 exclusive to PS5 awww yeaaaaah wait no one would care Sounds more like a curse. --- http://i.imgur.com/BGbZK.gif <cite>Funkydog posted [p:895061010] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>Duke Nukem 5 exclusive to PS5 awww yeaaaaah wait no one would care </quote> Sounds more like a curse.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 6:42:54 PM #128:	I hope nobody buys an entire game publisher tbh. A developer is okay. I could see Microsoft buying out someone like Obsidian or PUBG Corp. Capcom and Ubisoft do seem the most likely to be bought out by someone in the near future though. As far as I know they both are vulnerable to it. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895061334] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I hope nobody buys an entire game publisher tbh. A developer is okay. I could see Microsoft buying out someone like Obsidian or PUBG Corp. Capcom and Ubisoft do seem the most likely to be bought out by someone in the near future though. As far as I know they both are vulnerable to it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WMWMWMWMWMWMWMW 01/29/18 6:52:57 PM #129:	It might be a good thing if Microsoft can revamp EA's shitty business practices. <cite>WMWMWMWMWMWMWMW posted [p:895062039] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>It might be a good thing if Microsoft can revamp EA's shitty business practices.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Patchwork 01/29/18 6:54:36 PM #130:	I have a feeling MS would leave certain franchises multi plat, but shift certain devs toward making exclusives. --- The mind is its own place, and in itself Can make a heav'n of hell, a hell of heav'n. <cite>Patchwork posted [p:895062151] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I have a feeling MS would leave certain franchises multi plat, but shift certain devs toward making exclusives.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 01/29/18 6:57:42 PM #131:	Patchwork posted... I have a feeling MS would leave certain franchises multi plat, but shift certain devs toward making exclusives. Eh, in the case of EA, probably not. If they bought EA (which they won't, but hear me out) they probably wouldn't even allow Origin to continue as a service. They'd fold the whole thing into the windows store. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:895062349] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Patchwork posted...</cite> <quote>I have a feeling MS would leave certain franchises multi plat, but shift certain devs toward making exclusives.</quote> Eh, in the case of EA, probably not. If they bought EA (which they won't, but hear me out) they probably wouldn't even allow Origin to continue as a service. They'd fold the whole thing into the windows store.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivynn 01/29/18 7:29:37 PM #132:	ohhhh man --- http://i.imgur.com/vDci4hD.gif <cite>Ivynn posted [p:895064410] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>ohhhh man</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheCyborgNinja 01/29/18 7:41:57 PM #133:	I'd love it.... "hmm, looks like we're going to shut down EA in its present state and reorganize its staff... how does it feel to be on the other side of this, guys?!" --- "message parlor" ? do you mean the post office ? - SlayerX888 <cite>TheCyborgNinja posted [p:895065178] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I'd love it.... "hmm, looks like we're going to shut down EA in its present state and reorganize its staff... how does it feel to be on the other side of this, guys?!"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 01/29/18 7:44:11 PM #134:	TheCyborgNinja posted... I'd love it.... "hmm, looks like we're going to shut down EA in its present state and reorganize its staff... how does it feel to be on the other side of this, guys?!" The guys who make decisions like that would be ones laughing to the bank and cashing in. Meanwhile the rest of them will be used to it. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:895065323] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheCyborgNinja posted...</cite> <quote>I'd love it.... "hmm, looks like we're going to shut down EA in its present state and reorganize its staff... how does it feel to be on the other side of this, guys?!"</quote> The guys who make decisions like that would be ones laughing to the bank and cashing in. Meanwhile the rest of them will be used to it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
weapon_d00d816 01/29/18 7:50:20 PM #135:	I wonder if they would go the Minecraft route and still allow them to sell on other platforms. --- SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SIG SlG <cite>weapon_d00d816 posted [p:895065726] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I wonder if they would go the Minecraft route and still allow them to sell on other platforms.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Weezy_Tha_Don 01/29/18 8:22:49 PM #136:	Antifar posted... They already have a decent gig in terms of EA Access being exclusive to Xbox/PC. I own an Xbox, but I wouldn't relish EA's future games being turned into exclusives. Though wait a second I think there's a loophole in MLB's contract where this would allow EA to make baseball games again so buy 'em up, Bill Gates! @Antifar wait whats this about? --- http://i.imgur.com/hwZyGuA.jpg - courtesy of the homie United_World I speak my mind, cause biting my tongue hurts. <cite>Weezy_Tha_Don posted [p:895068092] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote>They already have a decent gig in terms of EA Access being exclusive to Xbox/PC. I own an Xbox, but I wouldn't relish EA's future games being turned into exclusives. Though wait a second I think there's a loophole in MLB's contract where this would allow EA to make baseball games again so buy 'em up, Bill Gates!</quote> @Antifar wait whats this about?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SF_Okami 01/29/18 8:29:02 PM #137:	If they do it would be paid off fast. Fifa is easily the biggest cash cow in gaming and it has been that way for years. Also makes the Xbox a must have console worldwide. Also no one gives a shit about PES. --- ~Bird Pokemon Master~ <cite>SF_Okami posted [p:895068546] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>If they do it would be paid off fast. Fifa is easily the biggest cash cow in gaming and it has been that way for years. Also makes the Xbox a must have console worldwide. Also no one gives a shit about PES.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 01/29/18 8:30:40 PM #138:	SF_Okami posted... Also no one gives a shit about PES. I just called Hideo Kojima and he said you're 100% right. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:895068674] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>SF_Okami posted...</cite> <quote>Also no one gives a shit about PES.</quote> I just called Hideo Kojima and he said you're 100% right.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
apocalyptic_4 01/29/18 8:39:49 PM #139:	Darklit_Minuet posted... Funkydog posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them. Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that You truly have no idea what your taking about --- PSN: Adrian396 XBL: Prime Legacy Nintendo ID: Apocalypse <cite>apocalyptic_4 posted [p:895069285] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Funkydog posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? </quote> EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them.</quote> Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that</quote> You truly have no idea what your taking about</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/29/18 8:41:52 PM #140:	apocalyptic_4 posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Funkydog posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them. Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that You truly have no idea what your taking about Sure I do Casual frat boy jock buy sports games and shooters. EA produces sports games and shooters. <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895069431] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>apocalyptic_4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Funkydog posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? </quote> EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them.</quote> Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that</quote> You truly have no idea what your taking about</quote> Sure I do Casual frat boy jock buy sports games and shooters. EA produces sports games and shooters.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shmashed 01/29/18 8:43:14 PM #141:	Darklit_Minuet posted... apocalyptic_4 posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Funkydog posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them. Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that You truly have no idea what your taking about Sure I do Casual frat boy jock buy sports games and shooters. EA produces sports games and shooters. https://live.engadget.com/2018/01/26/nike-playstation-pg2-paul-george-sony-first-look/ --- /poast <cite>Shmashed posted [p:895069516] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>apocalyptic_4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Funkydog posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? </quote> EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them.</quote> Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that</quote> You truly have no idea what your taking about</quote> Sure I do Casual frat boy jock buy sports games and shooters. EA produces sports games and shooters.</quote> https://live.engadget.com/2018/01/26/nike-playstation-pg2-paul-george-sony-first-look/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
a42ozslushie 01/29/18 8:44:20 PM #142:	Holy shit, if this happens, the Playstation will be relegated to a niche console just like Nintendo's consoles. --- \_o__/ <cite>a42ozslushie posted [p:895069577] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>Holy shit, if this happens, the Playstation will be relegated to a niche console just like Nintendo's consoles.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/29/18 8:44:25 PM #143:	Shmashed posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... apocalyptic_4 posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Funkydog posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them. Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that You truly have no idea what your taking about Sure I do Casual frat boy jock buy sports games and shooters. EA produces sports games and shooters. https://live.engadget.com/2018/01/26/nike-playstation-pg2-paul-george-sony-first-look/ This disgusting shit is what I'm trying to avoid. If all the jocks go to the Xbone, we'll never have monstrosities like this happen again <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895069584] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Shmashed posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>apocalyptic_4 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Funkydog posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>Why would buying a garbage developer that literally everyone hates make Xbone the default video game console? </quote> EA games sell by the bucketload, regardless of your opinion on them. Just having FIFA alone, would massively help them.</quote> Quality over quantity. No true gamer buys EA games even if the jocks and frat boys do. Xbone can be for casuals and PS4 will for gamers. I'd be fine with that</quote> You truly have no idea what your taking about</quote> Sure I do Casual frat boy jock buy sports games and shooters. EA produces sports games and shooters.</quote> https://live.engadget.com/2018/01/26/nike-playstation-pg2-paul-george-sony-first-look/</quote> This disgusting shit is what I'm trying to avoid. If all the jocks go to the Xbone, we'll never have monstrosities like this happen again</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IfGodCouldDie 01/29/18 11:03:14 PM #144:	Darklit_Minuet posted... IfGodCouldDie posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... No true gamer buys EA games What an opinion of ignorance, as a true gamer I can assure you I buy NHL and Madden games semi-regularly. You're a casual jock, stop referring to yourself as a true gamer I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. --- Mind post. XBL:Cyanide Sucker PSN:Paters1 IGN:SuperPattyCakes <cite>IfGodCouldDie posted [p:895078491] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>No true gamer buys EA games </quote> What an opinion of ignorance, as a true gamer I can assure you I buy NHL and Madden games semi-regularly.</quote> You're a casual jock, stop referring to yourself as a true gamer</quote> I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/29/18 11:05:39 PM #145:	IfGodCouldDie posted... I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895078648] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote>I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. </quote> Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IfGodCouldDie 01/29/18 11:08:17 PM #146:	Darklit_Minuet posted... IfGodCouldDie posted... I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock I also play RPGs, MOBAs, RTSs, and a plethora of other genres. You make it sound like people can only have one interest. --- Mind post. XBL:Cyanide Sucker PSN:Paters1 IGN:SuperPattyCakes <cite>IfGodCouldDie posted [p:895078820] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote>I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. </quote> Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock</quote> I also play RPGs, MOBAs, RTSs, and a plethora of other genres. You make it sound like people can only have one interest.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 01/29/18 11:11:09 PM #147:	Darklit_Minuet posted... IfGodCouldDie posted... I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock Why must you always post stupid shit? --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:895078996] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote>I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. </quote> Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock</quote> Why must you always post stupid shit?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SF_Okami 01/29/18 11:19:24 PM #148:	Why is there such a negative stigma with sports games? It's so dumb. Sports games (Most of them) are great fun and people just shit on them for no reason. --- ~Bird Pokemon Master~ <cite>SF_Okami posted [p:895079433] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>Why is there such a negative stigma with sports games? It's so dumb. Sports games (Most of them) are great fun and people just shit on them for no reason.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/30/18 1:07:19 AM #149:	IfGodCouldDie posted... Darklit_Minuet posted... IfGodCouldDie posted... I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock I also play RPGs, MOBAs, RTSs, and a plethora of other genres. You make it sound like people can only have one interest. Why would you lie like this? You can't be both a cool kid and a jock. It doesn't work that way <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895084358] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote><cite>IfGodCouldDie posted...</cite> <quote>I'm hardly a casual jock. I straight up play sports when ever I can. That doesn't make me any less of a gamer because I play video games very much too. </quote> Exactly. You play sports games, and you play real sports. You're not a gamer, you're a jock</quote> I also play RPGs, MOBAs, RTSs, and a plethora of other genres. You make it sound like people can only have one interest.</quote> Why would you lie like this? You can't be both a cool kid and a jock. It doesn't work that way</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 01/30/18 1:25:59 AM #150:	Darklit_Minuet posted... Why would you lie like this? You can't be both a cool kid and a jock. It doesn't work that way dave_is_slick posted... Why must you always post stupid s*? --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:895085139] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote><cite>Darklit_Minuet posted...</cite> <quote>Why would you lie like this? You can't be both a cool kid and a jock. It doesn't work that way </quote> <cite>dave_is_slick posted...</cite> <quote>Why must you always post stupid s*?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darklit_Minuet 01/30/18 1:34:40 AM #151:	I've never posted anything stupid <cite>Darklit_Minuet posted [p:895085459] in Polygon: M... [t:76257577]...</cite> <quote>I've never posted anything stupid</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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