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[Shake Your Rump]

Out of curiosity, I checked “FC 24” (neé FIFA) on Steam. I thought, “Since they lost the FIFA license, surely they are offering this new game at a sizeable discount”.

NOPE. This shit is maximum price ($90 CAD) for a digital game.

AND you have to have an EA account,

AND you have to install EA’s software,

AND you have to keep EA’s software running and connected to the internet at all times,

AND it has Denuvo.

Who is willingly handing over $90 to be treated this way?

Grab a used disc copy of FIFA16 if you need a FIFA game. Please do not support this predatory and callous company.

 

[thekillergreece]

"Who is willingly handing over $90 to be treated this way?"
Literally everyone.

Why do you think the upcoming FC24 will have those stuff? Because players will buy them anyway, no matter what.

 

[Banjo64]

I’m enjoying the closed beta

 

[Draugoth]

People will buy it anyway,

If you value your money, just stay away from the game.

 

[Sleepwalker]

I already preordered on the two consoles, maybe ill get it on PC too.

 

[stn]

I haven't tried Madden in years, but EA's other sports games have been garbage for a long time. They ruined NBA Live, for example, even though they had a winning formula for years and just had to build on it. The FIFA games on Switch are an abomination, for example. I'm starting to see the same diminishing effort from 2K, its only a matter of time before those games become garbage as well.

 

[ByWatterson]

"support" LOL.

Buy what you want. This isn't Tencent. It's not a moral quandary.

 

[DonJorginho]

Already pre-ordered the normal edition on PS5, there's no way I'm not doing a Chelsea career mode now we've got Super Moises x Enzo running the midfield.

 

[Bridges]

I don't buy these games anyway, but why would you expect the game to be cheaper just because it has a different name now? When Tiger Woods stopped being associated with the PGA Tour games they didn't change the price.

The rest of your points, yeah they suck but I think they've always been the case?

 

[Robb]

I won’t. You’re welcome.

 

[Treasure Hunter]

The Fifa trademark had precisely 0% contribution to me buying the game. If the game is good, I'll buy it. Haaland on the cover means I'll buy a physical edition too.

 

[West Texas CEO]

I already had it on pre-order. There's no going back now.

 

[TLZ]

Does it play exactly like FIFA?

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Footy fans are easy prey.

 

[ByWatterson]

The Fifa trademark had precisely 0% contribution to me buying the game. If the game is good, I'll buy it. Haaland on the cover means I'll buy a physical edition too.

 

[Fray Bentos]

Konami need to get the licence that EA threw away, bring back something like PES 2018 (not that new shitty game they have) then they will smash EA hands down.

 

[lh032]

dumbass will buy them no matter what, applies to the same clowns who preorder or buys red dead redemption port.

 

[Kadve]

You just did. By acknowledging that it exists and that its the new FIFA

 

[West Texas CEO]

buys red dead redemption port.

I have that one pre-ordered, too.
It's a great deal if you take time to look at all the content and dlc it offers.

 

[Sushi_Combo]

I’m enjoying the closed beta

Interesting way in saying demo.

 

[Zones]

"Who is willingly handing over $90 to be treated this way?"
Literally everyone.

I’m enjoying the closed beta

I already preordered on the two consoles, maybe ill get it on PC too.

Already pre-ordered the normal edition on PS5, there's no way I'm not doing a Chelsea career mode now we've got Super Moises x Enzo running the midfield.

The Fifa trademark had precisely 0% contribution to me buying the game. If the game is good, I'll buy it. Haaland on the cover means I'll buy a physical edition too.

I already had it on pre-order. There's no going back now.

OP right now after reading the above comments…

 

[Black_Stride]

Asking people to NOT buy a new FIFA (EAFC) title is like asking people to stop buying CoD or to stop giving Epic money in Fortnite.
That shit is basically standard now for some people.
Even if they know next year another one will come out with minimal upgrades theyll eat it up like its delicious.

Fifa 23 is current number 3 and number 4 most played game on Xbox Live.

 

[Azurro]

Out of curiosity, I checked “FC 24” (neé FIFA) on Steam. I thought, “Since they lost the FIFA license, surely they are offering this new game at a sizeable discount”.

NOPE. This shit is maximum price ($90 CAD) for a digital game.

AND you have to have an EA account,

AND you have to install EA’s software,

AND you have to keep EA’s software running and connected to the internet at all times,

AND it has Denuvo.

Who is willingly handing over $90 to be treated this way?

Grab a used disc copy of FIFA16 if you need a FIFA game. Please do not support this predatory and callous company.

First of all, you are asking this on GAF. I don't think this is exactly the demographic that you want to reach, since we all here kinda pretend sports games do not exist and don't even talk that much about either Fortnite, COD or GTA5 until we read NPD and shock, they are some of the top selling games around.

Second of all, do you play football? They lost pretty much nothing except the license for the World Cup, they still have all the clubs and all the players. I don't know why losing the World Cup branding would result in a significant discount.

 

[willothedog]

At least with the Switch version you are getting value for money with all the new features that add with every iteration.

 

[UnNamed]

At least with the Switch version you are getting value for money with all the new features that add with every iteration.

Legacy Edition, AKA PS3 port with updated teams.

 

[MadchesterManc]

Considering I can get an EA key for £39.99 on CDKeys why would I pay that much on Steam when it'll probably run through EA anyway

 

[e0n]

Crying about making another account is so lame. You were already forced to install Steam, you can handle it.

 

[Robb]

Crying about making another account is so lame. You were already forced to install Steam, you can handle it.

Fairly sure most people install/use Steam because it’s a good product, not because they were forced to.

 

[RyRy93]

As much as EA are greedy I hope the game performs as well as previous entries as a fuck you to FIFA for wanting an extra 150 million dollars just to use their name.

 

[Banjo64]

At least with the Switch version you are getting value for money with all the new features that add with every iteration.

Legacy Edition, AKA PS3 port with updated teams.

But it’s Frostbite this season and has all of the game modes included in the PS/Xbox versions.

 

[FullMetalx117]

I usually don’t buy Fifa games but made a point to buy FIFA 23 - the last full fifa game that shouldn’t be gutted with features, teams, stadiums, etc.

Not excited to pay full price for supposedly lesser games moving forward. Fuck EA for not keeping it together after all the money they got from this series

 

[tmlDan]

I never pay full price for sports games, don't worry ill buy it when its $50 in december lol

 

[Ozriel]

I usually don’t buy Fifa games but made a point to buy FIFA 23 - the last full fifa game that shouldn’t be gutted with features, teams, stadiums, etc.

Not excited to pay full price for supposedly lesser games moving forward. Fuck EA for not keeping it together after all the money they got from this series

The only thing EA FC will lack from the last FIFA game is the name on the box and a World Cup mode. That’s all

 

[StueyDuck]

I don't support this or fifa because they haven't done anything with the game since fifa 2013 or somewhere around there.

And I can't even remember what the game changer was then. Now it's all FUT and MTXs so it can go eat a dick

My fifa 2013 still works fine and plays the same

 

[Sleepwalker]

But it’s Frostbite this season and has all of the game modes included in the PS/Xbox versions.

That's a downgrade

 

[Sushi_Combo]

But it’s Frostbite this season and has all of the game modes included in the PS/Xbox versions.

Didn't they use Frostbite back in 2014 and then changed engines?

 

[Davevil]

 

[Sleepwalker]

Didn't they use Frostbite back in 2014 and then changed engines?

They used an old engine on ps3/360 gameplay was good.

Then they swapped to the "ignite engine" for 14 to 16. Gameplay was worse but still decent.

Its been frostbite from 17 onwards, its more or less a shitshow lol

 

[Ozriel]

Out of curiosity, I checked “FC 24” (neé FIFA) on Steam. I thought, “Since they lost the FIFA license, surely they are offering this new game at a sizeable discount”.

NOPE. This shit is maximum price ($90 CAD) for a digital game.

AND you have to have an EA account,

AND you have to install EA’s software,

AND you have to keep EA’s software running and connected to the internet at all times,

AND it has Denuvo.

Who is willingly handing over $90 to be treated this way?

Grab a used disc copy of FIFA16 if you need a FIFA game. Please do not support this predatory and callous company.

I’m supposed to not play what I want because you just can’t be bothered to set up an EA account ?

How else does EA implement crossplay without an EA account?

Denuvo is the only shitty thing there, but I don’t see how that translates to calls for a boycott in 2023.

 

[TrueGrime]

Out of curiosity, I checked “FC 24” (neé FIFA) on Steam. I thought, “Since they lost the FIFA license, surely they are offering this new game at a sizeable discount”.

NOPE. This shit is maximum price ($90 CAD) for a digital game.

AND you have to have an EA account,

AND you have to install EA’s software,

AND you have to keep EA’s software running and connected to the internet at all times,

AND it has Denuvo.

Who is willingly handing over $90 to be treated this way?

Grab a used disc copy of FIFA16 if you need a FIFA game. Please do not support this predatory and callous company.

I hear you, OP. EA gonna' EA.

They refuse to do cross-generation matchmaking for one of their smallest populated games in the NHL series between Playstation and XBox so they can sell you their "dual entitlement" edition for $100 US. The game also doesn't release on PC.

 

[UltimaKilo]

I usually don’t buy Fifa games but made a point to buy FIFA 23 - the last full fifa game that shouldn’t be gutted with features, teams, stadiums, etc.

Not excited to pay full price for supposedly lesser games moving forward. Fuck EA for not keeping it together after all the money they got from this series

LOL wut? There's no features being gutted, they just decided (rightly) to not pay the stupid $ for use of "FIFA". It looks like the best game yet from EA.

 

[Boss Mog]

Not only do they force the women on you (because they know a women's standalone game wouldn't sell at all) but their ratings are higher than the men's. Meanwhile back in the real world your local junior high school boys team will beat the best women's national teams 7 to 0.

 

[joeygreco1985]

Wait 6 months and play the full version on EA Play for pennies like the rest of us

 

[Drizzlehell]

You got it pal.

There's not a force on Earth that would make me play this.

 

[Damigos]

People who still buy fifa (or Madden or whatever shit) every year deserve this.

 

[Danjin44]

Well I dont really in to Sports games or most EA games other than Dead Space.

 

[SJRB]

People still buying EA's dogshit after all these years of abuse:

 

[NeonDelta]

The fifa licence only meant the name of the game and using the world Cup name. All other licences are still there. Not sure why you expected it to be cheaper

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

Doesn’t this one have the Turf Smurf? That’s reason alone to skip it.

 

[SirKicksalot]

I’m enjoying the closed beta

What are your thoughts on mixed teams? That's the only thing that keeps me from preordering right now.