I want Gordon's glasses (or haircut) with Episode 3 pre-purchase - Page 2

mimaz98 · 11-04-2009, 03:59 AM

I don't see how that would be anything other than the epitome of uselessness.

Jinoru · 11-04-2009, 01:37 PM

Nonono. not EPisode 3. Episode Tree!

Gl3nnman · 11-04-2009, 02:06 PM

I'd rather have a headcrab Hat

JustLinkStudios · 11-04-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mimaz98

I'm sorry? Absolutely not! They've been doing this for Left 4 Dead 2 pre-orders recently and, quite frankly, it's been an absolute pitiful decision on their behalf. Whatever happened to product ubiquity? You know, having all versions of the game completely identical for everyone, regardless of pre-purchase over steam or from certain select retail providers?

It screams nothing but EA influence. And that unsettles me. Because if such a trend were to gain momentum, there's little more but a slippery slope ahead for the venerable Valve Software. Neither you nor Valve will garner any support from me (nor, do I hope, any other right thinking individual) in regards to this terribly low decision to descend into marketing mediocrity and negativity.

Ever since they partnered with EA we seen this coming. When ever EA gets their hands on franchise' they always have to mingle with it. Influencing crap such as these pre-order only hats and special items.

Another example of this interfearing is the Burnout series. By far Burnout 2 is one of my favourate games, classic arcade, unique soundtrack and extremely fun to play. Burnout 3 comes along, and they plaster their stupid body kits and modified cars along with a dreadfull emo soundtrack all over it.

If they want to be publishers fair enough, they will no doubt give financial aid and use thier well grounded company to expand developers titles. But for god sake, leave the games alone.

mimaz98 · 11-05-2009, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JustLinkStudios

Ever since they partnered with EA we seen this coming.

I just hope it's about them using this as a last resort, rather than a primary, on-going marketing strategy.

gorpie · 11-05-2009, 05:54 AM

I think it's how EA does things, though I don't have a lot of EA games.

Jinoru · 11-05-2009, 07:43 AM

I was watching Conan O'Brien last night. The first commercial break they went to, the first ad that played was the L4D2 TV Spot 2. That made me VERY happy. The only thing I really hate about the trailer is the huge EA at the beginning.

nightcabbage · 11-05-2009, 08:43 AM

Wait, are you guys suggesting EA had a hand in the TF2 hats? I seriously doubt that.

Jinoru · 11-05-2009, 09:47 AM

All I heard with TF2 was that EA was working on the PS3 version. nothing else regarding TF2.

gorpie · 11-06-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nightcabbage

Wait, are you guys suggesting EA had a hand in the TF2 hats? I seriously doubt that.

Why?

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JustLinkStudios · 11-06-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gorpie

Why?

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No not the tf2 hats, the extras and special unlocks for l4d. Its like EA suggested these kind of gimmicks.

gorpie · 11-06-2009, 03:21 PM

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No not the tf2 hats, the extras and special unlocks for l4d. Its like EA suggested these kind of gimmicks.

I agree. But I don't know if Valve has done this in the past, before EA got involved...

JustLinkStudios · 11-08-2009, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gorpie

I agree. But I don't know if Valve has done this in the past, before EA got involved...

I dont recall them doing anything like this before. I can imagine EA saying, "hey, people love TF2, why dont you do some special L4D hats to stick in there, just to get a bit of extra milk from the pre-orders".

It really does just seem like a gimmick to me, first the special pre order only bat and now the hats being suddenly thrown in. I couldent give a toss to be honest but, am I the only one who thinks this isnt typically a 'valveish' thing.

mimaz98 · 11-09-2009, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gorpie

I agree. But I don't know if Valve has done this in the past, before EA got involved...

They have not.

nightcabbage · 11-09-2009, 09:05 AM

Meh... I'm not saying it couldn't be true, I just don't see Valve doing something because a publisher has them do it. They might take it under advisement and use it if it was a good idea/suggestion. However, even though we have not seen this before, it still seems very Valve-like to me. I don't see someone from EA's marketing department being so connected to Valve IPs that they would make a suggestion like that...

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11-04-2009, 03:59 AM	#16
mimaz98 Join Date: Oct 2006 Reputation: 518 Posts: 17,054	I don't see how that would be anything other than the epitome of uselessness.

11-04-2009, 01:37 PM	#17
Jinoru Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 53 Posts: 1,195	Nonono. not EPisode 3. Episode Tree!

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Gl3nnman Join Date: Sep 2008 Reputation: 0 Posts: 39	I'd rather have a headcrab Hat

11-05-2009, 05:54 AM	#21
gorpie Join Date: Sep 2009 Reputation: 29 Posts: 961	I think it's how EA does things, though I don't have a lot of EA games.

11-05-2009, 07:43 AM	#22
Jinoru Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 53 Posts: 1,195	I was watching Conan O'Brien last night. The first commercial break they went to, the first ad that played was the L4D2 TV Spot 2. That made me VERY happy. The only thing I really hate about the trailer is the huge EA at the beginning.

11-05-2009, 08:43 AM	#23
nightcabbage Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 233 Posts: 1,627	Wait, are you guys suggesting EA had a hand in the TF2 hats? I seriously doubt that.

11-05-2009, 09:47 AM	#24
Jinoru Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 53 Posts: 1,195	All I heard with TF2 was that EA was working on the PS3 version. nothing else regarding TF2.

11-09-2009, 09:05 AM	#30
nightcabbage Join Date: Jan 2007 Reputation: 233 Posts: 1,627	Meh... I'm not saying it couldn't be true, I just don't see Valve doing something because a publisher has them do it. They might take it under advisement and use it if it was a good idea/suggestion. However, even though we have not seen this before, it still seems very Valve-like to me. I don't see someone from EA's marketing department being so connected to Valve IPs that they would make a suggestion like that...