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Post by Adam on Aug 9, 2009 23:09:06 GMT -5
Yes, yes. The Evil EA Empire coming to get you. Hear about NBA 2K10's "Gold Room"? Don't act like EA is the only ones charging for a different online experience. It's the video game world now. There is absolutely no reason to defend EAs DLC policies. They have been notorious in their gouging in DLC, whether it be paying them money for quick unlocks, increased difficulties, or even trying to charge for tutorials, they've been criticized since day one over their standards. Is it fair to point out that much of their DLC isn't essential to the game? FIFA had the extra commentary teams, NCAA has the Road to Glory/recruit "accelerators", and Madden has these relatively minor franchise boosts. They also released (for 360 thus far) free DLC for Fight Night Round 4 that features "Free accessories, Access to future tournaments events, Gameplay sliders (Boxer Accuracy, Boxer Stamina, Counter Punch Window), The New Training Gym venue." and are releasing a patch for button punching for free in September. Madden is going to have a broadcast camera added either via Patch #2 or free DLC sometime shortly after release. The only DLC that's beyond stupid is the Tiger Woods DLC where they offer "extra" courses. These are available on the Wii version but appear to have been held back for DLC on the better consoles. Most of the DLC for their non-sports games has just been for the people too lazy to play through the game to unlock everything, I believe. (I admit I might be wrong on that.) For those things, it's really up to the consumer and their patience to play through the game. --- I'm not "defending" EA though, just pointing out that they're not the only company doing the DLC thing like this. Granted, most DLC is new maps, characters, songs, etc...but there's nothing like that in a sports game. Anything worthwhile (stadiums, uniforms, teams) falls into the "should already be on-disc" category for me. For what it's worth, I have no plans to buy any Madden DLC.
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Post by clifford on Aug 10, 2009 0:25:44 GMT -5
For those wondering: If you buy the game at TRU you get a $15 gift card. If you buy the game at KMart you get a $10 coupon good for an Xbox accessory. Best Buy doesnt have a promo as far as I know.
Id get the game from Sports Illustrated but I'm worried they wouldnt ship the game til like September, so I'll probably get it from TRU
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Post by xtremefate on Aug 10, 2009 0:37:09 GMT -5
For those wondering: If you buy the game at TRU you get a $15 gift card. If you buy the game at KMart you get a $10 coupon good for an Xbox accessory. Best Buy doesnt have a promo as far as I know. Id get the game from Sports Illustrated but I'm worried they wouldnt ship the game til like September, so I'll probably get it from TRU I've never heard of TRU? Or is that a short form term?
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Post by OverTheEdge on Aug 10, 2009 9:02:15 GMT -5
Not sure if that's been posted yet, but it's the first I've seen of it. I've always wanted that camera angle in. With all of the new presentation additions this is seriously like the icing on the cake. The fact that we'll be getting it for free only makes it better. I am wondering how the controls will work out though.
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Post by Lennon on Aug 10, 2009 10:54:38 GMT -5
For those wondering: If you buy the game at TRU you get a $15 gift card. If you buy the game at KMart you get a $10 coupon good for an Xbox accessory. Best Buy doesnt have a promo as far as I know. Id get the game from Sports Illustrated but I'm worried they wouldnt ship the game til like September, so I'll probably get it from TRU I've never heard of TRU? Or is that a short form term? lmao...it's Toys"R"Us.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 10, 2009 14:11:02 GMT -5
For those wondering: If you buy the game at TRU you get a $15 gift card. If you buy the game at KMart you get a $10 coupon good for an Xbox accessory. Best Buy doesnt have a promo as far as I know. Id get the game from Sports Illustrated but I'm worried they wouldnt ship the game til like September, so I'll probably get it from TRU That would be my only worry.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Aug 10, 2009 14:14:13 GMT -5
I just called SI....6-8 weeks after you pay for your order in full you get the game.
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Post by xtremefate on Aug 11, 2009 2:37:26 GMT -5
I've never heard of TRU? Or is that a short form term? lmao...it's Toys"R"Us. ...Wow...
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 11, 2009 12:38:43 GMT -5
I just called SI....6-8 weeks after you pay for your order in full you get the game.
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Post by Dexter Morgan on Aug 11, 2009 18:20:53 GMT -5
For those wondering: If you buy the game at TRU you get a $15 gift card. If you buy the game at KMart you get a $10 coupon good for an Xbox accessory. Best Buy doesnt have a promo as far as I know. Id get the game from Sports Illustrated but I'm worried they wouldnt ship the game til like September, so I'll probably get it from TRU You forgot Wal-Mart gives you a free razor (with your favorite team's logo on it) Gamestop gives you a $15 gift card for Foot Locker
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Post by Bubba Ray DJ on Aug 12, 2009 4:23:12 GMT -5
Sounds like Toys R Us will be getting my business again this time around.
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Post by user9327 on Aug 12, 2009 13:26:04 GMT -5
The broadcast mode looks nice but unplayable.
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Post by K Dot on Aug 13, 2009 1:46:12 GMT -5
ONE MORE DAY!
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Post by T R W on Aug 13, 2009 12:04:29 GMT -5
The DLC they could make that I would actually pay for, would be classic teams with names and numbers correct on them.
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Post by BV on Aug 13, 2009 16:30:44 GMT -5
The DLC they could make that I would actually pay for, would be classic teams with names and numbers correct on them. I would dig that alot, but EA never goes the extra mile, so I doubt that they do this.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 13, 2009 19:08:40 GMT -5
Can't wait to get this game. I already ordered it from SI, but I'm not waiting 6 weeks so I will just sell that copy on Ebay.
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Post by BV on Aug 13, 2009 19:14:53 GMT -5
Can't wait to get this game. I already ordered it from SI, but I'm not waiting 6 weeks so I will just sell that copy on Ebay. Can't cancel your order? By 6 weeks from now most people who want Madden will get it unless you put it up on Ebay for 40 bucks or less.
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Post by The Best on Aug 13, 2009 19:41:52 GMT -5
Played the demo today for PS3 at Gamestop. Was pretty fun and the graphics look nice, although anything would look nice to me because I still have a PS2 lol.
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Post by Tim Tebow™ on Aug 13, 2009 20:01:37 GMT -5
Can't wait to get this game. I already ordered it from SI, but I'm not waiting 6 weeks so I will just sell that copy on Ebay. Can't cancel your order? By 6 weeks from now most people who want Madden will get it unless you put it up on Ebay for 40 bucks or less. I don't want to cancel my order. And I have sold extra copies before, and there has been more bids then you think.
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Post by BV on Aug 13, 2009 20:12:37 GMT -5
Can't cancel your order? By 6 weeks from now most people who want Madden will get it unless you put it up on Ebay for 40 bucks or less. I don't want to cancel my order. And I have sold extra copies before, and there has been more bids then you think. if it works, more power to you then.
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