Re: How does EA think it's going to retain new players?
@pastaclown
Apex Legends is a decent game probably because Respawn had less interference from EA in development. I feel sorry for the developers who have to be the PR when I'm pretty sure any monetary decisions on microtransactions, cosmetics, SBMM logic etc are a higher decision.
Someone could say developers should play their own or listen to community to improve it. Or even just select few well known streamers and make them sign NDA then throw them some money on how a game should be made then its massive twitch promotion.
Battlefield 5 is one example - EA did actually listen to community and made changes all the time and suddenly stopped. There was no revenue from extra free content they were giving out and focused on Apex. Nobody wants to buy skins where its just different shades of grey from world war 1 or 2.
Hence developers find it more worth while just to make mobile games now. Less risk on return.
I think developers themselves are unhappy being forced to create content/updates they have no belief in but feel pressured by corporate demands. So it has to appeal to younger kids where majority is and skins to be colourful to attract in order to make money first.
What is sad is that I read about bullying in schools where kids berate eachother if they don't spend real money on skins in fortnight. It is creating a real life problem outside of the gaming environment.
I love Apex Legends. Could of been a £1, £5 or £10 monthly subscription like an MMO to bring out new content like new maps instead of just weapons or new characters once every 3 months.
Still keep the gambling element for cosmetics as everyone wants to look unique. It is fine as no real in game advantage (probably opposite it makes you stand out to enemies if you're running in pink)
I hope EA can feed on comments that making money is understandable as a goal. But reputation builds loyalty to maintain and build understanding so your developers can feel proud. It is a far bigger vision to think long term like that.
Apex Legends is a decent game probably because Respawn had less interference from EA in development. I feel sorry for the developers who have to be the PR when I'm pretty sure any monetary decisions on microtransactions, cosmetics, SBMM logic etc are a higher decision.
Someone could say developers should play their own or listen to community to improve it. Or even just select few well known streamers and make them sign NDA then throw them some money on how a game should be made then its massive twitch promotion.
Battlefield 5 is one example - EA did actually listen to community and made changes all the time and suddenly stopped. There was no revenue from extra free content they were giving out and focused on Apex. Nobody wants to buy skins where its just different shades of grey from world war 1 or 2.
Hence developers find it more worth while just to make mobile games now. Less risk on return.
I think developers themselves are unhappy being forced to create content/updates they have no belief in but feel pressured by corporate demands. So it has to appeal to younger kids where majority is and skins to be colourful to attract in order to make money first.
What is sad is that I read about bullying in schools where kids berate eachother if they don't spend real money on skins in fortnight. It is creating a real life problem outside of the gaming environment.
I love Apex Legends. Could of been a £1, £5 or £10 monthly subscription like an MMO to bring out new content like new maps instead of just weapons or new characters once every 3 months.
Still keep the gambling element for cosmetics as everyone wants to look unique. It is fine as no real in game advantage (probably opposite it makes you stand out to enemies if you're running in pink)
I hope EA can feed on comments that making money is understandable as a goal. But reputation builds loyalty to maintain and build understanding so your developers can feel proud. It is a far bigger vision to think long term like that.
