"paradiseplanet;c-16272877" wrote:
"Ashkevron;c-16272806" wrote:
"LeGardePourpre;c-16272772" wrote:
"@Beardedgeek;c-16272292" wrote:
"LeGardePourpre;c-16271653" wrote:
Strangely it happens before the last quarter of the fiscal year 2018... and before GP06 is released.
Only TS4 is concerned ? The other games will keep their current prices ???
Note: The FY18 Q3 results will be announced at the end of the month.
Andrew Wilson - Electronic Arts Inc. - CEO & Director
The Sims is a very valuable brand for us, a very valuable IP
Yeah it's almost like they're a corporation or something.
Just I meant "When foreign exchange rates, currency values, and regional markets change, we have to update our prices." isn't a valid argue.
EA got the reputation to often lie to the customers.
Considering the HUGE tax cuts that American corporations just got from GOP, I don't buy this plum they are trying to sell us about exchange rates and market changes.
They're just doing the ole' corporate price gauging on foreign countries in the belief that those other countries are stupid enough not to make a fuss, and plus even if they make a fuss, you think EA is going to gladly change them back? NO, they won't, bc they're a major corporation and doesn't really need to listen to us, only for the money in our pockets.
Not true - they are an international Company and have no choice but to adhere to international laws. When other countries demand more taxes or higher exchange rates, EA must raise their prices to cover those taxes/prices in those countries as they are not allowed to drastically cut the cost on on the product other wise they are undercutting like Corporations (which they can't do thanks to fair trade laws) and stock holders. EA does hold a lot of sales which does help the players - but sales are also controlled to a big degree.
You own a public company that deals internationally - well - you have to follow the laws. EA gains nothing in the higher prices as they have actually managed to keep their prices the same or less than even Sims 3 prices - which as anyone know who lives here in the USA in particular almost nothing stays the same or goes down over those number of years but EA managed to balance it out - even cut the price of SPs in half for Sims 4.
But like it or not - laws have to be adhered to - here in the USA and abroad.
If EA was just raising their prices for their own pocket then the prices would have raised in all countries - keep that in mind. But if prices are higher in your own countries - then blame your countries.
