Does EA care about loyal players?
I'm sure this is an unpopular opinion but after the recent re-branding and addition of paid for DLC into the base game from this last update, I've come to the conclusion that I don't think EA cares to...
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Isn't it the same across the entire business world? Companies always offer incentives to new customers and forget the old ones.
Insurance policies are always cut for new customers to draw them in, broadband offers, TV offers, even banks go around offering free stuff to new customers.
I'm sure that EA are just the same as anyone else - they want to drum up new business to gain more income. In my mind, it is normal business practice.
I've chosen to buy their products since the days of the original sims and have taken advantage of freebies and offers when the chance arose (mainly the sims 3 store).
As for sales, it would not make sense to put the newest release on sale. Obviously people would never pay full price if they knew they didn't have long to wait for a sale. You can always wait longer or shop around if you want a discount.
Insurance policies are always cut for new customers to draw them in, broadband offers, TV offers, even banks go around offering free stuff to new customers.
I'm sure that EA are just the same as anyone else - they want to drum up new business to gain more income. In my mind, it is normal business practice.
I've chosen to buy their products since the days of the original sims and have taken advantage of freebies and offers when the chance arose (mainly the sims 3 store).
As for sales, it would not make sense to put the newest release on sale. Obviously people would never pay full price if they knew they didn't have long to wait for a sale. You can always wait longer or shop around if you want a discount.
