Comments on: OPINION PIECE: BioWare’s gone too far with Mass Effect 3’s DLC

By: charles2029

charles2029 — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:12:36 +0000

EA understands that more DLC means more money for future projects in the long run.

By: ghostkill221

ghostkill221 — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:36:18 +0000

I’m actually more annoyed that the Teaser for the DLC “Recruit the Prothean Squad Member” is as big of a spoiler as it is. Of course to be fair I did Pre-order the CE, so I Suppose i would also be bugged if I found that out and didn’t instantly get it. But from Biowares POV, They had a fully completed game, then decided that before the game came out they wanted to get an early start on the DLC. and to top it off, they decided to make it a labor of love, and give it to their more diehard fans for free.

By: Shubhankar Parijat

Shubhankar Parijat — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:58:14 +0000

In reply to Chris. Heh, I don't think putting your weapons away will affect any aspect of the game in any way at all, but yeah, ME3 does have a "Put Weapon Away" button.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:03:17 +0000

They need to include it with all new copies of the game. That will solve EVERYTHING. That way, everyone gets fair chance, just like Zaeed in Mass Effect 2.

I’ve loved this series since the first one. The first one is still my favorite one, because it was just so epic. I hope this one will be all it’s cracked up to be. By the way…did anybody find a “put weapon away” button in the demo? In ME2 it was the ‘Back’ button on Xbox. If you can’t put your weapon away in missions, I’m going to be sorely disappointed lol

By: WannaDev

WannaDev — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:50:51 +0000

@Shubhankar Parijat
The game was in a completed state that they viewed as worth full price, and they had hit their deadline. As you yourself point out, the DLC was developed after ME3 had left their hands. In a world without DLC, you’d still be buying the same ME3 at the same price point. The DLC is a completely separate product.

The two products coming out on the same day doesn’t matter. Every electronics device in the world releases alongside a ton of first party accessories – but I don’t give the guy at the store crap over not giving me a car charger, speaker dock, & all the already existing apps for my new phone.

@ Ralex
Yes, the DLC is referenced in the main story. There are many games that do this only to release the referenced DLC months later. Hell, many games and movies reference full sequels. So, what’s the difference? It takes an afternoon to put some text into a menu. It takes months to create a new character, missions, items, etc. and fully integrate those into the game. All this is doing is making the additional product fit more seamlessly into the whole.
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The DLC is not on the disk. When they DO cut out content and try to sell it to us, I also get pissed. This, however, is biting the hand that feeds us. You’re paying $60 for what’s going to be at-least a 48 hour experience, + multiplayer. If you ever watch movies in theaters, then there is no reason for you to be dissatisfied with this value.

By: DoM

DoM — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:10:01 +0000

Whats the big deal, I pre ordered my collectors edition, I expect to get some extra stuff. If anyone else wants it they can pay for it. The game can be finished without the dlc and no one is forcing you to buy it. Bioware make top quality except maybe dragon age 2, but people need to either put up or shut up. No one us gonna make you buy this dlc they told everyone that the collectors edition would have the extra squadmate

By: jkoz

jkoz — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:48:28 +0000

As awful a move you think it is as a customer, it’s really one of the best business decisions for them. Third game in the trilogy, tons of hooked fans, the DLC will essentially make Mass Effect 3 a $70 game for them. As Mike said, “Why would they not nickle and dime you if they know you will still buy their product?”

By: Sheldon

Sheldon — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:09:12 +0000

I’m sure MOST of this is EA’s fault. With that said, I’m not too bothered by this. I’d rather get the Prothean squadmate now rather than later, when I’ve already beat the game. I was gonna buy the CE anyway, but couldn’t find it in stock, so I’m not bothered by this.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:02:30 +0000

As long as people still buy the dlc, then they could care less how upset you are about. It’s a money business and by buying the dlc, you are saying that it is ok for them to do it and then a precedence gets set. People like you who complain about this but still purchase it are the ones to blame. Your voice is only heard through your money. Why would they not nickle and dime you if they know you will still buy their product? It’s smart business when they know they have you by the balls. Wanna send a message that this kinda practice is not acceptable? don,t buy the dlc. Wanna send the message that this kinda practice acceptable? Buy the dlc. The consumer sets the precedence, not the companies. We are where we are today because they know fan boys like you may bitch and moan, but in the end you will spend the extra money and line their pockets.

By: Brutalhead

Brutalhead — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:07:31 +0000

Played and loved ME 1 and 2 … preordered and waited for ME3…. but to be honest somewhere you must say “No further”.

cancelled preorder and looking for other games … and if u buy the dlc… good luck you will be ripped of again and again and again and again…… 🙁

best regards
ex EA customer