Knan Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Finally did a Mass Effect playthrough. Enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullAuto Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Jesus Christ, Eidos. Whole industry is as bent as a seven-pound note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I laughed at the comments - this one sums up my own thoughts on the matter: Anonymous said... Almost everyone who commented on this article works at Eidos. That comment gets 10/10 smilies! :) :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullAuto Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 It's fantastic. They did this with Tomb Raider: Underworld as well, IIRC, only they wanted 80% or over then. And I'm sure we all remember the lovely little Kane & Lynch furore over at Gamespot. Eidos reckon: I have Eidos' official statement on this for your info, it comes from Jon Brooke, the UK marketing manager: “With regards an article posted on RamRaider alleging that Eidos has fixed review scores for Batman: Arkham Asylum, we want to state that no discussions have been held about review scores with any magazines. In short there is simply not one shred of truth in this article, except for the title of the game.” Totally avoiding the issue. RR did not allege that Eidos fixed review scores, nor that 'discussions' took place. Well dodged, lads. BTW, GamesMaster magazine gave the game 96%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 That means everyone should boycott both Eidos and GamesMaster magazine. If you don't like their practices, then don't purchase anything from them. Simple really. But as we know, that'll never happen. - Zombie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullAuto Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Everyone seems to think boycotts are useless, which is why they won't do them. I suppose that's largely correct in this instance, as no matter how it reviews, it has the Batman name behind it, so it'll sell millions. The amount of gamers who are aware and informed is probably higher than in other consumer groups, I like to think, as they use the internet more, but for every one who is using their brain, there are dozens of the clueless. By all accounts it is shaping up to be a good game as well, but no matter the reviews now, this has placed a seed of doubt in my mind. Has it got good scores because it's good, or because Eidos prodded the reviewer? Okay, it's not the all-consuming wave that was Driv3r, but it's not a good thing to do. If you don't think your game is any good, work a bit harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Care to review it for TLO? I'll give you a packet of Maryland cookies if it scores 101% or higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullAuto Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 That would be great. At the bottom: Score before the Eidos bribe - 5/10. Score after the Eidos bribe - 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Voyager Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 IMO any decent review house should just cancel the review altogether. No articles at all would be heaviest punishment for Eidos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matri Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 It's the goodie bags. There's an almost siren-like irresistability to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Yeah baby, Command & Conquer 4 is on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullAuto Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 What's your opinion on the DRM, Az? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matri Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 It's insane is what it is. Now you need a perpetual fixed internet connection to be able to even play singleplayer. I'm kinda in awe at EA for actually topping Games For Windows Live. That one at least allows you to create an offline account so you can still play off the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 What's your opinion on the DRM, Az?It's useless, it does not and will never prevent people from pirating games and in some cases like StarForce, it actually hurts consumers. I've been playing Dead Space today (teasting new graphics card ), quite good! the horror atmosphere is wonderfully achieved, gameplay is very similar in form to Resident Evil 4, nice Oh, I read that Resident Evil 5 is coming on the PC next year that should be good, too bad RE lost its horror theme and switched to an action one, but oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Voyager Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 It's useless, it does not and will never prevent people from pirating games and in some cases like StarForce, it actually hurts consumers.Heh, what is even worse is that it only hurts legal owners... Idiotic. If you pirated SF games you had no problems, otherwise you never knew. CALLING for piracy is what StarForce was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaughter Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 GameTrailers Does a Top 10 Breakthrough PC Games Video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matri Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Get your Nuka-Colas here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 GameTrailers Does a Top 10 Breakthrough PC Games VideoI love those top something videos very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Command & Conquer prepares to go out with a bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matri Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I'm still not wild about their insane DRM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Even if you buy the game legally, you still are able to use No-DVDs and cracks; if you bought the game then your conscience is clean and you get to play your game without fear of the insane DRM schemes these maniacs can come up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matri Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I dunno. For reasons known only to them, you need an Always On connection, and you'll have to remain logged into their service to even play single-player. I don't know about you but I don't think No-DVDs will help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kret Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 In such cases, the crack would not only be a no-disc crack, but a no connection required crack. Is has been seen, has been done and has been crack, and in the end it's the legit users who are stuck with the annoyance of such DRM. Add to this that "class" system they're adding and I'm already frowning upon it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Just out of interest - am I missing out with C&C? I've played about 30 minutes of one of the earlier games and that's it. Ever. I did used to play Total Annihilation a lot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I dunno. For reasons known only to them, you need an Always On connection, and you'll have to remain logged into their service to even play single-player. I don't know about you but I don't think No-DVDs will help with that.Boy you have no idea what cracks can do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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