News Battlefield 2142 to have in game advertisements

I'm totally, 100% in agreement. When I first saw the post, I was like "WHAAAAT?!" "Pop-ups in my BF2142!?! NO!!" But now that I've had time to think about it and read you guys' posts, it actually makes a lot of sense. Going back through my gaming experiences in the past 24 months, there is actually quite a lot of IGA that the developers may or may not be getting paid for. I don't really mind it, because it really does give the game a sense of realism, of relevance. Especially a game that's set 100+ years into the future, having something around to relate to could give it a greater sense of depth.

Personally, if I'm going to blow up a car that's across the street so I can get the guy hiding behind it, I'd like it to be something recognizable...it just adds a little something to the experience that otherwise wouldn't be there. I've thought about that before, and in the hopes (yeah right) that the additional money made off the IGA will be put into developing better, more stable software...I have to say "I'm for it."

 

If the game was free then I would not mind, or like 5-10$. But if the game is still $40 + the ads, then you're just making additional pocket money off me. So f*** you EA then.

 

PlanetSide actually started having in game advertising by MASSIVE. Best part is if all the in game ads in 2142 are to be done by them then like PlanetSide, the ads will only be shown to peeps in the states or those unfortunates on AOL so fingers crossed most of us in the rest of the world won't have to worry about it too much.
Other than that I guess it may be possible to find the IP that the adverts are streaming from and just use my firewall to drop the packets.
Here's hoping anyway.

 

I dont care really, as long as the game is good thats all im worried about

 

Though I like online games and I am willing to pay an online fee I am not prepared to suffer online ads even though I am paying good money for a bit of online fragging fun for an hour or two after work... This is just too far, for me anyway... But I think that the majority of users will think the same and at least tolerate it but some might not even bother because and it detracts from the experience of online play...

 

me is walking with my mech down the street looking for something to blow up.
i see a big add that says: "nike shoes make your mech walk faster".
i shot at the add and it does not blow up or gets damaged.
me does not like this

if they put adds on my game then they will have to pay me to play it or give the game free or make it afordable.

edit: USE TITANIC CONDOMS!!!!!! add in BF

 

Oh good, not only do you pay for programming that's as flimsy as a snail's penis you now have to be subjected to distracting ads. EA are such a ball-ache - as soon as they do something decent they tear down their rep again.

 

I don't really care all that much, as long as they don't interfere with the game itself. If it's a good game, it's a good game. I admit it would be a little annoying if the tanks had "Runs on Microsoft Vista" posted on the outside of them, but hey, what are you going to do, right? The industry is growing and this was bound to happen sooner or later--did you hear they're predicting this type of advertising to pool in almost $730 by 2010!

 

I see what you mean, if the figure is to be believed then there is not a lot of point in "doing it", no? Did you meen $730m, which I assume is correct - wow you cant go anywhere without seeing a trademark or advert - just try to clock up how many you see in a day - you'll be amazed games will make no difference.

 

Plain and simple really; vote with your wallet.

Think about it; this is to cut down on losses from piracy (as well as just being plain greedy). If a version without the ads (or including a hack to disable them) gets seeded, I would imagine a greater amount of people would resort to 'stealing' a game if it meant a better gaming experience.

They'll shoot themselves in the foot eventually.

That said, EA probably make much more from console sales, where there won't be the cracking/downloading of copies, as the n00bs will just accept it.

It sucks either way.

 

Oh FFS

"As long as the ads don't effect game play... what's the problem?"

The problem is that at first the ads won't effect gameplay. But ever so slowly they'll sneak more, and more, and more in, until the game is BURSTING with ads. Not only "in game" ads, but, pre-level loading ads, end game ads, hell, even ads on booting.

Anyone who agrees with "in game" advertising are either clueless, or actually work for the marketing of such a scam. One exception would be to make any game with "in game ads" free to us, the gamer. Honestly! What who wants ads in their paid for games?

 

Like people said, if they put in ads, they should lower the price on games making it more affordable.
It's enough that we buy hardware just to run them.

 

EA, taking away quality from games, one title at a time.

 

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LOL, I never did understand why people would pay good money for clothing that advertises a commercial company (other than thinking they're cool by association or advertising that "I can afford...")(causes I can understand advertising for, but not for Nike...). Pay me to wear it & then maybe (whoever came up with that idea must have laughed for months when it actually worked)
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98% agreement. For me it doesn't have to be free but it has to either be way cheaper or I want to see that extra income go into quality. Sadly, in the only area where IGA is almost needed to make the games look realistic (modern sports games) the extra income probably goes into licensing fees. (who pays who when the name of a sports league, team, or player is used?)

Exactly why I don't think this scheme or others will work.

 

LOL, How long Before you see: "advertisement #3 tagged. Tag all ads in level for bonus"? now some bright ad exec is going to see this &... Can I patent this idea now, (before it gets used)?

 

Well, actually the BBC isn't completely free of advertising. They advertise their wares on the other channels, and then shamelessly plug products throughout their programs...

But yeah, the whole point of buying a game is to play the game, not to be plagued by adverts or subliminal messaging... in fact, for me, that just makes me ignore whatever it is they're trying to sell/advertise!

Case point: Remember the film "Judge Dredd" - Well, all the cars in that (such as they were) were supposed to be Land Rovers..... worked well for sales....

Back to the Future shamelessly plugs pepsi-cola, Nike trainers, some brand of petrol (I forgot)....

And I'm all for free games if they've got adverts in.... after all if it's got logos and whatnot in for companies, I've already paid some sort of subs to them (they must get royalties?)

Load of tosh!

 

- Not bothered, as long as it doesnt interfere with gameplay...

However, seems wrong to charge the same old prices for games that will continue to bring in money for EA or whoever....

Why not give us the option:
PC games for £20 with adverts
Normal price without them

- Seems fair...?

 

I'll go along with it, if they drop the price to $20 - $25. Fair deal.

 

Everyone is saying that they'll only buy it if the price is dropped.

But this deal is not to reduce the price to consumers, its to decrease the overall cost to EA/DICE.

DICE will probably have to code in some way to keep the adverts upto date. So this may require the lightmaps and terrain to be rebuilt dependant on the proposed adverts.

I believe that they'll be done tastefully, like the current "ads" in BF2. SO I won't mind about it.

I am just concerned that the game will come out buggy as it is a relatively new concept.

 

It could be cool if it is pulled off right.
Now, if that will happen or not...