EA Reports Loss in Wake of Star Wars Battlefront 2 Backlash
The result of this? EA has posted a $186 million loss for the fiscal quarter. Incredibly enough, however, EA doesn’t think that this is cause for alarm- at least, that’s not what they’re saying to their investors (which, I suppose, is understandable). That said, EA hasn’t received the message, and will be doubling down on live services style games with digital monetization this year.
“Going forward, we believe that live services that include optional digital monetization, when done right, provide a very important element of choice that can extend and enhance the experience in our games. In FY19, we will push the boundaries even further for our players, with new experiences and innovation,” EA CEO Andrew Wilson said.
My only hope is that if EA decides to continue down this path- which, good for them, even though their output of games is the shallowest and least appealing it has been in years, thanks to their closure of so many high profile studios, and cancellation of so many beloved franchises- then they at least do it properly and right. There is room for games as a service in the industry- but it needs to be done right, or not at all.
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MazePosted:
Mike They really messed up I still play the old 2005 Battlefront
That game was amazing, I couldn't even imagine buying this one
FamousPosted:
Silky $186 million loss and they still don't give a damn?
wow.
To much money they make. That amount will hurt them but it's like a dent.
DecyPosted:
Silky $186 million loss and they still don't give a damn?
wow.
Yeah you'd think that would wake them up and make them realise but it wont i doubt it will ever tbh. EA have always been about the money both in real life and gaming.
hootPosted:
Battlefront 1 wasn't the best game EA has made that's for sure.
Hope to see the Loot Box problem stay low for this game.
Hope to see the Loot Box problem stay low for this game.
ZydrinPosted:
They'll give a better year this year. People blew the loot box situation WAY out of proportion. Still glad they don't have it but sucks the game isn't doing well.
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