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BioWare planning to make more live service games after Anthem
- Thread starter Nirolak
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And that's not even counting the revenue from MTX and loot boxes that those games have. No matter what some people on here think, service based games are what people want so it makes sense for bioware to start to move over to these types of games. Of course now the question is if they are well equipped to handle this type of game or not?
Erm, what?
They tried it with DA:I and it was a huge flop as nobody wanted to play the mp in that game.
They tried it with Andromeda which also flopped.
Think before you post.
OT Anthem will be riddled with sneaky MT stuff but I do think people are starting to wise up now. Bioware could go the way of Visceral imo, but the more victims that are created by EA/Activision greed, the less companies will want to be consumed by them in the first place. Its a shame because 5 years ago a game like Anthem would have me hyped as fuck. Right now, I yawn inside at the thought of how tiresome the MT side will be.
Hell, EA was the one that started the recent lootbox outrage, so we know they cant do it right
1) What dragon age 4 thread?
2) as if they'd still be around after the failure that will be anthem
2) as if they'd still be around after the failure that will be anthem
You mean what happened to the entire genre when the old business model collapsed, leaving hardly any survivors?
The thing people actually asked for because no-one wanted to pay subscription fees anymore?
All I'm saying is that they have a slightly higher chance of getting it right because one of the studios involved has actually developed a game of this scope before.
I wish that Bioware would just focus on making great games, with great stories, great, deep gameplay systems, and great characters again instead of trying to make a platform to sell random chance bullshit to attempt to maximize revenue per user and fish for whales. Wishes just don't count for much these days. The EA infection is incurable at this point.
RIP Bioware. Your name lives on, but your spirit is no longer present.
RIP Bioware. Your name lives on, but your spirit is no longer present.
Destiny 2 was third best selling game of 2017 in USA. And that's just sales of the game itself. Add micros and the fact that it will keep people paying for about 4 years and it's no wonder everyone wants in on this model
Any multiplayer (pve or pvp) game, which doesn't have the service business model, is a dead game these days.
The game will obviously sell really well. But I'm sure it's not going to be a good game.
Bungie keep tripping over themselves with Destiny, I can't see Bioware doing better.
Bungie keep tripping over themselves with Destiny, I can't see Bioware doing better.
Since this is the year of remasters, remaster ME trilogy but instead of giving us the DLC, put them in lootboxes that you can buy with real money in the citadel. Also with 0.1% chance to drop. Hire me EA.
At least the good news is EA will call everything DICE studios soon. DICE West, DICE Edmonton, DICE Montreal.
Fuck. So getting a good dragon age, ME or any other good single player RPGs just isn't happening anymore right? Sad to see what has happened to bioware over the years.
In what way was DA:I a huge flop? Very strong critical response, and if I remember correctly sales were healthy too with is surpassing 3m units.
You talking specifically about the online component?
Anything that releases a patch these days is called GaaS.
Bioware's real issue is an insane nosedive in IP quality, shitty writing and completely losing gamers confidence.
If they become an Anthem factory that will alienate some of their fans even if the game is okay. Then there are some worries about how hard they push the MTs and loot boxes.
Bioware's real issue is an insane nosedive in IP quality, shitty writing and completely losing gamers confidence.
If they become an Anthem factory that will alienate some of their fans even if the game is okay. Then there are some worries about how hard they push the MTs and loot boxes.
I hope its more like DA:O (who am I kidding, one button attacks and a few jank ass abilities for everyone!) but if it is anything like 2 or inquisition they can fucking keep it lol.
That is correct. And proper.
"-Buy our Biocrates for a chance to win sidequests. Buy a chance to win better rewards."
"-Hey, look people i 've got mission #42 which enables the elven romance."
"-And i 've got mission #57 which rewards the legendary turdknife weapon upon completion."
"-Buy now during our double Biocrate reward weekend for a chance to win the pinky dress for your romantic interest."
"-Unboxing in Thedas is fun."
Bioware, hire me.
/s
They need to go in a different direction if you ask me. Their last few endeavours with the types of games they have always made have been getting worse and worse, so they may as well try something different.
I hear yoy, after finishing all of origins and the dlc and seeing the shit mountain thread on gaf I had to see for myself how it played out. There are things I liked but alot more I hated (the combat, the small amount of locations, etc.) But the story kept me going. Ended up beating it but damn...I wanted that baldur's gate vibe the first one gave me. I'm not going to get into inquisition, I couldn't even get through it
It's where the money is. Not in tightly crafted single player experiences, but in controlled, online environments. Always being adjusted to fit their own selfish needs. On the one hand you have some people complaining, on the other hand: people are buying into it and give them lots and lots of money. In the end that's all they care about: they're willing to suffer through the bullshit (well not them directly of course, but the people working for them) because they know it rakes in the cash, moreso than by other, more traditional means. This isn't a fad, this is the future and a bleak one at that.
Probably not, considering Destiny generates more money for the devs. In the end, that's what will be chased.
Well....good luck, I guess.
I understand why it makes sense to go that direction. It's just sad that I'm not in their customer base they want to target anymore.
Ironically enough, they've made a good multiplayer game (pseudo-MMO, if you will) already with Neverwinter Nights.
I understand why it makes sense to go that direction. It's just sad that I'm not in their customer base they want to target anymore.
Ironically enough, they've made a good multiplayer game (pseudo-MMO, if you will) already with Neverwinter Nights.
So... I guess this is goodbye to semi-linear Mass Effect games with good storytelling & characters. I had some hope they could fix their mistake after Andromeda and get back to what people loved about the trilogy after Anthem & the next Dragon Age come out...but alas.
At least, we'll always have these 3 ME classic games right? *sigh*
At least, we'll always have these 3 ME classic games right? *sigh*
I don't think people are saying it won't sell well as much as that they're not personally interested.
Let's not jump the gun. Games not out yet .
Strong initial sales don't make a GAAS title , it's playe retention paying for dlcs etc .
Bioware is not known for good combat so generally speaking that's what keeps players around on these type of titles .
Even though I should insta-no this, my heart and/or wallet says 'take my money' still.
I'll always buy anything Mass Effect, for you, Shep.
That game is sucessful. SWTOR went over $1 billion revenue in 2015 and had it's two most sucessful expansions since then.
7 out of 10 best selling games of 2017 are GaaS titles. They sold well and gain continues revenue on top of that.
I've already put Bioware in the back of the closet next to Valve, Bungie and all the other shit I used to care about.
But nevermind, there's literally dozens of great developers making wonderful games for me to spend my money and time on, can hardly complain.
But nevermind, there's literally dozens of great developers making wonderful games for me to spend my money and time on, can hardly complain.