ea games to become a lot cheaper
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bnf




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 02:26    Post subject: ea games to become a lot cheaper
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Tuesday it will debut its "The Godfather" and "Black" games at $39.95, a 20 percent discount to previous debut prices, as video game publishers grapple with a console technology transition that is denting sales.

The world's biggest video game publisher on Monday shipped "Fight Night Round 3" to retailers with a suggested price of $39.95 for current generation PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles.

"$39 is resonating with consumers given the transition," EA spokesman Jeff Brown said. "There are indications that $39 is a solid and sustainable price point."

Video game sales have tumbled as consumers wait and save for new consoles. Game publishers for months have said that price cuts on current-generation games could be used to spur sales.

EA on January 20 lowered the price on its racing game "Need for Speed Most Wanted" to $39.95 from $49.95 as sales flagged. The price cut stabilized sales, Brown said.

"Black" is due February 28 and "The Godfather" is slated for release on March 21.


A step in the right direction. If only EA improved their attitude towards patching, balancing and competition features.
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immylatus




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 06:05    Post subject:
yeah I think they're only talking about consoles.


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Parallax_
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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 09:29    Post subject:
In other news, EA have gotten so filthy rich by ripping you off in the past, that they now can lower the prices, get more customers, and still earn as much.


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deathshead2k5




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 10:30    Post subject:
there probably worried that there loseing customers [not suprising] and are tying to drag up new trade
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kirkblitz
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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 18:57    Post subject:
Games are to much anyways. 30 bucks is enough for a game. look at nfl2k5 it sold for like 30 bucks and it rocked. Nhl 2k6 is 20 dollars and its good.
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Pizda2




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 19:04    Post subject:
This only applies to The Godfather or all EA games?
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Asuka-Langley




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 20:48    Post subject:
I agree Razz games should be $20-40 ... preferably $30 or lower but nobody really pays $50 for games unless their desperate or rich
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Pizda2




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 20:56    Post subject:
Asuka-Langley wrote:
I agree Razz games should be $20-40 ... preferably $30 or lower but nobody really pays $50 for games unless their desperate or rich


No that's just your gay opinion.

There are many people that buy 50 euro games and many games are worth 50 euro.
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Asuka-Langley




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:00    Post subject:
Pizda2 wrote:

No that's just your gay opinion.


can we please have a decent reply without resorting to name calling ^_^ ?
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Pizda2




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:01    Post subject:
Asuka-Langley wrote:
Pizda2 wrote:

No that's just your gay opinion.


can we please have a decent reply without resorting to name calling ^_^ ?


Where did you see name calling? You're going to get such replies from me everytime you choose to post such unthought of BS.
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Asuka-Langley




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:06    Post subject:
Pizda2 wrote:

Where did you see name calling? You're going to get such replies from me everytime you choose to post such unthought of BS.


umm i believe "gay" is what I was talking about, and you really have to learn to respect other peoples opinions that differ from your own. What I meant was that I usually dont buy games until their in the $30 range ... $40 if they just came out and i really wanna play it but if your not like that then its fine you dont have to resort to acting like a kid and calling people gay
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Pizda2




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:08    Post subject:
Asuka-Langley wrote:
Pizda2 wrote:

Where did you see name calling? You're going to get such replies from me everytime you choose to post such unthought of BS.


umm i believe "gay" is what I was talking about, and you really have to learn to respect other peoples opinions that differ from your own. What I meant was that I usually dont buy games until their in the $30 range ... $40 if they just came out and i really wanna play it but if your not like that then its fine you dont have to resort to acting like a kid and calling people gay


Gay is not a bad word It defines homosexuality and that's not a bad word either. Your point was that people who buy 50 euro games are desperate or rich, so stfu.
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Bigperm




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:18    Post subject:
If i want a game, i buy it at what ever the cost. But a price reduction is nice to hear.

@Pizda2

Just be a man and admit your post was rude. You know it was. Smile
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Pizda2




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:21    Post subject:
Yes it was, it was ment to be rude.
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maxiepaxie




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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:40    Post subject:
Pizda2 wrote:
Yes it was, it was ment to be rude.

I smell some ment here Razz

Games should cost like €30 or something, if I really like a game like SoTC, I buy it no matter how much it costs thought ( reasonable price not €90 Smile ).
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Jenni
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PostPosted: Wed, 22nd Feb 2006 21:42    Post subject:
My my this is a new argument.

I remember hearing this when I was buying £1.99 Codemaster cbm64 games.


Pizda, cut the name calling.


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