EA insists Switch isn't a good fit for its games

Rubeus · 08-01-2019, 02:32 AM

They got burned in the 3DS era?
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EA insists Switch isn't a good fit for its games

This won't change anytime soon

To date, there are exactly three Electronics Arts games on Nintendo Switch: Fe, FIFA 19, and FIFA 18. It goes without saying, but that's not some erroneous oversight on EA's part; it's a deliberate strategy to willfully ignore one of the world's most popular video game platforms.

During a recent investor's call, CEO Andrew Wilson expressed disdain toward the Switch as it pertains to EA's portfolio. "Any time we're evaluating platform conversations, we're really looking at a couple of things," Wilson said. "One, does the game really fit the profile of that platform in terms of the control or the community ecosystem? Two, do we think the community playing on that platform would appreciate the game and go there, or would they prefer to play it somewhere else?"

He continued "We have a lot of data that would suggest a great many Switch owners also own a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One or a PC and very often choose to play the games that we make on those platforms, even though they have a Switch and they enjoy a lot of great content on the Switch."

Like, there's certainly some method behind this stubborn attitude. No one's jonesing to play Madden on Switch. But Unravel 2? A Way Out? [Correction: Unravel 2 is on Switch, bringing the grand tally to four games.] There are plenty of examples from other publishers where Switch ports prove to be surprisingly popular simply because they're on Switch. Armchair analysis is kind of a moot point, though. EA's indifference to the Switch comes from the top, which means it isn't likely to change anytime soon.

https://www.destructoid.com/ea-insis...s-562479.phtml

Hagane · 08-01-2019, 08:26 AM

Good, the less ea reach goes through console generations the better.

Nem · 08-01-2019, 09:43 AM

No. EA just wants to sell you gambling. They don't need to bother and make new games.

It's the easy money. It's way more appetizing. These company's don't even remember what marketing is anymore. They just want to get the most money in whatever means possible. Making a product people want? Nah! Too much trouble!

EA is basically saying: Shut up and go buy more FIFA lootboxes for us ya dumb idiots!!

spider-prime · 08-02-2019, 03:03 AM

EA needs to die. I haven't bought one of their games since the PS3.

Einhander · 08-04-2019, 10:15 AM

The only EA game I can think of that I've bought in the last five years is the European Unravel Collection of both games for PS4. Pretty simple and cheap port.

Amazing that EA did it at all.

Hagane · 08-04-2019, 11:44 PM

The last thing I remember with ea logo on the cover was Mass Effect 2 and I bought that used, felt less shame by doing so.

To think this guys were launching their sports brands with no significant changes every year (except for generational jump) since the 16 bits.

08-01-2019, 09:43 AM	#3
Nem Smash bro! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: EU Posts: 9,826	No. EA just wants to sell you gambling. They don't need to bother and make new games. It's the easy money. It's way more appetizing. These company's don't even remember what marketing is anymore. They just want to get the most money in whatever means possible. Making a product people want? Nah! Too much trouble! EA is basically saying: Shut up and go buy more FIFA lootboxes for us ya dumb idiots!! __________________ "Only those with narrow minds fail to see that the definition of Impossible is "Lack of imagination and incentive"" - DUNE:BJ

08-02-2019, 03:03 AM	#4
spider-prime NOW IN CINEMAPHONIC QUADROVISION! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: I hated going to weddings cause all the grandmas would poke me saying "you're next, you're next". They stopped saying that when I did it to them at Funerals. Posts: 22,756	EA needs to die. I haven't bought one of their games since the PS3. __________________ Join the Spider-Prime and His Amazing Friends Steam group!

08-04-2019, 10:15 AM	#5
Einhander The Risen Graphic Whore E-Penis! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: The Mysterious Far East Posts: 6,888	The only EA game I can think of that I've bought in the last five years is the European Unravel Collection of both games for PS4. Pretty simple and cheap port. Amazing that EA did it at all. __________________ Paper exe - PS3 is a great console with many good games and good features. Alucard - My only mistake was playing it on the PC. Joe Redifer - I keep buying this shit because my IQ is in the single digits.

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08-01-2019, 08:26 AM	#2
Hagane Unlucky dog Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Somewhere town nearby Tanuki City and Noizy Hill Posts: 661	Good, the less ea reach goes through console generations the better.

08-04-2019, 11:44 PM	#6
Hagane Unlucky dog Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Somewhere town nearby Tanuki City and Noizy Hill Posts: 661	The last thing I remember with ea logo on the cover was Mass Effect 2 and I bought that used, felt less shame by doing so. To think this guys were launching their sports brands with no significant changes every year (except for generational jump) since the 16 bits.