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Originally Posted by jswaykos |
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It's evident that everyone on this board hates this game (well, nearly everyone). But a disturbing trend I'm seeing is that people are placing very serious, real world emotions on programmed computer code and companies. "EA is really let me down... they're literally stealing from us... I'm beyond upset... etc., etc."
Then we get "solutions" such as contacting the Better Business Bureau, writing long letters to the company, petitions to bring back the 2K series, and such.
I feel like I'm on an island in that I find this game is enjoyable. Maybe it's just because there is so much else going on in my world (not that that makes me 'better' by any means, and I'm certainly not trying to imply that) that bugs in a VIDEO GAME don't ruin my day/week/month/life as it appears they do to some of you.
It's almost comical to see the SAME complaints year after year from people who - you guessed it - BUY the game year after year. If you keep spending, why should EA do anything at all?
I just don't understand the incredible outrage over the game. Nobody held a gun to your head forcing you to purchase it. Sure, you bought in to the advertising hype, but nobody forced you to buy the game on Day 1, either.
Of course, perhaps I should expect extreme emotions/reactions regarding a video game on a video game forum - that's kind of the purpose of the site, ya know? It's not like people are rioting in the streets over a franchise freeze. But the levels of displeasure are absurd and a bit childish. So all 8,000 of your custom formations don't work in a no huddle offense. Big deal. The world keeps revolving. Just enjoy the game, because that's what it is - a game. Or don't enjoy it, and sell it and never buy it again.
Either way, you DO have choices.
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OP, not everyone is going to see it your way and it definitely sounds like you are in fact trying to imply that you are above it all, regardless of your disclaimer.
To answer your question, I'm 37, I have a professional career, a finance', friends and a bunch of other normal hobbies that even sometimes involve leaving the house (!). I also happen to like playing sports and other video games instead of watching TV at nights when I'm home from work. I like to poke around these forums when I get a couple spare minutes at work as a distraction.
I'm downright furious at the game and what I perceive to be a weak effort on the part of EA this year. I have not purchased Madden in years and I don't care if God himself programs NCAA 13' I won't buy it out of principle next year.
Fact is a lot of people have passion for the game and that results in disappointment when a lousy product is put out. You're not alone in enjoying the game, I still play it, trying to give the patch a fair shot, but overall it's not a great product this year and lots of people are on to that now and feel like suckers for having bought it.
If I could have returned it I would have, but I can't. So there you have it.
Feel superior if you must.