EA and Smite Dev Sign Deal to Potentially Bring TV-Style Commercials to Games

[jim316]

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[canes21]

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I know this isn't what's going to happen, and I know I'm in an extremely tiny minority, but I'd watch commercials in franchise mode if it meant more money for the mode and more improvements.

I have 3 monitors at my desk so whenever I'm playing a game anyways I usually have a stream up on another screen and the internet up on another, so I practically never skip anything. I actually liked in the past when we had the little Snickers adverts in game.

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[A_ZomBevo]

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I know this isn't what's going to happen, and I know I'm in an extremely tiny minority, but I'd watch commercials in franchise mode if it meant more money for the mode and more improvements.

I have 3 monitors at my desk so whenever I'm playing a game anyways I usually have a stream up on another screen and the internet up on another, so I practically never skip anything. I actually liked in the past when we had the little Snickers adverts in game.

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"$3 for horse armor? I guess DLC is fine if it's just skins."

*15 years later*

DLC everywhere

The games industry isn't exactly known for it's "Give an inch, take an inch," mentality. They'll likely to exploit this feature to an insane degree like the current mobile game landscape.

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[canes21]

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"$3 for horse armor? I guess DLC is fine if it's just skins."

*15 years later*

DLC everywhere

The games industry isn't exactly known for it's "Give an inch, take an inch," mentality. They'll likely to exploit this feature to an insane degree like the current mobile game landscape.

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Most games still use the DLC for cosmetic only items model, so it hasn't changed as much as people make it out to be. The industry did go through a period where DLC was actual content, but that ship has sailed for the most part. Season passes are and cosmetic items behind MTX are the current models and they aren't really that bad.

People cannot get the continued support they feel entitled to and get it for free. The way most games are structured now with season passes and/or cosmetic items being locked behind MTX is a way to ensure constant revenue so that work is constantly happening and games are supported longer.

I'm sure MUT has some influence with Madden developing a live service model these days which has already been beneficial to the series.

With regards to this deal in the OP, I'd assume we may see some stuff throughout menus or in loading screens, but that's about it. I highly doubt EA throws ads into the actual on field gameplay.

[A_ZomBevo]

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Most games still use the DLC for cosmetic only items model, so it hasn't changed as much as people make it out to be. The industry did go through a period where DLC was actual content, but that ship has sailed for the most part. Season passes are and cosmetic items behind MTX are the current models and they aren't really that bad.



People cannot get the continued support they feel entitled to and get it for free. The way most games are structured now with season passes and/or cosmetic items being locked behind MTX is a way to ensure constant revenue so that work is constantly happening and games are supported longer.



I'm sure MUT has some influence with Madden developing a live service model these days which has already been beneficial to the series.



With regards to this deal in the OP, I'd assume we may see some stuff throughout menus or in loading screens, but that's about it. I highly doubt EA throws ads into the actual on field gameplay.

I wouldn't say MUT has been beneficial to Madden. It caused EA to prioritize their focus on other game modes. As someone that avoids MUT/FUT/MyTeam and only plays franchise modes, the stagnation is glaring since the introduction of UT.

I understand that the "franchise is ignored" drum is beaten loudly and repeatedly here but consider the other side of your argument. Whilst MTX is largely beneficial to the developers/publishers of the games, how is it beneficial to those that can't afford to drop extra money on top of $60($70) USD?

Skins may have no gameplay impact but being constantly bombarded with "buy skins" in almost every menu can feel frustrating. When I boot up Madden, NBA 2k, FIFA, or F1, the first thing I see is "LIMITED TIME OFFERS."

There is another tactic that they pull such as season passes and the fear of missing out. The kind of pressure that they put on players can be largely effective to a large group.

You made great points but whenever a discussion like this is brought up, the other side of the coin goes largely ignored.

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[canes21]

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I wouldn't say MUT has been beneficial to Madden. It caused EA to prioritize their focus on other game modes. As someone that avoids MUT/FUT/MyTeam and only plays franchise modes, the stagnation is glaring since the introduction of UT.

I understand that the "franchise is ignored" drum is beaten loudly and repeatedly here but consider the other side of your argument. Whilst MTX is largely beneficial to the developers/publishers of the games, how is it beneficial to those that can't afford to drop extra money on top of $60($70) USD?

Skins may have no gameplay impact but being constantly bombarded with "buy skins" in almost every menu can feel frustrating. When I boot up Madden, NBA 2k, FIFA, or F1, the first thing I see is "LIMITED TIME OFFERS."

There is another tactic that they pull such as season passes and the fear of missing out. The kind of pressure that they put on players can be largely effective to a large group.

You made great points but whenever a discussion like this is brought up, the other side of the coin goes largely ignored.

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MTX aren't really designed for the people who cannot afford them, so it shouldn't really matter that they don't get to benefit from it. It sounds harsh, but it's the truth. You cannot take the opinion of every single group out there and try to please them all. You pick a target audience and make a product for them. The people who cannot afford to buy the game and cosmetic items are not who those MTX are designed for so it not benefiting them isn't really an issue.

Does Mercedes care about the opinions and needs of the car buyers that have a $20,000 budget? No, they aren't the target group.

[MasonOS95]

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I know this isn't what's going to happen, and I know I'm in an extremely tiny minority, but I'd watch commercials in franchise mode if it meant more money for the mode and more improvements.

I have 3 monitors at my desk so whenever I'm playing a game anyways I usually have a stream up on another screen and the internet up on another, so I practically never skip anything. I actually liked in the past when we had the little Snickers adverts in game.

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If it’s part of a TV style broadcast in the game I’d be all for it!


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[NYJin2011tm]

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Terrible. The world is already too commercialized. It’s exactly why I don’t watch my shows when they are on. Too many commercials so I record so I can ffw through them.

[Madden08PCgmr]

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I've said it a million times;

If DLC is the only way to get what I want in a game, I'd pay.

In my brief venture into MUT, I dropped about $600. I would have *MUCH* rather spent that on worthwhile franchise content.

[IlluminatusUIUC]

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Didn't they already try this in UFC 4 and then back down after massive backlash? What changed?

Personally, I think a standalone MUT/ad supported F2P Madden is coming sooner rather than later.

[Jatt96]

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EA generates more than 1 billion already, what makes you people think inserting ads to generate even more revenue will result in a better product, THEY ALREADY MAKE MORE THAN A BILLION!

People trying to correlate ads in games (absolute horrendous idea btw) to an improvement in quality of the product are completely out to lunch.

[ForUntoOblivionSoar∞]

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I know this isn't what's going to happen, and I know I'm in an extremely tiny minority, but I'd watch commercials in franchise mode if it meant more money for the mode and more improvements.

I have 3 monitors at my desk so whenever I'm playing a game anyways I usually have a stream up on another screen and the internet up on another, so I practically never skip anything. I actually liked in the past when we had the little Snickers adverts in game.

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I just want NFL television presentation. If that means commercials, so be it, so long as HALF TIME, PREGAME, and POST GAME all also resemble a television broadcast.

[ForUntoOblivionSoar∞]

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"Update: EA Calls Reports 'Incorrect'."

[canes21]

Re: EA and Smite Dev Sign Deal to Potentially Bring TV-Style Commercials to Games

EA generates more than 1 billion already, what makes you people think inserting ads to generate even more revenue will result in a better product, THEY ALREADY MAKE MORE THAN A BILLION!

People trying to correlate ads in games (absolute horrendous idea btw) to an improvement in quality of the product are completely out to lunch.

Revenue =/= profit

More revenue =/= more resources to improve product

More profit = more resources that can improve product

That said, not a single post here said that them putting ads in games would definitely lead to a better product.

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[ijumpedthegun]

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If you're going to make me watch commercials in your game, you'd better give it to me for free.

Leave it to the execs at EA to force the Madden team to bring in the one thing from real life that everybody hates.