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Games you really want to play, but can't or won't? (kbin.melroy.org)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/games@lemmy.world
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[–] 3 points 9 months ago (1 child)

I'm actually torn on this philosophy.

On one hand, yea you're not giving EA money, which is a win. But on another, when you don't buy a game like Split Fiction, they make less money on that product. Money is the only thing EA cares about, and they track how much a product makes. So, if a game like Split Fiction doesn't make as much money, they probably would be less inclined to make it in the future. Then we get stuck with shit like Fifa/Apex, since you know people are going to spend money on that regardless.

So in the end I still buy stuff like It Takes Two, because I support that work. That game was amazing. However, I tend to buy them on sale.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago

    There's definitely an argument to be made for either your or my way. I feel if a lot more gamers were willing to vote with their dollar and be conscious about the ethics of the games/studios I might be more inclined to agree with you as it would have an actual impact. I realize I'm in the minority though based on how well FIFA does with each new version and so I know I'm not actually moving the dial at all. I decided for me I'll keep the clear conscience and go play one of the other amazing games out there.

    I did send an email through a contact page to hazelight too to let them know EA specifically cost them a customer. Doubt that information made it anywhere, but at least I try.

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