Tag: EA

2018 Resolution: Publishers Vow To Have More Micro Transactions

While most of us plan to possibly shed a few pounds, perhaps sit up straight, and call our mothers more often in 2018, a report has surfaced that many well known video game publishers will be increasing the number of micro transactions this coming year.

According to one of our many spies, leaders from notable publishers such as, Electronic Arts and 2K Games were seen gathering for a secret meeting at Mount Doom.

Mount-Doom-in-Mordor-in-Lord-of-the-Rings

*Mount Doom, where the meeting took place.

During the meeting, our spy overheard the publishers unanimously agree on the need to increase micro transactions for all titles yet to be released. Many methods on how to implement this endeavor were brought up, such as charging players during loading screens and putting the ending cut scene behind a pay wall.

This is a surprising move, especially when considering the backlash EA received after the Star Wars: Battlefront II mishap. Looks like 2018 might be more of the same.

 

Sims 4 To Add Star Wars Expansion

EA has released a statement regarding the company’s hit simulation game, The Sims 4. The company plans to create a Star Wars expansion, to capitalize on the success of, Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The expansion will include a Jabba the Hut skin, lightsabers, a brand new “saber fight” option, and Luke Skywalker as an unlockable character for an additional $20.

While most are excited about the combination of Star Wars and Sims, the same can not be said for Disney, who was actually not informed about the merger.

 

“If we had a say, we would have charged extra for the lightsabers.” A representative from Disney stated.

The expansion is planned for release on April 20th of next year.

Fifa ’18 Officials Currently Being Investigated for Corruption

REAL JOB [BFN] With the recent drawing of groups for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the World is once again excited and in love with Joga Bonito (or Soccer as it is more commonly known). This was short lived due to the officials of Fifa once again having the spotlight put on them.

The word coming down after a roughly two month investigation is that the officials in the latest installment of the Fifa franchise are now being investigated for corruption. The charges seem to stem from “calling bulls**t fouls” to flat out “cheating”.

These allegations were first brought up when an Xbox One user by the name of “MessiRoom02” came forward to BFN to compalin about the officiating in the game after a four to nil loss during a game against the CPU. They stated that: “This game is cheating. These refs never give me any calls and always call a foul on my players. This is complete bul**sh*t.” When asked by us if they believe the officials are truly corrupt or maybe it was the players not playing up to par. MessiRoom02 became angry and made several claims to having sexual relations with our reporters mother.

More on this story as it develops.

EA To Change Initials To MT

BattleFront 2 publisher, Electronic Arts seems to be embracing the dark side as they have announced to change their logo to the initials MT.

The change comes just a day after the horrendous release of Star Wars: BattleFront 2. We reached out to EA for a word and only received a telegram that stated the following,

“You can not kill a Sith.”

The initials MT will stand for Micro-Transactions.

Battlefront Flops

Star Wars: Battlefront 2 has had some abysmal reviews, mostly due to its pay-to-play game strategy, on top of the $80 fee to buy the game.

We’ve rounded up some of the reviews from fellow gamers:

“Why would they make you pay to unlock Luke? That’s like paying to have bread on your sandwich.”

“So, I can either pay over one hundred dollars to complete the game ASAP, or delve 1,000 hours into a mediocre game. I’d rather see Trump naked.”

“Another shooter? Amazing.”

“I think I could have made a better put-together game when I was in college, after a 3 day bender, after I broke up with my girlfriend.”

“ET for the Atari was a better game.”

 

EA Promises Battlefront 4 Will Be Worth Your Money

It in a shocking turn of events BattleFront 2 is being met with severe backlash from fans and news outlets alike.

Much of the beef seems to stem from the “pay to play” method. However, a top EA executive has reached out to us in order to spread the word that EA will be attempting to make amends. He had the following to say,

“I know everyone is a little upset right now, but look we promise Battlefront 4 will be worth $60. On top of that I can assure you that we will consider a lower amount of micro transactions.”

Well there you have it folks, a sincere apology and promise for a better future from EA. Be on the look out for Battlefront 4!

No word on Battlefront 3 however.