Mass Effect 2 - May Contain Spoilers

Stefan9 said:
Do BioWare need to win more loyalty?? They have a pretty strong fanbase already.
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Agreed. But EA needs fans... And doing something like Free DLC would be 2 fingers up at Activision, EA's biggest competitor. Im not saying its a sure thing, but after the bad rep EA use to have it might be a gambit not look like a greedy corporation... just my thoughts anyways.
 
OmegaFenix22 said:
We will have to wait and see coz the way i read it, it sounds like they are rewarding loyal ME fans. And that the cerberus network card gives you access to all the newest things.
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No. In fact, even this Cerberus Network thing is a bit of a sham - it's just an in-game way of accessing the DLC store, nothing special. Aside from the free DLC codes with the limited edition, you'll pay for anything else.
 
Azimuth said:
No. In fact, even this Cerberus Network thing is a bit of a sham - it's just an in-game way of accessing the DLC store. Aside from the free DLC codes with the special edition, you'll pay for anything else.
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Killjoy!:p Hehe Yeah oh well. Still going to be a kick ass game.
 
Found a piece that explained more about the Cerburus Network:
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3177659

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BioWare announced the "Cerberus Network" for Mass Effect 2 today, and in doing so made a not-so-subtle shot across the bow of retailers like GameStop. The name isn't actually new; for quite a while listings for the game have mentioned a "Cerberus Network card granting access to bonus content." But it's only today that EA and BioWare took the wraps off of what exactly the Cerberus Network is, and why it's so valuable to their strategy to combat the used game market.
The Cerberus Network, named after an organization in the game, is an online portal for downloadable content. New purchasers get the unlock code for the portal for free, which will give players access to the game's DLC. Those who buy the game used will have to pay for the Cerberus Network separately, meaning EA will still get a small bump in profits from those who save some money at the check-out. We don't know how much the Cerberus Network will cost yet, of course. But even at a hypothetical $5, it seems like players will essentially be paying for the ability to buy more content. GameStop, the most famous (or infamous) retailer in the used game business, tends to mark down popular games by $5-8. By roping off used copies from that amount (or more) worth of DLC, EA is essentially stripping any savings from buying used -- and that may be exactly the point.

The Cerberus Network also grants access to "new missions and in-game items," including a character named Zaeed (above), "a rugged and deadly gun-for hire." An EA spokesperson confirmed to 1UP that if you buy the game used and purchase the Cerberus Network, you'll still receive the Zaeed content along with it. EA similarly provided The Stone Prisoner content for new purchasers of Dragon Age: Origins. This was the only way to get the golem character Shale, who unsurprisingly became one of the most popular in the game. Saboteur meanwhile, offered nudity for new purchasers. Both pieces of content cost a premium for those who bought used copies of the games: $15 for The Stone Golem, and $3 for Saboteur's Midnight Show. Future Mass Effect 2 DLC plans include a Hammerhead tank, Eviscerator shotgun, and various other items and armor. EA was tight-lipped about how Cerberus will interact with future content plans, but it's probably safe to say those will come at regular DLC rates.

Gamers with long memories might recall suggestions like this one coming over a year ago, from Epic boss Mike Capps. Though it caused no small deal of consternation at the time, Capps pointed out that game companies were suffering from the used game market, and were looking for ways to offset the loss. "I've talked to some developers who are saying, 'if you want to fight the final boss you go online and pay USD 20, but if you bought the retail version you got it for free'," Capps said at the time. This isn't quite that drastic or costly, but the principle is the same. Game developers are tired of being undermined at retail. We can expect to see more of this from EA, and likely other companies, in the future.
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If i looked at it from a business point of view i understand the publishers and studio's problems with the Pre-Played market. New releases that are sold second hand at BT can go for (xbox) R500. That is R500 in the retailers pocket. As long as they don't start doing this for content actually needed ingame im happy. If, like the piece said, you have to buy the game new or pay extra for the ability to finish the game then i see big problems.
 
LOLS - I'm not paying extra to finish a game I just bought. If you have to PAY to finish a game it means you paid full retail price for unfinished code, which = EPIC FAIL.
 
Cerberus Network sounds like a good idea.

as for "unfinished" i think you misunderstand the deal there Neo.

The game will be finished, the content will be extra, more stuff, not really needed in the full game, it's just desert in what's already a fully packed meal so to speak :)
 
Neo said:
LOLS - I'm not paying extra to finish a game I just bought. If you have to PAY to finish a game it means you paid full retail price for unfinished code, which = EPIC FAIL.
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I was say that it would be stupid to do it that way, not that they where doing it that way.
 
OmegaFenix22 said:
I was say that it would be stupid to do it that way, not that they where doing it that way.
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Dang dude...I take what you say as facts. I'm not reading through all that stuff above! don't make me follow you into the fail boat man!!! lol To be honest with the way things are going these days, I don't think you're far off from your worst case scenario and I won't be surprised to see someone try and pull that stunt if they ever saw this thread.

Imagine the cash possibilities: multiple endings for multiple $$$, and then you can have an "alternative" ending featuring game porn for $$$$$$$$. Dang! I should be in sales!!! :)
 
Neo said:
Dang dude...I take what you say as facts. I'm not reading through all that stuff above! don't make me follow you into the fail boat man!!! lol To be honest with the way things are going these days, I don't think you're far off from your worst case scenario and I won't be surprised to see someone try and pull that stunt if they ever saw this thread.

Imagine the cash possibilities: multiple endings for multiple $$$, and then you can have an "alternative" ending featuring game porn for $$$$$$$$. Dang! I should be in sales!!! :)
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Remember the whole thing is aimed at the pre-played market. So people who buy their games new wont have any worries.
 
OmegaFenix22 said:
Remember the whole thing is aimed at the pre-played market. So people who buy their games new wont have any worries.
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NO! C'mon man! stick with me now! You're missing the point! We need to make $$$$! Stuff the guy who bought it! We need to start thinking like IW and pwn everything!!!

:p
 
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