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ninjaz1337
16 Jun 2009, 11:04pm
Ok, so most of us know that the CEO of Activision (Bobby Kotick) is one hell of a greedy man (for those who don't know, Modern Warfare 2 is 60 dollars on pc). If you didn't know he's number 4 of most money making CEO of 2008. But really, what is he turning the company into?

http://www.destructoid.com/activisio...y-135924.phtml

Take a look at that. This is coming from a guy who said console prices should be slashed (also calling the console producers greedy http://www.infoaddict.com/activision-claims-consoles-are-still-overpriced-unlike-their-games) so people can buy more games (ahem, I suggest you slash the prices of the games if you want more people buying your games).

I'm a fan of the call of duty series, but if this really turns out like this, Activision really dropped the bomb.

Yes, I'm waiting for MW2 to drop to a reasonable price, 60 dollars for pc is not reasonable. Activision makes loads of money (Activision/Blizzard), they aren't bankrupt, just moneylust.



Also, I believe Activision has gone MUCH worst than EA greed-wise. proof? http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3172794 This makes EA look like the good guys (read last quote). Activision dropped Ghostbusters and Brutal Legends because they wanted to "exploit" it (in the words of Mr.Kotick) seeing how they couldn't make more sequels for either games. They dropped brutal legends because of this and EA picked it up, Now activision wants money for it.

I call Activision Bullshit, they dragged Infinity Ward into this, and all other developers (never-ending guitar hero crap).

http://www.digitalbattle.com/2008/08/16/activision-warner-disrespectful-of-music-games/ Kotick commenting that music producers should pay customers...the hell. Coming from a guy who releases the same game with a few new songs and slapping a full price tag on it. Warner Music respond ]http://www.gamedaily.com/articles/news/activision-fires-back-at-warner-music-boss-over-royalties/?biz=1 Truthfully, I think that Activision should pay warner music more. They chose bands that were great, and in response they get more sales (aerosmith for example), not the other way around

http://www.aeropause.com/2008/11/activision-only-wishes-to-publish-games-they-can-exploit-on-an-annual-basis/ Kotick on exploitation.

I really hope this is an eye opener for you guys. If you ever though EA was bad, check out the current Activision with Kotick. Corrupt CEO killing off a company? Or is the company taking the pain overall?


Guys, Shop wisely, some stores are willing to place it at the 50 dollar pricing AND an extra bonus http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11332037

As opposed to http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9276543&st=modern+warfare+2&lp=5&type=product&cp=1&id=1218073195024

Gamestop also sales for 60, and as of now newegg also.

Scree :O
17 Jun 2009, 04:54am
If these products wouldn't sell, the would either drop the price and stop making sequels for Guitar Hero and other games...

It is us who are naive and buy everything they throw at us, you can't blame them for being smart and exploiting it when they can. It's called the supply and demand system.

Drox
17 Jun 2009, 06:24am
I cant believe people out there are actually even looking forward to MW2 lol good luck :P

MtrxMn
20 Jun 2009, 06:49pm
Wait Activison, the company that releases a new Call of Duty and Guitar Hero EACH year is greedy?

Olli3
20 Jun 2009, 10:24pm
Call of Duty and Guitar Hero are both great games. I would also wait until it drops to a reasonable price. $59.99 for songs that are on previous guitar hero games? But the price on MW2 is a little over but, its for a great game.

Red
20 Jun 2009, 10:51pm
That explains why SC2 is being released in 3 parts.

fuck face.

Astrum
21 Jun 2009, 02:44am
That explains why SC2 is being released in 3 parts.

fuck face.

No man, it just has SO much stuff. How could they possibly fit it into one game? The CD wouldn't fit in the disc drive!

Slavic
21 Jun 2009, 03:39pm
Just don't buy from them. Its just that simple. If your more of the devious asshole type then steal their products.

Metal
21 Jun 2009, 04:43pm
WE care why...... its a high price B/C its a kick ass game
and i have to pay $100+ for it, Ebgames will hold it for me, so ill be the 1st one in the mall i live by

Wrathek
21 Jun 2009, 09:53pm
fuck that. im not paying 60 dollars for that game. ill do what i did with WaW, ill buy a cdkey off my erm.. "supplier" and then torrent the game.

ninjaz1337
22 Jun 2009, 01:54am
WE care why...... its a high price B/C its a kick ass game
and i have to pay $100+ for it, Ebgames will hold it for me, so ill be the 1st one in the mall i live by

Well, you're one of the many who has been brainwashed by the title of games. You don't even know if it's kickass yet. Modern Warfare may have been fun, but that doesn't automatically mean that MW2 is so fun it's beyond the pricing of a game. Look at BioShock, BioShock 2 is coming out with a 50 dollar price tag.

I assume WE means the people who wipe their asses with 10 dollar bills?

MtrxMn
22 Jun 2009, 09:46am
Well, you're one of the many who has been brainwashed by the title of games. You don't even know if it's kickass yet. Modern Warfare may have been fun, but that doesn't automatically mean that MW2 is so fun it's beyond the pricing of a game. Look at BioShock, BioShock 2 is coming out with a 50 dollar price tag.

I assume WE means the people who wipe their asses with 10 dollar bills?

I prefer 20$ bills. Much more absorbant and very soft :D

Red
22 Jun 2009, 10:07am
I don't get when people say "It's an awesome game!!!!" when the fucking thing isn't even out yet.

Anybody remember the hype over "Spore"...ahahhahahahah.

Metal
22 Jun 2009, 12:30pm
you guys fail cant even get a $60-80 dollar game.
Im getting it for the mods

Octa
22 Jun 2009, 01:02pm
I don't get when people say "It's an awesome game!!!!" when the fucking thing isn't even out yet.

Anybody remember the hype over "Spore"...ahahhahahahah.

i agree. all these people get worked up over games they have never even played before. id wait till they come out, read a reveiw, possibly rent it, THEN ill decide if its kick ass or not. and really, i didnt like MW1 all that much. its a good game, but not great

ninjaz1337
22 Jun 2009, 09:56pm
;224896']i agree. all these people get worked up over games they have never even played before. id wait till they come out, read a reveiw, possibly rent it, THEN ill decide if its kick ass or not. and really, i didnt like MW1 all that much. its a good game, but not great

That's exactly what I'm going to do, but if it's 60 on PC I'm gonna have to wait 2 years for it to drop to 50 first (stares at CoD4)