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EA Acquires the Star Wars License - Why it's not all bad!


Aaramus

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When I first heard the news that Disney had given the Star Wars license to EA to make core games, my first reaction was "OH NO WAY!" However, after calming down and doing my weekly bashing of EA I realised that actually, it's not as bad as people are making it out to be.

 

Now I'm not one to defend EA, their recent DRM antics and a few unnecessary quotes from some of their higher staff members have been very silly and quite anti-consumer. This is something we saw a lot of during the Sim City launch. However we know that EA themselves will not be making the games, one of their development studios will have that duty.

 

One of the games that I (along with most gamers I feel) have been waiting for is Battlefront 3. Surely this would be a fantastic opportunity for DICE? Say what you want about the constant DLC's the game itself is a pretty solid shooter and a lot of fun. Bad Company 2 was also a great game. I personally would like to see them have a go at Battlefront 3, even if they use another developer to create the single player and space combat aspect.

 

Also, Star Wars 1313 was supposed to be a third person action game. Bioware seem to be the prime development studio for something like that. Mass Effect was brilliant story-wise with solid combat. Again, I'd love to see Bioware have a go at this, if they keep their good character development and a universe to explore then don't know another developer would do a better job! They also have some good experience with Star Wars already.

 

LucasArts haven't produced much good content for a long time, so perhaps a third party working on Star Wars titles. Yes EA have made some pretty abysmal business decisions recently but I'm not sure they can do much worse and after a fall in profit this year they'll be looking to regain some consumer confidence anyway. What better way to do that that release some fantastic Star Wars title. If they give DICE the chance to make Battlefront 3, I'll buy the game now!

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I'm just happy to know that Disney is willing to let game developers do their thing.

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Whoa whoa whoa, Bioware shouldn't be the ones to pick up 1313.

 

Dice - Battlefield 3

Bioware - KOTR III

Visceral - Star Wars 1313

 

Also, LucasArts got shut down.

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It would be hilarious if EA put modified lightsabers for DLC.

 

But I'll give EA a chance, if they don't screw this up.

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what ever starwars game they make, i will buy, but it better not be a disapontment, im still not exactly happy they completely shut down lucasarts

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