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I think that is the point - it isn't making them money! When you think of the brand "Maxis", what do you think? Either the Sims or Sim City. But the brand EA
by cpayne 12y ago
I think that is the point - it isn't making them money!
When you think of the brand "Maxis", what do you think? Either the Sims or Sim City.
But the brand EA is a far more recognisable (and valuable).
Like it or not, EA buys a company, milks it for what its worth, then kill it off.
- bitJericho 12y agoI doubt the EA name will continue to be valuable. I've already learned not to buy any EA games as it'll be garbage. I have no doubt that the average consumer will start to see that soon.
- deciplex 12y agoIt was a blessing in disguise when EA started Origin and stopped selling their shovelware on Steam. Now I don't need to worry about accidentally purchasing one of their games!
- pekk 12y agoI think about old Apple and Amiga games like SimLife... the Sims wasn't really in character for Maxis, it was a perfect EA game
- tsotha 12y agoI don't think the EA brand is worth much. It took a big hit to its reputation with the always-on DRM strategy, and it's widely regarded as a crappy place to work.