I am not a fan of the culture of DLC. Sure, I understand that some games can provide a complete experience and the DLC is for people desperate for more, but I can’t help but feel a bit cheated when games are designed to have DLC. Just give me a complete game at the start! This is why I’m a bit perturbed about Titanfall.
Titanfall looks amazing, there is no denying it. It will probably help Microsoft to ship a ton of Xbox Ones, and a bit part of my personal mission to get over FPS nausea is so that I can play this game. While EA is calling Titanfall its “most anticipated” game, they are also being conservative on sales because of its limited platform release.
However, EA CEO Andrew Wilson said that they do expect Titanfall to have a positive impact during fiscal year 2015 (which begins April 2014) as “DLC is already in development”. This is actually why the Sims 4 was moved from releasing this fiscal year – EA needed to accommodate the expenses incurred by Titanfall.
Meanwhile, Wilson believes that Titanfall and Battlefield 4 can exist together. Considering the problems plaguing BF4, I’m not sure I can see many players sticking with that franchise once Titanfall is released, unless they’re playing on a non-Microsoft platform and can’t play Respawn’s shooter.
I wonder if that beautiful collector’s edition of Titanfall will include a season pass for all the DLC. I have a feeling it won’t just be one, but that we’ll be seeing regular DLCs released for the game. Realistically, I suppose most FPS fans are used to it by now – it’s the same business model applied to COD and Battlefield.
Last Updated: January 29, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 29, 2014 at 12:09
Well it is online only & everyone will want new content all the time, so that’s the way the cookie crumbles.
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:30
Agreed. Oh heck!
Sean
January 30, 2014 at 17:10
Your assumption that “everyone” will want new content is just that.
And just because they might want it new content, doesn’t mean they will pay for it…again and again and again.
Eventually the servers will become so fragmented with varied content that finding a good server with 11 live players will be a challenge.
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 12:12
Ag for sh!t’s sake EA.
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 29, 2014 at 12:21
Choo choo?
DarthofZA
January 29, 2014 at 12:12
I don’t have an issue with DLC when it comes to online games. If the base game only ships with a handful of maps, though, then I will boycotte this one.
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 12:12
Agreed.
This is supposed to be the one EA game that I’ll buy again.
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:13
Remember the promises from Ryse and didn’t for the occasion.. Titan gonna fall on it’s face… This message was sponsored by Tim
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 12:15
Thank you Tim. And thank you for not charging us extra just for this little snippet.
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:18
Its always a pleasure John. 😉
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:31
Wow, you sarcy bastard 😉
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:32
I like his sarcasm, when I feel hurt all I gotta do is mention eyeliner.
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 12:33
It burnnnns!
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:34
On your eyes I know, my wife tells me it can sometimes.
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 12:34
Hmmmph
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:34
😉
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:38
There there man…
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:34
HAHAHAHA! BOOM!
Admiral Chief in Vegas
January 29, 2014 at 12:20
Donnerse Luigat Communists
Hammersteyn
January 29, 2014 at 13:03
LOL
Umar Break Dancing Cyborg
January 29, 2014 at 12:21
Is this game out yet?…
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:22
nope, frankly don’t care much. Until it can prove it is more than another pew pew my wallet is safe from purchasing it.
Weanerdog
January 29, 2014 at 12:26
It has mechs so that would be PEW PEW, thank you very much.
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:29
Do you know that Titanfall uses the source engine I mean flippin hell.
Looks so Next GEN! ya right
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:38
of course it is, you don’t own a Bone machine noob! lol
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:41
Dude its coming out on 360 too.
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:42
It is? Oh, then what is all their rubbish about restricting it to 6v6 if they can put it on the Xbox 360?
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:54
Its using Source engine the same engine from HL2 so perhaps doesn’t have the power..
Umar Break Dancing Cyborg
January 29, 2014 at 12:46
But…Game is not out but info on DLC…No sense
InsanityFlea
January 29, 2014 at 12:29
Another EA title? NO THANKS!
RinceThis2014
January 29, 2014 at 12:31
But they need your money after loosing 300 mil!
Corrie Botha
January 29, 2014 at 12:35
Yaaah there goes the possibility of Mod tools that were in question, COD money grab tactics with EA’s impending 3rd year Worst Company Award, plus a litle microsoft sprinkled in = impending doom
TiMsTeR1033
January 29, 2014 at 12:36
I am sure it will have mods, it uses the old source engine.
Corrie Botha
January 29, 2014 at 13:45
Yeah true, mod communities always bring out the best in a game , still undecided on picking this up on day 1 or waiting?
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 13:46
Wait, I think. Let the dust settle a bit. Maybe it turns out to be very different to what you expect.
Corrie Botha
January 29, 2014 at 15:39
Thanks ,Think I shall then ,wait and see how the dlc is worked into the game , have a nice steam backlog as it is.
General JJ PanGirl
January 30, 2014 at 07:56
Same here. Need to work some of it off.
Hillbilly gamer
January 29, 2014 at 12:38
Do what I do, wait for the Goty’s.
Umar Break Dancing Cyborg
January 29, 2014 at 12:42
But I don’t understand
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Is this game out yet?
General JJ PanGirl
January 29, 2014 at 12:45
EA: making one good decision after the other.
ALKi1234
January 29, 2014 at 12:49
The DLC for the PC same price as consoles?
Hammersteyn
January 29, 2014 at 13:03
Nope
Rock789
January 29, 2014 at 13:53
I’m honestly on the fence when it comes to Titanfall… I am not a fan of online only so that side of me hates this game’s guts! The other side of me is intrigued by the idea and impressed with the vids its seen so far. Only time will tell. But I will definitely wait for this to release, let is sit for a while and read the reviews before I decide which side of me is right…
starcraftisbetterthandotaorlol
January 29, 2014 at 14:37
Small maps with giant robots…
6v6 max players…
Sub 1080p and most likely running at 30fps or worse…
AI bots being used as cannon fodder for casuals so they can feel good about themselves.
This should be a free to not play game
MakeItLegal
January 29, 2014 at 14:51
I see the next article says Ea lost some bucks , Dear Ea , consumers are fed up with this whole ” dlc ” before the game even ships , make a proper game , whole and complete … Not half done and then pay for dlc ! Looking at you battle field 4 ….
Rikus
January 29, 2014 at 15:27
Suddenly my interest in this game drops. I will add more interest later by means of DLC