In today’s earnings call, EA CEO, Andrew Wilson, stirred up excitement by claiming the next Battlefield game will be a ‘tremendous live service.’ Fans were quick to respond with a mix of skepticism and humor.
Summary
- Players skeptical of EA’s ‘live service’ promises after recent game disappointments
- Community divided on whether EA can deliver a quality gameplay experience
- Expectations for game to harken back to earlier successful titles with improved features
Live Service Buzz
“Live service buzzword. After 2042, I need to see this firsthand before believing it’ll be any kind of good quality.”
CEO’s Sales Pitch
“Honestly what else is he going to say to the shareholders in an earnings call? That it’s bad?”
Immediate Reaction
“Oh good! I was very concerned the service wouldn’t be live enough, and you say it’s tremendous as well? Magnificent.”
For it to be a ‘tremendous live service,’ people need to play the game first, stick with it, and EA should learn from past mistakes
Commentary
“It will be interesting to see if they go back to the old style, or if they just try to make the 2042 formula better. My guess is they’ll aim close to BF3/BF4 in gameplay and style. To me, it would be dumb if they don’t have significant destruction elements.”
“We have a gaming community that can’t afford rent, healthcare, and the growing cost of living. But yea EA, I can’t wait to spend $50 on a new Madden-themed skin for my fake character.”
