EA-Origin relationship
- Thread starter Hobbie
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DragonRider
Spaceman
But now theres no progress in future WC games. Last WC game we had was like what, 2 years ago? All Origin depends on right now is Ultima Online.
DragonRider
Spaceman
But look at it now, EA is already making enough for Origin to start another WC project. It was all fine and dandy back when EA let Origin made WC3,4,P continued the series. But as of now, we dont really know what Origin has in store for the WC universe or any at all.
Yes but it depends on how a company invests. Generally, if a corporation can't get a better return than the average cost of their debt and equity (which generally is quite high, 10% or higher), they won't support that project.
Obviously, when any money that goes into UO creates a large return, you wouldn't divert any money into something that gives a lesser return. These people are interested only in profits.
Obviously, when any money that goes into UO creates a large return, you wouldn't divert any money into something that gives a lesser return. These people are interested only in profits.
Or something that doesn't give a return. Space sim games don't sell well these days, wcp was the last good space sim to sell really good. Maybe I-war, I dunno, did so too, but freespace 2, and excellent game sold very disapointingly. Also, I believe wc3 was made before EA bought Origin.
Bandit LOAF
Long Live the Confederation!
*Not* correct... when you start up WC3, you'll notice the large "AN ELECTRONIC ARTS COMPANY" under the Origin logo. Origin could *never* independantly afford a four million dollar game... <G>
(EA bought out Origin during WC2 Deluxe, in game terms.)
(EA bought out Origin during WC2 Deluxe, in game terms.)
Bandit LOAF
Long Live the Confederation!
You can tell when EA bought Origin because the UPC stickers on the boxes started including the EA catalogue numbers for the games.