Level Up has word on Novint Technologies' new license with Electronic Arts to create games to support their Falcon 3-D Touch controller. Word is support for the haptic controller will be added to several previously released games; Madden NFL 08, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08, Need For Speed ProStreet, Battlefield 2, and Battlefield 2142. They also report Novint CEO Tom Anderson "hinted" at support for the next Need For Speed title, though this support will not come without a cost:
What surprised us somewhat is that Novint will charge players who already own these games $9.99 for a patch (Anderson's own words) in order to make the games Falcon-compatible. (Full versions of the game, meanwhile, cost $29.95.) At a time when Novint needs to drum up as much support as possible from players, the $9.99 fee seems as though it's taking advantage of those who already own a Falcon and alienating those who don't. Still, with a three-month conversion time per title, we can't say we blame Novint for wanting to recoup some of its investment.
are you are fucking kidding me? PAYING for a fucking PATCH, on top of the price of the controller to begin with? if i had one of those controllers, id probably get rid of it on principle... doesnt charging for patches sound just a tad bit CUNTISH to anyone else? yes thats my word, but u can use it if youd like
being a bunch of fuckwits aside, if you have a new device out... doesnt this seem like an idiotic strategy? getting people to PAY to use it? not only is it an asshole maneuver, but i just cant see it as making anyone MORE inclined to buy it...
just had a look at some demo vids of it, and i agree - it looks like a cool little toy to play around with... but honestly, nothing more than that. looks pretty awkward to use for gaming, i guarantee you that it wont improve ur gaming experience OR making for a more responsive and better controller.
yeah... a fun TOY, but nothing more...
...now if they made a VR tron device... minus all the game death = real death down sides... THEN ill be impressed... may even be worth the $9 patch fee as well
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