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 Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 08:48 Post subject: “F*** you very much” says Oddworld dev to EA |
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| Quote: | When it comes to business and public image, there's a lot of tight smiles and strained voices. This is definitely not the case between Oddworld Inhabitants studio founder Lorne Lanning and Electronic Arts.
In an interview with Games Industry International on how he left the game business (and what he's been up to now that he's rejoined it) Lanning alleged that not only did EA try to buy them out, but that they spend the money they make on triple A games buying private jets and expensive cars.
"You won't be seeing our profit being spent on Ferraris and shit like that. Our profits are going back into games" said Lanning.
Regarding what he told to EA when they supposedly offered to buy his company out, Lanning claims he told them "Fuck you very much." He went on to say "That's not a sustainable model,
that's a hostile acquisition," Lanning said of EA's plan to acquire the team. "That's why we had to strive to get independent. Rather than get into bed with someone we knew was a horrible bed partner we said 'let's stay virgins for longer'."
Lanning also added, on why they chose to remain independent that "Publishers are flying jets, do you think they care about the customers just one fucking percent? Not at all."
And what did EA have to say? "We wish Lorne luck on the game and recommend Lithium for the paranoia and Tourette Syndrome," said Corporate spokesman for EA, Jeff brown.
“Nobody here remembers a jet, a Ferrari or an offer to buy his company," he told Games Industry.
Okay...it is pretty clear something went down between the publisher and Lanning, but EA's not telling.
Lanning indicated that there's more to tell but that he can't. "If fans heard me vent and were just like "you're a pussy, you're a complainer". You know what, you don't know the half of it.
I don't mean to be condescending to fans it's just true. The real dirty shit we can't talk about because there's laws and all-powerful leaders." |
http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/9703/article/f-you-very-much-says-oddworld-dev-to-ea/
The above links to the full article here:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-10-01-oddworld-spending-USD30m-on-games-not-ferraris-and-private-jets
1 and 2 are still amazing. |
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Saner
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 08:49 Post subject: |
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hahahahahaha EA's response is golden.
| ragnarus wrote: |
I saw things like that in here and in other "woman problems" topics so...... Am I the only one that thinks some authorities needs to be alerted about Saner and him possibly being a rapist and/or kidnapper ? |
Saner is not being serious. Unless its the subject of Santa!
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 08:59 Post subject: |
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And he has all right to do so, if EA buys his company it's closed within 3 years.
PC: Yes. Console: No.
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chiv
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 10:44 Post subject: |
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that man has glorious hair.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 10:50 Post subject: |
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| chiv wrote: | | that man has glorious hair. |
lol
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 11:36 Post subject: |
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Love this guy 
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xExtreme
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 12:25 Post subject: |
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lol @ fragment when he that they spend all they income on investing in games while EA buys cars etc, what a bullshit, 'we good, ea bad'.
thats what fcking income is for. only difference is that he probably cant afford it.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 12:53 Post subject: |
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lol at you missing the jet point entirely
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 13:20 Post subject: |
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The best (and worst) part is the venomous reply from the EA spokesperson showing their true colors.
1 and 2 are still amazing.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 13:24 Post subject: |
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Why is that gmod video not posted yet?
The one about ea
3080 | ps5 pro
Sin317-"im 31 years old and still surprised at how much shit comes out of my ass actually ..."
SteamDRM-"Call of Duty is the symbol of the true perfection in every aspect. Call of Duty games are like Mozart's/Beethoven's symphonies"
deadpoetic-"are you new to the cyberspace?"
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 13:48 Post subject: |
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| Vikerness wrote: | | lol at you missing the jet point entirely |
yeah, and whats the hidden point there?
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 13:57 Post subject: |
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| remyleblau wrote: | | Vikerness wrote: | | lol at you missing the jet point entirely |
yeah, and whats the hidden point there? |
EA bad, Valve good!
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 15:15 Post subject: |
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well EA did win the worst company of the us award, so their behaviour really does not surprise me
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Frant
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 16:18 Post subject: |
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| remyleblau wrote: | | Vikerness wrote: | | lol at you missing the jet point entirely |
yeah, and whats the hidden point there? |
They're milking the gamers for as much as possible, money always goes upward and execs get rich.. It's like a pyramid scheme. Take into account that EA management couldn't give even a small fuck about it's customers, it's all about the mighty dollar, no artistic integrity, no original ideas invested in, nothing going back to the gamers.
Before EA became this Borg-collective publishers actually used surplus revenues to put on new ideas and inventive developers while having a few top selling franchises. With EA that is all changed, the only thing that matters is the bottom line and that's why there are so few original and interesting games being made today.
The other publishers left had to copy the formula to survive, ie. buy a successful developer and have them churn out yearly games (Activisions CoD-franchise anybody?).
Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn!
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 16:38 Post subject: |
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| Saner wrote: | | hahahahahaha EA's response is golden. |
Sad to say, they have more class in this case. "Fuck" this "fuck" that, it's not appropriate for serious businessmen or developers. |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 16:51 Post subject: |
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| Frant wrote: | | remyleblau wrote: | | Vikerness wrote: | | lol at you missing the jet point entirely |
yeah, and whats the hidden point there? |
They're milking the gamers for as much as possible, money always goes upward and execs get rich.. It's like a pyramid scheme. |
lol, and what kind of fantasy world do you live in? its the purpose of every fucking company and basically, every human being.
| LeoNatan wrote: | | Saner wrote: | | hahahahahaha EA's response is golden. |
Sad to say, they have more class in this case. "Fuck" this "fuck" that, it's not appropriate for serious businessmen or developers. |
this, it just show how hes trying to make a name for himself and get some attention. i`d prefer that his work would speak for himself but when you didnt do anything worth noticing recently thats the only way you can get some publicty. strangers wrath was shit imo. and now when oddworld remake is in the making he`s just trying to make some kind of buzz around himself in a pathetic manner. i`d be supprised if EA execs couldnt afford shit he mentiloned, trying to sound like it was something 'evil' lol.
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 16:54 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: | | Saner wrote: | | hahahahahaha EA's response is golden. |
Sad to say, they have more class in this case. "Fuck" this "fuck" that, it's not appropriate for serious businessmen or developers. |
But they are major shitheads behind suits. They do NOT deserve anything less than being called straight out what they are.
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ixigia
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 17:48 Post subject: |
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Whoever insults EA has my complete seal of approval, well done good man! 
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ixigia
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 18:01 Post subject: |
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| human_steel wrote: | | ixigia wrote: | | Whoever insults EA has my complete seal of approval |
Even if it's the other public enemy - Activision?  |
As long as EA insults them back, I'd say yes |
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 18:03 Post subject: |
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| Stormwolf wrote: | | LeoNatan wrote: | | Saner wrote: | | hahahahahaha EA's response is golden. |
Sad to say, they have more class in this case. "Fuck" this "fuck" that, it's not appropriate for serious businessmen or developers. |
But they are major shitheads behind suits. They do NOT deserve anything less than being called straight out what they are. |
It doesn't matter. There is a code of conduct you must keep, even if for your own sake. I might swear here on NFO, but that's because I come here to troll. Can you imagine me swearing left and write with a fucking client? Fuck off.  It's unprofessional, and unacceptable. |
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 18:40 Post subject: |
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This suitbusiness does over my head. Overly "important", overly "proper" i don't really give a shit. he told them what they deserved to hear, and it's all fine by me. I get what you mean of course, but like i said, suitbusiness...
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DXWarlock
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 19:20 Post subject: |
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| LeoNatan wrote: |
It doesn't matter. There is a code of conduct you must keep, even if for your own sake. I might swear here on NFO, but that's because I come here to troll. Can you imagine me swearing left and write with a fucking client? Fuck off. It's unprofessional, and unacceptable. |
Our company has told quite a few newspapers just that for requests they had, then complaints that they cant get (as in impossible but they 'demand' them). Including Dow Jones/Wall street journal, USA Today, Times Inc.
And they remained customers, and finally understood the level of "what the fuck do you not understand about impossible" that was being implied.
And you live in Israel, where our HQ is based..I spent 3 weeks there, I don't think there was one conference where what I considered "yelling at each other", the israeli's i knew just considered it 'important discussions"..hehe
Maybe its my upbringing, and cultural differences. But most people I met there when having a difference of opinion during a business meeting, went over what I'd consider 'business manners'.
Not saying it was wrong..just different approach. What passes for 'business arrogance' in the US is seen as just having a 'passion for the business' with them.
The mentality of "Here is our product, and wed like you to use it, and do what we can for you. But you are not going to walk all over us, and make demands waving money as a threat..you can find someone else to do the work for you."
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Disclaimer: Post made by me are of my own creation. A delusional mind relayed in text form.
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WaldoJ
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| Posted: Tue, 2nd Oct 2012 19:40 Post subject: |
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left and write... lol
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