Capcom. I love Street Fighter IV. Resident Evil 4 is one of my all time favorite games. So, then, after I have defended you over and over with Resident Evil 5, are you now screwing me?
Why are you charging for multiplayer modes? More after the jump.
Resident Evil 5, which comes out tomorrow, has some DLC that was recently announced by Capcom. Specifically, they’re going to charge people 5 bucks to play a competitive online multiplayer “mode” where only you and three other people will duel in deathmatch style game types for 400 MS points or $3.99 on PSN… Here’s the text from the press release, courtesy of Gamertag Radio:
Tired of working together with other players in Resident Evil™ 5? Ready to show your co-op partner exactly what you think of their gaming abilities? Capcom is pleased to announce that a new multiplayer mode for the soon-to-be blockbuster, Resident Evil 5, will be released post-launch as paid digital content via Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network. The new mode, called ‘Versus,’ adds a deadly twist to Resident Evil 5’s multiplayer, pitting players against each other in a contest of survival, a marked departure from the central co-operative nature of the game.
Versus allows up to four players to match wits in online battles across two very different game types. Slayer’s Rule is a point-based game that challenges players to kill Majinis. In Survivor’s Rule, players hunt the most dangerous game, each other! Players can begin the hunt as Chris, Sheva or other secret characters, and choose from either one-on-one or two-versus-two team matches for either of the two gameplay styles.
Versus will be available on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network a few weeks after Resident Evil 5 is available. Versus will be available for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE or $3.99 on the PlayStation Network. Versus mode requires the Resident Evil game software in order to be played. A broadband internet connection is required.
What the everloving fuck is going on here? First off, why is it cheaper on the PS3? Second, why is Capcom releasing DLC that should be INCLUDED with the Gawddamn game? I mean, seriously, is it that big of a freaking deal to include FOUR PLAYER versus modes, which I’m sure are already on the disc, as a free unlock?
This nickel and dime bull shiz really pisses me off.
No, I will not pay for this, and you shouldn’t either. Now, please excuse me while I go download a new outfit for Cammy in SF IV. They’ve got a great deal online for new outfits for the zexy ladies of SF IV for only a couple of bucks. Count me in!
[Update] Joystiq confirmed that some dumbass PR person wrote the wrong price for the PSN DLC. It is really $4.99 and not $3.99. Nothing to see here… Move along…
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Have any of you ever paid for a ringtone on your phone? Have you ever sent a text message on your phone? If so, then you are to blame for the marketing tactic of micro-transactions. It works because of people like you. People will easily spend small amounts of money because “it’s only 99 cents”, or in this case “it’s only $5″.
@Digit
I edmit that i stand up for people. Is that so wrong? The way i see it it’s unfair for someone to be berated by the internet just becasue some people don’t know the whole story. There’s more content then this to come and yes i edmit i am that type of internet user but it’s not like i go around acting like that all the time! In fact i’ld say i was the type of internet user who’s the complainer.
Thanks for the link though that was extrmemly funny! ^_^ (Sorry addicted to smiley faces for some reason……)
quit ya biiittchhiinng broke SOBs
Would you people be happier if the DLC came out 6 months from now? Hmmm…. Have you guys played the game? To make a game like that takes a SHITLOAD of money. And it wasnt in the budget to put the DLC in.
Yes, I think that the game in general could have been longer, and more epic, considering Wesker has all the viruses… I wish they had thrown in some T-Virus people other than a few lickers. And just spend more time…(more than 2 years)
But honestly, why do you people care so much? Its 5 fuckin dollars for modes that will add hours to the game. Plus they’ll probably throw in characters that we dont have in Mercs, like Leon, Hunk….. I donno.
in addition to an already awesome game this patch implements a new features and styles of playing never seen in RE..for a cheap price..if you love capcom so much then have some faith..plus new weapons and achievements/trophies are added as well…so stuff a tampon up your vag and stop fucking crying, if you cant fork up a couple dollars for a even greater gaming experience, then you just are a failure as a gamer and you should smash your xbox/ps3 over your head.
I’m so tired of people complaining about this, Jesus Christ… The game is already worth WELL OVER the $60 price tag. Any idiot can see that this game screams production values. It already dwarfs 99% of the games out there, and your going to complaint about a cheap DLC and how they are nickle and diming us? It’s f***ing $5 for two full multiplayer modes!!! IT’S A GREAT DEAL!!!!!!!!!! It’s way better than paying $10 for around 3 maps in any other multiplayer game… *cough* halo *cough*. Besides, the DLC has a seperate budget from the main game, as explained in the following article. Morons…
http://kotaku.com/5170633/capcom-calls-bs-on-resident-evil-5-dlc-complaints
You know you’ve pulled a good fiction friday when this many people leave serious posts after believing the article.