EA Rolls the DICE [Feb 12, 2003, 5:18 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Electronic Arts Invests in Multi-Year Publishing Agreement with Game Developer, Digital Illusions
(thanks HomeLan Fed)
is a press release announcing a new publisher/developer relationship between EA
and DICE: "Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), the world's leading developer and
publisher of video games, and Swedish developer Digital Illusions, C.E. (DICE)
today announced a strategic investment and long-term publishing agreement for
video games made by DICE studios. EA has purchased a minority interest in DICE
and licensed the worldwide publishing rights for future products developed by
DICE."
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Dantastic: "I'm no business expert but doesn't that mean that they don't own DICE but own a small part of it. How could EA shut them down?"
If EA has a lock on publishing and (?) distribution... well, if EA didn't want to do their part I guess DICE could make games to amuse themselves in the office and not be published / distributed worldwide. It depends on their license as to what EA can do. Seriously though, I can't see even EA killing a potential cash cow like DICE for no reason. I can see them making lots of "suggestions" that DICE might do well to listen to though (cue Godfather theme...).
If EA has a lock on publishing and (?) distribution... well, if EA didn't want to do their part I guess DICE could make games to amuse themselves in the office and not be published / distributed worldwide. It depends on their license as to what EA can do. Seriously though, I can't see even EA killing a potential cash cow like DICE for no reason. I can see them making lots of "suggestions" that DICE might do well to listen to though (cue Godfather theme...).
Shut them down?
"EA has purchased a minority interest in DICE and licensed the worldwide publishing rights for future products developed by DICE."
I'm no business expert but doesn't that mean that they don't own DICE but own a small part of it. How could EA shut them down?
Dan
Intel 486SX, Trident video, 8MB RAM, 14" Generic Monitor, 100 MB HDD, Windows 3.11
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"EA has purchased a minority interest in DICE and licensed the worldwide publishing rights for future products developed by DICE."
I'm no business expert but doesn't that mean that they don't own DICE but own a small part of it. How could EA shut them down?
Dan
Intel 486SX, Trident video, 8MB RAM, 14" Generic Monitor, 100 MB HDD, Windows 3.11
This comment was edited on Feb 13, 13:11.
ExcessDan
or maybe EA will just shut them down after a year like they usually do...
Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
"LOL. That was a good one.
If you've ever dealt w/EA or known anyone who has before on any projects, you have no idea how ludicrous that prospect sounds."
Actually, with the money DICE got from this deal, they are supposed to develop 3 games on their own - that EA later will publish/distribute. That means even more control over the production than with BF1942 (where DICE owned the IP, but EA funded the development). It's a bigger risk too, but if the games are successful, more money will stay with the developer (DICE) rather than slip through to the publisher (EA).
If you've ever dealt w/EA or known anyone who has before on any projects, you have no idea how ludicrous that prospect sounds."
Actually, with the money DICE got from this deal, they are supposed to develop 3 games on their own - that EA later will publish/distribute. That means even more control over the production than with BF1942 (where DICE owned the IP, but EA funded the development). It's a bigger risk too, but if the games are successful, more money will stay with the developer (DICE) rather than slip through to the publisher (EA).
I just don't hope they turn into Valve "We made one great game, why should we bother releasing another?" software.
Good thing, hopefully a solid deal will help DICE to create games even better than BF1942.
LOL. That was a good one.
If you've ever dealt w/EA or known anyone who has before on any projects, you have no idea how ludicrous that prospect sounds.
Now if only DICE can integrate some VOIP (ala Halflife), I'd be in heaven.
I'd rather not hear screeching 12 year olds curse at me. VOIP doesn't really help coordinate things in a public game, if no one listens to you it doesn't matter how easily you can communicate. I think apps like Roger Wilco and Battlefield Communicator get the job done just fine when you want to easily talk with clan mates.
but fix the bugs now...
I think the new maps are even harder for one or two people to dominate, unlike some of the original maps where one or two people focused on capturing spawn points could rule the game. The new maps absolutely require some coordination. Now if only DICE can integrate some VOIP (ala Halflife), I'd be in heaven.
ZigZang
The new maps really are good!
Played all night, my eyes hurt and fingers ake - the new maps are exceptional.
Good thing, hopefully a solid deal will help DICE to create games even better than BF1942.
Now I think I'll go play some Road to Rome!
Now I think I'll go play some Road to Rome!
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