moonbogg
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That's the problem, it won't. Don't get me wrong, EA will try to give the appearance that they're responding to this like they should, but in the end, monetization in games far far beyond the purchase price, is increasing and won't stop, and EA is leading the charge. And even if they're backed into a corner where it's obvious, it won't matter. The games will sell, and this monetization trend will continue. Expect to pay $75 for a new game, $25 for expansions, and, someday I anticipate that EA's dream of $1 to reload in a multiplayer game will come true. (reference to: http://www.escapistmagazine.com/for...ing-about-charging-money-for-bullets-in-games)
Although Star Wars is in a stronger position than Battlefield, it's not much less true for Battlefield. Game companies only change their mind if revenue loss forces them to. And since, despite the backlash, they won't suffer revenue loss since people will buy anyway, expect nothing to truly change.
This is all true. Over 90% of people who will buy this game don't even know there's a controversy. What really bothers me is that so many kids will get this game for Christmas and birthdays and they will be dying to play as Darth Vader. They'll soon realize they can't and end up asking their parents to pay more just to get the game they thought they already had.