Conspiracy Theory

[RangersTillIDie]

With all of the bugs and mishaps in Fifa 2004, it really makes me wonder. Surely, when testing the game, the developers must have recognized these faults? And if so, why not produce a patch to fix these “bugs?”

Because they added the bugs on purpose.

No mud on the away team’s jerseys, replay glitches, repetitive commentary, etc. Perhaps EA did not produce the game as well as they could have. Why? To hype up Fifa 2005, and make that one even better.

Think about it, if they made Fifa 2004 near perfect, and included all the details as mentioned on this board before, what would people look for in Fifa 2005? If official patches were produced to make Fifa 2004 better, why would one get the next version? But if the game had faults, and EA promised a much better and revamped game in the following year, I think anyone who remotely enjoyed the previous Fifa games would be in the line (Sound familiar?)

Improving slight details from the previous version, adding on new features but not making them mistake-free, the works. Perhaps it is all a ploy by EA Sports to make the customer purchase the game again and again and again, with it never being “perfect.”

Don’t get me wrong, I love EA Sports (have madden, nba live, etc.) and queued up and got Fifa 2004 the day it came out. I have every version since Fifa 97, but who knows what EA are really up to?

Maybe they are purposely leaving out some details, to hype up the next version…

And then again, maybe not.

 

[theworldgame]

lol

yeah right - i think ea just make too many mistakes anyway. Surely some problems should have been fixed in testing be4 release.

However - these must not be deliberate - just neglecting the game

 

[aqsoccer03]

how bout you shut up and leave.

 

[TackMan]

yea i know wher ur comin from rangers. ea have just put out a crap game. 2005 beta b gd cos i aint wastin money.

sum1 from ea shud sit in a room, log into the forums and read how angry ppl in here are and fix the game, they cant just ignore all the abuse thrown @ the thing they call a football game "FIFA Football 2004".

well in 2 words "f**k them" (ps. and there crap game)

sort it out ea, sort it out.

still gettin need for speed underground

 

[aqsoccer03]

I think I'm confused. I thought this was a FIFA forum for advice and tips and helpful ideas but I guess I'm wrong. It seems like a PES 3 website now.

 

[RangersTillIDie]

Hey, I LOVE Fifa 2004. This post was supposed to be semi-humerous - I don't actually believe any of this nonsence.

Every chance I get I play Fifa, and I will be first in line next year to purchase the game. And the year after that, and the year after that, and so on.

 

[Fifasnipers]

I must say I agree with you. I thought about this theory before you mentioned, but didn't write it cuz maybe you'll think I an EA hater. I'm not. I've played FIFA since 1994.
In addition to your theory, they just moved the lovely things like in FIFA98,RTWC98 and others without getting them back. EA is even ready to take a hit in a certain year (like 2000 or 2001 , the one you hated more), so that it seems that they made a big difference the next year.
I think EA should do the best every year, and hire 100 person to make new ideas and suggestion.... By the way I LOVE FIFA 2004.

 

[migtea]

Originally posted by aqsoccer03
I think I'm confused. I thought this was a FIFA forum for advice and tips and helpful ideas but I guess I'm wrong. It seems like a PES 3 website now.

Hey, this isn't a PES3 forum. This is a Fifa forum not only for advice, tips and helpful ideas , but also to discuss 2004 bugs.
People have the right to post their thoughts. If they aren't glad about 2004, let them complain, or did you want them to complain fifa's bug in a PES forum????.
Also they're right. Every year EA promises something and the final result is totally different. If EA take a look at this forums, they realised that 2004 isn't " the best soccer game ever"

 

[sneakybeaky]

First of all, i should disclose that i know Buzz Reid-Chief of EA Sports, and im also an avid Fifa player. You may be interested in a conversation i had with him last weekend, for 40 minutes.
I have long understood your theory, also i have inside knowledge.
I have also run an alternative to the EA site for the last 4 years!
Buzz and I respect each others objectives.
If you wish to contact me, come on my site and leave me an Instant Message, or see if i am on the site Messenger system, id like to discuss what he said. By the way, Ea Sports have in their Conditions of Sale for 2004, you cannot play on alternative sites! Did you know this!
I have it on good authority, that they intend to introduce monthly charging on EA Matchup, next year. Even more reason for my FREE site to exist! Come and join us in the FREE FIFA scene.


www.fifa-champions-league.com

 

[98sharrocs]

hey rangers u stupid idiot EA did make a patch for the game your moron

 

[RangersTillIDie]

now there is no need to call people names now...

And since i have the game for ps2 and not the computer, i wouldn't really know. perhaps i should have done more research...

but how many of the bugs did it actually fix? Can you still score from 30+ yards outside the box with ease? What about all the unlockable tournaments - do they have those in the patch?

 

[cashless]

Originally posted by aqsoccer03
how bout you shut up and leave.

Whatta hell is your problem ?????

 

[Stuntman]

Re: Conspiracy Theory

Originally posted by RangersTillIDie
With all of the bugs and mishaps in Fifa 2004, it really makes me wonder. Surely, when testing the game, the developers must have recognized these faults? And if so, why not produce a patch to fix these “bugs?”

Because they added the bugs on purpose.

Or, it's the first year that EA Canada produced the game, and you forgot to take that into consideration.

 

[Stuntman]

Originally posted by sneakybeaky
First of all, i should disclose that i know Buzz Reid-Chief of EA Sports, and im also an avid Fifa player. You may be interested in a conversation i had with him last weekend, for 40 minutes.
I have long understood your theory, also i have inside knowledge.
I have also run an alternative to the EA site for the last 4 years!
Buzz and I respect each others objectives.
If you wish to contact me, come on my site and leave me an Instant Message, or see if i am on the site Messenger system, id like to discuss what he said. By the way, Ea Sports have in their Conditions of Sale for 2004, you cannot play on alternative sites! Did you know this!
I have it on good authority, that they intend to introduce monthly charging on EA Matchup, next year. Even more reason for my FREE site to exist! Come and join us in the FREE FIFA scene.


www.fifa-champions-league.com

Thanks for posting this 9 times. We didn't know by reading it the first time that you're a liar.

Just listen to what you're saying:

EA is going to charge for you to play online next year.
Come play for FREE on my site.

 

[Sky Reloaded]

Maybe you're right, but it ain't supposed to be like this. If 2004 were near perfect, even more people would buy 2005. Sure 2005 would end up disappointing, but at least they'd keep their fanbase. Right now, lots of people (including me) have returned the game.

 

[psp]

Well I have every vesion from 94/95 and on for the PC and the best IMO was Fifa 97 and 98. In 97 for stadium size and ball effects. Where there was a 3 stadium a large stadium large pitch, medium stadium, and a small division 3 pitch and stadium where a goal kick almost landed in and opposing box. The indoor mode was awsome. In 98, that was the changing year in FIFA's real stadiums, real players, and the videos rocked. In 98 who acually had to qualify for the WC98 to play it which was great.

 

[Phoenix]

Hey whats with all the bad blood?! Lighten up guys!

And dont give rangers ****, the operating systems you are using use the exact same theory, Microsoft have been doing it for years.