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The video critiques EA Sports for not making UFC 5 available for crossplay and omitting a PC release, unlike their other sports titles like Madden, FC24 (formerly FIFA), and NHL 24, which all support crossplay and are available on PC. The speaker argues that despite UFC 5's significant sales and popularity, it lacks these features, which are increasingly expected in modern games. They discuss potential benefits of a PC release, such as community enhancement and modding, despite the risk of hacking, and stress that it's EA's responsibility to implement anti-cheat measures. The video points out the inadequacy of EA's justification for the lack of crossplay involving the frostbite engine and frame-based nature of the game, citing examples of other frame-based games like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter that support crossplay. The speaker concludes with personal remarks and emphasizes the inconvenience caused to players who have to buy multiple copies for different consoles, urging that all online games in 2023 should support crossplay.
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In this segment, the speaker addresses frustrations with EA Sports not making UFC 5 available for crossplay and omitting a PC release, unlike their other sports titles. The speaker emphasizes that other franchises like Madden and FC (formerly FIFA) include crossplay and PC releases. They argue that despite UFC 5’s significant sales and downloads, it still lacks these features. The issue of hackers on PC is mentioned, but the speaker insists this shouldn’t prevent a PC release. They believe it’s EA’s responsibility to implement anti-cheat measures rather than completely excluding the PC platform. The speaker shares an example of a streamer, Sha Ali, who also prefers playing on PC, underscoring the demand for a PC version.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the lack of concern among console players for PC gaming, relating it to their impatience for games like “Undisputed” to release on consoles. He argues that if a game were to release solely on PC, PC players might enhance it through hacking, potentially improving its quality. The speaker then shifts focus to crossplay, highlighting that several EA sports titles such as FIFA (FC24), NHL 24, and Madden 24 support crossplay, allowing PlayStation and Xbox users to play together. However, UFC 5 lacks this feature, which the speaker criticizes. He mentions EA’s justification involving the frostbite engine, which he finds inadequate, pointing out that the engine was originally designed for shooters like Battlefield, not UFC games. Lastly, he challenges a comment excusing the lack of crossplay based on the game’s frame-based nature, arguing that frames are essential in all types of games, including football.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the absence of crossplay in UFC 5, contrasting it with other frame-based games like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter that do support crossplay. The speaker expresses disappointment that UFC 5, a game that does not release annually, lacks crossplay functionality and highlights the inconvenience this creates for players. The speaker stresses that in 2023, all online games should support crossplay to avoid making players purchase multiple copies for different consoles. They reference other EA games like FIFA, Madden, and NHL, which do have crossplay, suggesting UFC 5 should follow suit. The segment concludes with personal remarks, a reminder to like and subscribe, and a mention of attending a basketball game where their daughter is a cheerleader.