a new type of shilling - game developer locks content to specific Intel i7 CPUs [updated]

[zMeul]

source: https://steamcommunity.com/app/342180/discussions/0/152391285458876458/#c152391285459577448

 

after purchasing Arizona Sunshine (VR title) from Vertigo Games, customers found out the hard way two of the game's modes are locked out with no indication of why - they took to STEAM forums

what they found is extremely concerning, especially since this wasn't disclosed in advance:

 

so, it appears that Vertigo Games have struck a exclusivity deal with Intel for two of the game modes - the users with 5th (Broadwell), 6th (Skylake) and 7th (Kaby Lake) gen Core i7 CPUs get to play them, the rest will have to wait 3 months

 

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update: 1H later modder unlocked the previous locked modes

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update 2: developers open the game modes to everyone https://steamcommunity.com/games/342180/announcements/detail/289751074098300224

Quote

Thank you for all your feedback on the game. We developed the game to be as immersive and engaging as we could. While we love to hear about the things that delight you, we also take to heart the things that we can do better. It’s clear from your feedback many of you are not happy with the previously undisclosed modes being available only on certain higher end PCs. You are most important to us, and we hear your comments. We are unlocking these modes immediately to all players, and we hope you enjoy them. 

 

We have recommended and still recommend using the Core i7 in order to maintain a constant 90FPS with advanced physics. We also realize that these chips cost money. We created bonus content that was not advertised as a reward for those of you who took us up on our recommendation. 

 

We wanted you to feel it was worth it, but we also wanted everybody to be able to play these modes eventually. These surprise game modes were meant to be a reward for those players with high-end VR systems who were looking for the most immersive experience possible. 

 

You are most important to us, and we hear and appreciate your comments. We are unlocking these modes to all players immediately via an automatic update, and we hope you enjoy them. 

 

Edited December 8, 2016 by zMeul

[theninja35]

lol

 

This is like racism for computers...computism.

[Syntaxvgm]

they can go fuck themselves 

it's not only locked to intel customers, but intel's "best" customers

"fuck our customers that only bought an i5. You can wait 4 months, peasants"

[Cheddle]

6 minutes ago, zMeul said:

snip

I have a Haswell 5820k and I can play them..

[Shiv78]

1 minute ago, theninja35 said:

This is like racism for computers...computism.

processism

[Guest Kloaked]

1 minute ago, theninja35 said:

This is like racism for computers...computism.

Well, sorta. You're not wrong I guess.

[Guest]

I am on Haswell......... fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck

 

4th gen haswell

 

WHYYYYYYYY

 

 

[Guest Kloaked]

Just now, Cheddle said:

I have a Haswell 5820k and I can play them..

Mate, did you really have to quote the OP?

[Shiv78]

Just now, Cheddle said:

I have a Haswell 5820k and I can play them..

5820K is Haswell-E and is a 5th gen CPU IIRC

[tlink]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

source: https://steamcommunity.com/app/342180/discussions/0/152391285458876458/#c152391285459577448

 

after purchasing Arizona Sunshine (VR title) from Vertigo Games, they found out the hard way two of the game's modes are locked out with no indication of why - they took to STEAM forums

what they found is extremely concerning, especially since this wasn't disclosed in advance:

 

so, it appears that Vertigo Games have struck a exclusivity deal with Intel for two of the game modes - the users with 5th (Broadwell), 6th (Skylake) and 7th (Kaby Lake) gen Core i7 CPUs get to play them, the rest will have to wait 3 months

eh as long as everyone gets them eventually than i don't see anything wrong, what would be wrong is if intel was on purpose kneecapping amd systems. nvidia has been doing stuff like this for years (not sure about amd), helping the developer implement features etc which then make the game function way better on specific cards.

[zMeul]

1 minute ago, Cheddle said:

I have a Haswell 5820k and I can play them..

I don't know what to tell you, that's is their reply

[zMeul]

1 minute ago, Shiv78 said:

5820K is Haswell-E and is a 5th gen CPU IIRC

Haswell is 4th, Haswell-E is between 4th and 5th

 

would be interesting if 4th gen i7s can play them

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, theninja35 said:

lol

 

This is like racism for computers...computism.

#HaswellLivesMatter

[Syntaxvgm]

1 minute ago, tlink said:

eh as long as everyone gets them eventually than i don't see anything wrong, what would be wrong is if intel was on purpose kneecapping amd systems. nvidia has been doing stuff like this for years (not sure about amd), helping the developer implement features etc which then make the game function way better on specific cards.

yah fuck people that game on a 4970k. Their systems are shit. They havne't given intel money recently. 

And i5 customers, not enough money

I have a 5820k, 3770k, and 2600 as well as 2 sandy laptops in my office, and I HATE that I even have to give intel money for this exact reason. 

[RGProductions]

At least it isn't locked down forever. You still get to play them.

[zMeul]

2 minutes ago, tlink said:

eh as long as everyone gets them eventually than i don't see anything wrong, what would be wrong is if intel was on purpose kneecapping amd systems. nvidia has been doing stuff like this for years (not sure about amd), helping the developer implement features etc which then make the game function way better on specific cards.

what nVidia is doing with GameWorks is way way way different that this case - GameWorks doesn't lock up content

[zMeul]

1 minute ago, RGProductions said:

At least it isn't locked down forever. You still get to play them.

still doesn't excuse the fact that this info should've been known in advance and not after people took the the forums

[NumLock21]

6 minutes ago, theninja35 said:

lol

 

This is like racism for computers...computism.

Sound more like some martial arts or degree than racism.

[Syntaxvgm]

3 minutes ago, RGProductions said:

At least it isn't locked down forever. You still get to play them.

4 fucking months later! how is this morally ok? This is like games locked to vista, but worse. And no one that bought into it knew! 

[RGProductions]

Just now, zMeul said:

still doesn't excuse the fact that this info should've been known in advance and not after people took the the forums

If I were planning on playing this game, I would be pissed even if II owned an i7. But still.

[aisle9]

In other news, both owners of the i7-5775C rejoiced at the news that someone finally gives a shit about their glorified APU.

[Mira Yurizaki]

Remember that time Microsoft made a deal with Eidos and said "lol, don't give those Sony plebs your new Tomb Raider game for a year"?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, zMeul said:

still doesn't excuse the fact that this info should've been known in advance and not after people took the the forums

That's what forum is for right? How would LTT/LMG reach out to other people other than uploading a video?

[PlayStation 2]

finna roast these poor ass shilling ass go blue head ass devs

[AresKrieger]

Well fortunately for me I don't have a VR headset and don't plan to buy one however we can add them to the shit developers list