A day after Canada Day, one of the biggest national holidays in Canada, EA|Bioware|Mythic announces that they are doing 4-5 days of celebration from Friday-Tuesday for the American July 4th celebration.
It seems to me like it would not have been that big of a deal to include 1 additional day and let the Canadian subscribers get in on their holiday as well.
While this does rub me the wrong way and I do feel a bit dis-respected, I post this more to bring up the type of conversation that I created this blog for. What would prompt a gaming company to make a decision like this? I find it hard to believe that EA|Bioware|Mythic was unaware of Canada Day, so was it a business decision to not include it so that they would not have issues with other countries holidays expecting to be included or celebrated? Other reasons perhaps?
Either way, Happy Canada Day and Fourth of July to Canadian’s and Americans. Enjoy your bonus exp and renown!
ps. “EA|Bioware|Mythic hates Canada” t-shirts and bumper stickers are still in production, but will be available for purchase soon!
Rivs
July 2, 2010 at 11:03 am
WTF the day after I cancel sub, they fricking give double xp. Grrrr.
Shadow War
July 2, 2010 at 11:09 am
I love Canada as much or more than the next guy. I worked for a Canadian engineering firm for a long time (Golder Assoc.). That said, Mythic is an American company. Yeah, they have players all over the world, but they are based in America, made up of primarily Americans.
Disrespect isn’t NOT acknowleding something. Disrespect is saying, “Screw Canada, go America!”. Just feels like you’re reading too much into it.
@Rivs:
Wouldn’t be a problem if you just stuck with it, like a man.
I’m saying you’re a girl….
With a vagina….
That has sand in it.
Tyanon
July 2, 2010 at 11:21 am
-IF- no one at Mythic knew about Canada Day, it would fall in the oblivious category. I did however mention to a very busy Andy on Monday that I hoped any bonus weekend plans would include Canada Day as well.
I am half joking with this article, I rarely get very upset at anything and this is definately not one of those rare occasions, but I am telling the truth when I say it does make me feel a bit slighted.
Ty.
Scarybooster
July 2, 2010 at 11:42 am
Isn’t Canada part of America anyway? It’s like a state with their own money. It’s cute! Jk
Bootae
July 2, 2010 at 1:05 pm
The swines didn’t celebrate Saint George’s day or the Queen’s birthday either.
I wouldn’t take it personally mate
davethedave
July 2, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Yes I’m still waiting for them to celebrate Britain’s ‘Empire Day’. Likely?
ThatsSkarWithAK
July 2, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Well if we start including all the countries with bank holidays who can play the game, then we could well be on 100% bonus for a 100 days a year.
Rikker
July 6, 2010 at 8:36 am
Gotta go with Skar. I bet they just didn’t want to deal with EVERY country wanting their holiday to get double xp/rp, so they decided to stick with US holidays.
That said, I greatly enjoyed the boost ;P.