Something small like red orbs and early perks doesn't lock anyone out of anything and it doesn't make a difference at all in the long run. As for early red orbs and the perks they don't really make a difference and aren't hindering a persons experience Or as you said locking out experience. You're getting alt skins to existing weapons, if you read it said for dante's axe and scythe. Whoa whoa whoa i think you got it all wrong. You don't simply tell your fanbase that some of those will be locked and still expect a lot of early sales. The Devil May Cry franchise is known for its amazing gameplay mechanics and varied Devil Arms/firearms/powers. Now, I still believe Ninja Theory can deliver a good game and I can't wait to see their E3 demos but, no matter how good or bad the game appears to be, nothing will change the fact that Capcom is ruining every single franchise it owns by making developers take content away from possible buyers.
Way to go, Capcom! I don't remember having to pre-order any Devil May Cry game (or Onimusha!) in order to access every single weapon and upgradable skill. I really thought it would be about costumes but exclusive weapons/perks and extra red orbs are much worse. I wish I had made this only to joke but unfortunately I was driven by my exasperation towards Capcom's practices.
A second reason to show off my awesome photoshopping skills! How thrilling.