EA Blocks Multiplayer Mode on Used Games

[Smoka]

Looks like EA has found another way to screw over the consumer. If you download and burn games, it looks like if you care to play them online, you will need to pay $10/game. It’s sad since for those of us in the U.S. can get games on craigslist at a way cheaper price than if you go to GameStop or any other game store and purchase them used. I have 2 words for you EA……..BITE ME!



Starting with the release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the publisher will introduce a new Online Pass, a one-time registration code included with each brand new copy of the game. The code allows players to access “online services, features and bonus content.”

Those who purchase the game used can buy an Online Pass for $10 or sign up for a free 7-day trial. The pass will be implemented for NCAA Football 11, NHL 11, Madden NFL 11, NBA 11, FIFA 11, and EA Sports MMA as well. The pass offers different features for each title, however, players will not have access to basic multiplayer features if purchased used.

“You will be unable to play multiplayer online game modes or use your downloaded content in online game modes,” EA says. Online leagues, dynasty and franchise modes are also only available with the Online Pass. The break down for each title can be seen on the publisher’s official website.


Fuck EA, the only good stuff they put out is Fifa & Tiger Woods. other then that they destroy the industry with wack games imo...

[skitzo]

Greed has no bounds.

[hobomotel]

Stupid DRM system. Looks like its made its way to the consoles.

[adoutlaw]

thats a shitty decision from ea robbing people as if the games arent expensive enough already

[HAL 9000]

wow... now there pushin it too far... they got enough money already!... eff off!!!

[The Diabolical Truth]

theyre buggin, big time looks like eas gonna lose a lot of buisness

[GreenL420]

Ea seems to be money hungry as always

[MR. ROJAS]

that iz greed man what its not a reccession ?
i could barely buy madden 11 if it were used it be cheaper

[Samantha]

Now this is what i call GREED, like those games wouldn't be already expensive enough, benjamins makes the world go round

[RiotRiotRiot]

if SOMEONE already purchased the game it shouldn't matter who the current owner is they should get all the benefits of playing the game. Not even talking about buying it used, what if my brother or somethinng wants to give me a copy of a game after he doesn't want it anymore? shouldn't that be his consumer right? fuck these fools up their stupid asses.

[Esoteric]

I'm not even an online gamer and I think this is bullshit. If they're concerned about downloads, they need to find a way to stop only downloaded copied showing up in online play and not restricting used games as well.