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Bought a *new* copy of NFS Hot Pursuit - online code expired? [EA Responds]
- Thread starter Guy Legend
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Do these games with expiring DLCs have print in them so that the customer will know before buying? I was thinking of getting the U2 GOTY.
ElRenoRaven
Member
The Awesomest
Member
Hey, I just bought NFS Hot Pursuit a few weeks ago from Target, and the exact same thing happened! I'm glad it's not just me. I don't think it locks me out of any single player stuff (to my knowledge) so I'll probably not bother to complain, since I only bought if for single player. And any hope of local multiplayer.
LOL EA. Be grateful guys, at least they are not charging anymore should you want to download your PC games 30 days after your initial purchase. Yes, that was a real thing I'm not joking, yes this policy was still in place in 2011, they only got rid of it due to their Origin bs client.
I wouldn't put it past him to defend this, honestly. As far as he is concerned we are just renting the games anyways.
I wouldn't put it past him to defend this, honestly. As far as he is concerned we are just renting the games anyways.
Snuggler was being sarcastic.
But yeah, there's no way the online code for a GH copy of the game (just a few months old) is expired. The code is not working for some other reason, not that.
rapid32.5
Member
lol, throw your new, sealed game in the garbage it reeks already two days past expiration date. Buy another online code to deliver it fresh at your door, don't forget to pay for fast delivery.
The irony here is that corporate ballwashers/opponents of the used game market like to make the point that "games don't degrade in quality like other second hand goods".
Notwithstanding the point that used games do degrade with time, here we have the case where new game purchases do degrade with time, whist the used game buyer would end up with an equivalent product for a change.
Notwithstanding the point that used games do degrade with time, here we have the case where new game purchases do degrade with time, whist the used game buyer would end up with an equivalent product for a change.
Neuromancer
Member
This is fucking bullshit.
Tylahedras
Banned
Haha, now even when you buy the game new you're still stealing if you don't buy it "new enough."
And here I thought there was nothing left they could do to surprise me...
And here I thought there was nothing left they could do to surprise me...
onlyindreams
Banned
Haha, I guess they figure that since the games end up so cheap after a year they can inflate the price back up making you buy the online pass. Horrible company.
Tylahedras
Banned
I just realized that if they ever implimented CD keys on console games they could then make the keys expire after a year and force you to re-new them online for money!
I should send EA a letter I think I might be their new CEO by the end of the week.
I should send EA a letter I think I might be their new CEO by the end of the week.
So NOT ONLY do you have to buy an online pass for a game that's gonna get its servers shut off after two years, but no you have the PASSES expiring?
But you're not allowed to complain, you WHINY ENTITLED GAMER! Don't you understand how HARD it is for the multibillion dollar corporation that is EA?
But you're not allowed to complain, you WHINY ENTITLED GAMER! Don't you understand how HARD it is for the multibillion dollar corporation that is EA?
friskykillface
Banned
one of my "fuuuuuuuuuuu" moments i know will happen to me eventually in the future.
bummer to hear about that op
I remember my friends BF3 code didn't work and he tried to get a replacement but he couldn't :/ pretty messed up
bummer to hear about that op
I remember my friends BF3 code didn't work and he tried to get a replacement but he couldn't :/ pretty messed up
Obviously your friend was a criminal who made developers' children die of starvation and he should be made to pay twice.
Single player is a lot of fun. I hope they don't block autolog without the pass. I'd murder someone.
Oh what the hell. I still haven't opened BF:BC2...
VibratingDonkey
Member
Your fault for not buying it hard enough. You should pre-order it before a certain date from the store EA has a marketing deal with. Contact EA and apologize and maybe they won't ban your account for saying things on the internet.
You should definitely be able to get a refund from Amazon if EA support is being difficult.
There are no details about what content or features the code gives you access to. True with BC2 at least, where it just says "bonus downloadable content". So one would obviously be very happy to find out that this means the game has only four maps. Kind of like I was when I bought it day one and there were just five. I will never get over that. Fucking assholes. EA's "Y'know things break" moment for me.
Seems like in this case EA decided against packing in new 12 month valid vouchers and continued using the originals. When did Hot Pursuit go Greatest Hits?
You should definitely be able to get a refund from Amazon if EA support is being difficult.
The expiration date should be in tiny text somewhere on the back. This can be kind of really difficult to check when ordering online.
There are no details about what content or features the code gives you access to. True with BC2 at least, where it just says "bonus downloadable content". So one would obviously be very happy to find out that this means the game has only four maps. Kind of like I was when I bought it day one and there were just five. I will never get over that. Fucking assholes. EA's "Y'know things break" moment for me.
Seems like in this case EA decided against packing in new 12 month valid vouchers and continued using the originals. When did Hot Pursuit go Greatest Hits?
metsallica
Member
I bought Mass Effect 2 when it came out but haven't gotten to it yet... So much for the Cerberus Network, then? Bought all the paid DLC too!
Sorry I'm not good enough, EA!
Sorry I'm not good enough, EA!
BladeoftheImmortal
Member
Developers, got to eat, mang. It's only 10 bucks for a working pass.
How can anyone like these passes? When I didn't like resistance 3 and decided to put it on craigslist, even for $30 I still didn't get any offers (a month after release..) because I said I'd used the online pass. I also could see it hurting the online community with people who share games with friends or family. My nephew was going to get MW3 and I wanted BF3. We both wanted to play each game and each have our own PS3s. Short story, my nephew couldn't go online in BF3.
Also it sucks that when I buy a new game not only do I have to download an update (on day 1? :/ ) but now I have an online code to enter, my preorder bonus off my receipt and usually another code for some shit. What the hell is this?
Also it sucks that when I buy a new game not only do I have to download an update (on day 1? :/ ) but now I have an online code to enter, my preorder bonus off my receipt and usually another code for some shit. What the hell is this?
dragonlife
Member
Wow, I didn't they know they expired. That is bullshit.
Guy Legend
Member
Been chatting with EA live chat for the last couple of hours....
In short, they issued a new code....didn't work again. Told me to create a new PSN account....lol. I even tried that. Code didn't work still. Now apparently they're going to launch an investigation and possibly get back to me...
I hate this online code garbage.
In short, they issued a new code....didn't work again. Told me to create a new PSN account....lol. I even tried that. Code didn't work still. Now apparently they're going to launch an investigation and possibly get back to me...
I hate this online code garbage.
Exxpiirreed
PM me one of the codes, maybe it's just your account. I can give it a shot.
Guy Legend
Member
I tried it on different accounts, didn't work.
Guy Legend
Member
Also they gave me 20% off any game on their Origin store.
Code expires in 1 month.
Code expires in 1 month.
Different region maybe? I dont know
Just wait for the complaints from people who buy an old game and pay for an online pass only to have them shut down the servers a week later. It'll be fun times once that starts happening.
ElRenoRaven
Member
Oh the delicious irony.
That seems more likely.
Indeed.
I actually look forward to it happening (not to see consumer misery) but something needs to happen that brings this issue to a head. I want it to be seen for how disgusting this online pass scam is, and for the media to actually acknowledge it.
Presently, EA put some clause in their EULA where they claim they can terminate online functions with 30 days notice. I sure as shit bet they dont notify people who buy online passes within that 30 day window that they only have <1 month worth of time to play it online.
hawkshockey11
Banned
I bought NFS from gamefly a few weeks ago and the online pass worked even though it said expired. Keep trying and if that fails contact EA until someone actually helps you. I got a free BFBC2 VIP code since the one from my new game didn't work.
Guy Legend
Member
That's why they made me make a new account, to make sure the regions match on the disc and account....even though both are North American.
Maybe an error with the disc?
Yep. It's well known that codes in original print runs expire, though in some cases is because they expect those copies to sold and when they ship the inevitable game of the year or the cheaper edition; this ones has new codes with new expiration dates.
One big reason they also put expiration, is because some people have the tendency of opening the games, taking the codes, hoarding those cards and selling them online. Same reason they started putting shorter expiration periods on limited editions DLC included.
In 99% of the cases, if you're a "legal buyer" to them (i.e. you have a receipt and bought the game new) you just contact customer service and they issue a new code.
This case is weird that the old code and the new codes don't work in that account; neither on any account.
Though I'll probably be put in the "see!!! I knew someone's going to defend this shitty move", but I'm not defending; just informing.
If it's that close between the purchase and the servers been shut down. Kinda like how Nintendo issued refunds to those that bought the Opera Browser for the Wii, when they made it free (permanently) and the people bought it around 1 week/1 month close to that.
One big reason they also put expiration, is because some people have the tendency of opening the games, taking the codes, hoarding those cards and selling them online. Same reason they started putting shorter expiration periods on limited editions DLC included.
In 99% of the cases, if you're a "legal buyer" to them (i.e. you have a receipt and bought the game new) you just contact customer service and they issue a new code.
This case is weird that the old code and the new codes don't work in that account; neither on any account.
Though I'll probably be put in the "see!!! I knew someone's going to defend this shitty move", but I'm not defending; just informing.
They'll probably issue refunds (since the servers they shutdown are usually for the games that not many are playing..or many are buying passes if needed).
If it's that close between the purchase and the servers been shut down. Kinda like how Nintendo issued refunds to those that bought the Opera Browser for the Wii, when they made it free (permanently) and the people bought it around 1 week/1 month close to that.
Gentleman Jack
Member
You have my sympathies but damn this made me lol.
Though are you on PS3 too?
Maybe the issue is with the PSN side (and if someone can check/redeem any other PSN code to check). There has been cases were because of some glitch or whatever, that you can't redeem codes until...whenever or whatever.
If anything, (and the OP too) did you guys tried Qriocity and redeem the code from there? There are some weird cases that codes appear as redeemed in one side, but work just fine in the other.
jim-jam bongs
Member
I really want to laugh at this, not in a schadenfreude kind of way but just because if I don't I may burst into tears.
Didn't you see the thread where he moved all his Steam games to Origin? He's a dyed-in-the-wool EA ballwasher.
Didn't you see the thread where he moved all his Steam games to Origin? He's a dyed-in-the-wool EA ballwasher.