Nightengale
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It's weirder that it's on consoles instead of PC.
That way, you actually have a vault, instead of just 4 games.
That way, you actually have a vault, instead of just 4 games.
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EA announces Subscription Service for Xbox One ($5/month or $30/year, get game vault)
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Because Microsoft probably bankrolled it...i wonder if this was the partnership that was rumored when the xbox one was being announced
It's strange because they have this "Vault", but XB1 is a very new system. You have to wonder how often games will be added to that. It can't be often if they don't add newly released games to it (which they won't). A vault, to me, would see like a big back catalog, but I'd hardly call these four games released 8 or less months ago a "vault".
Still, very interesting.
Still, very interesting.
They'll probably add things to the vault over time, but no, this won't automatically include big new releases.
Sounds like new releases will get trials a week before release, with save data transferring to the full release and a 10% discount on digital purchases.
http://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-ea-access-on-xbox-one
ANNOUNCING EA ACCESS FOR XBOX ONE: THE BEST WAY TO PLAY EAS GAMES
Today were revealing a new way for gamers to play more EA games. This is something weve never done before and were excited to share it with you.
We have partnered with Microsoft to deliver EA Access, an all-new monthly (or annual) membership for gamers exclusively on Xbox One that starts at just $4.99 a month. The service is being rolled out in beta to a limited number of players today, but it will launch for everyone on Xbox One soon. At EA, we are always looking for new ways to make it easier for gamers to play more EA games across all platforms, and we are excited about what EA Access will offer to players on Xbox One.
EA Access membership unlocks The Vault, a collection of EAs biggest games on Xbox One ready for you to download and play. During the beta, gamers will have unlimited access to four great EA games: FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2 and Battlefield 4, with more titles being added soon. Thats over $100 worth of games for $4.99 a month. You can play these EA favorites as much as you want with the click of a button.
EA Access is a totally new way for you to play more of the games you love, for less. Heres a rundown of the additional benefits EA Access members will get:
Awesome Value Besides the great games in The Vault, EA Access members will save 10% on purchases of EA digital content for Xbox One offered through the Xbox Games Store. From full digital-download titles like the upcoming Dragon Age Inquisition or NHL®15, to additional membership services such as Battlefield 4 Premium or even FIFA Ultimate Team points, its all 10% off for members.*
Play First Membership in EA Access lets you experience trials of new EA games up to five days before the release date.* It starts with Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, but more are on the way. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will carry over so you can pick up right where you left off.
You can join EA Access for just $4.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $29.99 per year on Xbox LIVE®.
Soon, fans of GameStop will be able to purchase their EA Access membership in local retail stores. GameStop and Amazon will also carry EA Access memberships for Xbox One gamers across Europe, as well as EB Games in Canada.
Excited to check it out? EA Access will launch on Xbox One soon. You will find more information on the program at the EA Access website. Be sure to follow EA Access on Facebook and Twitter as well.
Stay tuned!
ANNOUNCING EA ACCESS FOR XBOX ONE: THE BEST WAY TO PLAY EAS GAMES
Today were revealing a new way for gamers to play more EA games. This is something weve never done before and were excited to share it with you.
We have partnered with Microsoft to deliver EA Access, an all-new monthly (or annual) membership for gamers exclusively on Xbox One that starts at just $4.99 a month. The service is being rolled out in beta to a limited number of players today, but it will launch for everyone on Xbox One soon. At EA, we are always looking for new ways to make it easier for gamers to play more EA games across all platforms, and we are excited about what EA Access will offer to players on Xbox One.
EA Access membership unlocks The Vault, a collection of EAs biggest games on Xbox One ready for you to download and play. During the beta, gamers will have unlimited access to four great EA games: FIFA 14, Madden NFL 25, Peggle 2 and Battlefield 4, with more titles being added soon. Thats over $100 worth of games for $4.99 a month. You can play these EA favorites as much as you want with the click of a button.
EA Access is a totally new way for you to play more of the games you love, for less. Heres a rundown of the additional benefits EA Access members will get:
Awesome Value Besides the great games in The Vault, EA Access members will save 10% on purchases of EA digital content for Xbox One offered through the Xbox Games Store. From full digital-download titles like the upcoming Dragon Age Inquisition or NHL®15, to additional membership services such as Battlefield 4 Premium or even FIFA Ultimate Team points, its all 10% off for members.*
Play First Membership in EA Access lets you experience trials of new EA games up to five days before the release date.* It starts with Madden NFL 15, NHL 15, FIFA 15, NBA LIVE 15, and Dragon Age: Inquisition, but more are on the way. If you decide to buy the game, your progress will carry over so you can pick up right where you left off.
You can join EA Access for just $4.99 per month, or you can purchase an annual membership for $29.99 per year on Xbox LIVE®.
Soon, fans of GameStop will be able to purchase their EA Access membership in local retail stores. GameStop and Amazon will also carry EA Access memberships for Xbox One gamers across Europe, as well as EB Games in Canada.
Excited to check it out? EA Access will launch on Xbox One soon. You will find more information on the program at the EA Access website. Be sure to follow EA Access on Facebook and Twitter as well.
Stay tuned!
Are you serious ?
FIFA 14 is one of the most selling games in Europe
Peggle 2 is also the opposite of bad.
And Battlefield has a huge fanbase despite of its bugs.
Slackbladder
Member
Hmmm. Needs more games before I jump in but I'd consider it certainly. Sony should do something similar. Hell, ALL publishers should do something similar if this proves to be popular.
zephervack
Member
I seriously doubt that, im guessing they will have some sort of 3-6 month wait for new titles, but who knows.
Who would subsidize it on PC? Microsoft gives no fucks about the PC hardware market.
Barristan Selmy
Member
This is a great deal. I'd really love to know when the new games would be added to the vault. I can wait a few months to save myself $60. If they have any business sense though they'd wait 6+ months so that they can get the impulse buyers' $60.
This sounds like something that should have happened last gen for the sports titles specifically given the nature of those games.
I'm a little surprised that BF was thrown in for good measure though, since annual iterations of it aren't quite parrallel to the sports titles unlike COD for example.
I'm a little surprised that BF was thrown in for good measure though, since annual iterations of it aren't quite parrallel to the sports titles unlike COD for example.
I don't think any publisher or developer cares what you think
Seriously...you dont even exist as far as any publisher is concerned...you give no money to them at all (unless you buy digital dlc which i doubt)...why would they care?
If it's like Netflix, sign me up.
I'd gladly trade in physical for access to an entire catalog online.
LOL what?? 3 fantastic games and one so so game (Madden)
why would it?
A new game cost $60. A year sub cost $30
I think the answer is pretty obvious
Z_Y
Member
Really? Have you played all 4? Have you even played one?
Steverulez
Member
Getting Fifa 14 digitally and it gets me access to BF4? (Wouldn't play Madden and already own Peggle 2), for $5 a month or what will likely be £4 I think I could be in for this. I'd probably even consider a yearly deal as its much cheaper.
friskykillface
Banned
Xbox live -$30-$40 (always sales throughout the year for 12 month cards
PS+ -$30-$35 (has been on sale past two black Fridays
$75 per year + a free console
That's a digital future I'd join
I wonder how much did this cost ?
Yea it is. If more publishers do something g like this, the way we buy games will change forever.
prettyvacant77
Member
Exactly, I can't imagine ever paying for this on top of live, EA creating their own equivalent of Games for Gold just effectively removes (potential) future content from G4G. If Activision/Ubi follow suit, eeeesh....
More like MS is trying to sell Xbones through EA.
Garrett 2U
Member
dude 30$/year for just those 4 titles would have been fantastic value this past year.
if they add the right games, I'll definitely subscribe
5$/month or 30$/year, it is in the thread title lol
if they add the right games, I'll definitely subscribe
5$/month or 30$/year, it is in the thread title lol
BlackBuzzard
Banned
They need something seeing as PS+ offers much better value.
Yeah. In the press release it sounds like you'll only get 10% off new releases
perfectsil
Member
"fans of GameStop" ??
No. It seems it is just the game. Although you will be able to get premium for 10% less due to the discount.
LittleNemoNES
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