nhlducks35
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EA kills its Online Pass program
- Thread starter Takao
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Let's not be crazy now, one step at a time.
Account Attempt #4
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So does this mean if I pick up a used BF3 can I play it online now without a pass?
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Is this a joke?
This was only done because it mustn't be selling. It has nothing to do with being nice guys. Also you can expect a new measure like always online drm to take it's place.
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
so is this for future EA games or all of them from now on??
IdreamofHIME
Member
No way it's coincidence that the new xbox is revealed next week and has been dogged by the rumour of not playing used games.
Its not pro consumer to finally step up to the minimum expected standard.
Now for Sony to pull their finger out.
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Deleted member 80556
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Well, you never really needed an online pass to play BF3 as far as I know. The code that came with the game was for extra DLC.
many places
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If we have learned anything from this gen, it is that there is always a catch. Hell, that is most of life.
But especially gaming nowadays.
But especially gaming nowadays.
HoodWinked
Member
patching would actually be alot more difficult, since it would mean going back into the game code and recompling and issuing a patch. its actually much easier to just make all the online passes free.
this has two benefits, when shits free its psychologically even more rewarding to procure a free online pass other than invisibly patching it in. also this will reduce on bandwidth because a patch is automatically downloaded while only the people that want the online pass will get the online pass.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Why steams needs competition. Competition is a good thing you don't want a monopoly.
Minimum accepted standard. By that metric online activation for all software is minimum accepted standard. You console players have it easy. Take your victories.
dragonbane
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Just to make sure everyone got it, crazy buttocks posted this a few pages back:
This guy has a pretty good track record, so make of that what you will...
This guy has a pretty good track record, so make of that what you will...
shinobi602
Member
Game Informer got in touch with Jeff Brown on it too:
I bet COD had something to do with it as well. Activision are smart not to implement an online pass with that franchise, and EA was forced to follow suit.
I bet COD had something to do with it as well. Activision are smart not to implement an online pass with that franchise, and EA was forced to follow suit.
The Omega Man
Member
EA really doesn't want to be worst company in America for a third year in a row
HOPEFULLY the catch is just that they can sell more DLC this way. More common sense "improving accessibility means more customers" thinking and less "quick, look for another way to screw them over!"
Though I guess it depends on the DLC and how the game handles finding matches. But better to be able to play some and see you like it than take a shot at $10 only to discover no one's playing anyway.
Nealand Liquor
Member
Yeah really. How people are patting EA on the back without knowing the whole story is beyond me.
They probably figured out that online passes make less money than offering online for free as a way to stoke interest then selling online-centric DLC.
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
WHAT... so you never needed an online pass to play online?? ohh for fuck sakes lol
Never caught on? The spin on this.."it was for post-content value for the consumer."
My first fear.
My first fear.
Not true BF3 did need a online pass
It did.
Also, that Premium Edition or whatever only had a code that unlocked the online and the DLC, other than that, the disc is a standard issue BF3.
TOM f'N CRUISE
Member
so does that mean i can play it now?? like right now??
The ultimate team sales figures in fifa beg to differ.
Yes, that pretty much confirms the pessimistic view.
Forceatowulf
G***n S**n*bi
EA has garnered so much ill will with me over the last decade that I instinctively feel like this is something bad even if it sounds good right now.
Like if I heard Hitler approved of marriage equality or some shit. I could never trust these motherfuckers (EA and Hitler).
Like if I heard Hitler approved of marriage equality or some shit. I could never trust these motherfuckers (EA and Hitler).
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
So?Sims won't require online to play,online pass never means require online,how is that means anything?or you mean you have online to play multiplayer mode is a problem?
Translation: We've found numerous ways to suck players who enjoy some of our better games. Now that we're making a ton renting servers, selling pay to win packs, and hoping to get knee deep in micro-transactions, we can give up on the "measly" online pass, especially if it means getting people off our a$$es a bit, lolol... *ahem*
grosvenor_92
Member
Good online passes were stupid. Also is EA trying to rebuild it's rep now beginning with this ?
Yes please.
AzraelKans
Banned
Hmm.. Well it could be that they already know something about the new xbox (or PS4 I havent ruled that out entirely) ...
Or maybe they just realized DLC sales actually have the same effect? I mean AFAIK you cant buy a used game with DLC (unless is a GOTY edition) . However the DLC is just what is keeping the game fresh? If you get battlefield 3 why wouldnt you be interested in buying End Game as well and playing around with bikes? Specially since you got it cheaper?
Same thing with Borderlands 2, Halo 4, Call of Duty, etc, etc.
However, something tells me is not that.. and it has more to do with "always on"
Or maybe they just realized DLC sales actually have the same effect? I mean AFAIK you cant buy a used game with DLC (unless is a GOTY edition) . However the DLC is just what is keeping the game fresh? If you get battlefield 3 why wouldnt you be interested in buying End Game as well and playing around with bikes? Specially since you got it cheaper?
Same thing with Borderlands 2, Halo 4, Call of Duty, etc, etc.
However, something tells me is not that.. and it has more to do with "always on"
Yeah, the DLC thing makes more sense to me from a consumer friendliness perspective, but if they're just going with an always online setup (Though wouldn't you need a pass anyway?) then I just have to hope it blows up catastrophically in everyone's faces.
I especially love how close this announcement is to the XBOX reveal. And with Sony still doing the online pass thing... This won´t end up good.
Yeah, like I said it's a system that makes sense with either free ongoing support or at least everything's static, but with DLC and on Xbox the Live subscription it just doesn't make much sense. The chance at a guaranteed $10 for everyone second hand going online isn't worth it versus the potential to suck them in with DLC and keep others paying that would've otherwise bailed.