With the sucess of titles like Mass Effect 2, Battlefield Bad Company 2 and the like with a "VIP store" code EA has announced that its going one step further in its continuing mission to F**K customers in the ass.
They're now including a promotional code with all new titles to allow access to online features.
No code = no multiplayer.
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.
Simply put, EA can now KISS MY ASS.
Storefronts like in BFBC2 where ok by me, they still let me play the game (with limited maps) and if i liked something enough id throw down some hard cash and upgrade, now it seems if i want to access online content in any shape or form im now being extorted to pay full retail or throw down money for a service i already subscribe to...
They're now including a promotional code with all new titles to allow access to online features.
No code = no multiplayer.
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.
Simply put, EA can now KISS MY ASS.
Storefronts like in BFBC2 where ok by me, they still let me play the game (with limited maps) and if i liked something enough id throw down some hard cash and upgrade, now it seems if i want to access online content in any shape or form im now being extorted to pay full retail or throw down money for a service i already subscribe to...
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