Adam91 Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 EA has confirmed that they will be scrapping online passes for all of their future titles due to negative feedback, so those who usually buy preowned games will not have to fork out extra cash in order to access their online features. This article is from GamingBolt The passes, which require a one-time activation to access online content, have been scrapped due to negative user feedback, according to EA senior director of corporate communications John Reseburg. "Yes we're discontinuing Online Pass," Reseburg told GamesBeat. "None of our new titles will include that feature." The passes have been controversial due to their restricting access to content for second-hand buyers. Once an Online Pass has been used, the second-hand user is required to purchase another pass before accessing the relevant content, which is usually the title's multiplayer features. But no longer. "Initially launched as an effort to package a full menu of online content and services, many players didn't respond to the format," Reseburg continued. "We've listened to the feedback and decided to do away with it moving forward." "We're still committed to creating content and services that enhance the game experience well beyond the day you first start playing." EA titles that have implemented the Online Pass include Battlefield 3 and SSX. Ubisoft and Sony have also used Online Passes for titles including Far Cry 3 and Starhawk. It was announced last month that EA's forthcoming shooter Fuse will not require an Online Pass to access multiplayer features. This post has been promoted to an article 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximum Clutch Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Good. I have a used Mass Effect 3 I've had for months but I refuse to buy an online pass. It's a shame how greedy companies are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocSpartanO07 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Yeah, the new SimCity is completely online, you cant even save a game to your PC, its al online and connected to your EA/Origin account. Its a total joke, I cant even let my 5yr old son play it without spending $50 on another copy of the game... I think things should go back to the way it used to be, when you PAID for an item, you owned it and you did WHATEVER you wanted with items you OWN....like let people borrow or play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikslik7 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Finally! I have hated EA's online passes since they were introduced, and I am glad this is happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drizzy_Dan Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 FINALLY. Horrible idea by EA and I've always dreaded it. Thanks for the news Adam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangelis Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow EA finally did something right. This can only mean that they are planning something even more irritating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-38 Boss Posted June 3, 2013 Report Share Posted June 3, 2013 It's a good thing, but this means they'll be cranking out twice as much pointless DLC to cover the dent in their profits. Might be a good or bad thing, depending on how you look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangelis Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 It's a good thing, but this means they'll be cranking out twice as much pointless DLC to cover the dent in their profits. Might be a good or bad thing, depending on how you look at it. I hadn't even thought about DLC, it is going to get so much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinWarrior Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Well, they are the worst company in America, so we kinda expected this slip up, glad they are taking it away and all, but doesn't the Xbox One still require you to pay to play used games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Shadowz Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 They only had online passes to get a profit on used games more. But now with the new game policy on used games, their is no need for online pass. EA wants you to think their doing something good for the gaming community. Nice try EA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Stig Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Regardless I'm just glad EA is not in charge of Halo, lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenzer Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Regardless I'm just glad EA is not in charge of Halo, lol... Agreed and may I say that I think EA's online passes is one of the worst ideas in video game history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vangelis Posted June 4, 2013 Report Share Posted June 4, 2013 Agreed and may I say that I think EA's online passes is one of the worst ideas in video game history Second only to DLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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