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[cafemomo]

How thoughtful of them.

 

[The Real Napsta]

Grabbed the Mass Effect 2 pass, thanks.

 

[Quadraphonic]

Well, the Skate Share Pass should be taken down. The servers are dead.

 

[Captain Tuttle]

So transparent if they don't announce the same thing for PSN's next week update.

Does EA really think gamers are that stupid?

EA doesn't think gamers are stupid, they just don't give a shit what they think.

Edit: when does PSN usually update?

 

[LorDjidane]

Well, do we have info on their servers?

 

[grosvenor_92]

EA and MS must have some evil plans for next gen. However I still grabbed Alice.

 

[jbug617]

EA doesn't think gamers are stupid, they just don't give a shit what they think.

Edit: when does PSN usually update?

Tuesday.

 

[Angelus Errare]

EA going XBox One exclusive confirmed.

 

[Cidd]

Wonder if this means online pass will still be used on PS4 if PS4 has no DRM

I'm ok with this.

 

[see5harp]

Man if the prices drop to zero on PSN store next week, a lot of guys are going to look really silly.

 

[AnbaLeumas]

Hah. It's probably $5 new by now

Nope. Still 20 and up lol

 

[Vert boil]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...-online-pass-content-free-on-xbox-marketplace

EA has told Eurogamer it is in the process of eliminating Online Pass from all its existing titles.

"As we discontinue Online Pass for our new EA titles, we are also in the process of eliminating it from all our existing EA titles as well," a spokesperson said. "We heard the feedback from players and decided to do away with Online Pass altogether.

"Players will see it first with some EA Sports titles, where a prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear in-game; with other titles we are simply making Online Passes available free of charge online.

"These are rolling updates that are taking effect over the next several weeks. We hope players continue to enjoy our games and online services for a long time to come."

There's more in a new Online Pass FAQ.

https://help.ea.com/article/online-pass-has-been-discontinued

What was the EA Online Pass?
Online Pass was a unique, one-time-use code included with new EA games that allowed EA players to access online features. If the game was not purchased new, the online pass code might have been used already and the player would need to purchase a new Online Pass.

Do I still need an Online Pass to play multiplayer games online?
For new EA titles, Online Pass will no longer be needed or included. Additionally, we are in the process of eliminating Online Pass requirements from existing EA games. This process will take several weeks. For some games, the prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear; for others, you will still need to download and install an Online Pass, but they will be available free of charge from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation Store.

When will specific games have their Online Pass turned off?
The latest releases of EA SPORTS games are the first. Over the next several weeks, Online Pass will either be removed completely, or will be available for free in the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Please note that our advisors will not be able to provide you an Online Pass code before that game's pass requirements are disabled. We appreciate your patience.

Why did we decide to do this?
We listened to the feedback from players, and decided to do away with Online Pass. We hope that eliminating Online Pass will allow more people to play and enjoy EA games for a long time to come.

 

[see5harp]

So people here are silly.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

So people here are silly.

Naw. Pretty sure most of the people who posted in here also posted in the thread about EA ending their online pass program.


I'd check, but laziness abounds!

 

[giancarlo123x]

Waiting for Dead Space 3 to go free so my friend and I can rent it to play co-op together.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Waiting for Dead Space 3 to go free so my friend and I can rent it to play co-op together.

You're in for a treat. Word of advice, play as Carver.

 

[BibiMaghoo]

No PSN?

Dat Xbox unprecedented partnership.

 

[see5harp]

Naw. Pretty sure most of the people who posted in here also posted in the thread about EA ending their online pass program.


I'd check, but laziness abounds!

I'm talking about the people posting "lol moneyhats" or "no PSN store."

 

[MrGreencastle]

Now's a good time to go buy used EA games.

 

[Monkeylord]

Why did we decide to do this?
We listened to the feedback from players, and decided to do away with Online Pass. We hope that eliminating Online Pass will allow more people to play and enjoy EA games for a long time to come.

Except for the ones that they've killed the online for.

 

[nhlducks35]

Except for the ones that they've killed the online for.

Such as?

 

[Miles Quaritch]

I'm talking about the people posting "lol moneyhats" or "no PSN store."

Ah, okay.

 

[VanillaCakeIsBurning]

I think it's likely that with MS's used game "solution" online passes won't be necessary as used game buyers will have to pay full price for the game anyway.

 

[Monkeylord]

Such as?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=383813
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=387806
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=418543
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=437054

 

[Conor 419]

They're doing this because incompetent Microsoft are taking the hit, nothing more.

 

[PaulLFC]

Such as?

FIFA World Cup for a start, less than 18 months after it came out.

 

[_woLf]

Did somebody say UNPRECEDENTED partnership?

 

[DC1]

Why not free on PSN!?!?!?

Good for them but this is kind of odd.

They should phase them out on all platforms that apply.

no upcoming DRM

 

[n00bsauce]

I wonder, will EA be making anymore Xbox360 games? How I see it, it would be fine until the Xbox360 is official shut down. Until then, free online for future xbox360 titles.

No?

 

[ascii42]

I wonder, will EA be making anymore Xbox360 games? How I see it, it would be fine until the Xbox360 is official shut down. Until then, free online for future xbox360 titles.

No?

Sports games will continue to come out for the 360 for years.

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

So any more free games like American McGee's Alice?

Isn't Battlefield 1942 on XBLA tied with the season pass as well?

 

[Captain Tuttle]

No PSN?

Dat Xbox unprecedented partnership.

Did somebody say UNPRECEDENTED partnership?

no upcoming DRM

Do I still need an Online Pass to play multiplayer games online?
For new EA titles, Online Pass will no longer be needed or included. Additionally, we are in the process of eliminating Online Pass requirements from existing EA games. This process will take several weeks. For some games, the prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear; for others, you will still need to download and install an Online Pass, but they will be available free of charge from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation Store.

When will specific games have their Online Pass turned off?
The latest releases of EA SPORTS games are the first. Over the next several weeks, Online Pass will either be removed completely, or will be available for free in the PlayStation Store and Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

.

 

[malfcn]

This is pretty cool. Maybe EA is changing?

 

[Nevergiveup]

Do I still need an Online Pass to play multiplayer games online?For new EA titles, Online Pass will no longer be needed or included. Additionally, we are in the process of eliminating Online Pass requirements from existing EA games. This process will take several weeks. For some games, the prompt to enter an Online Pass code will no longer appear; for others, you will still need to download and install an Online Pass, but they will be available free of charge from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace or PlayStation Store.

Bolded for emphasis



edit: already done

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

Why did we decide to do this?
We listened to the feedback from players, and decided to do away with Online Pass. We hope that eliminating Online Pass will allow more people to play and enjoy EA games for a long time to come.

Until we turn the servers off next week.

 

[Hydrogen Bluebird]

Quick question regarding the Cerberus Network DLC for Mass Effect 2. Since it would be free, does this mean that that the quests, items, etc. that require Cerberus Network would be free as well?

 

[Vert boil]

Couple of other 360 online passes dropped over night.

Army of TWO: The Devil’s Cartel Online Pass (was 800msp)

NCAA Football 12 Online Pass (was 800msp)

edit,

One more, no need to bump.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 Online Pass (was 800msp)

 

[ramparter]

Microsoft and ea deserve each other.

A just post.

 

[Warablo]

Can anyone confirm if the Dead Space 3 pass is free now? I can't find it on Xbox.com....

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

Was PS3 exclusive bonus game of the PS2 Medal of Honor Frontline a Season pass exclusive or was it a pre-order exclusive?

 

[Killthee]

PS3 passes were just updated:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/06/11/playstation-store-update-295/

 

[See You Next Wednesday]

meh, checked & saw Medal of Honor PS2 HD port that came with Warfighter was not linked with the online pass. It was a pre-order bonus.

I do know Battlefield 1942 is linked to Bad Company 2's online pass, so if that's free, everyone can get BF 1942 free on XBLA.