EA Sports Locks Out Multiplayer Modes On Used Sales

Yep, A one time use code will be suplied with new games and people that by used games will be outta luck :(

Edit: Correction... peoplewho by used will have to pay a $10 dollar fee to play online (this includes rentals)

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Yep, A one time use code will be suplied with new games and people that by used games will be outta luck :(

Shattered007

This kind of stuff is going to spread to every publisher, and its going to kill Gamestop. Oh well.

I buy most of my games new but this is still not a good thing.

This kind of stuff is going to spread to every publisher, and its going to kill Gamestop. Oh well.

h575309

No maybe they will have fair prices on their used games now. I've traded in games and got $16-18 for them and the put them out for sale used at$38-44.

The mark up is rediculous at gamestop.

Again, by doing this they LEGALLY have to say "ONLINE COMPONENT NOT INCLUDED IN STANDARD RELEASE", meaning they literally have to make the online stuff premium add-on content. This of course means they cannot be reviewed on said content, or advertise said content as coming standard with said games. Therefore, by "locking out multiplayer content", they've locked themselves out of the online sports market. Great decision. :roll:

Good, we can't let people play pirated copies of the game!

Good, we can't let people play pirated copies of the game!

smokeydabear076

I don't really play Multiplayer in EA Sport titles. I play the Be a Pro modes in the NHL series. I also play Local Multiplayer.

But this is still bad news because Used Games doesn't equal Piracy.

[QUOTE="h575309"]

This kind of stuff is going to spread to every publisher, and its going to kill Gamestop. Oh well.

No maybe they will have fair prices on their used games now. I've traded in games and got $16-18 for them and the put them out for sale used at$38-44.

The mark up is rediculous at gamestop.

[QUOTE="smokeydabear076"]

Good, we can't let people play pirated copies of the game!

Andrew_Xavier

[QUOTE="smokeydabear076"]

Good, we can't let people play pirated copies of the game!

Andrew_Xavier

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"][QUOTE="smokeydabear076"]

Good, we can't let people play pirated copies of the game!

SaltyMeatballs

Good, we can't let people play pirated copies of the game!

smokeydabear076

Console gamers are no better than PC gamers,so if PC is hampered by such things,why would it be any different on the consoles?

Expect many more devs to follow EA´s lead.

Waits for people to rush in saying used game sales is not a problem because it's teh legal!!!!! Guess what, it's a problem just because of that.

Waits for people to rush in saying used game sales is not a problem because it's teh legal!!!!! Guess what, it's a problem just because of that.

Espada12

Gamer has a choice, if you want to play the single player it won't affect you, if you don't have an internet connection, etc.SaltyMeatballs

so if PC is hampered by such things,why would it be any different on the consolesArach666

I doesn't bother me since I buy my games new. Will be interesting to see how it works out.RoslindaleOne

[QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"]I doesn't bother me since I buy my games new. Will be interesting to see how it works out.Andrew_Xavier

[QUOTE="Arach666"]so if PC is hampered by such things,why would it be any different on the consolesAndrew_Xavier

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"][QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"]I doesn't bother me since I buy my games new. Will be interesting to see how it works out.RoslindaleOne

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"][QUOTE="Arach666"]so if PC is hampered by such things,why would it be any different on the consolesArach666

as it encourages people to go out there and buy a new gameblue_hazy_basic

I'm mainly a PC gamer who buys only legit software, no pirated games, songs, films, etc on my comp. I fully support EA in this endeavour (I only buy the very occasional used game for my 360) as it encourages people to go out there and buy a new game, rather than letting gamestop exploit us twice (firstly for giving us a crap deal on the used copy and secondly for making $5 less than the new game).blue_hazy_basic

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]as it encourages people to go out there and buy a new gameAndrew_Xavier

Again, by doing this they LEGALLY have to say "ONLINE COMPONENT NOT INCLUDED IN STANDARD RELEASE", meaning they literally have to make the online stuff premium add-on content. This of course means they cannot be reviewed on said content, or advertise said content as coming standard with said games. Therefore, by "locking out multiplayer content", they've locked themselves out of the online sports market. Great decision. :roll:

Andrew_Xavier

What are you talking about? When you buy the game brand new you will get a code that gives you access toall the content on the disc so they can advertise as the normally do.

Game developers don't intend on there games being sold used and bought by people the second hand users are out of luck.

don't try to be an internet lawyer

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]I'm mainly a PC gamer who buys only legit software, no pirated games, songs, films, etc on my comp. I fully support EA in this endeavour (I only buy the very occasional used game for my 360) as it encourages people to go out there and buy a new game, rather than letting gamestop exploit us twice (firstly for giving us a crap deal on the used copy and secondly for making $5 less than the new game).KingTuttle

so console games now have CD-Keys. Welcome to 1998. I dont care that much since I hate gamestop and I only buy the NHL franchise from EA.

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"]

Again, by doing this they LEGALLY have to say "ONLINE COMPONENT NOT INCLUDED IN STANDARD RELEASE", meaning they literally have to make the online stuff premium add-on content. This of course means they cannot be reviewed on said content, or advertise said content as coming standard with said games. Therefore, by "locking out multiplayer content", they've locked themselves out of the online sports market. Great decision. :roll:

xxyetixx

What are you talking about? When you buy the game brand new you will get a code that gives you access toall the content on the disc so they can advertise as the normally do.

Game developers don't intend on there games being sold used and bought by people the second hand users are out of luck.

don't try to be an internet lawyer

How's that for internet lawyer? If they advertise the online components as standard/not add-on after purchase content, they break copyright law.

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"]as it encourages people to go out there and buy a new gameblue_hazy_basic

I wonder how they plan to implement this for Single player games cause that would definitely piss me off. I buy used SP games often because most of the time they are short and not very good or atleast good enough to justify paying 60 bucks for it.

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"] No it doesn't. Taking away features convinces people to go out and buy A DIFFERENT PRODUCT ALL TOGETHER, not buy more of the gimped product.Andrew_Xavier

Used games hurt the industry.

[QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"][QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"] So, you never resell your games on craigslist/ebay/anywhere? You just horde them or give them away when finished? You never rent? Or lend to a friend?Andrew_Xavier

Again it's not gimped, the will be offering the people that did not purchase the game new, the peoplethat provided no money to the developer the chance to give money to the deveolper by purchasing the code to play the MP.

Well, used games are just as bad as piracy. So I see no problem.RichardStallman

[QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"][QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"] No it doesn't. Taking away features convinces people to go out and buy A DIFFERENT PRODUCT ALL TOGETHER, not buy more of the gimped product.Andrew_Xavier

How is that different from the PC,eh? If it was so obviously illegal,don´t you think someone woud have said something by now?

Face it,it´s a lost war,and a measure that other companies will follow as well.

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"][QUOTE="RoslindaleOne"] Why are you so defensive? I used to trade in games a few years back but when I found myself rebuying them, I felt there's no point in me trading in games anymore. Yes, I do have gamefly and yes I let my friends borrow games. I don't see why your asking ME these questions. All I said is it didn't bother me. lolxxyetixx

Again it's not gimped, the will be offering the people that did not purchase the game new, the peoplethat provided no money to the developer the chance to give money to the deveolper by purchasing the code to play the MP.

The first-sale doctrine is a limitation on copyright that was recognized by the Supreme Court of the United States in 1908 (see Bobbs-Merrill Co. v. Straus) and subsequently codified in the Copyright Act of 1976, 17 U.S.C. § 109. The doctrine allows the purchaser to transfer (i.e., sell or give away) a particular lawfully made copy of the copyrighted work without permission once it has been obtained. This means that the copyright holder's rights to control the change of ownership of a particular copy end once that copy is sold, as long as no additional copies are made. This doctrine is also referred to as the "first sale rule" or "exhaustion rule."

Well, used games are just as bad as piracy. So I see no problem.RichardStallman

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"][QUOTE="blue_hazy_basic"] Why? If you buy it new theres no extra expense. What difference would it make? This isn't nickle and diming us through DLC its protecting developers.Arach666

How is that different from the PC,eh? If it was so obviously illegal,don´t you think someone woud have said something by now?

Face it,it´s a lost war,and a measure that other companies will follow as well.

[QUOTE="Arach666"]

[QUOTE="Andrew_Xavier"] No, it's eliminating your consumer right to resell the product your purchased. Andrew_Xavier

How is that different from the PC,eh? If it was so obviously illegal,don´t you think someone woud have said something by now?

Face it,it´s a lost war,and a measure that other companies will follow as well.