Godchild10204414d ago

That partnership with Microsoft or is Sony just waiting until the next update?

extermin8or4414d ago

maybe they are waiting for sony's decision on DRM? I'm pretty certain EA are the ones pulling the strings behind all this-always thought the hating on them was ridiculous but now I'm beginning to wonder...

badz1494414d ago

get ready for the shitstorm guys!

ginsunuva4414d ago

good? no they're just waiting for MS's used game fee instead.

HammadTheBeast4414d ago

lol. this isn't good. you think they'd just open the doors for people to buy their games used? lol.

Remember, this is EA we're talking about. Nothing has changed.

Yo Mama4414d ago

Even if MS wanted to scrap DRM, it's too late. They've already signed agreements with EA and if they tried to, they'd be in legal trouble.

FamilyGuy4414d ago

This is actually good news, they actually mean what they say about removing online passes and it isn't just because of the Xbox Ones new DRM. They will continue to produce games (at least sports games)for current gens systems for years to come so this is legit. Removing the pre-owned pay-wall from upcoming aaaand all older titles is a real commitment, not just some underhanded, looks nice with an ulterior motive, move.

Given the recent article about GTA 5 creator saying that they should get a cut from Mircosofts re-sell strategy is an indication that developers aren't necessarily even informed yet on whether or not Microsoft plans to give them a share in those re-sell profits. EA might not even have known about Mircosofts plans before making this online pass removal plan. The X1 conference is the only indication that they might have.

Either way this is great news.

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bub164414d ago

Now i understand why EA has got rid of online passes. its because you will end up paying full price for a pre-owned game anyway!

make more money this way then you do charging £8 a pass

Ashlen4414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

This is pretty much what I expect.

You have got this closed platform in Xbox, which limits competition completely using DRM. At that point why even bother lowering prices, when there is no competition?

I fear that if Xbox DRM succeeds you won't be able to buy a bunch of older games (but still new) for 20$ from Amazon (or what ever store) anymore, because the prices will be fixed by the publishers.

extermin8or4414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

that is a nasty situation- there are many games I have bought before for reduced price that I never would have risked buying at the full price on release but it turns out I loved-I bought their sequels day 1.... It works both ways EA you didn't want to create new IP's etc tilll next gen well I wont buy them if my money is being called to by better games and I can't afford both. With UNI starting thats going to be most every game that's not a present or something...

dmeador4414d ago

@Ashlen Man do you even know what a closed platform, competition, or demand is or how it works?

So you think older games will be MORE expensive due to publishers knowing that the consumers will have to pay a fee to actually play it? That would make them want to lower the cost if anything.

I'm know people will downvote just bc it sounds like I'm for it, but people need to wage smart battles if they want to fight this

ger23964414d ago

If they don't do this for the ps3, it pretty much confirms that ps4 will not block used games or charge a fee. It seems Microsoft and ea have entered a partner ship that requires you to sell and buy your used games through them.

SlavisH24414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

This also means EA is more likely to make exclusives games&DLC on xbox one, aka mirror edge2, because they will recieve more revenue. EA is about money and if m$ is doing this for them they will do something in return. DES:Double-Edged-Sword

Drekken4414d ago

Who cares? I haven't bought an EA game in ages.

Sharius4414d ago

when EA suddenly doing something good, then you will know something much worse going to happen

now prepare to be screw

PS: i don't miss any EA's game on my playstation, so i happy to give them away for xbox's guys

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Mass Effect Companion Tier Ranking

One of the best things about the Mas Effect series is the companions you meet along the way. So here is a tier list of all the companions from Mass Effect!

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IAMRealHooman203d ago

Bro missing companions: Legion, Grunt, Samara/Morinth, Javik, EDI

anast203d ago

Legion, Zaeed, and Jack are my favorites.

RiseNShine203d ago

To think that Bioware at some point was capable of doing games like this, you see those characters and remember them like good old friends, and now check ME Andromeda, Anthem, Veilguard etc and wonder what the hell happened.

anast203d ago

They lost too much talent.

IAMRealHooman203d ago

some in andromeda are decent, I agree with peebee and Vetra being good companions. Except Liam he's trash tier

anast203d ago

Liam lol I can't stand that dude.

IAMRealHooman202d ago

it's like bitch but your shirt back on, your not blue or spikey get away from me

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Video Game Franchises in Danger of Being Forgotten

The gaming industry moves at such a pace that it’s not surprising we’ve seen countless franchises fall into obscurity over the years.

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S2Killinit233d ago

Im surprised that a game with a heritage of Medal of Honor is in this list.

cthulhucultist233d ago

There is a rumour that Driver 1 & 2 remasters will be released for Switch and presumably for other systems as well.

https://www.gamingbible.com...

Not sure however whether this results into new games in the near future.

HellspawnPR1981233d ago

Ninja Gaiden? Splinter Cell? Tenchu? Virtua Fighter? Killer Instinct? Killzone?

DefenderOfDoom2233d ago

I would very much enjoy
a new dedicated single player Killzone campaign. With a fun multi-player.

cthulhucultist233d ago

Tenchu and Killer Instict would be great indeed!

Unfortunately new Killzone game does not seem to be in the works

Virtua Fighter is going to receive a new entry!

https://www.dualshockers.co...

Splinter Cell is likely to be one of the remasters launching next year (not sure whether this has to do anything with the remake previously announced)

https://toronto.ubisoft.com...

HellspawnPR1981233d ago

Yeah, read the news about a new Virtua Fighter and I am so ready for it. Splinter Cell at this point I don't believe anything Ubisoft says plus I don't think modern day Ubisoft can make a decent stealth game. They will likely fuck it up.

Inverno233d ago

Basically everything at this point as companies have no concern with preservation.

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Remembering Medal Of Honor: The Forgotten Master Of WW2 Games

Ibrahim from eXputer: "The Medal of Honor franchise was once the crown jewel of FPS war games, later defeated by the tides of time and poor development."

banger88435d ago

They tried to turn it into Call of Duty and it killed it off. They should reboot it and go back to it's roots. But they'd ruin it with online-only/multiplayer style bullshit so why bother? I have very fond memories of these games, but this series can stay dead as far as I'm concerned.

FPS_D3TH434d ago

Was literally just thinking of this game the other week with the secret nut cracker mission and the shooting Bismarck dog lmao. Loved these games as a kid

PrecursorOrb434d ago (Edited 434d ago )

I wish they’d remake warfighter

Strictly for the campaign

The_Hooligan434d ago

I have fond memories of playing the Medal of Honor Breakthrough MP Demo. It had two maps and custom servers. Living on campus, I had it downloaded on one of the PC Lab servers so I could access it on any computer at the university. Joined a clan and made friends that I still keep in touch with today.

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