ColorCodePurple Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Last week, Electronic Arts made the controversial announcement that all its sports games will require a one-time code to unlock their online modes. The practice, which effectively adds $10 to the price of used games, begins next month with the launch of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11. During an earnings call yesterday, French publisher Ubisoft said it would likely adopt a similar policy to reap revenue from used game sales, which currently do not benefit publishers directly. UFC 2010 will deliver a blow to used-game buyers' wallets. Now a third publisher has revealed it, too, will begin shipping games that come with locked online modes. Following reports on sports game site Pasta Padre, GameSpot has confirmed that THQ's UFC 2010 Undisputed will require a similar one-time code to play on Xbox Live or the PlayStation Network. According to the description on the back of the manual, the 12-digit code--which is completely free with new versions of the game--is needed to create or join an online training camp and to participate in any of that camp's functions. These include training, sparring, and competing online with other camps' members. The code will also be needed to unlock online exhibition mode, as well as achievements and trophies that require group participation. Though THQ had not responded to GameSpot's requests for comment as of press time, Web blog Destructoid is reporting the company has offered the following statement: "The main enhancement of UFC Undisputed 2010's premium online content is the new 'Fight Camp Mode' in which players can assemble ranks of up to 40 people and train together. This is a significant value-add to the game as players can continually improve their skills by training with their friends and bringing teams of MMA specialists together." The statement continues, "This multiplayer content for UFC 2010 Undisputed will be available via a one-time code included with the game at purchase. Codes for accessing the content will be available for second-time buyers for an additional $5." It promised more details soon on the game's community Web site. In February, THQ announced that Brock Lesnar would be the cover athlete for UFC 2010 Undisputed, the follow-up to last year's 3.5 million-unit hit. The game will feature more than 100 other fighters from the mixed martial arts league, as well as commentary from Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg. THQ has also introduced a new sway and posture system to enhance a player's ability to defend and deliver coups-de-grace attacks, as well as incorporated new moves from the sambo, karate, and Greco-Roman wrestling disciplines. For a look on what to expect from UFC Undisputed 2010, check out GameSpot's UFC 2010 Undisputed Create-a-Fighter hands-on preview .Source-Ek dost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentassassin Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 jus waiting for Sony n MS to announce dis... i'm pretty sure Activision will cme up with smething dat'll make u pay for online play even if u hv bought a new copy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulovski Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Awesome way for the game companies to crack down on the second hand market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 jus waiting for Sony n MS to announce dis... i'm pretty sure Activision will cme up with smething dat'll make u pay for online play even if u hv bought a new copy.. Sony I dont know, but theres gonna be a big uproar id M$ starts doing it , heck they aldready charge a pretty penny for XBL Gold, it wont be fair for the 360 owners. As it is it isnt fair for 360 owners-as I said earlier. Pay M$ to 'enjoy online play' and pay the publisher 'to enjoy online play' Great lol Awesome way for the game companies to crack down on the second hand market. You seem to have a lot of money, but you can find better uses for it like donating it to the needy rather than giving it to someone who already has got money from the copy of the game.Or probably donate it to the developers to make better games. And a better way to crackdown the second hand market would be to make better games with more re-playiblity value. THAT would be an 'awesome' way to crackdown the second hand market in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Pay M$ to enjoy access online play' and pay the publisher 'to enjoy online play'Great lol Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playstation Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Apna toh gaming hi chalta hai used games pe... gaya mera gaming . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentassassin Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Wat will they do with SP only games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColorCodePurple Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Fixed. Thats the same as 'pay Chevrolet to access your car and pay the Indian Goveernment to drive your car' or a better analogy. Pay LG to acess your fridge and pay Parle to put the jam in your fridge in other words 'access and enjoy in your fixed sentence are the same,playing in words doesn't really change the facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentassassin Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Pay LG to acess your fridge and pay Parle to put the jam in your fridge never knew Parle made jams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jDaMn Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Thats the same as 'pay Chevrolet to access your car and pay the Indian Goveernment to drive your car' Pay LG to acess your fridge and pay Parle to put the jam in your fridge in other words 'access and enjoy in your fixed sentence are the same,playing in words doesn't really change the facts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoctor Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Wat will they do with SP only games what they did with the cerberus network in mass effect 2. free content if you buy the game new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sony is already doing it too. AFAIK they did with that SOCOM game on PSP which no one bought. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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