UFC Undisputed 2010 requires code for online play
first it was EA announcing that madden 11, fifa 11, tiger woods 11 etc would all require codes to play online (they come with new copies of the game) or ya have to pay something like 1200ms points to unlock the online features. well now the makers of ufc undisputed have jumped on the bandwagon.
http://www.destructoid.com/ufc-undisputed-2010-requires-code-to-play-online-update--174080.phtml
Ubisoft isn't the only publisher that's implementing a program similar to Electronic Arts and their EA Sports Online Pass. According to sports gaming blog Pastapadre, THQ is beating EA to the punch by two weeks. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, which launches on June 8th, will be the first EA Sports game under the EA Sports Online Pass. But THQ's UFC Undisputed 2010, due out next Tuesday, May 25th, will also come with a one-time-use code on the back of the game's instruction manual, and players will need to type in the code if they want to play the game online (as you can see above).
It's essentially the same idea as the EA Sports Online Pass. If you buy UFC 2010 used or rent it, you'll be prompted to purchase a code from the Xbox Live Marketplace or the PlayStation Store. We've pinged THQ for comment, since there's no word yet on how much a code will cost, or if there will be any sort of free trial period (like the 7-day trial that the Online Pass offers). As soon as we hear back, we'll update this story.
I guess we're going to have to get used to this stuff.
Confirmed: UFC 2010 Requires Code for Online Play [Pastapadre]
[Update: We've just received an official response from THQ; you can check out the full statement after the jump. Here's the takeaway: codes for non-new buyers will cost $5 (400 Microsoft Points). There's no mention of a trial period, so it looks like renters will have to pony up to try the game online.]
The official statement from THQ regarding online play in UFC Undisputed 2010:
THQ is delivering a truly unmatched online gaming experience for fans of UFC and across all fighting games in general. 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.
This multiplayer content for UFC Undisputed 2010 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.
Details for acquiring the codes and how this will work will be available via the UFC community site.
Well, there you have it. Keep your eyes on the UFC Undisputed community site for further details.
what yall think about gaming companies going down this route?? its ? over people who like to buy their games 2nd hand or rental companies. trade in value for games will decrease even more aswell. money grabbing ?
http://www.destructoid.com/ufc-undisputed-2010-requires-code-to-play-online-update--174080.phtml
Ubisoft isn't the only publisher that's implementing a program similar to Electronic Arts and their EA Sports Online Pass. According to sports gaming blog Pastapadre, THQ is beating EA to the punch by two weeks. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11, which launches on June 8th, will be the first EA Sports game under the EA Sports Online Pass. But THQ's UFC Undisputed 2010, due out next Tuesday, May 25th, will also come with a one-time-use code on the back of the game's instruction manual, and players will need to type in the code if they want to play the game online (as you can see above).
It's essentially the same idea as the EA Sports Online Pass. If you buy UFC 2010 used or rent it, you'll be prompted to purchase a code from the Xbox Live Marketplace or the PlayStation Store. We've pinged THQ for comment, since there's no word yet on how much a code will cost, or if there will be any sort of free trial period (like the 7-day trial that the Online Pass offers). As soon as we hear back, we'll update this story.
I guess we're going to have to get used to this stuff.
Confirmed: UFC 2010 Requires Code for Online Play [Pastapadre]
[Update: We've just received an official response from THQ; you can check out the full statement after the jump. Here's the takeaway: codes for non-new buyers will cost $5 (400 Microsoft Points). There's no mention of a trial period, so it looks like renters will have to pony up to try the game online.]
The official statement from THQ regarding online play in UFC Undisputed 2010:
THQ is delivering a truly unmatched online gaming experience for fans of UFC and across all fighting games in general. 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.
This multiplayer content for UFC Undisputed 2010 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.
Details for acquiring the codes and how this will work will be available via the UFC community site.
Well, there you have it. Keep your eyes on the UFC Undisputed community site for further details.
what yall think about gaming companies going down this route?? its ? over people who like to buy their games 2nd hand or rental companies. trade in value for games will decrease even more aswell. money grabbing ?
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what?
im not readin all that ? but it sounds like DLC not multiplayer itself....EA would be stupid to lock multiplayer down
Anyway....Im downloading it as we speak its at 80 percent lol -
So this is the new thing? I won't be surprised when this ? comes down to things like shooters, fighters, racers online . I guess if you buy it originally you don't have to worry.
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So this is the new thing? I won't be surprised when this ? comes down to things like shooters, fighters, racers online . I guess if you buy it originally you don't have to worry.
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buy games nah last game i bought for my Ps3 M.A.G was a ? .............. ? checkin for this UFC mess. ? look wack.
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buy games nah last game i bought for my Ps3 M.A.G was a ? .............. ? checkin for this UFC mess. ? look wack.
I'm not really sold on it yet. I'll wait till somebody I know cop it. -
buy games nah last game i bought for my Ps3 M.A.G was a ? .............. ? checkin for this UFC mess. ? look wack.
You watch, when this code ? goes down on all online games it's gonna stop this modded ? in it's tracks. I don't see a way around codes that are registered already in the system.
Then you will have to resort back to buying games. Why are you even saying, PS3? The gaming companies are putting this out, it's gonna be all for Live and PSN. -
I dont even buy used games, every game I bought this gen I did my research on it and didnt cop it unless it was something Im buying on day one
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regardless of wether ya buy new or used games the online multiplayer should not be locked. if ya have 2 people who have accounts on the same xbox and yall share a copy of any the games that are gonna be doing this then one of ya are gonna have to buy a code to unlock the online multiplayer. ? its bad enough we already pay for our xbl sub now we got companies tryin to grab even more money from us.
