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EA vs. Xbox Live

Posted by Zonk on from the sharing-is-hard dept.

bigman2003 writes "In a big move earlier this year, EA started to offer games with Xbox Live support. One of the big concessions Microsoft made was to let outside companies run their own servers on Xbox Live. Today EA is having problems, partially brought on by their new title, Burnout 3." Tycho has commentary on the issue as well.

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  1. Re:Sounds to me, by Babbster · · Score: 4, Insightful
    "Oh yeah, and Burnout 3 has a nice little warning on the back. EA can cancel all Live play with 30 days notice. Wonderful...thanks, EA!"

    Welcome to the whole reason EA wanted server control in the first place and why it took Microsoft so long to relent. EA wanted the ability to shut down online play for games that have been "replaced" by sequels. Otherwise, the theory goes, the online players will never upgrade. This way, even if they don't add any compelling new features to their sequel, they can still AT LEAST get all the online players to upgrade.

    One of many reasons why EA is evil. For me, the worst thing is that they come out with some must-play games and I don't have the stones to maintain a boycott.