Microsoft caves in to EA Sports on XBOX live

Discussion in 'Video and Computer Games' started by KDdidit, May 14, 2004.

  1. KDdidit

    KDdidit Member

    Apr 15, 2001
    The Brookfield Zoo
    #1 KDdidit, May 14, 2004
  2. Benedict XVI

    Benedict XVI Member

    Nov 22, 1999
    Ciudad del Encanto
    Club:
    Lisburn Distillery FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2 Benedict XVI, May 14, 2004
    isn't this more of a cave by EA to Microsoft? I think the initial reason why there was online versions for xbox is because EA wanted to run its own servers instead of running everything through microsoft.

    Either way, it's a great day for xbox users. Maybe EA will quit making all its xbox games 2nd rate ports of PS2 games and really try to use xbox's power.
     
  3. chad

    chad Member+

    Jun 24, 1999
    Manhattan Beach
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 chad, May 14, 2004
    Microsoft did cave a bit, since the word is they reduced the amount they take from the sales of EA games that support Xbox Live. The big worry is that EA might begin requiring fees that are in addition to the cost of Xbox Live itself. This could be fine for additional content but not if it is something necessary just to play EA games online at all.
     

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