Oh dear, here we go again. EA has announced the latest batch of server
shut-downs, effectively calling an end to multiplayer activity on a
bunch of titles. Some of these required a payed Online Pass.
Across all formats, servers for a total of 11 games are being shut on
April 13th, seven of which are on Xbox 360. These include Burnout
Revenge, FIFA 10, The Godfather II, Need for Speed ProStreet and The
Saboteur.
Rather worryingly, some of the listed games have only been available for
a short time and quite a few require pre-owned purchasers to dish out
extra for Online Passes. That means that despite generating revenue
directly from these titles, specifically for their online components,
the publisher has still chosen to halt support.
Spare Parts has been available for around 15 months, while MMA has been
in shops for approximately 18. EA has gone on record to state that they
only pull server support for titles once the player base dwindles below a
certain point. They haven't been specific about what that point is.
Expect to hear more on this subject from X360A in the near future.
April 13, 2012 - Online Services Shutdown (All Formats)
•BOOM BLOX Bash Party for Wii
•Burnout™ Revenge for Xbox 360
•EA Create for PC, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360
•EA Sports Active 2.0 for PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360
•EA Sports Active NFL Training Camp for Wii
•FIFA 10 for PlayStation Portable and Wii
•The Godfather™ II for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
•MMA for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
•Need for Speed™ ProStreet for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
•The Saboteur™ (loss of The Midnight Club access) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
•Spare Parts for PlayStation 3 Xbox 360
