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Last post: 14 May at 13:26
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 20:36 |
60% of the time it works, every time.
EA just had their Q1 financial conference call and COO John Schappert mentioned that "sixty to seventy percent of online connected users" had redeemed their code from NCAA Football 11 and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11.
The entire quote:
We are pleased to see sixty to seventy percent of online connected users redeeming the code. The level of online play amongst our user base is up from last year, and revenue from paid downloadable content is also up.So is EA ready to declare the Online Pass a sweeping success and bundle it with all their titles? Not so fast, according to Mr. Schappert.
It’s too early to tell. What we are encouraged by is we are seeing more people play online on both of those titles, so it’s certainly is not holding them back. We think the extra gift, if you will, when you activate your online pass is driving some of that adoption.I don't think sixty to seventy percent of consumers redeeming an included code in their game case is something of a success. Consider first that these codes were all ready given out free to new game purchases. Second, does that imply that 30% of their customers either have no internet or too lazy to put in a free code? Finally, I believe EA should be revealing the number of purchased Online Pass codes, total new units sold, and total used units sold (which would have to be acquired through a third party like GameStop). Those are the real barometers of how successful this movement is. |
Last post: 08 Feb at 15:34
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 20:42 |
EA = eeeeeeevil.
I wouldn't mind so much but why pay for online if the shut the servers down? I would acutally pay if they re opened the servers for the old titles |
Last post: 09 May at 12:08
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 20:43 |
Well it might be 60/70%...
6 or 7 people outta 10 fits into that percentage..
Thats about how many people buy this game new right? Roughly. |
Last post: 18 Dec 12 at 21:37
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 20:44 |
"I don't think sixty to seventy percent of consumers redeeming an included code in their game case is something of a success. Consider first that these codes were all ready given out free to new game purchases. Second, does that imply that 30% of their customers either have no internet or too lazy to put in a free code? Finally, I believe EA should be revealing the number of purchased Online Pass codes, total new units sold, and total used units sold (which would have to be acquired through a third party like GameStop). Those are the real barometers of how successful this movement is."
I agree totally |
Last post: 15 Aug 12 at 15:38
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 20:50 |
LordRhino1981 said:EA = eeeeeeevil.
I wouldn't mind so much but why pay for online if the shut the servers down? I would acutally pay if they re opened the servers for the old titlesEA= Evil *cough*holes |
beer |
Last post: 19 Aug 11 at 02:14
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 20:52 |
| Why are people actually buying these games? You're just encouraging them. |
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 21:04 |
I miss it when electronic arts was good
back in the 1990's
better time indeed |
Last post: 03 Nov 11 at 16:09
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 21:07 |
| How about EA just letting Microsoft host the EA games. |
The Great Legend
Shemp Howard |
Last post: Today at 04:38
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 21:12 |
LordRhino1981 said:EA = eeeeeeevil.
I wouldn't mind so much but why pay for online if the shut the servers down? I would acutally pay if they re opened the servers for the old titlesMy hope is the EA online pass program and similar ilk will at least allow this to not happen as often. |
Last post: 01 May at 23:31
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 21:20 |
| Let's be happy they're still implementing a free trial period. I didn't rent UFC because of that fact and their sales were solid. How long until EA eliminates any 'free'? |
A to the O. |
Last post: 25 Aug 12 at 18:17
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 21:22 |
| EA are money grabbing wankers, who need to invest the return they're getting from pulling stunts like this into GROWING A SOUL. |
Hell yeah! |
Last post: 07 Apr at 23:22
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 22:09 |
| I rented NCAA Football 11 the day it came out and got the code. So does that count? I'm sure all the games codes got used. So these numbers are stupid. Like dropK1CK ninJA said, they omitted the important numbers. |
Last post: 31 Jan 12 at 12:15
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 22:18 |
| "too lazy to put in a free code"...? F@#$ EA there shouldnt be a code to begin with! the online is part of the $60!! |
Last post: 17 Jun 11 at 19:54
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 22:26 |
This has become a "**** EA Thread." =/
Oh well, I hate the wanks too!! =) |
Last post: 03 May at 22:02
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 22:44 |
xG4M3R4LYF3x said:"too lazy to put in a free code"...? F@#$ EA there shouldnt be a code to begin with! the online is part of the $60!!yes the online is part of the $60 you pay when you buy it NEW, that's why the code is there for you.
If you buy it for $5 off ebay there's no code and no online support for you. |
don't poke the bear.... |
Last post: 26 Sep 12 at 22:02
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 22:44 |
| Did not use my online code for NCAA football. I hoped that this would add value on Ebay. |
Last post: 01 Jun 11 at 18:13
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 22:51 |
| Do we really need another article to use a forum to bitch about EA? Yes, we do. I love the games, but EA as a company pisses me off for stuff like this. |
Your one silly bitch! |
Last post: 14 Sep 10 at 16:44
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 23:17 |
| Anchorman = Awesome. |
Last post: 14 Aug 11 at 21:51
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 23:36 |
| lmao just like my sig baby!!! |
Sex Panther: 60% of the time, it works every time. |
Last post: 11 Oct 12 at 21:19
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Posted on 04 August 10 at 23:42 |
| lol.. 60-70% eh, so 30% or more people who buy the game new don't even bother with the online features of a game.. what does that say about the game? |
EA Is a Joke, never again will I spend any money on anything that has their name on it. |