Why I hate EA reason 2,135

bob · 08-03-2007, 11:46 AM

If you never see the point of buying every yearly update of EA's sports titles, EA's about to give you one: from September 1 it will begin shutting down the online servers for most of its 2006-edition sports titles.

As of that date, the online gameplay options on games like Fifa World Cup 2006, NBA Live 06, Madden 06 and Tiger Woods 06 will be rendered useless on all formats including PC.

This means you'll have to purchase the newer editions of the games to continue the fight via the web, or stick to split-screen games. The full list of games to be effected is below.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=169475

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 11:47 AM

everyone hates ea yet they make a killing.

on word

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

gottimd · 08-03-2007, 11:49 AM

Personally, I thought reason #2,129 was the straw that broke the camels back.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 08-03-2007, 11:50 AM

Can you host your own games on these games or do you have to play online on their servers? I'm going to assume that it's only on their servers.

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

Personally, I thought reason #2,129 was the straw that broke the camels back.

Yeah but is the fact they scrapped plans on a hopscotch sim all that bad?

Eaglesfan27 · 08-03-2007, 11:50 AM

You can only play MP on their servers (regardless of which platform you are using.)

bob · 08-03-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Yeah but is the fact they scrapped plans on a hopscotch sim all that bad?

I think they actually added that back to EA Playground for the Wii.

gottimd · 08-03-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Yeah but is the fact they scrapped plans on a hopscotch sim all that bad?

You have no idea how devastated I was. I had a an MP universe all set up with thousands of participants, then BAAAAM!

All that time wasted on hopscotch

I have decided that with all my spare time now, I am giving out random swift kicks in the nuts to innocent bystanders to make the time pass by faster.

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by gottimd

You have no idea how devastated I was. I had a an MP universe all set up with thousands of participants, then BAAAAM!

All that time wasted on hopscotch

I have decided that with all my spare time now, I am giving out random swift kicks in the nuts to innocent bystanders to make the time pass by faster.

what you really need is an EA matchmaking server then

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 11:58 AM

Why I hate EA reason 2,136

That Dr. J keeps blocking my shot when I play One on One.

Damn you EA!

Pumpy Tudors · 08-03-2007, 12:03 PM

You know, when I first read this and saw the list of games, I got a little alarmed myself. It took me a moment to realize that they were generally talking about the 06 games, as in the games that came out two years ago. All of the games on the list are old, and I don't think it's a travesty that EA is taking servers for them offline.

At worst, if you enjoy playing games like NBA Live or Madden online, you'll have to go spend $20 on the 07 version. I don't think it's unreasonable to run servers for only two years' worth of games, but I'm no expert.

Eaglesfan27 · 08-03-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

You know, when I first read this and saw the list of games, I got a little alarmed myself. It took me a moment to realize that they were generally talking about the 06 games, as in the games that came out two years ago. All of the games on the list are old, and I don't think it's a travesty that EA is taking servers for them offline.

At worst, if you enjoy playing games like NBA Live or Madden online, you'll have to go spend $20 on the 07 version. I don't think it's unreasonable to run servers for only two years' worth of games, but I'm no expert.

I agree. EA does some terrible things, but I don't think this is one of them.

vex · 08-03-2007, 12:06 PM

Buy the new game.

Synovia · 08-03-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

At worst, if you enjoy playing games like NBA Live or Madden online, you'll have to go spend $20 on the 07 version. I don't think it's unreasonable to run servers for only two years' worth of games, but I'm no expert.

Most companies do 5 years at the absolute shortest.

I'd have no problem with this if there was some other way to play multi, (like in PC games, where you can just pop in an IP address for another player), but this is awful early to take away mp content.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 08-03-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

At worst, if you enjoy playing games like NBA Live or Madden online, you'll have to go spend $20 on the 07 version. I don't think it's unreasonable to run servers for only two years' worth of games, but I'm no expert.

Honestly, you're overspending if you spend that much. The console versions are dirt-cheap used and the PC versions can be found for $10 if you shop around.

gottimd · 08-03-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Why I hate EA reason 2,136

That Dr. J keeps blocking my shot when I play One on One.

Damn you EA!

Why I hate EA reason 2,137

Because rkmsuf keeps getting his shots blocked when he plays One on One.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-03-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Synovia

Most companies do 5 years at the absolute shortest.

I'd have no problem with this if there was some other way to play multi, (like in PC games, where you can just pop in an IP address for another player), but this is awful early to take away mp content.

What kinds of games are we talking about, though? EA is putting out a new game in these series every year, for the most part. It's not that EA would be supporting one Madden game for five years. It's that EA would be supporting five Madden games during one year. It seems a bit excessive to me, although I do agree that they could have put direct connections into the game so that you wouldn't have to go through EA servers.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-03-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Honestly, you're overspending if you spend that much. The console versions are dirt-cheap used and the PC versions can be found for $10 if you shop around.

Yeah, this is true. I was just throwing out a number to illustrate the point. At first glance, it looked like EA was making people spend $50 or $60 to continue playing EA Sports games online, but it doesn't have to be nearly that much.

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

What kinds of games are we talking about, though? EA is putting out a new game in these series every year, for the most part. It's not that EA would be supporting one Madden game for five years. It's that EA would be supporting five Madden games during one year. It seems a bit excessive to me, although I do agree that they could have put direct connections into the game so that you wouldn't have to go through EA servers.

Just wait until the pumpy facepack isn't compatible anymore. Then you'll feel the outrage that is ea hate. oh yes.

Pumpy Tudors · 08-03-2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Just wait until the pumpy facepack isn't compatible anymore. Then you'll feel the outrage that is ea hate. oh yes.

I guess that would be reason 2 that I hate EA. The first reason, of course, is that Dr. J keeps blocking your shots.

gottimd · 08-03-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I guess that would be reason 2 that I hate EA. The first reason, of course, is that Dr. J keeps blocking your shots.

Wait in line behind me on that complaint!

MikeVic · 08-03-2007, 01:16 PM

Yeah, that sucks. rkmsuf keeps getting his shots blocked. I mean, Dr. J wasn't even that great of a shot blocker. Their ratings system is messed.

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Yeah, that sucks. rkmsuf keeps getting his shots blocked. I mean, Dr. J wasn't even that great of a shot blocker. Their ratings system is messed.

AI cheating. Omni Play better.

stevew · 08-03-2007, 01:36 PM

This is the least suprising news ever. In fact, it tells you this in the instructions somewhere. It's not some shocking suprise that the Madden 06 server won't be operational forever. And seriously, who the hell is still playing Madden 06 at this point anyways?

bob · 08-03-2007, 01:41 PM

I guess i just expected 360 games to be online capable during the lifespan of the 360... guess not.

MikeVic · 08-03-2007, 01:42 PM

I need to see if Bomberman Online's servers are still up for Dreamcast. I remember buying a Dreamcast once it was revealed that Sega was done with it, and got Bomberman to play with friends. I tried the online mode, and it was still up! People were playing too! I found that so odd.

BrianD · 08-03-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Why I hate EA reason 2,136

That Dr. J keeps blocking my shot when I play One on One.

Damn you EA!

Why wouldn't you be playing as Dr. J?

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

Why wouldn't you be playing as Dr. J?

According to Wilbon, KG won't play in Boston because it's a racist city.

There's your answer.

MikeVic · 08-03-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

According to Wilbon, KG won't play in Boston because it's a racist city.

There's your answer.

What?? Did Wilbon really say that?

rkmsuf · 08-03-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

What?? Did Wilbon really say that?

I believe so.

gottimd · 08-03-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

According to Wilbon, KG won't play in Boston because it's a racist city.

There's your answer.

Wait...since when does Kenny G not play in Boston because its run by racists?

BrianD · 08-03-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

According to Wilbon, KG won't play in Boston because it's a racist city.

There's your answer.

Interesting. I don't think I ever played as Bird. I could just never get myself to believe that Bird could actually compete against Dr. J one on one.

MikeVic · 08-03-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianD

Interesting. I don't think I ever played as Bird. I could just never get myself to believe that Bird could actually compete against Dr. J one on one.

Bird would drain 3s while Dr. J knocks himself out on the rim.

sterlingice · 08-03-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I need to see if Bomberman Online's servers are still up for Dreamcast. I remember buying a Dreamcast once it was revealed that Sega was done with it, and got Bomberman to play with friends. I tried the online mode, and it was still up! People were playing too! I found that so odd.

Phantasy Star Online for the Dreamcast was online for quite a while, too.

SI

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08-03-2007, 11:58 AM	#10
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Why I hate EA reason 2,136 That Dr. J keeps blocking my shot when I play One on One. Damn you EA! __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

08-03-2007, 12:03 PM	#11
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	You know, when I first read this and saw the list of games, I got a little alarmed myself. It took me a moment to realize that they were generally talking about the 06 games, as in the games that came out two years ago. All of the games on the list are old, and I don't think it's a travesty that EA is taking servers for them offline. At worst, if you enjoy playing games like NBA Live or Madden online, you'll have to go spend $20 on the 07 version. I don't think it's unreasonable to run servers for only two years' worth of games, but I'm no expert. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

08-03-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	everyone hates ea yet they make a killing. on word Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

08-03-2007, 11:50 AM	#4
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Can you host your own games on these games or do you have to play online on their servers? I'm going to assume that it's only on their servers.

08-03-2007, 12:06 PM	#13
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tulsa	Buy the new game.

08-03-2007, 01:16 PM	#22
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Yeah, that sucks. rkmsuf keeps getting his shots blocked. I mean, Dr. J wasn't even that great of a shot blocker. Their ratings system is messed.

08-03-2007, 01:36 PM	#24
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	This is the least suprising news ever. In fact, it tells you this in the instructions somewhere. It's not some shocking suprise that the Madden 06 server won't be operational forever. And seriously, who the hell is still playing Madden 06 at this point anyways?

08-03-2007, 01:41 PM	#25
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	I guess i just expected 360 games to be online capable during the lifespan of the 360... guess not.

08-03-2007, 01:42 PM	#26
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I need to see if Bomberman Online's servers are still up for Dreamcast. I remember buying a Dreamcast once it was revealed that Sega was done with it, and got Bomberman to play with friends. I tried the online mode, and it was still up! People were playing too! I found that so odd.

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