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fossen · 08-03-2003, 07:28 PM

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Kevin926 said:

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fossen said:
As of now, Madden is free.

I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan.

Do you know if it is only paying for tournaments or do you need to pay to play friendly games online?

Wish I could find the interview I'm thinking of .... but basicall, he said that there's no plans to charge people for head-to-head play. That would continue to be free, and they would add charges for premium content.

I would figure that charging for rosters would be pretty weak. Not only are the community created rosters often faster and better, but I can't imagine that people wouldn't share the rosters by Sharkport.

08-03-2003, 07:28 PM	#8
fossen Blbflth zp! OVR: 28* Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 7,098	Re: Pricing for Online Play? Quote: *Kevin926 said:* Quote: *fossen said:* As of now, Madden is free. I have read an interview that discussed that beginning with NBA Live, EA will be sponsoring pay-for-play tournaments. Pay an entry fee for a tournament, and you can win prizes. Right now, that appears to be their console online fee plan. Do you know if it is only paying for tournaments or do you need to pay to play friendly games online? Wish I could find the interview I'm thinking of .... but basicall, he said that there's no plans to charge people for head-to-head play. That would continue to be free, and they would add charges for premium content. I would figure that charging for rosters would be pretty weak. Not only are the community created rosters often faster and better, but I can't imagine that people wouldn't share the rosters by Sharkport.