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EA Backs Off On Bans, Allows Access To Offline Content

Posted on Monday, April 16 @ 12:55:39 Eastern by

If you got a little overzealous on Battlefield 3 and maybe installed a hack or two, you probably figured your ban would only pertain to the online portion of the game via EA's Origin service. WRONG.

Hey, Electronic Arts wasn't about to earn the title of Worst Company in America sitting down. Though, now that the Golden Poo award has been handed out, the publishing giant is taking a step back from their Origin bans policy. Switch your Origin client to offline mode and enjoy all those single-player games you bought and paid for.

If you're still hoping to get back online with EA's Origin service, you'll need to appeal the ban and hope someone thinks you've learned your lesson.

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  • TheJx4
    TheJx4
    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:33 pm
    The future is bleak.
    0 0
  • Noritama
    Noritama
    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Apr 16th, 2012 at 1:48 pm
    That what everyone says. :o I think our future in gaming is great.
    0 0
  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome
    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Apr 16th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
    Single-player only BF3 is the same as being banned from BF3. I feel no pitty for people who use exploits/hacks/boosting/etc. in online games and get banned. They deserve it.
    0 4
  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Apr 16th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
    Aimbot, wall hack, I think being forced to only single player is fitting. Now you can only play with yourself in game... kinda like them saying cheaters and hackers go **** yourselves.
    0 5
  • oblivion437
    oblivion437
    Joined: Nov 2006
    Posted: Apr 16th, 2012 at 3:50 pm
    I agree with both you dudes (LawnGnome and OdiousLupous) that they deserve what they get. Dammit, an EULA is a contract and cheaters are in flagrant violation. They are not entitled access to the service on any terms other than those dictated by the contract. Screw 'em in the ear with the broad side of a rotary phone.
    0 5

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