PSN Pass needed for first-party PS3 games, starting with Resistance 3

by Steven Williamson on 7 July 2011, 09:48

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Sony Computer Entertainment has revealed its intentions to release a PSN Pass scheme that will make those who buy first party games download some game features from the PlayStation Network.

The PSN pass will debut in Resistance 3 in September and all new copies of the game will come packed with a unique code which will unlock features such as multiplayer modes. Without the pass code, players would have to buy content by purchasing a PSN Pass from the PlayStation Store.

The new initiative is a blow to the second-hand games market, as users will have to pay up to £10 to unlock bonus features and content.

"Starting with Resistance 3 this September, we will be instituting a network pass program for PS3 games with online capabilities. This program will be game-specific,” confirms Sony.

"Games that are a part of this program will include a single-use registration code that grants the account holder redeeming the code full online access for that title.

"This is an important initiative as it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhancing premium online services across our first party game portfolio."


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Posted by aidanjt - Thu 07 Jul 2011 10:38
The appalling contempt publishers show for their customers and their rights these days is sickening. I wont be buying another Sony product again, ever.
Posted by Lowe - Thu 07 Jul 2011 11:45
Didn't the UFC games start this off?
Posted by cheesemp - Thu 07 Jul 2011 12:38
What about ME2 and BFBC2 on consoles? Didnt they have similar restrictions - i.e. no free DLC without a new game code? Its been like this on the PC for years with steam so no surprised consoles wont catch up.
Posted by Hicks12 - Thu 07 Jul 2011 12:40
haha. Consoles suddenly arent looking like such a great platform, keep going sony! I want PC to come back to life!
Posted by Saracen - Thu 07 Jul 2011 13:39
cheesemp
What about ME2 and BFBC2 on consoles? Didnt they have similar restrictions - i.e. no free DLC without a new game code? Its been like this on the PC for years with steam so no surprised consoles wont catch up.
Unless I'm misreading it, it's not quite as restrictive as Steam in that it only applies to “first-party” games (i.e. Sony's own games), and even then, only games with online aspects.

But in principle, I agree, and will not buy games that require this just as I will not buy games that require Steam.

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