Electronic Arts heeft in een persbericht laten weten dat ze de strijd aangaan met de verkoop van tweedehands games, want dit bedrijf verdiend geen geld aan games die worden ingeruild of worden doorverkocht. Daarom zal je nu bij elke Electronic Arts game in het doosje een code vinden die je moet invoeren om online te kunnen spelen, en mocht de game verkocht worden, dan kan de nieuwe eigenaar geen gebruik meer maken van de multiplayer mode. Way to go EA, hopelijk gaan de gamers deze shit boycotten want anders kan je voortaan nog alleen nieuwe games in de winkels voor de volle prijs kopen.

Starting with the release of Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the publisher will introduce a new Online Pass, a one-time registration code included with each brand new copy of the game. The code allows players to access "online services, features and bonus content."

Those who purchase the game used can buy an Online Pass for $10 or sign up for a free 7-day trial. The pass will be implemented for NCAA Football 11, NHL 11, Madden NFL 11, NBA 11, FIFA 11, and EA Sports MMA as well. The pass offers different features for each title, however, players will not have access to basic multiplayer features if purchased used.

"You will be unable to play multiplayer online game modes or use your downloaded content in online game modes," EA says. Online leagues, dynasty and franchise modes are also only available with the Online Pass. The break down for each title can be seen on the publisher's official website.