Sony confirms 'Online Pass' for Resistance 3

by Steve Watts, Jul 06, 2011 12:30pm PDT

Related Topics – Resistance 3, PlayStation 3, Sony

Following rumors sparked by a German Resistance 3 bundle, Sony has confirmed that the game will include a one-time use code to access online features. We've seen Sony dip a toe in this pool before on the PSP, with online entitlements offered for games like ModNation Racers. This new statement seems like Sony is ramping up its efforts and bringing Online Passes to the PlayStation 3, where they've become commonplace in games from EA and THQ.

In a statement issued today, Sony said:

We are always evaluating new programs for our online offering, and 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. 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.

The program will be "game-specific," so we may not see it for other online-enabled first-party games like Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Then again, the statement refers to "starting with Resistance 3," so it definitely seems like there are more games with an Online Pass code to come.

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Steve Watts posted a new article, Sony confirms 'Online Pass' for Resistance 3.

Sony has confirmed that Resistance 3 will include an Online Pass voucher to access online features, similar to programs instituted by EA and THQ. The statement also implies more first-party Online Pass games could be on the way.

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Sony has confirmed that Resistance 3 will include an Online Pass voucher to access online features, similar to programs instituted by EA and THQ. The statement also implies more first-party Online Pass games could be on the way. : Shacknews
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  So let me get this straight and down to bare tacks. Basically, they are creating an ability to keep you f... : sonicbrewz
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    Most games with stuff like this let you buy the pass for a used copy of the game for around $10. : BouillonCubes
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      Yeah for all of the attempts being made to curve used game sales, this strategy isn't the worst one as lo... : cetra00
      
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      This use of a pass for online access is more about preventing Copied games not used games. : akiratea
      
      I didn't know that modded consoles could access Live or PSN. : Crabs Jarrard
      
      Nope. It's all about capturing part of the used sale in situations where they're footing the bill for de... : Lemming4242
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  Anyone remember the promise of DLC? "Keep getting new content for your games you already own!" "New cam... : HisDivineOrder
  - I have to agree. : Visceral Monkey
  - actually the original promises you listed have all been kept. DLC varies greatly depending on publisher. : EvilDolemite
  - You're ignoring the part where we also got new content for games we already own, new campaigns, new singl... : ColoradoCNC
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  This is kind kind of what PC games is, no? Take Starcraft 2 for example. Can you buy a used copy with ... : nosseman
  - Yup, CD keys, activation DRM, and/or online authentication lock-in. Welcome to our hell, console gamers! : the archvile
- this is just about all they can do to protect paying customers from the pirates and cheaters =\ : grendel
- Well, just means that instead of buying it used, I'll buy it when it starts getting discounted. My pri... : Thresher
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  It becomes way more expensive to rent a game you only wanted to play online. Oh well. : slambast
  - They'll probably have some sort of trial period like EA's method. Or you can do what I'll do, and just us... : ChaosNovaXZ
- The online pass system is the fairest anyone has come up with as yet. Used games can still change hands ... : badcaps
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  "This is an important initiative as it allows us to accelerate our commitment to enhancing premium online... : Distortion462
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    We reached that age in the 80s. "We've reached an age where appeal to the shareholder has overtaken pr... : vertdang
    - Grumble grumble. : Distortion462
- Are you sure it doesn't have only one save game that burns itself to the disc and can't be reset? Jesus C... : hypn0t1c
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  As long as the code can be bought a la carte, I am fine with this. On a side note, I am curious if eventually distributors will sell multiplayer functionality itself as DLC. Too many games have wasted development hours on poorly thought-out multiplayer experiences that cost games a potentially better, stronger single-player experiences (Bioshock 2 and Metroid Prime 2 say "hi").
  
  It may be a better model to focus on selling a strong single-player product (maybe only charging $45-$50?) and then adding an optional multi-player DLC.
  
  Jul 07, 2011 12:19pm PDT
  
  As long as the code can be bought a la carte, I am fine with this. On a side note, I am curious if event... : FeetofFury

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