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EA Updates Origin Policy

by Matthew Kato on April 16, 2012 at 09:52 AM

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Electronic Arts has revised its policy towards banned or suspended accounts. Now those afflicted can play single-player and other aspects of their title despite their status.

Previously, if you were banned or suspended due to a violation in multiplayer, you couldn't access the single-player, DLC, or entitlements of the game. The update has already happened, but EA has waited a little bit to make sure it is legally in the clear.

According to EA's site: "If you find yourself with a disabled account, please note that you can still play EA games in single-player mode. For PC games you will need to enable Origin's offline mode to play games with a disabled account. Go to the settings tab in Origin (the gear icon) and select Go Offline."

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by Joseph Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM

The fact this was an issue to begin with is astounding, same with people having their EA/BSN etc account banned from forums and losing access to their games as well.

Just bad business

Edit:

In response to the steam issue, Steam bans are far less common and I do believe offline mode allows you access. The real issue with EA banning people from the games on Origin both from BF3 Server hacking and forum bans is that EA was throwing Bans around rather willy-nilly. Not recently, but before SWTOR was released I remember many people on the SWTOR forums getting banned for cursing and losing Origin access.
by Jessie Scott Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM

I can't believe they didn't allow this from the beginning. It shows that EA isn't competent to compete with the likes of Steam and other, well-established providers of digital content.
by GoldvsSilver Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Wow, I didn't know Origin did that. I'm glad that I haven't gotten banned from a game before, either :P
by Blake Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM

What does it even take to get banned anyway? Mods? Or do you have to hack multiplayer or something?
by Muhsick Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:11 AM

Seems like a fair compromise of sorts.
by Colton Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM

Dang, I bet that ticked off some Battlefield players.
by Th3 3rd Discipl3 Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Just like EA, Sorry BF players...
by Epicopenworld Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:23 AM

Of course EA would do this.....they need people to keep buying there games!
by AshaMan3000 Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Methinks a reactions to the 'worst company in America' news...
by Prince of Snark Euphoric Ennui I Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:32 AM

The only thing that has been keeping me back from buying EA games these days is that stupid origin service...STUPID STUPID STUPID. It is nowhere near as pleasant (and I really describe it as such) to use as Steam. Not going to rant though...not...going to...rant. Deep breaths. Just walk away....
by The Great Gonzo Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:32 AM

good thing they can't ban you from eating snickers bars.
by Ag3nt Shadow Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Why would someone get banned in the first place? I play tons of online games and have never been banned from any of them...EA or not. If people are getting banned they are obviously doing something incredibly stupid. Feel free to correct me if you know of a situation where someone was unfairly banned.
by ThisFreakinGuy Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Wait... so they were able to ban you from playing single player just because you got in trouble in MP? This is precisely why I don't use Origin.
by stakex Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:42 AM

I'm kinda shocked Steam hasn't sunk Origin yet... especially with this kind of crap.
by Tim Gruver Monday, April 16, 2012 at 10:57 AM

How can you get banned anyway? Just saying. . .
by SpiderRyno Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

hmmmm... So Steamplay anyone?
by Mitch Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Some of the bans I have seen are pretty BS, so I'm glad people at least get entitlemant to their single player now...
by wickemic Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:22 AM

And do those suspended or banned ever get reinstated or do they just hvae to create a new account?
by GL4DOS Monday, April 16, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Wait, I have a novel idea: FOLLOW THE RULES! Seriously, keep the online space running smoothly.