After the dismal start to SimCity’s always-online life that saw many players unable to even play their latest video game purchase, it comes as no surprise that EA is still trying to shrug the negative publicity that arose from such a disaster of a launch.
In a recent blog post, chief operating officer at EA, Peter Moore, has insisted that EA will continue to make games with an offline mode saying:
“Today, most games are ‘online’ in some way, shape or form. Many games connect in online multiplayer modes; others include online services which allow for periodic content updates, sharing stats or achievements or connecting with friends; and others are games downloaded through digital delivery methods like Origin or the App Store. The reality is, the internet and social connectivity touches every one of our titles today – and has for several years.
What that does NOT mean is that every game we ship will require an online connection. Many, if not most, of our games include single-player, offline modes that you can play entirely without an internet connection, if you so choose. We know that’s something many of our players want, and we will continue to deliver it.”
Do you applaud EA’s decision to not force online connectivity into its games?
