EA have confirmed that numerous EA Sports titles will be ceasing their online service as of January 11 2013, a mere fortnight away from the time of publication.
Titles which are affected range from iOS titles to PC games although it is surprising to note that popular series such as Fifa and Madden will also be joining in on the closure of online services.
Courtesy of EA, we have the full list of titles (and platforms) which will be affected and when:
January 19, 2013 — Online Services Shutdown
- Trenches II for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch
January 14, 2013 — Online Services Shutdown
- The Sims 2 for PC/MAC and TheSims2.com
January 11, 2013 — Online Services Shutdown
- FIFA Soccer 11 for PC, PS3, Wii & Xbox 360
- FIFA Soccer 11 Ultimate Team for PS3 & Xbox 360
- Madden NFL 11 for PS3, Wii & Xbox 360
- Madden NFL 11 Ultimate Team for PS3 & Xbox 360
- NBA JAM for PS3 & Xbox 360
- NBA LIVE 10 for PS3 & Xbox 360
- NCAA Football 11 for PS3 & Xbox 360
- NHL 11 for PS3 & Xbox 360
- NHL 11 Ultimate Team for PS3 & Xbox 360
January 3, 2013 — Online Services Shutdown
- FIFA Manager 11 for PC
Are any of your favorite titles affected by this closure?
[Source: EA via Nintendo Everything]