14 DAY TRIAL // The team at video game publisher EA in charge of the new EA Access service, which will be offered only on the Xbox One, has already impressed a lot of gamers even if the concept is not yet fully implemented, and one leading executive says that the community can expect even more in the coming months.
Peter Moore, the chief operating officer at the company, tells CVG that the main component of the service, the Vault, is designed to be substantial when it comes to content and that the fans will be satisfied with its extent.
He states, “The Vault will get its share of triple-A titles. We haven't made any announcements to that extent about exactly when, where and how, but the Vault will be substantial. New game additions will be determined by franchise and timing. We have to make decisions along that way, so there's no template, like 30 days after a game ships it goes into the Vault.”
This might mean that Electronic Arts will probably move fast to add those video games that generate a lower number of sales and no longer bring much revenue for the company while taking its time with blockbusters that can have a long life on store shelves.
The big piece of good news for potential users of EA Access is that the publisher seems to have no plans to ever remove them.
Peter Moore claims, “I think one of the key things is that once a game goes into the Vault it stays there, it's not going to be taken out, that's a commitment we've made.”
The statement is in stark contrast with the Terms of Service for EA Access, which state that at any time the company has the option to remove content without actually giving a reason to those who are using it.
The company will probably offer a clarification in the coming weeks.
The service is only available on the Xbox One from Microsoft and Sony says that it will not implement it on the PlayStation 4 because it has less value than its own PS Plus.
Electronic Arts might bring the EA Access concept to the PC in order to either replace or to complement its digital distribution service Origin.
Initially, gamers who subscribe will get access to Madden NFL 14, Peggle 2, Battlefield 4, and FIFA 14.
They also get five-day trials for all upcoming titles and can get a price cut of 10 percent for coming big launches like Dragon Age: Inquisition, Battlefield Hardline, or FIFA 15.