Apparently EA is rolling out a new system with their new forums-a ban on the forums is a ban from their games. Because users sign into the forums using their masteraccount information, they can restrict access to any online content those games provide… and are apparently willing to flex that muscle to keep conversations appropriate and pro-EA.
Couple this with the DRM PR disaster that was Spore…. not a pretty picture for EA, which is a shame since they seem to be poised to release more “fresh” IP like Dead Space and Mirror’s Edge.
11.03.08 UPDATE:
EA has come forward to say that they will not be banning people from games for forum misconduct.
