EA Games and Origin secretly restrict access in a nation—or learn the true value of digital delivery.
EA Games and Origin secretly restrict access in a nation—or learn the true value of digital delivery.
This discussion centers on recent changes affecting digital game access. The author shares personal experience from Myanmar, where EA Games and Origin have restricted service. They highlight how a "Access Denied" error appears even though the platform claims games are unavailable due to US sanctions. The conversation emphasizes the frustration of losing purchased content without compensation, urging others to raise awareness about this issue. It also points out that such actions could impact anyone, regardless of location, and stresses the importance of supporting affected communities.
I guess I was just looking through Reddit threads about Battlefield 1 FPS improvements, and this one really stood out to me.
It seems investing less in customer support, especially in a low-margin sector, without the need for refunds could be beneficial.
When you focus on the "sanctions," it looks like a convenient excuse to avoid responsibility.
He shares his thoughts on the topic, referencing his role as an EA/Origin representative on Reddit.
I reside in Canada, and I really question whether the US would ever impose any kind of sanctions on us. So yeah, it’s disappointing he comes from a country often labeled as a developing one that somehow upset the US. I mean, perhaps it’s the first nation on this list with the poorest political rights and freedoms. We might just be seeing his country block Origin instead of EA.
It's really tough being in Myanmar these days. I don't think I'd want to spend a lot on new games or play them at all.