The online pass, which more and more publishers are relying on, is causing frustration not only for players, but also for the trade itself, especially the used game market.
A compromise is being offered: publishers would receive a share of the revenue from used games if they forgo the online pass. Better terms for purchasing new games are also under discussion.
"As a retailer, we would gladly share a portion of the sales from used games if we receive something in return. Perhaps new games at a better price and no more online codes."said Gordon Crawford of Indie Gamespod.
HMV said: "We all know how the business model in the industry has changed. If there is added value in this idea, it might be worth discussing."
"If you want to stop these one-time codes, then yes, we would share the revenue fairly enough. If publishers offer us a better deal, then maybe. Publishers aren't the poor people here." Julian Slater from Bits and Pieces added.
"We would really like that, but I don't see any publishers implementing it.", said Chris Muckell of Xpress Games. "With new releases dropping in price as early as the second week, I would have thought their investments would be better suited to making money with DLCs."
What do you think of this idea, or do you generally only buy new games?
Source: MCV
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