Electronic Arts looks to be cashing in on online games, though you won't pay a penny -- at least for now. The new EA Sports Premium Pass offers console Madden 2005 players a higher reputation rating, their names highlighted from other "riffraff" players, exclusive message boards and Web pages, a real world sports news ticker, special medals, stats and leagues, and more. You will need to supply a credit card, used for "verification purposes," but Dodge is footing the bill. Speculation is that future EA Sports titles may charge you for similar features...
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