Warner Bros. looks set to be the latest publisher to introduce an online pass for its games, according to evidence uncovered by Joystiq.
The blog managed to get its hands on an email sent from Warner Bros. to retailers that says NetherRealms Studios' Mortal Kombat will include a "one-time-use registration code" that grants the player access to the game's online features.
According to the report, the online pass will be available for second-hand buyers from Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network.
The Warner email reads: "Mortal Kombat, available on April 19 for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, includes a one-time-use registration code that gives players access to all online modes in the game.
"Players who do not have a code will get a free two-day trial of the online play and then be able to purchase the online modes for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live Marketplace and $9.99 on the PlayStation Network."
It's reported that WB won't allude to the online pass in its promotional material or even on the game's box.
Rumours also suggest F.E.A.R. 3 and Batman: Arkham City will make use of an online pass, in the former's case for multiplayer features and in the case of Batman for some form of exclusive content.
WB has detailed a couple of Batman: Arkham City pre-order bonuses via the game's official website.
[ Source: Joystiq ]
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