I’m nowhere near an EA fanboy, quite the opposite in fact, but this is really hyped up to be more than it is. EA is charging people who buy the standard version of the game to allow them to buy the extra weapons included in the Gold edition of the game. It’s really no different than many other games that have pay-for content on XBL. *Cought* Halo *cough*
TBH, I don’t really see a problem with this. It seems like more of a benefit than a detriment.