Entries in 'always-on' (19)
'Always-on' never considered for PS4, Sony claims
Sony never believed that an always-on was a viable option for the PlayStation 4.
NPD: Majority of gamers play online
A new NPD report has found that the number of players gaming online – along with the number of hours spent by those players online – has increased significantly.
Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles
Yannis Mallat, the CEO of developer Ubisoft Montreal, has claimed that the market IS ready for an always-on next-generation of consoles.
Fresh rumours refute new Xbox 'always-on' claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again
A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet.
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VIDEO: Internet shouty man Francis takes an axe to Xbox 360
Do you remember that guy who went mental about Diablo III on YouTube?
Microsoft dev director dismisses always-on "drama"... then locks Twitter account
Will Xbox 720 require an always-on internet connection? It's possibly the biggest question in console gaming right now.
Retail: 'Xbox 720 always-on connection must not happen'
Reports claim the Xbox 720 may use an ‘always-on’ connection to prevent players from using second-hand games – and it’s not sitting well with the High Street.
OPINION: SimCity gifts Durango a potential PR nightmare
Whether you like the sound of it or not, at the very least you must understand the motivation behind Microsoft’s online vision for Durango.
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What lesson has Maxis learnt from SimCity launch?
Some might expect the main lesson to be learnt from the launch of SimCity was the perils of including always-on DRM in your product.
Sony: PS4 won't require 'always-on' internet connection
Sony’s next-gen PS4 console will not require a constant internet connection for users to access its features, Sony’s worldwide Studios president has said.
Ubisoft officially scraps always-on PC DRM
In what can only be described as a victory for consumers, Ubisoft has scrapped its controversial always-on DRM for PC games.
SimCity requires always-on internet connection
Buyers of EA’s upcoming SimCity PC game will need a constant internet connection to play it.
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Assassin's Creed escapes DRM's clutches
Ubisoft has decided not to bundle its controversial always-on DRM with upcoming release Assassin’s Creed: Revelations.
Crysis DRM rumours on Xbox 360 are not true
The digital release of Crysis on Xbox 360 has DRM? It’s the end of the world! EA are dead to me! I’m going to kill my cat!
Ubisoft again incurs wrath of PC gaming fraternity
PC DRM has again got Ubisoft into a sticky situation with PC gaming fans.
Driver SF uses always-on DRM
The PC version of Ubisoft's Driver: San Francisco will require players to have a constant internet connection.
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Capcom brings more always-on DRM to PSN
Capcom is the latest publisher to experiment with always-on DRM – this time bringing the controversial security measure to its latest PSN release.
No always-on DRM for Bulletstorm
Reports that Bulletstorm would feature always-on DRM have been proven false.
Ubi DRM dropped for RUSE
Upcoming RTS RUSE will not use Ubisoft’s hotly-debated internet DRM, the publisher has confirmed.

































