Entries in 'drm' (81)

CD Projekt: The truth is DRM does not work

CD Projekt: The truth is DRM does not work

In a no-holds barred interview amidst Diablo III’s ‘always-on DRM’ storm, the developer of The Witcher 2 has blasted the use of digital rights management.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 21st 2012 at 10:46AM in News
SimCity requires always-on internet connection

SimCity requires always-on internet connection

Buyers of EA’s upcoming SimCity PC game will need a constant internet connection to play it.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 29th 2012 at 11:02AM in News
Out with the old, in with the GOG

Out with the old, in with the GOG

Popular games download service GOG.com has enjoyed a relaunch of sorts with its focus no longer on simply “good old games”.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 27th 2012 at 3:18PM in News
Ubisoft defends Anno 2070's DRM

Ubisoft defends Anno 2070's DRM

Publisher Ubisoft has once again been forced to defend the DRM it chose to implement in one of its PC titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 20th 2012 at 11:17AM in News

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Ubisoft DRM returns to ruffle feathers

Ubisoft DRM returns to ruffle feathers

Publisher Ubisoft has once again found itself to be the subject of internet rage over its PC gaming DRM strategies.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2012 at 10:52AM in News
EA confirms Origin requirement for Mass Effect 3

EA confirms Origin requirement for Mass Effect 3

The PC version of upcoming RPG sequel Mass Effect 3 will, unsurprisingly, require users to download and install EA's Origin games service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2012 at 12:17PM in News
VIDEO: Croteam's new anti-piracy tool - an invincible red scorpion

VIDEO: Croteam's new anti-piracy tool - an invincible red scorpion

When you think about it, invincible red scorpions should have been employed as an anti-piracy measure long before now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 11:20AM in News
GoG.com: 'DRM harms sales'

GoG.com: 'DRM harms sales'

Digital rights management fails to prevent illegal game sales, says digital download firm Good Old Games.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 10th 2011 at 5:33PM in News

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Assassin's Creed escapes DRM's clutches

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 10th 2011 at 3:35PM in News
Battlefield 3's online activation causes headaches

Battlefield 3's online activation causes headaches

It’s always the risk when a game ships with internet-required DRM.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 28th 2011 at 9:56AM in News
Good Old Games wages war on DRM

Good Old Games wages war on DRM

Far from protecting the games industry, DRM is actually damaging it according to the MD of download site Good Old Games Guillaume Rambourg.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 21st 2011 at 12:38PM in News
INTERVIEW: Good Old Games

INTERVIEW: Good Old Games

Good old Games is the second most popular digital distributor for PC games. Not bad for a service selling retro and back catalogue titles. MD Guillaume Rambourg spoke to MCV ...

on Oct 21st 2011 at 12:14PM in News

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Crysis DRM rumours on Xbox 360 are not true

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!

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 5th 2011 at 3:28PM in News
Valve attacks aggressive DRM

Valve attacks aggressive DRM

Valve's Gabe Newell has criticised publishers that implement the likes of 'always-on' digital rights management to monetise their games and tackle piracy, claiming they are making a backwards step.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Sep 1st 2011 at 9:56AM in News
Patch to remove From Dust DRM

Patch to remove From Dust DRM

You have to wonder why it bothered in the first place.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 23rd 2011 at 9:38AM in News
Ubisoft again incurs wrath of PC gaming fraternity

Ubisoft again incurs wrath of PC gaming fraternity

PC DRM has again got Ubisoft into a sticky situation with PC gaming fans.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 19th 2011 at 12:06PM in News

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Driver's always-on DRM scrapped

Driver's always-on DRM scrapped

Ubisoft has altered the way digital rights management works in the PC version of Driver: San Francisco after receiving negative feedback.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 18th 2011 at 11:17AM in News
Ubisoft says its DRM is “a success”

Ubisoft says its DRM is “a success”

French publisher Ubisoft has risked stoking the fires of hate towards its controversial PC DRM strategy by proclaiming it a success.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2011 at 9:24AM in News
Driver SF uses always-on DRM

Driver SF uses always-on DRM

The PC version of Ubisoft's Driver: San Francisco will require players to have a constant internet connection.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 27th 2011 at 3:22PM in News
Capcom backtracks on SFIV DRM

Capcom backtracks on SFIV DRM

No doubt fearful of a backlash similar to that suffered by Ubisoft last year, Capcom has announced that it will remove the DRM it had planned for Street Fighter ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2011 at 2:01PM in News
Dragon Age II in DRM row

Dragon Age II in DRM row

Dragon Age fans have accused Electronic Arts and BioWare of hiding controversial DRM measures in their latest release.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 22nd 2011 at 12:00PM in News
GOG: DRM treats gamers like criminals

GOG: DRM treats gamers like criminals

Good Old Games has spoken against DRM, saying that some of the anti-piracy measures in use treat consumers like criminals.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 7th 2011 at 10:43AM in News
Capcom brings more always-on DRM to PSN

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.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 3rd 2011 at 10:54AM in News
No always-on DRM for Bulletstorm

No always-on DRM for Bulletstorm

Reports that Bulletstorm would feature always-on DRM have been proven false.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 31st 2011 at 9:50AM in News
Ubi frees key titles from always-on DRM

Ubi frees key titles from always-on DRM

Ubisoft has confirmed that it has removed its divisive DRM mechanic from some of its biggest PC titles.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 5th 2011 at 10:53AM in News