The Chronicles of Riddick DRM Sparks Outcry
Reports that the PC version of The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena can only be installed three times have sparked another round of...
READ MORE >EA Releases General DRM De-Authorization Tool
Now available on FileShack is the EA Game De-Authorization Management Tool, a 5.42MB download meant to help owners of EA PC games balance install...
READ MORE >"You would think that buying/developing the DRM, plus the support calls, plus the negative press, ..."
see all 23 commentsThe Sims 3 Won't Use 'Invasive' DRM
The Sims 3 will feature greatly simplified copy protection with no online activation when it launches for PC and Mac on June 2, The Sims label head...
READ MORE >"Is there going to be a massive online component to Sims 3? If so that would help keep the ..."
see all 44 commentsNew Stardock Tech 'Throws Goo on DRM,' Allows Gamers to Resell Downloaded Games
Elemental: War of Magic developer and Sins of a Solar Empire publisher Stardock today unveiled Goo, a new technology that the company claims will...
READ MORE >"Being able to resell your game license is great news. Not being able to do that is one of the ..."
see all 56 comments'Steamworks Makes DRM Obsolete,' Claims Valve
In a press release celebrating its free development and publishing toolset, Half-Life creator and Steam operator Valve declared that "Steamworks...
READ MORE >"Just because it's POSSIBLE to turn of steam's forced updating, doesn't mean it's ideal and ..."
see all 89 commentsDRM 'A Waste of Time,' Says World of Goo Dev
Utilizing digital rights management as a means to prevent piracy is "a waste of time," according to 2D Boy co-founder and World of Goo co-creator...
READ MORE >"Although you can buy World of Goo via Steam, you can also get it directly from developers (or ..."
see all 120 commentsEmpire: Total War Release Date, Min. Specs Arrive; Uses Steam for DRM
Creative Assembly's historical strategy game Empire: Total War will ship to retailers on March 3 and be available for purchase on March 4,...
READ MORE >"Can anyone help me i have empire total war but the highest graphics i can have is medium. Even ..."
see all 35 commentsCrysis Warhead DRM Deauthorization Tool Released
Now available on FileShack is the DRM deauthorization tool for Crysis Warhead. The paltry 1.04 MB download allows owners of the...
READ MORE >"then why does the Steam page say it has securom with a 5 machine activation limit..."
see all 20 commentsDRM Issues Spoil Steam Holiday Sale
Some of those that recently bought GSC Game World's S.TA.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and Egosoft's X3: Terran Conflict were temporarily unable to activate...
READ MORE >"it was almost definitely there before FC2 was released - i remember talking about this before ..."
see all 72 commentsSpore DRM De-Authorization Tool Released
Now available from FileShack is the Spore PC De-Authorization Tool. As the controversial DRM behind EA Maxis' popular simulation allows the...
READ MORE >"I played for a day and a half, then I went back to watch the early demo video's and cry over the ..."
see all 22 commentsValve's Newell: 'Most DRM Strategies Are Just Dumb'
Valve co-founder Gabe Newell left no doubt about his company's stance on DRM in a recent email to a fan. "As far as DRM goes, most DRM...
READ MORE >"It's like everyone is assuming I get some kind of popup that says steam can't connect to valve's ..."
see all 140 commentsGrand Theft Auto 4 PC Uses SecuROM DRM, Rockstar Addresses Common Complaints
The December 2-due PC release of Grand Theft Auto IV will utilize the oft-criticized SecuROM copy protection, publisher Rockstar has confirmed,...
READ MORE >"Pretty much a no-win situation for Rock*. It's either we whine about the PC port graphic ..."
see all 253 commentsPCGA President: Spore DRM Revolt Was Gamers' Boston Tea Party
Randy Stude, the outspoken president of the PC Gaming Alliance, has arrived at some conclusions about game piracy after turning his attention to...
READ MORE >"Adobe products worth the price? So you were happy when they bought flash and jacked the price ..."
see all 14 commentsEA Hit With Two More DRM Class-Action Lawsuits
Electronic Arts is the recipient of two additional lawsuits related to SecuROM DRM technology, this time in relation to Spore Creature Creator and...
READ MORE >"See that's why I said "I never INTENTIONALLY buy anything from these companies" Other than my ..."
see all 45 commentsSacred 2 DRM Encourages Sharing with 'Try Before You Buy' Program
Owners of Ascaron's PC action-RPG Sacred 2--due in North America on November 11--will be able to share the full game with friends and family for...
READ MORE >"Two computers at once is acceptable. That seems like a sane compromise between "dude who ..."
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