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    Does ME2 use the new DRM from Ubisoft?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by stevenxowens792, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Meaning do I have to be connected the whole time to the internet to play it?

    Thanks,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, Jan 27, 2010
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  2. Rorschach

    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Not sure why you would ask about ubisoft, but the answer is no.
     
    Rorschach, Jan 27, 2010
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    BlackGS01 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, but Assassin's Creed 2 will be using it.
     
    BlackGS01, Jan 27, 2010
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    ryo1000 Notebook Deity

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    ME2 is published by EA, only games from ubi will have that DRM.
     
    ryo1000, Jan 27, 2010
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    spookyu NBR Zombie Expert

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    Guess I'm not buying Assassin's Creed 2 then :p thanks for the heads up.
     
    spookyu, Jan 27, 2010
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  6. be77solo

    be77solo pc's and planes

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    Yep Ubi, if ANY of you guys actually read forums where your customers hang out, made the descion to not purchase for us with this new form of DRM.
     
    be77solo, Jan 27, 2010
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  7. Thund3rball

    Thund3rball I dont know, I'm guessing

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    Lol maybe if ME2 was a Ubi game it would? Although AC2 is really good... there are TONS of good games coming out so ya... skip the Ubi titles so they can single-handedly kill the PC market all together crying over no sales and too much piracy.

    See I liked Ubi for a little while, gave them a chance and it took about a year before they were back to their old tricks. They really need to give up on PC gaming all together as they are complete a55 hats at it anyways.
     
    Thund3rball, Jan 27, 2010
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  8. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    No, the only "DRM" it uses is a simple disc-check, same with Dragon Age: Origins. Just how I like it. :)

    Now if EA can release patches to disable the Securom DRM in their older games in line with their current titles.

    If EA is removing DRM, why is Ubisoft adding it?
     
    Rahul, Jan 27, 2010
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  9. Shakey_Jake33

    Shakey_Jake33 Notebook Consultant

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    Having to be connected to the internet to play a game defeats the point of why I bought my laptop - I use laptops because I'm not tied to the spot, I can take it with me wherever I go. Thus, I'm genuinely not going to have an internet connection in many scenarios. I'd love to buy Assassin's Creed 2, but Ubisoft are choosing to release a product that doesn't meet my requirements. Oh well, there's always Aliens Vs. Predator.
     
    Shakey_Jake33, Jan 27, 2010
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