Game Distribution and the 'Idiocy' of DRM 271
In light of the increased focus on the DRM controversy in recent days, Ars Technica did an interview with execs from CD Projekt's Good Old Games about where the problems are with current DRM implementation. "For me, the idiocy of those protection solutions shows how far from reality and from customers a lot of executives at big companies can be. You don't have to be a genius to check the internet and see all the pros and cons of those actions." Penny Arcade is also running a three-part series on DRM from game journalists Brian Crecente and Chris Remo. Crecente talks about how some companies are making progress in developing acceptable DRM, and some aren't. Remo recommends against a trend of overreaction to minor gripes.
Re:Pick one: DRM or logging&prosecution for pi (Score:5, Funny)
Re:First thing I do with every game I buy. . . (Score:3, Funny)
While I think you're a fucking cocksmoker for saying "sheeple", I do agree.
If anything, make a money order for however much the game cost and send it to Will Wright. If I choose to install the game, this is what I will be doing. I'm sure as hell not going to give EA cash to infect my computer with Securom.
Re:First thing I do with every game I buy. . . (Score:4, Funny)
Then obviously his friend is raping EA and should be given prison time.
Sharing with your friends is clearly violating the spirit of the implied DRM agreement which you seal with your blood when you get a paper cut from opening the box.
It's practically wife swapping here, these people have NO MORALS!
Re:First thing I do with every game I buy. . . (Score:5, Funny)
Just a novel idea here but uh. Ever heard of socialising where you actually get off your butt and visit in person. I mean actually leave the house and see him... for real?
And then with a total disregard for your germs he allows you to play his copy of Spore?
I mean, I know visiting other people is quite an outrageous thing to do but... It could happen..right?