Valve Claims New Steamworks Update "Makes DRM Obsolete"

Lulfas writes "Steam is implementing a new anti-piracy solution that, according to them, removes all DRM. Called Computer Executable Generation (CEG), this system creates a unique copy of the game when it is purchased through Steam, essentially using a 100% unique keygen system. It will be installable on any system, but only playable by one person at a time (hooked into the correct Steam account, of course). Will this be enough to satisfy anti-DRM players while at the same time giving the publishing companies what they require?"

Re:Huh?

[Anonymous Coward]

In the sense that the submitter fails at English.

Re:Meh

[Jamie's Nightmare]

You should try a console system. All of the games include a game disk, box, and an instruction book.

Re:Uh oh.

[Sun.Jedi]

I think we're about to have a pissed off Linux community if so.

When, exactly, is the linux community NOT pissed off about something?

Re:Steam

[eln]

If you have Tux Racer, you don't need any other games.

Consoles have app stores now

[tepples]

You should try a console system. All of the games include a game disk, box, and an instruction book.

What did I do wrong? My copies of Dr. Mario Online Rx and Tetris Party from Wii Shop Channel came with only an electronic manual.

Re:Uh oh.

[Anonymous Coward]

Oh no! The linux steam gamers are mad! all seven of them!

The three mac gamers will be snickering though

Re:Huh?

[Gizzmonic]

"You're surrounded by "restrictions" everywhere, but I don't hear you whining about how you're not allowed to kill people and run over schoolchildren and blah blah blah

OK well then...

It's not fair! I want to be able to run over schoolchildren and kill people! Just, like, a few people! Geez, you guys are such tightasses!

Re:Uh oh.

[PornMaster]

When they're getting laid.

Oh, crap, I see your point.

Re:Steam

[Barsteward]

you upgrade from Steam to Electricity??

Re:Given Steam's track record

[Threni]

Now he probably gets kicked off if he stays in the same place too long!

Re:Huh?

[Kamokazi]

That's an oxymoron if I ever saw one.

Re:Uh oh.

[bitrex]

Says a guy named "PornMaster."

Re:Huh?

[Yvanhoe]

Also, one day your internet access will be down, or (gasp) the steam servers will go down. That day, my pentacle which I designed to be fueled by pure anti-DRM hate will become live and I'll be able to open a gate to the communist parallel planes of copyleft games (That Were Not Meant For Manking To Know)

Re:Did not Buy HL2 Only Because of Steam!

[wampus]

Everyone else did. They all loved it, it was a great game. They made two more of them. Guess you missed out.