DRM Shuts Down PC Version of Gears of War 598
carlmenezes writes "It seems that the DRM on the PC version of Gears of War came with a built-in shut-off date; the digital certificate for the game was only good until January 28, 2009. Now, the game fails to work unless you adjust your system's clock. What is Epic's response? 'We're working on it.'"
Frist Post! ...expires (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Frist Post! ...expires (Score:3, Funny)
Yeah, this is an epic fail...
Re:Idiotic Design (Score:5, Funny)
A proper DRM system would obtain date and time information from a known valid source.
And fail when the known valid source is unreachable?
Or maybe by "known valid source" you meant "the Sun and the stars"; in which case I'd buy the game just to see the implementation.
Cunning Plan (Score:2, Funny)
This is all part of their cunning plan to get us to play the game on the Xbox!
Re:Idiotic Design (Score:3, Funny)
Or maybe by "known valid source" you meant "the Sun and the stars";
Try Masters of Orion II :)
Re:What needs to happen... (Score:3, Funny)
When it comes with the game/software install files on it :)
GrpA
Re:Idiotic Design (Score:2, Funny)
But then how will I play this game in Centaurus?
Or is this Region Coding in action?
Re:What needs to happen... (Score:1, Funny)
My organisation is working on a USB-based DRM system that propels a glass dart containing a lethal dose of sodium cyanide into the user's spine if the number of attempted activations exceeds the limit specified by the copyright holder.
We believe this form of software-activated euthanasia (or 'Digital User Management') qualifies as customer friendly as it eliminates years of frustration which would have otherwise been inflicted on the user, as well as preserving the content-holder's copyright.
We believe our solution is win-win for all parties concerned.
Re:Frist Post! ...expires (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Idiotic Design (Score:5, Funny)
Obligatory (Score:2, Funny)
Epic fail?
Re:What needs to happen... (Score:2, Funny)
You want to run a game from a slow, cheap ass-flash drive? I don't think so.
fixed.
Re:Frist Post! ...expires (Score:5, Funny)
How the hell is a first post proof of that?
Re:HAHAHAHAHA (Score:2, Funny)
Well, at least you get laid ;)
Re:Frist Post! ...expires (Score:4, Funny)
a german joke is no laughing matter!
Re:HAHAHAHAHA (Score:2, Funny)
Probably wants to have legal, working copies of the games. Steam fulfils one. Downloading fulfils the other. Just buying them again fulfils both at once.
Re:HAHAHAHAHA (Score:5, Funny)
Because he didn't have a internet connection!
A good way to identify pirates on your server (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Frist Post! ...expires (Score:5, Funny)
Who wants to take bets on who fixes the Gears of War problem first, Electronic Arts or REL0ADED?
Re:If you dont like it DONT PLAY IT ! (Score:1, Funny)
It seems if you pay for it and deal with the DRM you CAN'T play it...
Stupid anon cowards...wait...oh, snap!
Re:HAHAHAHAHA (Score:5, Funny)