UbiSoft's new DRM

[Alrik]

It is already - well sort of : store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey

[mysterd]

Even more info...
You can NOT resell your UbiSoft DRM-protected game, either.

Can I resell my game?
Not at this time.

Can I resell my game along with my Ubisoft account?
Your Ubisoft account features your personal data and cannot be given or sold to anyone.

Why the need for a permanent Internet connection? Why no “offline” mode?
The online services platform authenticates with a Ubisoft account and a permanent online connection allows us to verify that no one else uses the account at the same time. We know that services such as Steam offer an offline mode but this option is not as efficient in its protection against piracy.

[Elliot Kane]

I'm wondering if that's actually legal. Last time I looked, you have the legal right to sell on stuff that belongs to you (At least in the UK), like books, magazines etc - and that includes games.

I'd love to see some consumer group challenge this in court.

[mysterd]

UbiSoft can just go jump off a cliff, until they come up w/ a much more reasonable DRM scheme.

[Elliot Kane]

Apparently, it's now been hacked.

Anyone surprised? Thought not...

[Hand-E-Food]

Wow! Skid Row's still around. I remember them from my Amiga games in the 80s.

[mysterd]

Apr 23, 2010 23:51:52 GMT Elliot Kane said:

Apparently, it's now been hacked.

Anyone surprised? Thought not...

Nope.
I knew it was only a matter of time.