Dragon Age II features hated SecuROM, despite previous EA claims

Gwarsbane · 03-12-2011, 05:53 AM

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2...-ea-claims.ars

A few links at the above URL

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Dragon Age II features hated SecuROM, despite previous EA claims
By Andrew Webster | Last updated March 11, 2011 12:31 PM

When BioWare announced the DRM restrictions for the PC version of Dragon Age II, many gamers sighed with relief at the exclusion of the infamous SecuROM DRM. But even though the game's forums specifically noted that it "does not use SecuROM," it looks like the widely loathed DRM scheme was included anyway.

According to a report from consumer advocacy site Reclaim Your Game, as spotted by Destructoid, the PC version of DAII not only contains SecuROM, but also fails to mention this information to the consumer in any form.

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And this isn't the first time that EA, BioWare's parent company, has found itself in hot water by sneaking in SecuROM. Back in 2008, EA was sued for failing to inform customers that the DRM was included in the free trial versions of certain games. The company could find itself in similar legal trouble now as there is no information about the inclusion of the DRM in DAII to be found on the game's packaging, website, or elsewhere. Confounding the matter is the fact that EA previously said the game wouldn't include SecuROM, likely prompting at least some additional sales from DRM-wary consumers.

GenghisTron · 03-12-2011, 10:52 PM

BioWare fucked up by allowing EA to take them over and screw up everything BioWare was good for. Fuck EA.

KubeDawg · 03-13-2011, 04:02 PM

Why should I care if a game has DRM or not?

stray kitten · 03-16-2011, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GenghisTron

BioWare fucked up by allowing EA to take them over and screw up everything BioWare was good for. Fuck EA.

EA has done this to many good game publishers over the years.

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Originally Posted by KubeDawg

Why should I care if a game has DRM or not?

This used to be a big deal because it was a hassle for the end user. These day... meh.

Lost · 03-16-2011, 05:56 PM

Yeah, since I can still hack the games I want to hack and I buy the games I like, DRM matters not a bit to me these days.

But fuck you Starforce... That was the worst DRM/rootkit ever. I could not uninstall Spellforce completely because of it, thus couldn't reinstall to fix the uninstall error. Took me weeks before I saw a blurb about a rootkit remover being able to fix the whole fucking mess. Fuck you Starforce, and the horse you rode in on!!

Pixel · 03-16-2011, 09:26 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SecuROM#Controversies

If you want to know why people don't like SecuROM. It is a bit ironic the pirates get to play the games without any hassle though.

03-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#2
GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	BioWare fucked up by allowing EA to take them over and screw up everything BioWare was good for. Fuck EA. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

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KubeDawg Nade Whore Server Owner Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Class/Position: Scout/Soldier Gametype: CTF/TDM Affiliations: blunt. Moto Posts Rated Helpful 128 Times	Why should I care if a game has DRM or not? __________________ Moto's Funhouse \| Dallas, TX - 74.91.114.247:27015 ff_plunder - Complete

03-16-2011, 05:56 PM	#5
Lost Fear teh crowbar. Retired FF Staff Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oklahoma Gametype: CTF ftw, yeh Posts Rated Helpful 6 Times	Yeah, since I can still hack the games I want to hack and I buy the games I like, DRM matters not a bit to me these days. But fuck you Starforce... That was the worst DRM/rootkit ever. I could not uninstall Spellforce completely because of it, thus couldn't reinstall to fix the uninstall error. Took me weeks before I saw a blurb about a rootkit remover being able to fix the whole fucking mess. Fuck you Starforce, and the horse you rode in on!! __________________ Do what you want cuz a pirate is free! You are a pirate!

03-16-2011, 09:26 PM	#6
Pixel if(0>1){printf("broked");} Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Amerika Class/Position: O Posts Rated Helpful 3 Times	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SecuROM#Controversies If you want to know why people don't like SecuROM. It is a bit ironic the pirates get to play the games without any hassle though.

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