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Reports claim the Xbox 720 may use an ‘always-on’ connection to prevent players from using second-hand games – and it’s not sitting well with the High Street. We spoke to several retailers – both national and independent – to find out what impact the rumoured technology would have on their …
Read More »Microsoft exec: I don’t get the drama around always-on
'I don't get the drama around always-on. That's the world we live in. Deal with it'
Read More »Microsoft Studios creative director tells always-on opposers to deal with it
Microsoft has yet to even confirm the existence of a new Xbox console, but the one rumour about it that keeps popping up is that it will require users to be connected to the internet at all times. This time, it’s a Microsoft executive bringing it up. In February, Eidos …
Read More »OPINION: The negative trends that defined this generation
As we approach the next console generation, one of the major players has attempted to design its next-gen console to be more developer and consumer-friendly. How the PlayStation 4 eventually turns out remains to be seen, and we still don’t know much about Microsoft’s next-gen plans, although rumours have been …
Read More »Next Xbox leak reiterates always-online requirement
Optical discs will be used for installs only, report claims
Read More »OPINION: SimCity gifts Durango a potential PR nightmare
Whether you like the sound of it or not, at the very least you must understand the motivation behind Microsoft’s online vision for Durango. A machine that is always connected to Microsoft’s servers, is always up to date, monitored, guarded. And it’s also important to admit that such a setup …
Read More »What lesson has Maxis learnt from SimCity launch?
Some might expect the main lesson to be learnt from the launch of SimCity was the perils of including always-on DRM in your product. But that’s not the answer Maxis GM Lucy Bradshaw gave CVG when asked that very question. Never underestimate the power of your fans,” she replied. All …
Read More »Ubisoft scraps always-on PC DRM
Developer-publisher officially ends unpopular anti-piracy measure
Read More »Ubisoft officially scraps always-on PC DRM
In what can only be described as a victory for consumers, Ubisoft has scrapped its controversial always-on DRM for PC games. It marks the end of a long and painful saga for the company although some observers will be disappointed that Ubisoft does not concede that aggressive DRM is an …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed escapes DRM’s clutches
Ubisoft has decided not to bundle its controversial always-on DRM with upcoming release Assassin’s Creed: Revelations. The confirmation was issued to PC gaming blog Rock Paper Shotgun, which goes on to speculate that the decision could indicate a strategic withdrawal from the system. Always-on DRM has become somewhat of a …
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