As DRM technology becomes more invasive, [URL=http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-20000506-248.html?]an article on CNET[/URL] takes a look at the methods used and offers some possible suggestions for DRM-free gaming.

The reaction to Ubisoft’s DRM, which requires a constant Internet connection, has been well documented, with a reverse boycott organized and hackers taking down the publisher’s authentication servers twice. The new Electronic Arts release Command & Conquer 4, despite employee claims that the game “has NO DRM. Zip, zero, zilch, none,” also [URL=http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/07/16/campc4039s-net-connection-mandate-violates-gamer039s-bill-rights]requires an Internet connection to play[/URL], which has already resulted in [URL=http://forums.commandandconquer.com/jforum/posts/list/35920.page]a thread full of complaints[/URL] on the C&C forums.
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