Ubisoft Has Windows-Style Hardware-Based DRM For Games [Slashdot]

[Kitsune Sniper]

Stop comparing Ubisoft to Microsoft.

Microsoft doesn't want you to buy a new copy of the OS when you run out of activations. Several companies, including Ubisoft, are all for that.

[Sabz5150]

Stop comparing Ubisoft to Microsoft.

Microsoft doesn't want you to buy a new copy of the OS when you run out of activations. Several companies, including Ubisoft, are all for that.

There shouldn't even be a limited number of activations. Tying it to EXPECTED system changes is even worse.

Christ, I hate to imagine how many copies of Master of Orion II I'd have to buy to cover the number of times I've installed that game.

[kedawa]

I really wish services like Steam would ban this kind of thing from games that are on their service.
They're a big enough force in the industry to start throwing their weight around.