Origin To Stop Physical Game Sales
Back when digital games first arrived, there were many that feared that physical boxes would soon go out of fashion, and that over time they would disappear. It would seem that in some respects, this prediction has come true, as Electronic Arts have announced that from next month, they will…
Killer Instinct Tournament Bout Killed By Xbox One DRM Measure
At a regional heat for a major fighting game tournament - "Defend the North" in New York City - the Xbox One's anti-piracy measures somehow kicked in at the worst possible moment, reports VG24/7. Mid-match, the Xbox One kicks the players back out to the dashboard, and before letting the…
CD Projekt Red CEO Condemns Publishers Who Use DRM
Polish developers CD Projekt Red are known for their stance on DRM, but in a recent interview with Giantbomb, CEO Marcin Iwinski attacked those who use the controversial practice. CD Projekt Red have stated time and time again that they hate the use of digital rights management, but this may…
The Witcher 3 Will Have “Absolutely No DRM” On PC, Coming To Steam
Time and time again CD Projekt RED have taken the clear stance of vocally having no DRM in their PC games. This time is no different after stating The Witcher 3 will have "absolutely no DRM". These comes through a post on their official blog and expanded on the meaning of…
Don’t Expect DLC From The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD Projekt Red have always been very outspoken about how they feel about DRM. Marcin Iwinski, CEO of CD Projekt Red stated last year that "The truth is it does not work. It’s as simple as that." This was during the time of the controversial Ubisoft DRM and online passes, but that…
Day One Update Planned For Xbox One
Talking to Polygon, Microsoft has confirmed that there will be a first day update for their next-gen console. While the specifics update hasn't been released yet, it has been hinted that it is "not tied directly to enabling offline functionality". A spokesperson stated "A day one system update for Xbox…
Sony Clarifies DRM stance
On Tuesday, Sony Computer Entertainment America president Jack Tretton appeared on GTTV and claimed that "the DRM decision for third-party games will be up to publishers". Following this statement Sony felt it necessary to release a follow up statement to clarify why Tretton actually meant. Although complex, the statement is…