GamesRadar - Yes, we know, last week we posted a list of the 111 best gaming memes as a finale to our weekly meme articles. But then... SimCity happened. And seriously, how could we resist? If you've been following SimCity's launch, then you're likely aware that owners are fuming over their inability to play thanks to its always-on DRM requirement and EA's overloaded servers. After a few days of silence EA finally came clean about the problems and promised SimCity buyers a free game later this month, but this comes after days of refusing refunds and pretending like the problem wasn't as wide-spread as it was. In the time since launch, gamers have put together hundreds of SimCity launch jokes, mocking images--and yes--memes (sorry, we couldn't resist).
Some games force online-only measures onto people. It sucks! Especially when some titles, like these seven, 100% didn't need it.
i meant what to gain from this knowledge, this list, whats the point of it why make it why should i know these games, sure yeah i do recall some games needing me to be online even to play single player but, why should i know this "seven times" thing
You are either sort of young or very old and have memory issues.
Besides the internet can go down for various reasons.
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 5 of The Secret History of Mac Gaming, “Simulated.”
EA has something of a reputation when it comes to awkwardly handling much-loved franchises. Here are 7 that Screen Critics feel they ruined.
Need for Speed as well. Here's to hope that the new one will be a return to form for the franchise.
Dead Space was the worst ruining... micro transactions in a full price game, with co op that was mandatory to get all the story and access to certain areas. Sure Rock Band was oversaturated, and Burnout was basically killed off even though it sold a ton on PS3 back in the day.
I really liked Burnout and Need for speed and thought no one will able to destroy this game.....I was WRONG!
LOL my personal favorite is Joker.
"We Kill... The Cheetah"
Most of these things actually make me want to buy the game lol. I'll wait for the servers to be fixed though.
LMAO THESE ARE FUNNY
Ahaha the Futurama one
It would SO hilarious if Valve actually did that steam sale. Just a HUGE middle finger to EA lol.