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To DRM or not to DRM: That is the gamer's question

2013 is signalling a move to the next generation of video gaming - one that technically began last November with the launch of Nintendo's Wii U. Later this year, Sony and Microsoft are launching their own next-gen systems and the two companies couldn't be any more different when it comes to how to deal with the potential piracy problem.

360degrees3986d ago (Edited 3986d ago )

Factually speaking with reference to all currently provided statements and specifications on both the ps3 and Xbox One, it appears that both will be fully embracing and supporting DRM, albeit the Xbox One will be a more active form, while the ps3 will be a more passive method allowing the developers to be the "bad guys" in the eyes of gamers and still resulting in exactly the same DRM. So in reality for the next generation of gaming we will all be supporting digital rights management should we choose to in fact purchase a new console of our choice. For years the battle cry of all gamers has been a resounding "Support the developers with your hard earned dollars and buy new" even going so far as to bastardize pirates who dare to steal money from their very pockets. Well then I am proudly deciding to support the deserving developers by accepting this miniscule DRM, as its very specific purpose in being implemented in next generation of consoles is to ensure the maximum amount of profits for developers by negating used sales.

Vip3r3986d ago

If microsoft advised chopping your left arm off I'd bet you'd do it too.

DRM is nothing more than a cancer upon the gaming industry. It's best over come by super cheap deals like on steam. That way people will be more inclined to buy legal versions and the devs will still make some money.

DRM will do nothing but hamper the users gaming experience and cause rifts between customers/gamers and devs/microsoft.

HammadTheBeast3986d ago

Online passes aren't DRM. So, I'm sorry, but PS4 will not have it.

Saksoy3986d ago (Edited 3986d ago )

Makes sense

defyenz3986d ago

Well said bro! I think all these people complaining about this whole NO DRM shit is the people who wants it all for free and not knowing they are actually going against supporting the developers.I for one loves buying new. Ohhhh, I'm the first owner. All mine,all mine,all mine! :P

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PFFT3986d ago (Edited 3986d ago )

DRM will too grace our Precious PS4. Im sorry to say it BUT its the truth. The Sony fanboy god Jack Trenton failed to mention this at the conference. DRM is up to the developers and not up to Sony. Like it or not it will be on PS4. NOT ON ALL games though....... i hope

Virtual_Reality3986d ago (Edited 3986d ago )

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Online Passes, just as PS3 or Xbox 360.

http://www.playstationlifes...

Gravitic3986d ago

Vip3r your dumb, you mention DRM is cancer and Steam in the same sentence, I'm literally laughing right now :>

Vip3r3986d ago

I don't get charged full RRP for my games on Steam.

I can play offline with steam without verifying.

You lose.

xHeavYx3986d ago

Calling someone dumb and using " your" instead of " you're". Oh the irony

Corpser3986d ago

Psn digital games already have drm, same for the "free" games on ps+

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Zodiac3986d ago

Do you even have DRM, Bro?

Mikelarry3986d ago

not to drm but to find a better solution that would not cause me a headache after purchasing your game brand new

PositiveEmotions3986d ago

What kind of question is that of course no one wants drm >_<

Der_Kommandant3986d ago

That's like asking... to fap or not to fap

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Microsoft's Absurd Antics Have Me Scared For Dishonored And Arkane Lyon's Future

With Arkane Austin no more and Lyon living for who knows how long, the superb Dishonored is in serious danger; Microsoft cannot be trusted.

Relientk774h ago

I love the Dishonored series so much and really want Dishonored 3. Microsoft better not screw this up.

JEECE1h ago

I mean, I think the fans will probably kill Arkane Lyon by cooking up reasons to hate whatever they do next without playing it. I've never seen a game so artificially disliked as Deathloop.

thesoftware73048m ago

Lol, why don't we just say, we are worried about all studios owned by MS now. They will keep closing studios until they have none left ...🙄

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PUBG Team Considered Bringing Back OG Bugs for Erangel Classic Event

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Dandizzle5h ago

Just bring back global voice chat in lobby/plane/match Not old bugs.

ActualWhiteMan5h ago

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