Ubisoft's 'You Must Be Connected To This Server' Annoying DRM Se...

Courtesy Techdirt  Mon, 03/08/2010 - 08:12

Sometimes you have to wonder if folks like Ubisoft, who keep insisting that it needs to use DRM, are just messing with everyone.

As you certainly know, Ubisoft decided to go with some incredibly annoying DRM for some new games, requiring you to be online at all times , even for single-player games.

So, what happens? The servers that you must be connected to crashed, making those games completely unplayable for many, while creating lengthy login delays...

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