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Brag · 03-09-10, 04:23 PM

Another Ubi release that has bombed on Amazon is Assassin's Creed II
If Ubi doesn't get it, they are screwed. It couldn't happen to a nicer bunch.

Here are a couple of reviews.

By Silverwing "Silverwing" - See all my reviews
Though it doesn't say anywhere in the description, you *NEED* an internet connection to play the game. Yes, you need to be connected to an Ubisoft server *at all times* in order to be able to play. No playing out in the backyard, or on the beach, or while waiting for your bus... Without internet, no game!
And so far the Ubisoft servers have done nothing but crash, be unavailable, break off your game-play, lose your saves and so on. Officially, it's all because of attacks on the servers... yeah, right. And irate customers who are trying to vent their frustration on the Ubisoft forums are having their posts deleted.
I'm paying for an *offline* game, not for an online one (I have enough of those). I sent mine back.
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Overzealous DRM, March 9, 2010
By B. Rogers (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews

Fun:
This game is abusive to consumer rights. You need a continuous connection to Ubisoft's servers while playing. If the connection breaks, the game stops. And Ubisoft is already having trouble keeping their server online.

The pirates cracked this game within 24 hours, so the DRM isn't effective at stopping the pirates. And it's also not effective at allowing paying customers to play, so the DRM fails in every respect. It just ruins the game. If you value your rights as a consumer, don't buy this game.

Paajtor · 03-09-10, 04:35 PM

It's all my fault, I think...it has to be!

I'm sortof "inbetween games", playing a few older ones which are still great (ETQW, World In Conflict, ArmAII).
I had 2 upcoming releases on my wish-list.

Guess which.

walsh2509 · 03-09-10, 04:44 PM

Officially, it's all because of attacks on the servers...

....................

I was wondering where that last torpedo had went to

03-09-10, 04:23 PM	#1
Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	SHV Has Company Another Ubi release that has bombed on Amazon is Assassin's Creed II If Ubi doesn't get it, they are screwed. It couldn't happen to a nicer bunch. Here are a couple of reviews. By Silverwing "Silverwing" - See all my reviews Though it doesn't say anywhere in the description, you NEED an internet connection to play the game. Yes, you need to be connected to an Ubisoft server at all times in order to be able to play. No playing out in the backyard, or on the beach, or while waiting for your bus... Without internet, no game! And so far the Ubisoft servers have done nothing but crash, be unavailable, break off your game-play, lose your saves and so on. Officially, it's all because of attacks on the servers... yeah, right. And irate customers who are trying to vent their frustration on the Ubisoft forums are having their posts deleted. I'm paying for an offline game, not for an online one (I have enough of those). I sent mine back. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews Was this review helpful to you? Report this\| Permalink Comments (2) 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful: Overzealous DRM, March 9, 2010 By B. Rogers (Oregon USA) - See all my reviews Fun: This game is abusive to consumer rights. You need a continuous connection to Ubisoft's servers while playing. If the connection breaks, the game stops. And Ubisoft is already having trouble keeping their server online. The pirates cracked this game within 24 hours, so the DRM isn't effective at stopping the pirates. And it's also not effective at allowing paying customers to play, so the DRM fails in every respect. It just ruins the game. If you value your rights as a consumer, don't buy this game. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

03-09-10, 04:35 PM	#2
Paajtor The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Dutch mountains Posts: 1,551 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 1	It's all my fault, I think...it has to be! I'm sortof "inbetween games", playing a few older ones which are still great (ETQW, World In Conflict, ArmAII). I had 2 upcoming releases on my wish-list. Guess which. __________________

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03-09-10, 04:44 PM	#3
walsh2509 XO Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 410 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	Officially, it's all because of attacks on the servers... .................... I was wondering where that last torpedo had went to