Big Fish Games - Bad DRM

[Reece]

Hi, my wife purchased a game called Ravenhearst for her laptop that doesn't have internet connection, the box says absolutely nothing about having to have an internet connection but you are expected to go online to purchase the game, I followed this up on my pc and although I'm annoyed at this I followed the guide and discovered that I have to have an account, then I discover that I am expected to pay a further $8 for this.
On principal I refuse, I have sent an email but wont hold my breath on getting an answer, needless to say my wife is p!ssed!!
This DRM crap today is getting absolutely stupid, pirates get it free with no hassles but look what the honest guy has to go through and still can't play it!!

[krashkart]

Is that the Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst?

[Reece]

Yes, with nothing mentioned on the box I think this is appalling! especially expecting you to pay another $8 to be able to play the game!! Will probably just throw it in the bin, I could have returned it but we live in the country and only go down to the city once a fortnight, and game returns at EB only last a week!

[Gerald]

http://games.justadventure.com/game....RefId=jareview

Famous,sensitivity game (DRM i`ts sucks)

[krashkart]

Man that's a bummer, Reece. I looked over at their website and did a dry run to purchase the game. I wasn't warned at all about any DRM at any point. The system requirements on the game's page didn't mention anything about it, either.

[Reece]

Amazing that if I pirate a copy it's free with no hassles but if I pay money for it you can't play it! Why do these guys punish the paying customer??
This type of DRM is promoting Piracy!! Idiots!

[krashkart]

I hope the industry does an about face before these protection schemes become too widespread, 'cuz I think you're right about that. Seems like the more pressure they put on the bad guys the louder we squeal. It should be the other way around with Team Haxor pulling their hairs out in frustration. Why haven't the publishers figured that out yet?

The other thing, too, is that for every measure the industry takes there is always a team out there that will break the protection. It doesn't really make much of a difference. Damned if they do, damned if they don't.

So somewhere along the line there has be a compromise. Stolen software, or unhappy customers? I'd almost bet money that looser restrictions would actually net more gains for the industry, but they'll have to figure that one out before we can see any change for the better. Positech Games is giving no-DRM a try, and I guess there are a couple of other companies around doing the same. Cross your fingers and hope they can help turn the tide.

Kinda frustrating, but there are plenty of titles in the genres at least. Publisher B, meet my wallet!