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PC Games With SecureROM And Other Things |
  Nov 1 2009, 05:29 PM
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I was reading reviews of the PC version of Bioshock on Amazon. It seems that quite a few people have had major problems with the SecureROM/DRM protection. I know it's probably annoying, but is it really that bad? People are saying they couldn't install it, it causes bugs, kills their dvd rom drives, etc. Same thing with Crysis Maximum Edition. Far Cry 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 are the most current PC games I have, but I don't think they have DRM crap on them. Thanks.
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Nov 1 2009, 05:44 PM
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 It's a buncha, muncha, cruncha... human!  Posts: 6,460 Joined: 4-December 05 From: Perkinsville,VT Member No.: 18,065 |
If it were me I would just avoid anything with corporate endorsed spyware.
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Nov 1 2009, 07:47 PM
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Member Posts: 92 Joined: 11-April 09 From: Georgia Member No.: 66,944 |
QUOTE (Andrewr05 @ Nov 1 2009, 09:44 PM)  If it were me I would just avoid anything with corporate endorsed spyware. Bioshock is only $20 on Steam (you might be able to get it cheaper around christmas?) secure-rom free if you don't mind not having the physical media. HERE I've read that even the Steam version has some sort of SecureROM crap on it. I'll probably just buy it at WalMart, since they have the BioShock/Oblivion bundle for only $20 (even though I don't care about Oblivion). -------------------- case: antec 300 illusion
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Nov 1 2009, 08:04 PM
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 Total Nerd  Posts: 2,242 Joined: 4-July 08 From: New York Member No.: 63,263 |
QUOTE (MystoGators @ Nov 1 2009, 11:47 PM) I've read that even the Steam version has some sort of SecureROM crap on it. I'll probably just buy it at WalMart, since they have the BioShock/Oblivion bundle for only $20 (even though I don't care about Oblivion). That's not true about STEAM; STEAM enforces its own piracy prevention on its games. -------------------- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.84GHZ
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Nov 1 2009, 08:26 PM
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 Member Posts: 164 Joined: 12-August 09 From: New Mexico Member No.: 68,369 |
I've never had an issue with any DRM with Bioshock. I've beaten the game a couple times and never had an issue, perhaps people are nitpicking just to nitpick. Of course, I don't constantly reinstall games all the time but I haven't had an issue with any DRM of any kind. Just get the game and don't worry about DRM, its a nonissue in most cases.
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Nov 2 2009, 06:14 PM
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Member Posts: 163 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Alberta,Canada Member No.: 32,094 |
It is indeed true for Steam that Bioshock only uses Steams anti-piracy; however, this is not true for all Steam games, probably very few. FarCry2, Red Alert 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum...all SecuROM infested; however, I only have Far Cry 2, and have had no problems with SecuROM affecting my PC. Nothing noticable atleast, I still use Daemon Tools...
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Nov 5 2009, 09:15 PM
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 Will work for fud. Posts: 656 Joined: 25-March 08 From: rockford, IL Member No.: 31,740 |
i have played, tons of games and never honestly had a DRM problem. what kind of issues do people seriously have? it seems like the people who have problems have other issues with computers in general ..
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Nov 5 2009, 09:31 PM
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 Member Posts: 241 Joined: 27-July 09 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 68,190 |
Had Bioshock for ages, Not one problem with DRM, just install the legit game and use a No DVD, there was some comotion early on that you could only install the game 5 times, but 2k has removed that limitation long ago. Same story with farcry 2, no problems what so ever
 Enjoy gaming dude!
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Nov 5 2009, 10:57 PM
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Member Posts: 244 Joined: 18-August 09 From: kentucky Member No.: 68,444 |
QUOTE (MystoGators @ Nov 1 2009, 08:29 PM) I was reading reviews of the PC version of Bioshock on Amazon. It seems that quite a few people have had major problems with the SecureROM/DRM protection. I know it's probably annoying, but is it really that bad? People are saying they couldn't install it, it causes bugs, kills their dvd rom drives, etc. Same thing with Crysis Maximum Edition. Far Cry 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 are the most current PC games I have, but I don't think they have DRM crap on them. Thanks. i just installed borderlands(uses secureROM) not to long ago with a crappy dvd burner, and i didnt have any problems with the install. i kinda like the fact that i dont have to have a cd key for my borderlands copy.. cause i tend to loose manuals.. like i did with CODWAW for a few months This post has been edited by actionstan: Nov 5 2009, 10:59 PM -------------------- BRING ON THE RAGEQUITS
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 Nov 5 2009, 11:45 PM
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QUOTE (MystoGators @ Nov 1 2009, 05:29 PM) I was reading reviews of the PC version of Bioshock on Amazon. It seems that quite a few people have had major problems with the SecureROM/DRM protection. I know it's probably annoying, but is it really that bad? People are saying they couldn't install it, it causes bugs, kills their dvd rom drives, etc. Same thing with Crysis Maximum Edition. Far Cry 2 and Rainbow Six Vegas 2 are the most current PC games I have, but I don't think they have DRM crap on them. Thanks. ive made a personal choice to never spend another dime of my hard earned money on any product that includes software of this nature.... -------------------- [Gamer]Core i7/860@3.7, Gigabyte P55UD5, CM HyperTX3, 4g GSkill Ripjaw, 2xSapphire4850x2, W7 Pro 64bit
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Nov 7 2009, 03:03 PM
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 Certified Geek Posts: 1,374 Joined: 4-June 06 From: Streets of DIY Member No.: 32,259 |
Bioshock's DRM was limited amount of installs - was either 5 or 10. Supposedly they have since increased it.
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Nov 12 2009, 12:07 PM
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 Member Posts: 107 Joined: 23-July 09 From: United Kingdom Member No.: 68,147 |
QUOTE (Fogel @ Nov 7 2009, 11:03 PM) Bioshock's DRM was limited amount of installs - was either 5 or 10. Supposedly they have since increased it. Speaking of Bioshock and DRM... "Sure, the boys in Ryan's lab can make it hack-proof. But that don't mean we ain't gonna hack it." =P Sounds familiar to me --------------------  Intel® Core™2 Quad CPU Q8200 @ 2.33GHz 3326MB DDR2 RAM Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 5850 1280 x 1024 (I expect to be running at 1680 x 1050 in a few months) Windows Vista™ Ultimate 64bit (SP2) Foxconn G31MX Mobo (The next thing to be scrapped!) ~Can I help you find the peace and the star?~ |
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