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Gamers Stung by Ubisoft DRM Offered Free Stuff

By - Source: Tom's Hardware US

Have you been having problems with the Ubisoft DRM? You could get free stuff!

There's been a number of problems surrounding Ubisoft's latest DRM scheme, which requires gamers to be online constantly in order to progress through even the single player mode.

Flaws in the system due to internet connection stability aside, Ubisoft's master servers also fell under attack, which prevented paying customers from playing their rightfully owned games.

Ubisoft is now trying to soften the hardships through freebies. The game company is notifying its customers: "Following the recent temporary game server outages which may have caused disruption to some Assassin's Creed 2 players on PC only, we would like to reward your patience if you have experienced any problems by offering you some additional content - previously only available with special editions."

That special content was previously exclusive to those who bought the Black Edition of Assassin's Creed 2. Now those who forked over the premium for the special edition aren't feeling so special anymore.

According to Bit-tech and Eurogamer, some gamers on the forums have even reported that Ubisoft is offering a free game for the troubles. Such games include Hawx, Heroes Over Europe, EndWar, Shaun White's Snowboarding and Prince of Persia.

There are 45 Comments.
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  • 20
    Sythix , March 27, 2010 12:35 PM
    Lol, more fail.
  • 24
    el33t , March 27, 2010 1:05 PM
    It's absolutely no use. The DRM is just unacceptable [Though it is a smart way to tackle piracy, but the 'side-effects' are a bit too annoying]

    Ubisoft will understand this when they see their sales drop down steeply with their next big release.
  • 20
    maigo , March 27, 2010 1:06 PM
    Oh boy! Free bad games!
  • 12
    z0d , March 27, 2010 1:09 PM
    Could those freebies now have DRM protection as well?
  • 12
    dtm4trix , March 27, 2010 1:23 PM
    there is no way in hell I would evar fork over my hard earned money for a game I can not play uninterrupted. Ubisoft wants us to give them our money for this shyte? While I don't agree with piracy, I don't agree with big corporations trying to pirate my money for half baked idea that they think would be acceptable to the consumer either./end rant
  • 21
    flea420 , March 27, 2010 1:28 PM
    It's really sad when DRM causes headaches for legit buyers and is not an issue at all for the Pirates.

    I thought game companys learned this years ago?
  • 10
    anonymous@guest , March 27, 2010 1:43 PM
    People need to STOP buying games that use these kinds of intrusive protection.
  • 12
    r0x0r , March 27, 2010 5:03 PM
    You know, I'd like to play games nowdays, but restrictive DRM is just making it too annoying to have fun.

    At least I can thank EA and Ubisoft for getting me back into books and going outside :) 
Other Comments
  • 24
    el33t , March 27, 2010 1:05 PM
    It's absolutely no use. The DRM is just unacceptable [Though it is a smart way to tackle piracy, but the 'side-effects' are a bit too annoying]

    Ubisoft will understand this when they see their sales drop down steeply with their next big release.
  • 21
    flea420 , March 27, 2010 1:28 PM
    It's really sad when DRM causes headaches for legit buyers and is not an issue at all for the Pirates.

    I thought game companys learned this years ago?
  • 20
    maigo , March 27, 2010 1:06 PM
    Oh boy! Free bad games!
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