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DRM Shuts Down PC Version of Gears of War

Posted by Soulskill on from the you-know-what-really-grinds-my-gears dept.

carlmenezes writes "It seems that the DRM on the PC version of Gears of War came with a built-in shut-off date; the digital certificate for the game was only good until January 28, 2009. Now, the game fails to work unless you adjust your system's clock. What is Epic's response? 'We're working on it.'"

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  1. Frist Post! ...expires by bar-agent · · Score: 5, Funny

    This Frist Post is only available through Jan 29, at which point the certificate expires and the Frist Prost will no longer appear first in the comments.

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    1. Re:Frist Post! ...expires by PopeRatzo · · Score: 5, Funny

      More proof that DRM is EXCELLENT

      Who wants to take bets on who fixes the Gears of War problem first, Electronic Arts or REL0ADED?

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  2. Re:Idiotic Design by Pysslingen · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now featuring our new, and secure, observatory dongle! For unlimited an unobtrusive access to your games, simply connect the dongle to your USB port and put it outside your window. (Clouds and volcanic ash may interfere with your experience, for which we are not responsible.)

  3. Re:HAHAHAHAHA by Guysmiley777 · · Score: 5, Funny

    In the United States you pick a cell phone plan based on which sized iron girder you want rammed up your ass repeatedly. There's no good option, only "less rusty" vs. "less jagged".

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