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EA Won't Use DRM For The Sims 3

Posted by Soulskill on from the learning-from-their-mistakes dept.

After taking heavy criticism for the use of SecuROM in Spore and other games, EA has made the decision to go back to simple serial code authentication for The Sims 3. EA's Rod Humble said simply, "We feel like this is a good, time-proven solution that makes it easy for you to play the game without DRM methods that feel overly invasive or leave you concerned about authorization server access in the distant future."

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  1. Believe it when I see it... by Dryesias · · Score: 4, Interesting

    EA's track record isn't the greatest, but if they go through with it, it's a step in the right direction. Getting everyone pissed off with DRM then suddenly reversing your stance is good PR too.

  2. Re:It's great that they lightened the DRM load. by Mordok-DestroyerOfWo · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I agree with you on a theoretical level. But the reality of the situation is much different. The fact that EA has realized that treating their customers like criminals is not good business practice is a vast improvement and I can only hope that other developers follow suit.

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    "Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right" - Salvor Hardin