New SimCity To Require Constant Internet Connection

Posted by Soulskill on Wednesday March 28, 2012 @08:12AM from the unnatural-disasters-turned-on dept.

eldavojohn writes "According to Lead designer Stone Librande, it has been confirmed that the next installment of SimCity will require a constant internet connection. Perhaps as a form of DRM, the 2013 edition looks like it will be the first to include online play but will also require you to constantly be connected to Origin to play — even if that wasn't your point of purchase. Add SimCity to the growing list." Update: 03/29 02:09 GMT by S : An online connection will be needed to start the game, but you won't be kicked out if your connection dies.

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Re:Limited use by pclminion · 2012-03-28 08:22 · Score: 0, Flamebait

No, and why would you expect it? When the United States banned leaded gasoline in cars, did they federal government offer to buy your leaded-fuel vehicle at fair market value? Time passes, shit changes, life goes on. If it seems like a risk you don't feel comfortable taking, don't take it. It's not like they're being deceptive about it, it's right here on Slashdot.