Comments on: Mass Effect and Spore to get overkill piracy protection http://matthew.peach.net.nz/2008/05/07/mass-effect-and-spore-piracy/ Lost for words Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:28:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Matt http://matthew.peach.net.nz/2008/05/07/mass-effect-and-spore-piracy/#comment-22 Matt Sun, 11 May 2008 08:01:17 +0000 http://matthew.peach.net.nz/?p=47#comment-22 Update. Bioware and EA have apparently heard the outcry and have now reversed the decision to implement this plan. Great news. :) http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=629059&forum=125 "Q: Did BioWare and EA change their mind on requiring that the game be re-authorized every 10 days? "A: BioWare has always listened very closely to its fans and we made this decision to ensure we are delivering the best possible experience to them. To all the fans including our many friends in the armed services and internationally who expressed concerns that they would not be able re-authenticate as often as required, EA and BioWare want you to know that your feedback is important to us. "Q: If the game isn’t going to require an authentication every 10 days, will it ever require re-authentication? "A: Only if the player chooses to download new game content." Update. Bioware and EA have apparently heard the outcry and have now reversed the decision to implement this plan. Great news. :)

http://masseffect.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=629059&forum=125

“Q: Did BioWare and EA change their mind on requiring that the game be re-authorized every 10 days?

“A: BioWare has always listened very closely to its fans and we made this decision to ensure we are delivering the best possible experience to them. To all the fans including our many friends in the armed services and internationally who expressed concerns that they would not be able re-authenticate as often as required, EA and BioWare want you to know that your feedback is important to us.

“Q: If the game isn’t going to require an authentication every 10 days, will it ever require re-authentication?

“A: Only if the player chooses to download new game content.”

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