Alpha Protocol PC DRM limits explained
Sega is letting gamers have activations for 5 PCs on one license key and you can deactivate the key on your machine if you wish. There's even a way to activate a license to run the game on a PC without net access that's explained in the FAQ. Perhaps most importantly, Sega states that they will eliminate the DRM set up for Alpha Protocol via a patch about 18-24 months after the game is released.
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Hows it lame? 5 installs, and you can deactivate an install and get it back. Doesn't require the net to be constantly on. And, after a year or two, it won't matter. Pretty fair compared to the current forms if you ask me.Posted at 9:35PM on May 2nd 2010 by devilsei
Actually sounds pretty fair. Of course it is still going to be cracked so any DRM is somewhat useless, but as long as you don't suffer for buying the original (Ubi *cough*), I might actually buy this instead of Splinter Cell.Posted at 3:59AM on May 3rd 2010 by Duplo
Whilst this seems a lot fairer compared to the recent DRM insanity brought about by Ubisoft (and others), the 5-machine activation limit still irks me a lot. Still the promise of DRM removal once the game starts moving to a budget release is a good thing!Posted at 9:02AM on May 3rd 2010 by y2fatboy
Obviously this is in part a marketing scheme, but hey, it's getting my attention...
-ePosted at 9:36AM on May 3rd 2010 by eResonance



Interesting that they're going to remove the DRM more than a year after the game is released; trying to push for more sales I suppose. I still think it's lame that you get a license that limits the number of computer you can install it to. Just sounds like things can get confusing and frustrating.Posted at 7:10PM on May 2nd 2010 by Dylan