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Ubisoft DRM - The Original Always Online DRM that broke games

In 2010 Ubisoft unveiled a brand-new form of DRM for Windows PC Gaming that would require single player games to connect to an authentication server to check for the existence of an internet connection. This DRM was known as Ubisoft DRM, these days is commonly known as "Always Online DRM". In today's episode we take a closer look at the origins of Ubisoft DRM, its customer reaction, how it was easily defeated by scene cracking groups, and the legacy that it left behind in the video game industry.

English
  • Originally Aired June 26, 2023
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Production Code rl5zll0Jo_I
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 26, 2023 by
    shriek
  • Modified June 26, 2023 by
    shriek