Has Ubisoft's 'Always Online' DRM Scheme Been Foiled?

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Has Ubisoft's 'Always Online' DRM Scheme Been Foiled? In order to play upcoming Ubisoft and EA single-player games like Assassin's Creed 2, Silent Hunter 5, and Command & Conquer 4, you must have an active Internet connection or the games won't load. Now some are claiming Ubisoft's draconian DRM scheme has been circumvented because a cracked copy of Silent Hunter 5 may have made its way onto file sharing sites. The game publisher's response? Don't kid yourself. - Matt Peckham, PCWorld More From Game On About Ubisoft and EA's 'Always Online' PC Games Requirement Game publishers Ubisoft and EA are about to release several single-player PC games that require a 'permanent internet connection' to play. Ready for the Sony PlayStation Phone? The Wall Street Journal says Sony's planning a range of multifunction mobile devices, some tailored to rival Apple's iPad. 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