SecuROM Guards Alone In The Dark News
Controversial copy-protection software protects the PC version of Alone in the Dark...
By Chris LeytonPosted: 20/06/2008
On the day of release Atari today revealed a new fear for PC fans interested in Alone in the Dark: the game includes the highly controversial SecuROM copy protection technology.
Prior to installing Alone in the Dark the game requires an internet connection to download an additional component, which is the source of contention amongst the anti-SecuROM establishment.
Upon activation the game can be played offline, suggesting that Mass Effect's controversial 10-day reactivation setup (promptly removed) won't be appearing in the game. It also appears that Alone in the Dark won't limit the number of units you can install the game onto, with the only stipulation being that to install the game on a new PC unit you must revoke the license from the first machine when uninstalling.
So certainly not as contentious as recent heavy hitters such as Bioshock and Mass Effect, though we suspect it's still going to irk one or two PC fans - let the tirade begin...
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Publisher:Atari
Release Date:Out Now
Age Rating:18
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Added:Mon 17th Nov 2008 23:31, Post No: 24
a master piece of crud still not as good as res evil and nowhere near as good as alone in the dark 1 your sad to compare a crap game on the 360 to the ps3 version its still crap so just save your money for res evil or resistance 2 youll be glad you did
Added:Thu 13th Nov 2008 11:14, Post No: 23
Well guys play the demo and u'll know what the difference is. A masterpiece releases on Nov 14 for re-rating.
Added:Thu 13th Nov 2008 10:57, Post No: 22
Well guys play the demo and u'll know what the difference is. A masterpiece releases on Nov 14 for re-rating.
Added:Sat 08th Nov 2008 23:11, Post No: 21
wait didnt alone in the dark suck?
Added:Fri 07th Nov 2008 17:08, Post No: 20
yeah everyone saying they shoudnt buy it is talking [#@!?]e. This version is BETTER than the 360 version. Its also wicked from what i've played of it.
Added:Mon 29th Sep 2008 19:50, Post No: 19
brilliant concept, clever gameplay and plot, too many glitches and too lengthy burning all those f#***n roots!!!
Added:Sun 31st Aug 2008 21:18, Post No: 18
i loved alone in the dark it is an amazing game but to meny f bombs and i not a fan of the ending i just hate the end the bad ending and the wors one u lose any way coz i liked edward and sereh it is just sad relly but exept for that its a goog game 4out of 5
Added:Sat 12th Jul 2008 21:06, Post No: 17
Is it me, or are games getting worse as the consles get better? Alone in the dark 2 is actually worse than its predecessor,its an insult to anyone with more than 1 brain cell and will make anyone who buys it very angry that they've forked out £40 for it.
Added:Mon 30th Jun 2008 04:24, Post No: 16
Save your money! Even a free rental token is wasted on this!
Added:Sun 29th Jun 2008 08:08, Post No: 15
lol g.m i guess youve never had a pc or console since the psx. forget the comparisons to resident evil this is the origional horror game