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SecuROM Guards Alone In The Dark News
Chris Leyton
20/06/2008
Controversial copy-protection software protects the PC version of Alone in the Dark...
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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