Author Topic: WOOT! Starforce gets dumped by UBI! (Read 249 times)

uvwpvW · « **on:** April 21, 2006, 07:46:59 PM »

Source:
Arstechnica------------------------------------------------------------
UBISOFT DUMPS STARFORCE
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As many of you should already know, Ubisoft has officially
confirmed rumours that it had ended its business
relationship with Starforce. Starforce produces copy
protection software that has been highly criticised by
gamers in the past. "Ubisoft has decided to use an
alternative copy-protection system to Starforce for upcoming
releases," said a rep for the company. This confirms that
the anticipated Heroes of Might and Magic V title will not
include Starforce software.

Ubisoft was hit by a $5 million lawsuit by gamers whoclaimed that Starforce software comprised the security of
their computers. "We are currently investigating complaints
about alleged problems with Starforce's software," said the
Ubisoft rep. Starforce copy protection technology is one of
the biggest receivers of criticism and complaints.

Back in February, the company decided to deal withcriticism from Cory Doctorow with a lawsuit threat and a
claim the FBI had been contacted over harassment. Threats
like this to silence critics have to raise alarm bells.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:51:34 PM »

Yeah, there's been like 3 other threads covering this. All unanimous: yay.

Panzzer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:53:18 PM »

http://www.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=175674&

uvwpvW · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:09:04 PM »

oops.

CHECKERS · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:32:18 PM »

WHO RAW !,

High five for Ubisoft:aok

I hope they will post a patch, work- around, fix the Starforce BS that comes on the Lock On Flaming Cliffs CD.

Morpheus · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:33:38 PM »

Thank god its over, now freaking release Lock-on Black Shark already!!!

ChickenHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:36:25 PM »

Yahoooo!!!! That is great new indeed. (missed the first two threads apparently)

As a loyal fan of the Heroes series I was agonizing over whether to get Heroes V or not because of Starforce. No worries now mate, or should I say less worries depending on the next copy protection system.