I don't think it was lack of sales that made them do that. I think they just didn't like the adverse publicity and the installs thing was not exactly a big thing for them. Unlimited vs 1 has NO effect on piracy, second hand sales or whatever they want to control. The DRM in general only annoys second hand customers, you can get more installs.
Ubi is in a different position. Its either Online or Not online. They can't 'tone it down' and if it works like they claim they probably wont.
Thats why I conveniently ignored your example.
Edit: And after rereading the last page, Im not even sure what we are aruging about anymore. My Psotion: Ubi seems to think their DRM works, its difficult to tone down without completly redoing the entire system (thats a guess btw). The reaction from the public probably can't change anything unless its apparent they would make money without the DRM. Which leaves 2 possiblitys:
1) They keep the DRM since they can't remove it, it 'works' (they say) and they can still sell lots of games
2) They make no money so they drop PC development altogether.
Lets not also forget that DRM costs money. Apparently SecuROM costs PER DISK SOLD. Large selling franchises are not a great place to put DRM unless its proven (and someone has done the numbers).
How many good PC games has Ubisoft released? I'm asking to find out if I will care whether or not Ubisoft drops the PC.
All the tom clancy stuff
Prince of persia
Myst stuff
Brothers in arms
Farcry
IL-2
Beyond good and Evil
obiovusly Assassins Creed
and Silent Hunter
Anno 1404 (previous Annos were not Ubi)
Its quite a list.
I own 80% of those. It dosn't really matter though what the DID, as what they are DOING. And there is still quite a few I want to play (Almost everything they are doing is also console now - they could drop the PC in a heart beat if it wasnt for all the money they have already spent on it.)
Well, I'll be honest and say that none of those games interest me. So, I really couldn't give a crap if Ubsoft ditches PC, especially with the shit job they did on the RE4 port.
Don't they also do the Settlers series?
Yes, unfortunately they do although that series hasn't done real great for a number of reasons.
What would happen if Ubisoft servers were down for any reason ?! We wouldn't be able to play their games !?! Just try to go to www.ubi.com.
Server Error in '/' Application.
Their website is down since yesterday...
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