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Sims 3 to feature no DRM

By James Orry - 27/03/2009 - 1:55pm GMT

Will use the tried and tested disc-based copy protection and a serial key.

The Sims series executive producer Rod Humble has revealed EA's copy protection plans for The Sims 3, importantly confirming that the game will be released DRM free.

"... we have heard your requests over the past months and here is our plan for The Sims 3.

"The game will have disc-based copy protection – there is a Serial Code just like The Sims 2. To play the game there will not be any online authentication needed."

Humble added: "We feel like this is a good, time-proven solution that makes it easy for you to play the game without DRM methods that feel overly invasive or leave you concerned about authorization server access in the distant future."

EA and Maxis suffered the wrath of many an angry gamer because of the strict DRM implemented on Spore. A DRM-free The Sims 3 sounds like a great way of getting gamers back on side.

The Sims 3 is scheduled for release on June 6.

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Posted at 13:58 on 27 March 2009
thpcplayer	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post sign of relief Report Reply

Posted at 17:26 on 27 March 2009
RecoN	0 1 In response to Article » Go to 's original post Thanks Maxis! I will now buy Sims 3 instead of having doubts and saving my money. See trust the paying customer cos they will be supporting your product wether or not its being pirateted. Report Reply

Posted at 13:25 on 29 March 2009
Xamarl	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post does this have the same graffics as 2? i like that there is no copy protect, all games get pirated anyway, why waste the money? Report Reply

Posted at 14:25 on 29 March 2009
RecoN	0 1 In response to Xamarl's post does this have the same graffics as 2? i like that there is no copy protect, all games get pirated anyway, why waste the money? » Go to Xamarl's original post Hi, This game does have beter graphics than sims 2, but in the way of lighting. I watched an interview with the developer and he said lighting is a bigger part in this game, for example the sunshine will shine through the windows of the wall facing the sun. As for your comment "i like that there is no copy protect, all games get pirated anyway, why waste the money?" I think your missing the point of a game! Not intending to be rude but, why should developers waste their time and money on you to play there game for free? If it wasnt for money in the industry, you sir would not be writing this comment on this game webpage hope that answers your question by the way :P Report Reply

Posted at 23:42 on 29 March 2009
TURBO_RAD	0 0 In response to Article » Go to 's original post I literally cannot wait for this game to hit store shelves im really excited for this...i love all the sims games and this one i think is gonna really be awesome i just hope there are not tons and tons of expansions bc then it just gets annoying......don't get me wrong some r good but there were way way too many for the sims 2 and can u say computer memory overload....bc i sure can Report Reply

Posted at 06:13 on 31 March 2009
Xamarl	0 0 In response to RecoN's post Hi, This game does have beter graphics than sims 2, but in the way of lighting. I watched an interview with the developer and he said lighting is a bigger part in this game, for example the sunshine will shine through the windows of the wall facing the sun. As for your comment "i like that there is no copy protect, all games get pirated anyway, why waste the money?" I think your missing the point of a game! Not intending to be rude but, why should developers waste their time and money on you to play there game for free? If it wasnt for money in the industry, you sir would not be writing this comment on this game webpage hope that answers your question by the way :P » Go to RecoN's original post the point is that if someone isn't going to pay for a game but wants it they can just download it, in under 3 hours of the release of sacred2 it was pirated and but on many torrent websites. if a game is worth buying i will buy it, after renting it from blockbuster or something, or borrowing it from a friend. Report Reply