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[GS/GB] Witcher 3 Dev: "We Hate DRM."

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http://gamingbolt.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-dev-doesnt-believe-in-drm-because-we-hate-drm

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/witcher-dev-explains-why-it-hates-drm-we-dont-want/1100-6422650/
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"We don't want to assault anyone," he told IGN. "Each time we are thinking about a decision, the first rule is we have to treat gamers like we'd like to be treated. We don't believe in DRM because we hate DRM. It also doesn't protect, not really. Games are cracked in minutes, hours, or days, but they're always cracked. If you want to pirate you'll find a way. But if you're a committed gamer and are buying the game why should we place a barrier on you?"
A single tear rolled down my face when I read that.

It's the most beautiful statement ever uttered towards PC gamers.
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Love this company. Super excited for The Witcher 3, too. And their other games as well.
 
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Originally Posted by steelbom View Post

Love this company. Super excited for The Witcher 3, too. And their other games as well.
Seriously, even if you don't like the game, buy it anyway.

Companies with these kinds of practices NEED to be supported.

It'll send a message to the rest of the industry and set a trend for the better.
 
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Originally Posted by frickfrock999 View Post

Seriously, even if you don't like the game, buy it anyway.

Companies with these kinds of practices NEED to be supported.

It'll send a message to the rest of the industry and set a trend for the better.
Im buying it for 3 reasons frick said to buy it and he's ph'd in errathang and lastly cuz they know people would end up pirating it.
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Totally picking up this game, its developers like these that we want to support...unlike ea games. This will be an amazing game made by true gamers and if it's anything like the witcher 2 it will be amazing. Totally worth the $60 in my opinion for a game that will last 40+ hours. Sure the lack of DRM may make it easier to pirate but I'm sure the pirating community will respect that and hold them higher to the likes of other devolopers, perhaps it will cut down on pirating on this one.
 
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First Boob physx, now this. How can anyone not like them. This would be all a lonely gamer would need.
 
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Good.
 
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Originally Posted by boot318 View Post

Call me "sheep" but I don't think of Steam as an DRM. I've actually past on Triple AAA titles because they weren't on Steam.
Yeah but let me guess, it was because those titles were on Origin or uPlay? I don't buy uPlay titles that aren't on Steam, and I only buy Origin games that are exclusive if I really want the game. Mostly because those two platforms are horrible.
 
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And this is why I will be buying two copies of this game (One collectors edition and one digital from GOG) As far as I'm concerned this is one of the very few publishers that will be seeing any of my money for a game at full price. Will be skipping DA:inquisition in favor of a second copy of TW3 since it requires Origin and WILL have planned paid DLC unlike TW3.
 
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They have my respect, I love this company & I'll always support it no matter what
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Cannot wait for TW3
 
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Originally Posted by darealist View Post

We all agree. Middle finger to EA, Blizzard, Valve, and Ubisoft. Arrrrr.
Blizzard has a DRM ? Unless you're talking about the battle.net launcher, well if you prefer to have 5 single launcher good for you.

And, your "gaming" activities must be so good, enjoying installing your games through CDs like we are back in the 90s ?

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I mean, am I the only one here that don't care about that ? Come on its not a big deal. I like Far Cry 3, I bought it from Steam, still had to install uPlay, but well, when I want to play, I install it, it takes me around 5 seconds, I play the game, finish it again, uninstall it.

Origin gets hated just because its from EA.

Won't talk about Valve since I'm a big fan of this company and it would make my statement about them biased.
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Back on topic, good to hear that from Witcher 3 devs, but if it was going to come with a DRM/Launcher, I would still buy it. Not playing great games (or potentially) just because of this kind of stuff is beyond stupidity.
 
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