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RUMOR - Watch Dogs, ACIV to require online connection (now with source!)
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After MW1 they really were
Voice of Reason
Banned
Is Ubisoft really pulling this shit off again? What the fuck is wrong with them?
IdreamofHIME
Member
This is in response to the Chinese leak of free copies of Assassins Creed 3.
I thought in the GamerTrailer's show after PS4 Sony Meeting Geoff K interviewes the devs - they said it didn't require online - but you get a different experience if online as the game sis about connectivity including what other players are up to - could be wrong its been a while. Not sure if they are on GamerTrailer's site
Delusibeta
Banned
Considering Ubisoft did exactly this for the PC versions of Assassin's Creed 2 & Splinter Cell Conviction, it wouldn't surprise me if they tried again. It wouldn't also surprise me if the response was an almighty "fuck off"
StrongArmSteady
Member
mentalfloss
Banned
So if this is actually true, are we all to have our crow and admit nextbox is vindicated?
So ambiguous.
Why can't they make a clear statement?
-"Yes, you can ignore all this shit and play offline"
- "No, a connection is always required".
Vindicated in what aspect? UBI already played this card on PC and lost.
Flatline
Banned
Yes of course, Microsoft is vindicated because there's another asshole company trying to shove shit down our throats. Makes perfect sense!
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Looks like I'm buying both on PC if at all.
I know I had an eye on Watch Dogs for sure.
I know I had an eye on Watch Dogs for sure.
Watch Dogs is a game I HOPE doesn't require always online, just because I want to be able to dick around in the world without affecting others or them affecting me. Just cause total anarchy. If it's still a good game and uses always online smartly I'll probably deal though, even if I'm disappointed.
ACIV is a game that'd be stupid and frustrating to do it with, but it seems to me that only the second's really of interest to play anyway.
ACIV is a game that'd be stupid and frustrating to do it with, but it seems to me that only the second's really of interest to play anyway.
Snowden's Secret
Banned
Watch Dogs requiring it would be some meta level commentary right there.
TheGreyHulk
Member
always online = our new DRM of the future masked behind a bullshit excuse of saying it's needed for what they need to do in the game....
terrible news. will not buy either
terrible news. will not buy either
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
I agree. I have ideas on why Watchdogs would make sense but would hate it regardless
AC4 none.
Glorified G
Member
He is asking about it. Not confirming it. This thread is pretty bad.
fastford58
Member
Companies are going to ram this shit down our throats until people give in or start to vote with their wallets.
Since the majority of people are willing to just bend over and take it in the ass by big companies anymore, we'd better get used to it.
Since the majority of people are willing to just bend over and take it in the ass by big companies anymore, we'd better get used to it.
Damn, I was interested in ACIV. I've actually been enjoying the "free" version of AC3 I got so much that I bought the season pass! I just got a boat in the game too, which sold me on the next game.
Surely one of the consoles it'll release on won't require a constant connection.
Surely one of the consoles it'll release on won't require a constant connection.
rudieboy77
Member
So two big third party games are allegedly always online, does this mean they won't be sold on the Playstation? (Everyone knows they will) So if this rumor is true I guess the assumption would be that PS is always online.
EDIT: Or at least have to be online to play specific games that demand it, makes sense actually just like the comment that PS4 will play used game unless the publisher blocks it.
EDIT: Or at least have to be online to play specific games that demand it, makes sense actually just like the comment that PS4 will play used game unless the publisher blocks it.
staticneuron
Member
They made it clear that other gamers playing their games can mess with you and you can mess with them.
Reminds me of Demon Souls and Dark Souls. Those single player games that have unique online implementations.
WrenchNinja
Member
Good thing AC3 killed any interest I had in the series. But sucks about watch_dogs.
Dreamgazer
Member
So two big third party games are allegedly always online, does this mean they won't be sold on the PC? (Everyone knows they will) So if this rumor is true I guess the assumption would be that PC is always online.
right?
Uhh, just because the game has to always be online doesn't meant the system has to be too. Certainly the Wii's not an always online system despite housing an always online game (Dragon Quest X.)
What this probably means is that Microsoft and Sony aren't getting in their way if they really want to do it, which is OK if they actually have a design that benefits from it, but is shit if they don't. Though an offline mode would be nice in case they pulled servers so Watch Dogs doesn't end up dead weight.
Valkyria
Banned
Sure, sure.
The PS3 already has always-online games, thanks to Capcom!
I think the digital version of Tomb Raider as well, if I remember right.
shinobi602
Member
Soo, in Watch Dogs, does that mean I would be forced to endure other players coming into my game fucking everything up? Because I just want to play the game by myself.
Well, the difference (or so one would hope) is they're really designing the game around online play, rather than a dial home thing because they're afraid everyone's a pirate (while the pirates figure out how to disable it and play without.) There's still other issues, especially if it's forced online interactivity, but it's the difference between an MMO like WoW and a hack & slash like Diablo III.
rudieboy77
Member
Yeah that's why I added the edit, if the rumors are to be believed then I wouldn't be surprised if more than one publisher does this. Just like back when project $10 first came out.
Same. I dont game 24/7 like some here do so its not like I'd suffer if my internet ever went down for a day or two. How often do people's phones, cable or power go out? Not too often. And if t did? Well i dunno, whats wrong with maybe reading a book or going for a walk, plenty fime to game later. Then again some are insane with constant gamng. Like playing games while on the pot, LOL.
Flatline
Banned
It's just another crappy excuse ala SimCity. Dark Souls had a very similar system and it played fine offline.
we.are.the.armada
Member
Haven't they learned their lessons in always online gates? Games should be about accessibility, not barriers.
Me too, if the consoles play used games that is.
Me too, if the consoles play used games that is.
Yeah, it's why it's hard to make it compelling enough of a justification. It's POSSIBLE I suppose, but it's going to have to go more on the MMO side than Dark Souls did.
MoonLightWave
Member
So Uplay?
Fairly certain that they've at least shown other players' usernames in every single trailer that they've released...
On topic, I'm fine with Watch_Dogs but AC4 can go screw itself.
Edit: To clarify why, Watch_Dogs seems to be genuinely designed around online functionality, but we know for a fact that AC isn't... since we've played 5 (?) AC games already.
Fine Ham Abounds
Member
I didn't think there was any question that the PS4 was leaving always-online DRM up to publishers?
Boss Man
Member
It's for the cell phone stuff, you know. Gotta make sure you're online for that. Always. It wouldn't be the same offline. IT WOULDN'T BE THE SAME.
For ACIV it's uh. For a better experience. It's for a better experience.