Grandcheapskate
Veteran Member
I buy nearly all my game software online in retail packaging (not downloaded). Before purchasing the <b>RETAIL</b> version of a game, how can I determine which type of DRM and/or activation is required especially if I cannot see the back of the box? I am especially interested in any online/internet requirements since I do not engage in online gaming.
Checking the publisher and/or developer website seems to be of no value and trying to scour the internet looking for all the information about a piece of software is usually fruitless. Especially for games which are several years old. Plus it is incredibly time consuming.
I found the following website which has a rather large list of games and the DRM they use:
http://forum.daemon-tools.cc/gamedb.php?letter=A
As you can see, some games are listed multiple times based on the release. I'm also not sure what the "Comments" column is meant to convey.
I have already eliminated some publishers because I have gotten burned by requirements not listed in the "Requirements" section.
But the core question remains...how do you determine the DRM for a game before purchasing?
Thanks...Joe
Checking the publisher and/or developer website seems to be of no value and trying to scour the internet looking for all the information about a piece of software is usually fruitless. Especially for games which are several years old. Plus it is incredibly time consuming.
I found the following website which has a rather large list of games and the DRM they use:
http://forum.daemon-tools.cc/gamedb.php?letter=A
As you can see, some games are listed multiple times based on the release. I'm also not sure what the "Comments" column is meant to convey.
I have already eliminated some publishers because I have gotten burned by requirements not listed in the "Requirements" section.
But the core question remains...how do you determine the DRM for a game before purchasing?
Thanks...Joe