KnossosTNC wrote...
Six years ago, at the height of my spyware paranoia, I would have freaked out at this news.
Then Ubisoft came along, first with Starforce; computer-breaking DRM created by colossal douches, then their infamous internet leash DRM. I've also since then learned a few things about the internet advertising businesd.
Now, anything short of going Ubisoft doesn't sound so terrible anymore, so I'm still buying ME3 for PC. Can't imagine what information EA collects and what they do with them could be any worse than what websites I frequent usually collect.
Besides, I use my gaming PC ONLY for gaming. All my private information are on my laptop, which does not have Origin. A purely 2-year-old coincidence I've never realised until now. Collect away.
A good example of consumer apathy.
I think that EA and DRM companies are hedging that most consumers will take this tact. Me? I am pretty disgusted with the extremes that gaming industry, EA included, have taken DRM enforcement. I simply wont purchase games that force unreasonable DRM solutions on me and thats why I only own two EA games. Its invasive to the average consumer and arguably doesnt deter piracy. I am sure there is a more consumer friendly approach in guarding against piracy, but that would be the sensible thing to do. Instead the industry has opted for the Orwellian approach: 2+2=5.