Now this is a clever way to promote your online DRM system. Ubisoft has announced that it is offering a number of its games for only 1 dollar this week. Clearly, this is a deal you cannot miss, however be warned that most of these games are plagued by UPLAY and its always-online DRM. But then again, the price is so low that we can’t really see why you should avoid getting them, as this is the offer most of you have been waiting for. Continue reading From Dust, Driver San Francisco, H.A.W.X. 2 and Silent Hunter 5 are $1 this week for the PC→
Ubisoft announced today that From Dust, a modern God game from visionary creator Eric Chahi, is available today for Google Chrome Browser for £7.99 for the first week, then for £11.59. From Dust allows players to control the destiny of a primitive tribe against the backdrop of a world in constant evolution, in one of the most advanced real-time nature simulations, where everything you see and interact with evolves dynamically. Continue reading From Dust is now available and playable via your Chrome browser→
Ubisoft has just released the highly anticipated patch for From Dust that offers an offline mode. Additionally, the save file is now moved from the Uplay/Ubisoft server to the local machine. As with most patches that are available on Valve’s distribution service, it will be auto-downloaded next time you star the Steam Client. Continue reading From Dust PC Patch Is Out Now – Offline Mode Now Available→
Couple of days ago, Valve offered some refunds for those that were unhappy with Ubisoft’s downloadable game, From Dust. Those refunds however were only for those who pre-ordered their game and were accepted prior to the game’s release. So the game got out and some PC gamers were unhappy. If you are one of them and want a refund, rejoice as Ubisoft is now offering refunds via Steam. Continue reading Ubisoft is offering now refunds through Steam for From Dust→
Wait what? Is Ubisoft backing off? Wait wait, didn’t they state that this always-online DRM decreased their game’s piracy and that it was a success? And now they are removing it and apologizing to PC gamers? Wow, nice job Ubisoft. But this attempt to damage control PC gamers’ frustration is not good enough and they will always remember your statements. Or at least, we will since you treat us the way you did. Continue reading Ubisoft to remove From Dust’s online authentication; Patch coming in two weeks→
We knew that the PC community will find a workaround and that’s why we pointed out that ridiculous framerate lock that Ubisoft introduced in From Dust. So get ready everyone because the first version of a framerate unlocker has just been released and we say that it’s the first version because there are some glitches here and there that will be hopefully fixed in its next version. Continue reading Rejoice From Dust fans; First FPS unlocker released→
Let us get one thing straight. We hate all games that are locked at 30fps. Okay, there is a reason to lock the framerate to consoles for performance purposes but there is no reason at all to cap it on the PC. At the same time, we are amazed with some modders that went the extra mile to remove it from various games like Transformers: War for Cybertron or Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. And here comes now Ubisoft’s From Dust that is added to this 30fps capped games list. Continue reading From Dust PC is capped at 30fps and requires you to be online; No AA or VSync options→
Attention PC gamers, From Dust has just been released on our beloved platform. The game will cost you 15 euros and those interested can download it from either Ubisoft’s shop or Steam. And in case you were unaware of, From Dust is the latest original game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, “Another World / Out of this World”. Continue reading From Dust PC Has Just Been Released→
Seems that PC gamers will have to get used to Ubisoft’s online DRM yet again. Earlier today we’ve informed you that Driver: San Francisco will require a permanent internet connection. Well, get ready because the much anticipated God game, From Dust, will also use this always-online DRM. Yeap, you read that right. From Dust will require a permanent internet connection. Continue reading From Dust will also require a permanent internet connection→
