German consumer advocacy group targeting Diablo 3
The German consumer advocacy group the Federation of Consumer Organizations is requesting that Blizzard change its Diablo 3 packaging to reflect the persistent online requirement.
Diablo 3's always-on DRM requirement didn't exactly thrill most fans, but they grumbled and accepted it nonetheless. In Germany, on the other hand, a consumer advocacy group is threatening legal action if Blizzard doesn't respond to its requests for more clear information on the game package.
The German version of PC Gamer (via CineamBlend) reports that the Federation of Consumer Organizations has given Blizzard a July 20 deadline to repackage Diablo 3, in order to inform buyers that a persistent connection is required. If Blizzard doesn't respond July 27, the organization may pursue court action.
Diablo 3 has faced a number of issues with its release worldwide. South Korea recently forced Blizzard to issue refunds to players.
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replySteve Watts posted a new article, German consumer advocacy group targeting Diablo 3.
The German consumer advocacy group the Federation of Consumer Organizations is requesting that Blizzard change its Diablo 3 packaging to reflect the persistent online requirement.-
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well I think there is a big difference between "internet connection required" and "persistent internet connection required" .. or even "good, stable, persistent internet connection required".
The first so far usually refers to a need for internet connection to either register, activate or authenticate the game when it was installed or run. But persistent connection is not required for single player games.
However, in Diablo 3 case, you NEED persistent internet connection to play ... and in fact they should also say that the quality of play will depend on the state of the game server.
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"being a HPB required"
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-H+L :(
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Pretty sure they want a distinction between online required for everything, as opposed to just multiplayer.
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Do they require the same distinction in other purely multiplayer games?
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Diablo 3 isn't purely multiplayer though. You can just play it by yourself.
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Yeah... online.... thats the point.... you CANT play it without a connection and it does not state on the box that it is a DRM title
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This topic gets my vote for the most played out discussion item of the year.
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This proves you how the world reacts better than in US. I'am amazed so much action was taken, bobby kotick and their activision mafia needs to get off Blizzard.
Westerners mostly whine on the web but they eat any shit that get's out anyways.
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