Steam Dumping Ubisoft DRM Titles (UK)

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Steam Dumping Ubisoft DRM Titles (UK) - Updated

Uros "Vader" Pavlovic

05:34 am EDT @ March 19th, 2010

Filed under: VALVE, STEAM, DRM, UBISOFT, ASSASSIN'S CREED 2

Valve's popular PC digital distribution service Steam seems to have removed Ubisoft titles Assassin's Creed 2 and Silent Hunter V from its service in the UK. The first obvious reason for this would be because of Ubisoft's new strict DRM measures of both titles.

Assassin's Creed II was originally available for download right here, with Silent Hunter V could be snatched here. Both of these pages now now read "Sorry! An error was encountered while processing your request: This item is currently unavailable in your region."

A PC games industry insider commented: "It's the latest in the Ubisoft DRM blow-up. Steam doesn't want to lose its reputation for customer service, and these games have angered its user-base."

Thanks, CVG.

UPDATE: We have no confirmation from Ubisoft on this and Steam hasn't commented officially either. It's still not certain if these games are available via Steam in that particular region.

UPDATE 2: A statement from Ubisoft reads: 'The games listed are available for sale in all other countries on Steam. The fact they are not available on Steam UK has nothing to do with the DRM - but is linked to a local business discussion between Ubisoft and Steam in UK.'

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Reader Comments

	Terminator	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 05:40 am EDT
	Reply YES! Take that Ubisoft! Three Cheers for Valve! EDIT: Now that I have my replacement HD 5770 installed, I say TEN cheers for Valve! Perhaps Ubisoft will finally come to their senses, and drop this DRM.
	Doomsday.: what happened to the HD5850?!? Vodoo: his GPU fried if im not mistaken. Doomsday.: not again! get a good PSU(Corsair or Cooler Master) or a UPS... im_stardust: his gpu fried all right Terminator: Long story, but I'm using a 5770 right now. When I can affor... Doomsday.: what happened to the HD5850?!? ;D

	un om bun	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 05:42 am EDT
	Reply Deary me. Just when I was about to purchase Assassin's Creed II and Silent Hunter V off Steam. Oh cruel fate, why does thou mocketh me ?
	optimus slime: Because of your silly hat.

	PainZero	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 05:43 am EDT
	Reply Nice move by Valve. Check this out (Ubi vs Pirates) http://i.imgur.com/rGN4K.gif
	Marku5K: Nice but your a bit late with this one

	Marku5K	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 05:51 am EDT
	Reply I kinda makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. :)

	Doomsday.	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 06:12 am EDT
	Reply YEEAAHH!!

	tarang231994	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 06:14 am EDT
	Reply the links r back up btw Ubi sucks and no one will buy any pc games untill the sholic drm is removed wid a nic apology statement n sum things (like the conviction demo n ghost recon beta to be added)
	Neil: Says not available in "my region"...

	Ftmch	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 06:42 am EDT
	Reply Nicely done Steam.

	Cheddar	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 06:57 am EDT
	Reply Stupid of Ubi to insist upon their new DRM method for the Steam version of their games anyway. Seems to me there would be compatibility issues from the outset.

	Cheddar	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 07:02 am EDT
	Reply Btw, you guys are premature with this story, and your cheers. The games are still up and available for purchase on Steam, as of this moment. I'm in the States. Maybe there's something screwy going on with the content servers for some other countries? I dunno.
	Anticitizen714: The posts say they only did this in the UK Cheddar: NOW it says it.

	Bigolli	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 07:27 am EDT
	Reply Ohh nice one! Seriously, fuck Ubi for trying this bullshit, I'm glad they got the slap in the face they tried to deal out to legit gamers.

	Vycka	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 07:53 am EDT
	Reply While I'm not a big Steam fan, it's good to see Ubi getting bitchslapped by something influential.

	moriwenne	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 07:54 am EDT
	Reply The games are available again, there was no official comment, I believe this is a non-story and should be updated. Fact is, this new DRM seems to be working in keeping pirates from playing the games even if it angers and disrupts some users playing experience.

	tarang231994	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 08:02 am EDT
	Reply like the others said the game is avil. via steam in india

	DylanDeVille	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 08:32 am EDT
	Reply Meh, I bought the game (cheaply) and I have no issue with the DRM. Just enjoying the game and supporting the devs. They are just trying to curb down a bit on the rampant piracy and we all know we have followed that path a little.
	mmacarthur: Same here

	Vodoo	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 08:47 am EDT
	Reply allow me to rectify the flawed thinking of you sheep. i have my lovely disc of Spellforce 2 here on the special shelf, it represents my PURCHASED FUCKING RIGHT to play it whenever, wherever i want. ubisoft decided to transform a permanent right into a privilege (special entitlement granted by authority to a restricted group on a conditional basis). you motherfuckers are controlled and somehow manage to see an upside to it, im almost envious of your blind optimism.
	Bigolli: Say what? Alchi: Revolution now! Bring out the cannons, Take the Bastille.... Vodoo: thank you. Cheddar: No one forces you to buy the product, Vodoo. Or steal it.... fringe: Cheddar is right. In that regards, just steal it.

	Barzenak42	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 09:28 am EDT
	Reply We buy it..we own it we play it when we want to even if down the years or 11 million installs or we do not buy it.

	jimmy	[mail] Mar 19 2010, 04:20 pm EDT
	Reply This seems like the equivalent of a thief renouncing a rapist

	Cblue	[mail] Mar 20 2010, 12:51 am EDT
	Reply Hmm, I didnt think you could loose a reputation that you really didnt have in the first place Then again, I do love in the area of europe where they overcharge their costumers quite thoroughlly