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Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 PSN Requires An Internet Connection

Good thing you used one to download it, right?

Consider the following a PSA of sorts: The PSN version of Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 is using a form of DRM that requires an Internet connection when it boots. So, if your PS3 can’t talk to the cloud upon start-up, you won’t be able to play the game, despite the total absence of online functionality aside from basic leaderboards stuff (via TheSixthAxis).

Sound familiar? It should, for the Capcom devout out there. Final Fight: Double Impact had the exact same DRM, though the bugbear was that the publisher didn’t make it clear upfront that the game was protected. This time around, Capcom makes a note in the PSN Store description stating that you have to “log-in to the PSN each time to play the game.”  

 
  
 
The Xbox Live Arcade version of Rearmed doesn’t have this kind of DRM, which probably says something about how many people are still sharing their PSN games through bogus profiles. I'll update if Capcom goes on record with a response as to why the game is protected as it is, or addresses some of the outcry from BC fans who aren't digging this form of rather... restrictive protection.  
meaninoflife42 is online on Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:01 a.m.
that sux.
CherryBerryon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:01 a.m.
Sucks 
dcgcon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:02 a.m.
@meaninoflife42 said:
" that sux. "
Congratulations.
RsistncEon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:02 a.m.
Yup, piracy is clearly a problem you find only on the PC.
spencer_twinon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:04 a.m.

hi
Underachiever007on Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:05 a.m.
@eviltwin14 said:

" hi "

 Hello.    
nintendoeatson Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:07 a.m.
I use the multi-ps3 thing to share stuff with my family overseas. If Capcom has a problem with that then I have a problem with Capcom.
 
Of course, I haven't updated my PS3 past 3.15, so I guess this doesn't affect me. Its just irksome that game publishers are so willing to compromise their customer experience.
Santaron Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:08 a.m.
I was going to buy this game on the ps3, but luckily I searched some forums in fear of DRM first.
Now if Capcom by some miracle removed the DRM I'd buy it in a second, but judging by Final Fight: DI, that ain't going to happen sadly.
LethalKi11leron Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:08 a.m.
@RsistncE said:
" Yup, piracy is clearly a problem you find only on the PC. "
this this this this
PLWolfon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:10 a.m.
My PS3 is always connected anyway, and I don't share games. 
So no biggie to me.
bitcloudon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:11 a.m.
@LethalKi11ler said:
" @RsistncE said:
" Yup, piracy is clearly a problem you find only on the PC. "
this this this this "
Too bad this isn't piracy.
Milkmanon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:12 a.m.
Considering that you need an internet connection to buy the game, I'm going to chalk this up as a non-issue.
udabenshenon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:12 a.m.
This sux, but this is really Sony's fault.  Honestly, Sony's DRM on the PSN games is so loose that I would not want to release a game on PSN.  They should really adopt something along the lines of Steam style or even Xbox style DRM. 
 
Sorry.  I am expecting this to be unpopular.
ZeForgottenon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:12 a.m.
Woah, what a coincidence! 
I've had a constant connection to the internet since the 90s! 
Brackynewson Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:15 a.m.
Clearly this will serve one purpose for them: accurate metrics of who bought the game legitimately.
Since we all know pirates still get to play the cracked game offline anyway.
 
Submission Accomplished
Yanngc33on Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:15 a.m.
bummer
MildMolasseson Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:17 a.m.
@nintendoeats said:
"I use the multi-ps3 thing to share stuff with my family overseas. If Capcom has a problem with that then I have a problem with Capcom.  Of course, I haven't updated my PS3 past 3.15, so I guess this doesn't affect me. Its just irksome that game publishers are so willing to compromise their customer experience. "

I'm pretty sure that all publishers have a problem with mutliple copies of a single licence being spread around
awesomeusernameon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:18 a.m.
@Underachiever007 said:
" @eviltwin14 said:

" hi "

 Hello.     "
Hola.
Carninon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:20 a.m.
Only people who actually complain are actually the people that Capcom is DRM is targeting which is the cheapskate pirater. There are also people who complain to just about everything and they dont even own the console or not going to buy the game.
Foggenon Feb. 3, 2011 at 11:20 a.m.
damnation

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