Battlefied 3 Pre-Orders Top 1.25 Million.

Battlefied 3 Pre-Orders Top 1.25 Million.

With a little bit over 1 1/2 months until the much anticipated first-person shooter release, pre-orders have already toppled the 1.25 million mark. This number has been said to put it “way ahead” of the previous title – Battlefield: Bad Company 2. Being at the same point we were before the BC 2 release, Battlefield 3 has already ten times more pre-orders. Bad Company 2 went on to sell more than 5 million copies as of May, 2.3 in the first month. So...

And the consumer nets another sudo win… EA removes SecuROM DRM from Battlefield: Bad Company 2

And the consumer nets another sudo win…   EA removes SecuROM DRM from Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Like DRM? Of course not. No one does. Yet somehow it supposedly makes the world a better place. The last couple of years, especially the last year in particular, game developers have been downright nazi-like in their determination and affinity for this digital cancer that plagues so many digitized services and devices. EA’s SecuROM DRM in particular is a pretty big PITA as it it requires a net connection to “validate” your game each and every time you...

Dangit, ‘teh’ news keeps getting better!

Dangit, ‘teh’ news keeps getting better!

Well, after trolling the interwebs for more info on the Steam for Mac releases this Spring, I happen to stumble on some more great news, Karl Magnus Troedsson from DICE has tweeted the follow; Steam for Mac – Gabe, we like it! In response to a tweet asking for a quote, he responded with; “We’re currently investigating the possibility of making BFBC2 available on Mac.” Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is currently boasting more online players then the 360...

Microsoft restricting Xbox 360 units from Army because the sale wouldn’t give them enough money?

Microsoft restricting Xbox 360 units from Army because the sale wouldn’t give them enough money?

If there were anything that would make Uncle Sam angry, blatant ignorance and greed when lives are at stake is probably up near the top. Now keep the upcoming text light hearted as this hasn’t been confirmed in any way by Microsoft (as if they’d admit blocking the military…). The military is growing increasingly digital these days. With that growing reliance on digital services and applications naturally comes the increased need for more and more...