Middle-Earth: Shadow of War launched earlier this week and while Warner Bros attempted to keep it locked down with Denuvo's DRM system, it seems crackers have managed to figure out a way around it. Over the last year, game cracking groups have gotten a lot quicker at removing Denuvo, with …
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Sonic Mania PC patched to allow offline play, Denuvo DRM now clearly labelled
Yesterday, we learned that Sega and the development team behind Sonic Mania were butting heads a bit, as the publisher snuck some additional DRM into the PC version of the game. One particular member of the development team made it clear that this was not their decision and asked fans …
Read More »Latest Mass Effect Andromeda patch removes Denuvo, adjusts cut scenes
Mass Effect Andromeda might not be returning for single-player DLC but the team left at Bioware Montreal is still patching. In the game's latest update, the studio is still making small changes to cut scenes and animations in order to show the game in a better light. Beyond that, Denuvo …
Read More »Denuvo accused of using unlicensed protection software to secure its own anti-tamper tool
Over the last few months, Denuvo has been consistently making headlines for one reason or another. First Resident Evil VII was cracked in record time, then the software was accused of impacting the performance of recently released indie game ‘RIME', which was also cracked in record time, causing the developer …
Read More »Denuvo anti-tamper drops the ball, reveals hidden developer messages
The Denuvo anti-tamper software company has taken another hit to its reputation over the weekend, where it was discovered that there was a leak in its private messaging system. That leak was discovered by hackers and lead to a number of messages from developers and the general public appearing online. …
Read More »Denuvo responds to Resident Evil 7’s speedy crack
Earlier this week, we learned that cracking groups had already managed to circumvent Denuvo's anti-tamper technology in Resident Evil 7, opening the game up to pirates less than a week after its final release. This was surprising as up until now, Denuvo has traditionally taken months to crack for new …
Read More »Denuvo appears to be slipping as Resident Evil 7 cracked in record time
Over the last 18 months or so, Denuvo has been a huge help for game publishers and a huge headache for game crackers. However, it looks like the DRM's effectiveness is starting to slip as Resident Evil 7 has been cracked in record time, leaving pirates with access to the …
Read More »Denuvo DRM has been removed from DOOM
Denuvo has become an incredibly popular form of DRM amongst game publishers over the years but as we have seen over the last year, it can be cracked, it just takes quite a bit of time. This week, DOOM is dropping Denuvo DRM on PC after finally being cracked, in …
Read More »Playdead drops Denuvo protection for Inside
Playdead, the developer of hit creepy, indie side-scroller, Inside, has ditched anti-tamper software, Denuvo from the game just as the Steam Autumn Sale hit. Considering Denuvo has proved so successful in protecting other games, it's quite a surprising move to see it ditched, especially during a sale period. Denuvo has …
Read More »Denuvo may have lost the battle, but it wants to win the war
Anti-tamper digital management system, Denuvo, may have faced a couple of set backs as of late, but the executives at the developer aren't concerned. In fact they still see the company at the forefront of protecting games and suggested that no DRM system was fullproof, but that its was still the …
Read More »Cracks appear in Denuvo’s armour for the first time
The bane of game crackers the world over, Denuvo, may have finally begun to weaken in the face of an onslaught of hacking attempts, as several titles protected by the game have now appeared on popular sharing sites, fully playable. Rise of the Tomb Raider however, appears to have been …
Read More »Russian hackers may have found a crack in Denuvo’s defences
Denuvo is a name that sends shudders down the spines of pirates the world over, as it has meant that some games, no matter how hard people tried, have remained uncracked and unplayable for those not willing to pay for them. But there are whispers that that mightiest of foes …
Read More »3DM might be able to crack Denuvo protection after all
Earlier this week we learned that cracking group 3DM would be taking a year off to see if there would be any effect on game sales. However, many took this to mean that the group just couldn't break Denuvo protection, which is found on many new games including Just Cause …
Read More »Denuvo’s anti-tamper success stems from its lack of bravado
If you haven't heard of Denuvo, you're probably a law abiding game purchaser and deserve to pat yourself on the back – as long as you aren't pre-ordering too many titles. If you have though, you'll no doubt be aware of how frustrating it's proved for various piracy groups as …
Read More »GTA V PC rumored to use Denuvo DRM service
It is rumored that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V will make use of the Denuvo Digital Rights Management service, the same one used by Lords of the Fallen and Fifa 15. DRM can be a touchy subject and can often make honest buyers feel punished with restrictions. …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage finally comes to Steam this month
Exactly a year on from the initial launch of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, Ubisoft have announced that the game is finally coming to Steam later this October.
Read More »One year later, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor arrives for Xbox One and PS4
While Star Wars Jedi: Survivor launched with more than a few performance issues on current-gen consoles and PC, much of that has been worked out after a full year of patches. Even now, the PC version is still getting optimisations and just recently, Denuvo DRM was also removed from the …
Read More »Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster gets PC system requirements
The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more of a remake, with the entire game being rebuilt using Capcom's newer RE Engine technology, which also powered the recent Resident Evil sequels and remakes. Capcom has announced a September launch date and even showed off some graphics comparison images. Now, it is …
Read More »New Monster Hunter Rise DRM breaks Steam Deck compatibility
The word DRM leaves a sour taste in many PC players’ mouths as such anti-piracy software typically impacts a game’s performance in a noticeable manner. For years, Monster Hunter Rise has been plagued with Denuvo’s DRM, and so it came as a welcome surprise when Capcom decided to remove the …
Read More »Persona 3 Reload will be relatively easy to run on the PC
SEGA and Atlus have shared the system requirements for Persona 3 Reload on the PC. The update also confirms that the game will use Denuvo anti-tamper technology. The minimum system requirements call for an Intel Core i7-4790, 8GB of RAM, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti. The recommended requirements …
Read More »A new Dragon Quest game is releasing worldwide this September
Square Enix released a new gameplay trailer for the action JRPG Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest – The Adventure of Dai, which revealed the game will release worldwide on September 28th. Moreover, it also confirmed that the title is coming to Xbox Series X|S alongside other platforms. Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest …
Read More »Lego 2K Drive PC system requirements have been revealed
The upcoming LEGO 2K Drive is gearing up for its release on PC, and Visual Concepts has now shared the official system requirements. Moreover, the developers confirmed the game would use every publisher's favourite DRM solution, Denuvo. In terms of PC specs, gamers will need at least an Intel Core …
Read More »Ray tracing removed from Resident Evil 2 and 3 Remake on Steam
Recently, Capcom updated Resident Evil Village to remove Denuvo DRM from the game. It would seem that Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 also received updates recently, mysteriously removing ray-tracing features from both remakes. While the removal of Denuvo from RE Village was a welcome change, the removal of …
Read More »Square Enix removes DRM from LIS: True Colours just 4 days after launch
DRM is the bane of many PC players, with Denuvo being the most famous (or infamous). While almost all games with DRM eventually get cracked by fans, developers have begun taking it into their own hands, patching the DRM after launch. In what is perhaps the quickest turnaround yet however, …
Read More »Bethesda is aware of Deathloop PC performance issues, patch incoming
Deathloop launched this week to surprisingly high review scores from critics. Unfortunately, the PC version of the game is suffering from some performance problems, something that Bethesda and Arkane are looking to address as soon as possible. Taking a look at the Deathloop Steam store page immediately reveals that something …
Read More »Resident Evil Village DRM found to be causing performance problems on PC
For years now, there has been more scrutiny over DRM in PC games and the performance impact that these protections can have. Resident Evil Village is the latest game to enter this conversation, as it has now been proven that the cracked, pirated version of the game runs better than …
Read More »Someone has finally cracked Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC
Rockstar has been able to keep Red Dead Redemption 2 out of the hands of pirates for a long time now but after a full year, scene cracking groups have caught up. Red Dead Redemption 2 remained uncracked since launch until earlier today, when a group released their working, cracked …
Read More »Epic Games Store DRM policy makes headlines and subscription service rumours begin to appear
The Epic Games Store is often in the news, primarily due to various store-exclusive deals for big games. This time around, EGS is making headlines for two reasons, the first is criticism over a perceived flaw with the launcher, allowing users to play games they don't own. The other is …
Read More »Valve is overhauling Steam reviews to combat review bombing
Review bombing has grown in prominence over the years, giving players a much louder voice when issues arise. Unfortunately for developers, the complaints are not always relevant to the game itself, but controversies that breach outside of end product. Valve has taken these concerns into account and is now overhauling …
Read More »Modders are getting to work on patching Monster Hunter World
Back when Nier Automata launched on PC, the port came with some performance problems. These issues were swiftly fixed by Steam user ‘Kaldaien', and now, the modder is turning his efforts to Monster Hunter World with a mod to fix certain issues with the game. The Special K mod will …
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