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From Dust DRM requires internet connection to launch, players experiencing bugs and crashes By Tom Senior published 19 August 11
Skyrim won't use Games for Windows Live on PC, will use Steamworks instead By Tom Francis published 17 August 11
Blizzard defends Diablo III's auction house, always-online requirement By Nathan Grayson published 1 August 11
From Dust "will not require a permanent online connection" say Ubisoft By Tom Senior published 29 July 11
Driver: San Francisco "requires permanent internet connection" on PC By Tom Senior published 27 July 11
