3. Being Logged In To Play
Diablo 3 requires for you to be connected to Blizzards game server to access even the single player campaign. Fan outrage, forum explosions and media coverage have done little to steady the success of the runaway hit, however. Game companies are obviously keen on this mechanic, as it greatly reduces video game piracy and increases their own power over the market. Players should be wary for exactly the same reasons while reducing piracy is a worthy goal, modding games is a constant source of joy for countless gamers, and if gaming continues down this road the companies will retain total control of the product. If players dont speak the only language companies understand withholding their wallets - and soon, this unpleasant situation may well become the status quo for video games.