Video Games and DRM

Mitch Boge

Introduction to the Problem

• What is DRM?– The Apple fiasco

Pro-DRM Argument• Protect profits• Boost the economy

Anti-DRM Argument• It’s a hassle for customers• Stifles the market

Mediation• Type One:

– Ubisoft example• Type Two:

– “Grand Theft Auto” example

Works Cited• Cohen, Peter. “iTunes Store goes DRM-free.” Macworld. Macworld, 6

January 2009. Web. 28 March 2013.• Tynan-Wood, Christina. “In Defense of DRM.” Infoworld. Infoworld, 25

July 2006. Web. 28 March 2013.• McCracken, Harry. “25 Arguments for the Elimination of Copy

Protection.” Technologizer. Technologizer, 13 October 2008. Web. 28 March 2013.

• Lien, Tracey. “Ubisoft to Scrap DRM for All PC Games.” Polygon. Vox Media, 5 September 2012. Web. 1 April 2013.

• Apple. Logo. 1998. Wikipedia. Web. 14 April 2013.• Unknown. CD with DRM Lock. 7 April 2011. Biggiantcrayon. Web. 14

April 2013.• IFTTT. Stocks. N.d. IFTTT. Web. 15 April 2013.• Unknown. Stacks of Money. 21 February 2013. Word Press. Web. 15

April 2013.• Unknown. Frustrated Gamer. 6 November 2011. Angry Gamer Blog.

Web. 15 April 2013.• Rockstar Games. Example of Drunk Camera. 29 April 2008. Web. GTA

Wiki. Web. 15 April 2013.