Earth 2160 UK

[t.foster73]

I was in PC world today, contemplating whether to buy this or not, as I enjoyed the previous 2 games. On the back of the box it says 'Internet activation required OR (UK ONLY) activate by phone'. I must say this put me off buying it, as I don't much fancy trusted computing, which Half Life 2 was, and the reason I didn't buy that game. Has anyone bought the UK version of this game? If so, I would be greatful on your activation feedback. Thanks.

[Luciel]

if you do buy it, dont from pcworld, it is so much expensive that other places, try game or gamestation (latter one always has deals on new games), and if u want it even cheaper, play.com

[GLH]

Also the german version has this online activation.
But you have to activae it only once after installation/re-installation.
The game doesn't have a real copy protection, so you can play the game without dvd.
The first update patch was/is available in two versions SILVER and GOLD.
(GOLD = Silver + additional MultiPlayer-Maps = only for registered users.)

I bought it, when it was released in germany, played it a while. It's quite heavy to solve the levels. And also the levels are that huge.... first level took me 4 hours of playing.

[t.foster73]

Presumably, even if you phone, the code you are given depends on your hardware configuration, so you will need to call again if you change your hardware. I don't like having to rely on a 3rd party to get things working. I'd even rather they'd have used Starforce on it!

[t.foster73]

Also, if there is no CD protection, then what is the Mini-Image on GCW for?

[DABhand]

Good Question, maybe someone with the game can shed light if it has a protection or not :)

[munsterbuster]

Nope. Game comes only with online activation. Even in november in the us published by Midway.

[GLH]

Also, if there is no CD protection, then what is the Mini-Image on GCW for?I already told it to EMPiRE. Don't know if he want to removed the E2160 mini image.