> SimCity can technically run offline, Verifiable fact. > gamers want to run it offline, but Verifiable fact. > EA won't let you run it offline Verifiable

> SimCity can technically run offline, Verifiable fact. > gamers want to run it offline, but Verifiable fact. > EA won't let you run it offline Verifiable fact. > because you could then pirate their software. Whoa, unsubstantiated conclusion there. I think we don't actually know their motivations. For example, it could be as simple as they want to be able to sell stuff in-game, wanted to save development time by eliminating another configuration to test, push software upgrades and bugfixes, monitor your play time, resist cheaters, or eventually leverage players into an online social network. It could also be an anti-piracy DRM measure too of course.