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Gitcha SecuROM de-authorization tools! Git'em ova hur!
EA's perpetual joke -- on you -- comes to an ironic end on April Fools' Day with the release of de-authorization tools for each of its 19 PC games with SecuROM copy protection (full list and download links after the break). If you've been working on that class action lawsuit against EA for bundling SecuROM with The Sims 2: IKEA Home Stuff, you can drop it now -- your flat-pack furniture can finally be moved to a new machine. In the spirit of generosity, EA's giving you two options for managing your authorizations: Option 1: Download and install yet another "tool" in order to scan your computer for EA's SecuROM games and find out how many computer authorizations you have (or don't have) left for each title. Option 2: Cut to the chase and download the game-specific de-authorization tool you need.
Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box speeds onto Steam
As foretold by the all-knowing prophet Criterion, Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box is now available for purchase on Steam for $39.99. The Ultimate Box includes the full version of Burnout Paradise and all of its free updates, including the Cagney and Bike content, plus the premium Party Pack (sadly, Legendary Cars and newer DLC are not included). As a special bonus, only applicable to this downloadable version, none of the excessive packaging or nasty shrink wrap is included. We can already feel the environment's warming approval.
'Ultimate' Burnout Paradise cruises to European retail Feb. 6th [update]
EA just announced that they'll be releasing the ultimo supremo edition of Burnout Paradise, The Ultimate Box, to retail on February 6th -- in Europe. While North America will get the PC version via retail on November 5th, the 360 and PS3 versions will only make it to European stores. Sad emoticon! Burnout Paradise: The Ultimate Box includes the full retail edition of Burnout Paradise, both Cagney and the bike DLC updates PLUS the upcoming Party Pack DLC that adds new party game modes, a restart option, easier controls for earlier vehicles and more. The Party Pack DLC will also be available via the XBLM alongside the Ultimate Pack's release, both in Europe and North America (happy emoticon!). Oh, and those who just want the plain edition of Burnout Paradise will be pleased to know that its retail price has dropped to a wallet-friendly $19.99.[Update: The Ultimate Box is exclusive to PC in North America.]
