Online only.
For me that is the issue, DRM was only part of it. In order for them to maintain the idea that the disc you buy from a store is just something to transport the game and once installed you don't need it again is to somehow check that the game you own is rightfully, they did this by making you 'check in'. Essentially calling everyone a thief until otherwise stated.
What they forgot to realise is that not everyone is online, not everyone can have permanent 24 hr access. DRM exists on digital content already and no one complained but it was an option, not required, so you had a choice. This took that choice away.
Hmm, pie.







