Will the US version of King's Bounty have Starforce?

[Nike-it]

It will use SecuRom both in USA and Europe.

[pkt-zer0]

Originally Posted by Nike-it

It will use SecuRom both in USA and Europe.

And what version/variety? Because if it's like Bioshock, Mass Effect, and Spore (90% of user reviews on Amazon are one-star reviews due to SecuROM), I'm not sure that's a good idea.

[megakill]

Don't worry - online activation won't be needed.

[pkt-zer0]

Originally Posted by megakill

Don't worry - online activation won't be needed.

Now I only have to worry about optical drives becoming unusable, conflicts with antivirus software, or system crashes.

Anyway, seconding the question on the Collector's Edition - the deck of cards that came with the Russian version would be nice.

[Coin-coin le Canapin]

Originally Posted by pkt-zer0

And what version/variety? Because if it's like Bioshock, Mass Effect, and Spore (90% of user reviews on Amazon are one-star reviews due to SecuROM), I'm not sure that's a good idea.

The main technical problem is the restrictive number of installations. The "ethical" problem is that the studios are considering the customers as potential pirates.
And I think you can easily see it with the Spore scandal, the result is that the protection didn't stop piracy at all, and the abusive protection only punishes the honest customers.
So, I'd also like to know some details about the used securom protection in the us and european versions of King's Bounty.

[wainamoin3n]

So far, I've read that besides the boxed edition, there will be an online purchase option using 1C's new online shop.
But will there be any Collector's Edition with some nice extras available?

[Imperial Dane]

I have seen it mentioned, but it looks like to be for the eastern european countries only

[wainamoin3n]

Originally Posted by Imperial Dane

I have seen it mentioned, but it looks like to be for the eastern european countries only

Does that include Romania too? I'd love to grab a nice Collector's Edition. After finishing the demo three times, I find it absolutely worthwhile! I'm not sure though if arrangements have been made with the local distributors.

[Imperial Dane]

Well i wouldn't mind getting my hands on it either Or the regular one for that matter.. but so far nothing has been heard.. Oh well, will just have to keep playing the demo, on my fifth playthrough right now.