lilwillie 47 Posted February 8, 2007 No US publisher?No US distributor? Not likely to be one? Wish I had not bought the download version, at least then I would have a coaster for my beer. bummer ain't it? I am begining to wonder if US publishers are uneasy about singing and marketing a MilSim so close to realism at this time due to the political issues in the country. please, no one, I don't mean to start a political battle, just a though I had... unfortunatly everything gets a political label and slant these days in the US Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
znashin 0 Posted February 8, 2007 What copy protection will 505 Games be using for their distribution of Arma? Will 505 be using SecureROM like Morphicon? I hope not. I have to run securerom games as win2000 progs or it doesn't like the cd. Even the demo moans about no valid cd in drive if i try to run it as an xp prog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-duke- 0 Posted February 8, 2007 What copy protection will 505 Games be using for their distribution of Arma? Will 505 be using SecureROM like Morphicon? I hope not. I have to run securerom games as win2000 progs or it doesn't like the cd. Even the demo moans about no valid cd in drive if i try to run it as an xp prog. I thought Morphicon used Starforce, at least that's what I seem to recall from my install of the German Version. Am I wrong? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3239 Posted February 8, 2007 morphicon ArmA DVD version: securom morphicon/metaboli online DL version: starforce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailindawg 0 Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks Q. Now to wait for my 505 copy from GoGamer. Hopefully, they used SecureROM for the 505 version. I don't understand znashin, though. SecureROM is not as problematic as SF. Been running XP and installing SecureROM protected games with no problems. Safedisc seems ok to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dynamax 0 Posted February 9, 2007 it's official, BIS now has a US/NorthAmerican publisher. they have yet to say who, but hey that got one and thats great. seems like the US release is going to be towards the end of Feb, probilly befor the 27th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailindawg 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Dynamax, where did you read that? Can you post a link? EDIT: never mind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-OGN-DarkPhantom 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Finally the Day has come for the downunders.... Now can get down to buisness and start playing this game for what its worth Group: OF Forum Team Posts: 403 Joined: June 2001 Posted: Feb. 08 2007,17:28 We are pleased to give you a comprehensive update of where we are with our latest tactical combat simulation game ArmA. European Release ArmA: Armed Assault for the European/Worldwide release by 505 Games went Gold and 16th February is now confirmed as the release date. The full list of countries where 505 Games will distribute the game (in no particular order): United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Iceland, Ireland, Andorra, San Marino and The Vatican Cit, Greece, Portugal, Croatia, Serbia and Montenegro, Bosnia, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Israel, Middle East, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Japan. You can pre-order ArmA from Amazon.co.uk and many other retail outlets in various countries covered by 505 Games publishing. North American Release We are pleased to confirm that we secured a publisher for North America. An announcement about the North American release of ArmA will follow shortly - stay tuned! English Online Direct Download Release The full English version of ArmA will be available for purchase via the online games service Sprocket from 27th February worldwide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilwillie 47 Posted February 9, 2007 No US publisher?No US distributor? Not likely to be one? Wish I had not bought the download version, at least then I would have a coaster for my beer. bummer ain't it? I am begining to wonder if US publishers are uneasy about singing and marketing a MilSim so close to realism at this time due to the political issues in the country. please, no one, I don't mean to start a political battle, just a though I had... unfortunatly everything gets a political label and slant these days in the US Man I like being wrong Thanks BIS/Idea for finding a pub for the North American market!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailindawg 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Shucks lilwillie, this is the type of game our government SHOULD want us all playing! Now that they found a North American publisher, I may cancel my order at GoGamer. I wonder if I'll be able to buy a direct download of the NA version? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilwillie 47 Posted February 9, 2007 Shucks lilwillie, this is the type of game our government SHOULD want us all playing! Now that they found a North American publisher, I may cancel my order at GoGamer.I wonder if I'll be able to buy a direct download of the NA version? Well, I'll be a good little citizen and scarf up a copy or two if one becomes a special edition. Ahhh sweet happiness, another 5 years of great gaming just around the corner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GimpyBassturd 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Ok so now that Ive ordered it from gogamer.com , NOW they find a US publisher,, is there any reason i should be concerned? like maybe it will be slightly different version and ill be screwed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
.kju 3239 Posted February 9, 2007 the US release still may take a while - consider that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-duke- 0 Posted February 9, 2007 morphicon ArmA DVD version: securommorphicon/metaboli online DL version: starforce I should have been more clear. I dl'd it which was the reason for my confusion. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert(uk) 0 Posted February 9, 2007 No US publisher?No US distributor? Not likely to be one? Wish I had not bought the download version, at least then I would have a coaster for my beer. bummer ain't it? I am begining to wonder if US publishers are uneasy about singing and marketing a MilSim so close to realism at this time due to the political issues in the country. please, no one, I don't mean to start a political battle, just a though I had... unfortunatly everything gets a political label and slant these days in the US Man I like being wrong  Thanks BIS/Idea for finding a pub for the North American market!!! Yeah, just wait til they tell you it's EA... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailindawg 0 Posted February 9, 2007 Quote[/b] ]Yeah, just wait til they tell you it's EA... I was hoping that it was Valve thru Steam........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddmatt 1 Posted February 10, 2007 Quote[/b] ]Yeah, just wait til they tell you it's EA... I was hoping that it was Valve thru Steam........... They already have Sprocket for online distribution, the English one will be online Feb 27. Maybe after they release the game in the US it will appear on Steam. Steam will probably get BIS some more sales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaffo 0 Posted February 10, 2007 Looks like it's Atari for the US - May release http://www.worthplaying.com/article....order=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radnik 18 Posted February 10, 2007 Looks like it's Atari for the US - May releasehttp://www.worthplaying.com/article....order=0 Well, Atari was publisher for OpF:Elite in Australia so i guess it's proven publisher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bearclaw 0 Posted February 10, 2007 Does anyone have some information on the 505 Special Edition? Is it due out on the 16th as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smellyjelly 0 Posted February 10, 2007 I'm glad that the US has a publisher now, but May is too long to wait. I was going to get the UK version for my birthday on the 18th. Now I'm stuck, either importing the UK version or waiting for the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 3 Posted February 10, 2007 Does anyone have some information on the 505 Special Edition? Is it due out on the 16th as well? I saw on the italian distributor website the metal case edition due on the 16th, if i remember, but it's not listed in any online shop... Does anyone have more info about this edition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swtx 42 Posted February 10, 2007 Yep, I'm glad it's a proven publisher with a lot of experience in gaming industry. Atari has that history... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
low light 0 Posted February 10, 2007 I'm glad that the US has a publisher now, but May is too long to wait. I was going to get the UK version for my birthday on the 18th.Now I'm stuck, either importing the UK version or waiting for the US. @SmellyJelly: You can also download the game via online distribution if you prefer; saving the costs involved in importing. I'm sure something was mentioned about the 505 version also being available online; possibly through Sprocket - though this is a guess on my part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
