That wasn't my only issue with them (I'm sure they are getting something out of the deal, even if it's not money direct deposited into their account). My other issue's were that you are stuck with the game once you register since it is impossible to transfer the game to someone else (and it is also illegal from what the tech support guy told me). So, if you buy the game for $50, find out that it isn't your syle, then you can't even sell it on Ebay or give it to a friend. This is forcing everyone to buy a new copy instead of recycling unwanted copies. Also, they don't bother telling you that you can't play the game until after you pay the monthly fee! That suggests to me that they are money hungry and know that they are so loved as a video game developer that they can get away with anything they want.