Don’t you love being locked out of a game that doesn’t even feature online multiplayer because you’re not connected to the Internet? What a fun 2013 problem.

I’m kind of keen for Metal Gear Survive and its harsh landscape filled with all manner of creatures who resemble the aftermath of a homeopathic apocalypse. Whether you want to go it alone or with a group of pals, the choice is yours. What isn’t up for debate however, is the fact that you’ll need a persistent online connection to the world wide web if you want to experience th spin-off seamlessly.

This year will see Need For Speed return. While it’ll most likely arrive with a squad of police cats in hawt persooot, it’ll be ditching some dead weight along the way: A always-online connection requirement. “When release day rolls around for the next Need for Speed, you will be able to play through a single player experience completely offline,” developer Ghost Games said in a statement.

Seems like there's a legitimate reasona s to why Square Enix seems so confused with what to do with all its IP, and it comes down to a question of faith in consoles.

The latest Need For Speed has a bit of a sting for anyone who experiences bandwidth issues however, as it requires a permanent online connection. But at least you can take selfies and turn that into cash! Sort of. TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY.

Elite|: Dangerous dropped their offline mode this week, and now it's becoming increasingly difficult to get a refund.

Back tracking on an old promise, Frontier Developments has revealed that Elite Dangerous will need to be constantly online to play

The Crew looks like a great mix of tight gameplay and solid visuals. Pity that they always-online requirements might be a deal-breaker.