ARC is built off the same coding platform as Steam's game client. To the point where the standard window looks very similar in set-up. The spyware rumor stems from a source of added coding they utilized in it's design which some programs flagged due to being similar to a known spyware code. PWE wouldn't risk their entire company and all their money to spy on their customers.
I really liked some PWI games. For example HOTK. So i dont hate them. But its true that there are bugs in Arc client. Fo example when u redeem your beta key then format your computer or simply reinstal arc, u wont be able to download game again - for that u need another key.
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I have one word for you "Sony"
i download and install the arc and swordsman game but i cant play...
how to play this game... what time is a closed beta?
i am from turkey. i activate my cb key but i can't play...
sorry for my bad english.
*watches the announcement trailer vid*
....that vid told me absolutely nothing about the game (well, besides that it has Asian martial arts, I guess)
June 16th is the beginning of Closed Beta. http://www.mmorpg.com/discussion2.cfm/thread/413658