Posted Jan 16, 2008 at 09:38PM by Ceasar S.
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Not sure if I can share the exact numbers or percentage of PC players with you, but I'll check and see; if I can I'll update with them. As the amount of people who pirate PC games is astounding. [sic] It blows me away at the amount of people willing to steal games (or anything) simply because it's not physical or it's on the safety of the internet to do. |
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by dangermouse - 2008-01-16 |
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» How did it become so ordinary
I buy all of my stuff (of course I'd probably say that regardless), but it's become so commonplace and accepted that in the last weeks, 2 different people suggested it to me.
Firstly my brother wanted to upgrade to Vista, "can you hop online and download it for me?". Sure, he's an older brother, no shock there.
What shocked me is when I went to buy Crysis. My MOTHER suggested "wouldn't it be easier and quicker to download it?" What the hell, how does she even know about that kind of thing?
I don't know how it came about, but it really is kind of freaky.
I buy all of my stuff (of course I'd probably say that regardless), but it's become so commonplace and accepted that in the last weeks, 2 different people suggested it to me.
Firstly my brother wanted to upgrade to Vista, "can you hop online and download it for me?". Sure, he's an older brother, no shock there.
What shocked me is when I went to buy Crysis. My MOTHER suggested "wouldn't it be easier and quicker to download it?" What the hell, how does she even know about that kind of thing?
I don't know how it came about, but it really is kind of freaky.
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Re: xche78x - 2008-01-17 |
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» hmmn
so infinity ward planted a data collecting software on call of duty 4 eh. did infinity ward just include a spyware with their game? spywares collects data from users without the user knowing it. pretty similar aint it?
so infinity ward planted a data collecting software on call of duty 4 eh. did infinity ward just include a spyware with their game? spywares collects data from users without the user knowing it. pretty similar aint it?
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Re: hush404 - 2008-01-17 |
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» RE xche78x
True, but when all the software reports is whether or not you're stealing the product then I don't see the problem. Hell, they could include it in the actual game code if they wanted to.
True, but when all the software reports is whether or not you're stealing the product then I don't see the problem. Hell, they could include it in the actual game code if they wanted to.
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Re: Eclipze_ - 2008-01-17 |
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» Well the way they say it
Makes it seem like they just looked at the number of copies bought at the stores and looked at how many more people there are online (simple subtraction lol) although for the people who dont play online I'm not sure how they found out.
Makes it seem like they just looked at the number of copies bought at the stores and looked at how many more people there are online (simple subtraction lol) although for the people who dont play online I'm not sure how they found out.
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Re: _F1 - 2008-01-18 |
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» xche78x, you're an idiot.
Stop trying to create FUD. Do you know how many apps collect data for various reasons? Just because something collects data doesn't make it spyware, you *****ing retard.
Stop trying to create FUD. Do you know how many apps collect data for various reasons? Just because something collects data doesn't make it spyware, you *****ing retard.
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Re: Shatterdome - 2008-01-18 |
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» xche78....
I agree, you are trying to somehow justify your the stealing of games....hell I do it on PC, but I play 98% of my games on console, which I buy games for.
I wonder if you even read the end-user agreement when you installed the game....or just scrolled down then hit agree.....
I agree, you are trying to somehow justify your the stealing of games....hell I do it on PC, but I play 98% of my games on console, which I buy games for.
I wonder if you even read the end-user agreement when you installed the game....or just scrolled down then hit agree.....
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by Nevers - 2008-01-16 |
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» That sux
Easier for people to distance themselves from those they steal from on the internet... it's harder to steal from someone you have to look in the eye.
Easier for people to distance themselves from those they steal from on the internet... it's harder to steal from someone you have to look in the eye.
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Re: blackmobb - 2008-01-16 |
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» not 4 me
i looked the clerk in the eye and got this twix bar.
lol
i looked the clerk in the eye and got this twix bar.
lol
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by Kingofdaberbz - 2008-01-16 |
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» well.....heh its free
well pc games are like music n movies, u can easily dl them.
Even though I don't pirate pc games I don't blame the ppl,but it's too bad most ppl who own crysis pirated it.PC gamers won't see another game like that untill the Xbox 720 n ps4 come out.PC gaming is dying from piracy, it'll most likely will lose its exclusives n maybe not see any multiplat titles or no good games at all.
well pc games are like music n movies, u can easily dl them.
Even though I don't pirate pc games I don't blame the ppl,but it's too bad most ppl who own crysis pirated it.PC gamers won't see another game like that untill the Xbox 720 n ps4 come out.PC gaming is dying from piracy, it'll most likely will lose its exclusives n maybe not see any multiplat titles or no good games at all.
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by killfox - 2008-01-16 |
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» Blown out of proportion
Sure there are people that pirate PC games. I dont think its as big as all the companies make it out to be. For one how many witcher copies since release. Over 1 million copies. Those stats were taking from over a month ago. I wonder how many its sold now.
The whole crysis thing I can see though. Most people dont even know how its going to run on there system since the game take mega good hardware to run it. So they download it.
Also they complain about how many people with bad CD keys are playing there game online. Ok. Then do something about it. Dont just point it out and expect it to fix itself. If they know who has bad CD keys or whatever. Ban them or do something.
People pirate games because no tries to stop them. Its very simple to pirate anything now a days. Go to a search engine and type in torrents sites and you'll get tons and then go to one. Type on what you want and wallah. If they want them to stop pirating. Then ban people, suspend accounts, and take down torrents sites.
Sure there are people that pirate PC games. I dont think its as big as all the companies make it out to be. For one how many witcher copies since release. Over 1 million copies. Those stats were taking from over a month ago. I wonder how many its sold now.
The whole crysis thing I can see though. Most people dont even know how its going to run on there system since the game take mega good hardware to run it. So they download it.
Also they complain about how many people with bad CD keys are playing there game online. Ok. Then do something about it. Dont just point it out and expect it to fix itself. If they know who has bad CD keys or whatever. Ban them or do something.
People pirate games because no tries to stop them. Its very simple to pirate anything now a days. Go to a search engine and type in torrents sites and you'll get tons and then go to one. Type on what you want and wallah. If they want them to stop pirating. Then ban people, suspend accounts, and take down torrents sites.
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Re: _F1 - 2008-01-20 |
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» No one tries to stop them?
Yeah, no one tries to stop pirating. Publishers don't even care. They don't ban pirates or create complex registration systems in an attempt to dissuade piracy. Torrent sites are never shut down. Nope, they don't do any of that.
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Idiot.
Yeah, no one tries to stop pirating. Publishers don't even care. They don't ban pirates or create complex registration systems in an attempt to dissuade piracy. Torrent sites are never shut down. Nope, they don't do any of that.
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Idiot.
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by skidz - 2008-01-16 |
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» Certain types of piracy
Certain people feel they need more than a demo of a game to determine whether or not to buy it. If the game is good, they buy it. There are a lot of great games out there, and there are a lot of horrible piece of crap games that make you sick because you purchased the damn thing and didn't realize it.
A good way to make piracy hard on the PC is to use the STEAM distribution system by Valve. Hackers have still found ways around that, but its a real pain in the ass and it isn't patchable without more hacking around.
Certain people feel they need more than a demo of a game to determine whether or not to buy it. If the game is good, they buy it. There are a lot of great games out there, and there are a lot of horrible piece of crap games that make you sick because you purchased the damn thing and didn't realize it.
A good way to make piracy hard on the PC is to use the STEAM distribution system by Valve. Hackers have still found ways around that, but its a real pain in the ass and it isn't patchable without more hacking around.
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by Gazz79 - 2008-01-17 |
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» How about the 360 then?
If you have a good modchip you can even log into Xbox live. Those guys get even more benefits from pirating a game then PC gamers do. Perhaps it's even more effective to go after pirates on live since they have their billing adresses anyway.
For those very few who think this is just another fanboy slash at the 360 crowd. The PS3 hasn't been cracked yet, so it has no piracy at this point.
If you have a good modchip you can even log into Xbox live. Those guys get even more benefits from pirating a game then PC gamers do. Perhaps it's even more effective to go after pirates on live since they have their billing adresses anyway.
For those very few who think this is just another fanboy slash at the 360 crowd. The PS3 hasn't been cracked yet, so it has no piracy at this point.
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Re: Eclipze_ - 2008-01-17 |
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» well..
Yes you can do it with a mod chip but dont you think its easier to just download it off of a site? I think PC gamers can do it easier than the rest.
Yes you can do it with a mod chip but dont you think its easier to just download it off of a site? I think PC gamers can do it easier than the rest.
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by Musev - 2008-01-17 |
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» hmm...
Does it count if you dowloaded for pc but bought the ps3 version?
Does it count if you dowloaded for pc but bought the ps3 version?
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by jockthe*****ofthewalk - 2008-01-17 |
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» yeah Musev that still counts
if you have a pc, 360, ps3, psp and ds we want you too buy it on all platforms!!!
allthough i see a depression coming like the one after the wall st crash and a lot of companies including game producing companies are going to go to the wall because people wont have the money to buy food never mind video games.
if you have a pc, 360, ps3, psp and ds we want you too buy it on all platforms!!!
allthough i see a depression coming like the one after the wall st crash and a lot of companies including game producing companies are going to go to the wall because people wont have the money to buy food never mind video games.
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by Woden501 - 2008-01-17 |
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» Wow really...
This really doesn't surprise me... with the morals of most people nowadays I'm surprised that the percentage isn't above or around 50% for piracy.
I have to admit that I have done it once or twice... however, I do it more as a way to see if I will enjoy the game. It just happens too often that I pick up a game that everyone says is awesome, and when I get it home and play it for a while I decide I don't like it. If I enjoy the game I will purchase it; however, if I don't I simply delete it. For example... I download Command and Conquer Generals on the PC, and I loved it so when I got the chance I went out and picked up The First Decade. Before anyone says well you shouldn't have downloaded it at all... is it really any different than going to a friends house and trying it out? Or even just borrowing it from a friend?
This really doesn't surprise me... with the morals of most people nowadays I'm surprised that the percentage isn't above or around 50% for piracy.
I have to admit that I have done it once or twice... however, I do it more as a way to see if I will enjoy the game. It just happens too often that I pick up a game that everyone says is awesome, and when I get it home and play it for a while I decide I don't like it. If I enjoy the game I will purchase it; however, if I don't I simply delete it. For example... I download Command and Conquer Generals on the PC, and I loved it so when I got the chance I went out and picked up The First Decade. Before anyone says well you shouldn't have downloaded it at all... is it really any different than going to a friends house and trying it out? Or even just borrowing it from a friend?
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by extra2000 - 2008-01-17 |
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» Come on.
$50 is nothing for this kind of game. I even bought this game 3x, one for my PS3, one retail disc for my PC and gave it to my bro, and I got another one off Steam.
I really hate the fact that piracy is so rampant in this generation. I even saw my friend's brother, who is an 8-year old, trying to download all of his NDS games from the Internet. It's really sad even you kids know how to pirate stuff. And it's all these reasons why we never get to have good games these days anymore.
I hope that the PS3 won't get cracked ever so developers will opt and have persuasion to make games for at least one platform. Think about it, Xbox360, Wii, PSP, NDS, PC - all current gen except PS3 has a way to play copied games.
$50 is nothing for this kind of game. I even bought this game 3x, one for my PS3, one retail disc for my PC and gave it to my bro, and I got another one off Steam.
I really hate the fact that piracy is so rampant in this generation. I even saw my friend's brother, who is an 8-year old, trying to download all of his NDS games from the Internet. It's really sad even you kids know how to pirate stuff. And it's all these reasons why we never get to have good games these days anymore.
I hope that the PS3 won't get cracked ever so developers will opt and have persuasion to make games for at least one platform. Think about it, Xbox360, Wii, PSP, NDS, PC - all current gen except PS3 has a way to play copied games.
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by na2rul - 2008-01-17 |
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» well wot bout HL2
they force u to have steam(waste). isnt that a solution?
they force u to have steam(waste). isnt that a solution?
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Re: Farnesworth - 2008-01-17 |
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» Way back when
it first came out, Steam was aweful. Nowadays it's terrific. I think it's a perfect solution. Constantly updating and checking to make sure cheaters or thieves aren't playing, but not in a way that agrivates non-cheaters or non-thieves.
Besides, I may never have to rebuy counter-strike source again, thank goodness.
it first came out, Steam was aweful. Nowadays it's terrific. I think it's a perfect solution. Constantly updating and checking to make sure cheaters or thieves aren't playing, but not in a way that agrivates non-cheaters or non-thieves.
Besides, I may never have to rebuy counter-strike source again, thank goodness.
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by sycoblast - 2008-01-17 |
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» well not with the ps3
no one wants to ban their ps3 from online and they made sure they covered all the basis
so yet again seeing some success for the ps3 :D
no one wants to ban their ps3 from online and they made sure they covered all the basis
so yet again seeing some success for the ps3 :D
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