The true cost of game piracy: 20 percent of revenue, according to a new study
www.sciencedirect.com
Analysis of Denuvo DRM cracking shows significant impacts on publishers’ bottom lines.

I am incredulous as to the results of this study, but wanted to hear Lemmy’s take.

  • TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.worldEnglish
    241·
    2 months ago

    If I am unable or unwilling to purchase a game (lack of funds, ethical concerns, etc) and I cannot pirate it or get it heavily discounted then I do something very simple and efficient.

    I just don’t play it. There are heaps of great games out there, new and old, that I can put my time into instead.

    Many of the games that pack Denuvo these days are AAA trash that I wouldn’t play anyway.

    • Franklin@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      12·
      2 months ago

      AAA studios can’t put anything out worth playing to save their life, with the rare exception.