Why Game Piracy Is Worse Than Most People Think

Game piracy has become a topic that has never left the attention of gamers. Whether it’s from those who uphold the legality of games, or those who feel that game piracy is something normal. One thing is clear, we all know that all forms of piracy are illegal activities, and it has become the consciousness of each of us to respond to it as something good or not.
However, this article is not made specifically to offend gamers who like to pirate games, but rather provides a perspective on why this is a worse habit than they think. Here is the full discussion.

Why Do You Have to Plow?

It is undeniable that all digital platform users and game owners must have pirated. Seeing the desired game available on the internet for free is definitely a temptation that is hard to resist, which of course creates a habit of always pirated games. It’s just that as they get older, most gamers may have different points of view about this habit, and at this point they will usually make a decision between: keep plowing or stop.

Most of them will definitely decide to continue plowing due to another additional factor. As gamers get older, they will of course be burdened with new responsibilities including supporting themselves and their families. Buying original games is a commitment that is not easy to take, especially for AAA games that are set at exorbitant prices, including exclusive PlayStation 5 games, which currently have exceeded IDR 1 million.

For Indonesia, where some residents / fresh graduates do not get such a high salary, they must find it very difficult to set aside money to buy original games. It is at this moment that piracy games are again the alternative they always take, because “If you can get a free one, then why pay?”

The Impact of Developers to Yourself

Some people may not think too far that piracy of the game is a very harmful activity. By downloading the game for free, the developers of the game will automatically suffer significant losses to the point where they could go bankrupt. The success of a game in the market is the driving force behind the developer’s motivation in developing quality works. But if the game they worked so hard for was actually “robbed” by the pirates, then you can feel the effect yourself.

In order to reduce these leaks, it’s no wonder why many developers dare to set aside high funds to implement security systems like Denuvo into their games. By releasing games where pure profits come from buyers, developers and publishers can observe game marketing more easily. It’s just that there is a risk that this security system can be broken by Crackers, that’s why some developers choose to release their games as-is.

Gamers’ habit of piracy can also encourage some developers to carry out unhealthy practices to get more profit. So instead of releasing full-priced games that can be pirated at any time, they’re focusing on free-to-play games with a Microtransaction system built in. No matter how cunning the system is implemented, developers who can make their free-to-play games lively will surely reap huge profits.

Apart from the impact felt by the developer, piracy of the game can also affect yourself. Sometimes there must be someone who feels troubled but on the other hand can’t stop the habit. This is something that is natural, because again as we mentioned above, any form of piracy, especially for expensive digital products such as games, is a fairly serious illegal activity.

There are Unwanted Limitations

Although it can provide access to play games for free, pirated versions of a game are never more optimal than the original version. In addition to the limitations of updated content and online game modes, pirated games can also unwittingly carry viruses. We all know that Crack files are always indicated as viruses, but what we mention this time are files that have been modified by several sites as malware which are then inserted into the games. What is certain is that these limitations and risks will not be felt by the original game owners.

How to Reduce Game Piracy Habits

Reducing the habit of pirating games is not easy, because this is an experience that we feel as well. But luckily we are already in an era where gamers have plenty of access to get access to more cheap and free gaming offerings. One example is the massive discount season that is often held in steam, where many games get super high discounts of up to 80% more. There is also a digital platform Epic Games Store which every week always distribute free games permanently.

Apart from PC, gamers can also get similar access on console platforms through services such as PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass. PlayStation Plus is a service that provides access to games in online mode, but what is most definitely targeted is access to free games that are distributed every month. While Xbox Game Pass also offers a similar service, where they provide access to play free games including newly released ones. The point is that there is always a way for everyone to reduce this habit, even if only a little at a time.

Conclusion

In the end we feel that piracy is something that is serious and never good for the development of the game industry. By giving each developer and publisher support by buying original games, then we have contributed as a responsible person.

Piracy may not always be a bad thing, because sometimes playing the game as a test and performance test can be very useful. This is also to avoid sweet promises from naughty developers who actually mix games with inappropriate quality, one of the new examples is Cyberpunk 2077.

So what do you think about game piracy in today’s era? do you feel that this is something normal or is it worse than many people think?

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