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user-inactivated · 4229 days ago · link · · parent · post: What happens when pirates play a game development simulator and then go bankrupt because of piracy?
No, no, ignore the DRM argument. Separate issue. The ""pirates"" were just trying to download a game so they could play it for free. I'm not particularly judging them -- I'm just saying the fact that it was a component of a (brilliant) marketing scheme doesn't change that they were stealing the game and definitely aren't the victims that you make them out to be. Meanwhile, yes, I can still feel bad for the devs, because they had a good idea and will make some money/get exposure because of it -- but what about the last five games they've released? What about the next few? Just because they had a good idea doesn't mean they lose my sympathy.