Anti-Piracy Protection
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Denuvo is on the hunt for DRM cracker 'voices38' as the company attempts to take one of its biggest foes to…
DRM producer Denuvo is suing an individual known as 'voices38' for allegedly circumventing its anti-piracy measures on games like Hogwarts Legacy and Black Myth: Wukong. Denuvo is using the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to pursue the case, seeking to unmask the anonymous actor through subpoenas to platforms like Valve and Discord. The move comes as Denuvo's software is generally unpopular with gamers.
Microsoft had to change the anti-piracy hologram on the Windows 95 box because an undisclosed government assumed the…
Microsoft had to alter the anti-piracy hologram on Windows 95 boxes after an undisclosed government agency complained about a depiction of a baby without a top. The original hologram showed a baby pointing at a monitor, which was interpreted as being naked. A revised hologram was quickly produced with the baby fully clothed, though it lost the pointing gesture.
Why are PC developers removing Denuvo from their games?
Denuvo, a widely used Digital Rights Management (DRM) solution, is being removed from PC games despite its strong anti-piracy record. This trend suggests a shift in publisher strategies regarding DRM implementation and its perceived effectiveness.
Square Enix Frees Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake From Denuvo’s Grip
Square Enix has removed Denuvo anti-piracy protection from the PC version of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. This move aims to improve performance and align with the original vision of the classic RPGs. The decision is seen as a positive step for Square Enix's relationship with PC players and may set a precedent for future releases like Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake.
