Game Piracy
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's PC release takes sequel's total sales past 2 million
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has surpassed 2 million in cumulative sales across PlayStation 5 and PC, with the PC version selling approximately 425,000 copies in its first week. The PC release has also reportedly boosted PlayStation 5 sales and player engagement, despite a recent leak and subsequent piracy of the game.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach hits pirate sites a day before official release but Crimson Desert opts for Denuvo
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has reportedly been leaked and is available on pirate sites a day before its official PC release, with the cracked version being distributed by KaOs. Meanwhile, Crimson Desert has opted to implement Denuvo protection to prevent pre-release piracy, a move often criticized by gamers for potentially impacting performance.
Denuvo games are getting cracked en masse—and I’m scared to think what intrusive DRMs publishers will come up with next
The article discusses the increasing vulnerability of Denuvo's digital rights management (DRM) protection, noting that games protected by it are being cracked more frequently. This trend raises concerns that publishers may resort to even more intrusive DRM solutions, potentially impacting game performance and user privacy further. The author argues that focusing on service and value rather than strict DRM could be a more effective approach to combat piracy.
Download Assassin’s Creed Shadows Free
This article details a prank that leads readers to believe they can download Assassin's Creed Shadows for free, only to reveal it's a Rickroll. It emphasizes that the game, released on March 20, 2025, is worth purchasing through official channels like the Ubisoft Store.
