Game Dev sim targets pirates with torrent version full of pi

[flyfletch 54]

Well done, you should have uploaded a virus to the scum bags computers and sorted them right out. Something activated when they go bankrupt.

I have no time for these thieving scum bags, its even more despicable when you realise this guy didnt even draw a salary. Should be ashamed of themselves.

[totakeke 51]

see, this is the kind of inventive anti piracy measure I really like!

[Stan_Goodspeed 46]

"It's not a bug in the game's code. It's a bug in your moral code"

[MisterBedo 63]

Interesting and amusing, but ultimately pointless.

[hynsey 30]

Hahaha, this is brilliant!!

[jodders 19]

Well haha! Art imitating life! That's really well done! I'm sure the determined pirates will find a way around this.
Why are these pirates so peeved with this? BECAUSE THE ARRRRGH!

[Barca Azul 53]

very good

[starvinbull 56]

Forcing pirate players to confont the mirrored consequences of their own actions smacks of genius. The entitlement that pirate players show in asking for help from the developer makes it even more illuminating.

I never understand why people defend basement dwelling pirates who endanger the survival of decent game companies.

[RustySpoon80 46]

More devs should take note. Punish the pirates and not the buyers.

I remember Batman:AA had some code in it which removed Batman's glide ability when pirated.

[freds1 51]

Haha, ahh I love that

Will the pirates take on board the message though? They'll probably just look for something else. Or wait for the pirated un-pirated game to be uploaded by another pirate..........or something.

[jodders 19]

So maybe instead of DRM and other measures would these be a more feasible anti-pirating method over the long term?
Flooding torrent sites with altered versions of the game?
I don't know about the technicalities of such measures but it must seem more satisfying to hit these buggers where they live than punish legit gamers?

[CDS 52]

I this on their blog this morning and thought "Well done to you for being proactive in preventing piracy by hitting the gamers with a mirror."
It's a shame more companies can't be like this. Instead of forcing people to pirate the game by being anti-consumer, make it more difficult for the pirateer by having an 'altered' cracked copy.

[LiamT 26]

Forcing pirate players to confont the mirrored consequences of their own actions smacks of genius. The entitlement that pirate players show in asking for help from the developer makes it even more illuminating.

I never understand why people defend basement dwelling pirates who endanger the survival of decent game companies.

because not everybody can afford to buy all the games they want. i used to pirate years ago but stopped once i could afford to buy what i wanted.

remember that piracy doesnt always harm. just because someone pirates doesnt mean its a lost sale, and sometimes seeing a copy makes you want to buy it. also, downloading was often a way to find out if you liked the game. 'try before you buy' as was seen on many pirated games.

but if you can afford to, you should buy.

[shellster2 64]

Forcing pirate players to confont the mirrored consequences of their own actions smacks of genius. The entitlement that pirate players show in asking for help from the developer makes it even more illuminating.

I never understand why people defend basement dwelling pirates who endanger the survival of decent game companies.

because not everybody can afford to buy all the games they want. i used to pirate years ago but stopped once i could afford to buy what i wanted.

remember that piracy doesnt always harm. just because someone pirates doesnt mean its a lost sale, and sometimes seeing a copy makes you want to buy it. also, downloading was often a way to find out if you liked the game. 'try before you buy' as was seen on many pirated games.

but if you can afford to, you should buy.

you don' have the 'right' to have a game if you can't afford it. Save up and then buy the game you want, a which point it's probably reduced in price anyway. Game demo's are the best way of deciding whether you want a game, not piracy.

[oOPuPPeTOo 44]

Is It just me or dose anyone else now want to download this just to see it working.