How Do Pirates Hack a Game ?

FIREWALL · 02-17-10, 12:24 PM

Don't they have to buy it first so they have something to work with ?

btw I don't want the mechanics of hacking.

onelifecrisis · 02-17-10, 12:28 PM

In before PERMABAN

Heretic · 02-17-10, 12:28 PM

Games get cracked so quickly, I've always wondered if they occasionally get their hands on a review copy.

FIREWALL · 02-17-10, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Heretic

Games get cracked so quickly, I've always wondered if they occasionally get their hands on a review copy.

Thank you Heritic for an intelligent response.

If they get their hands on a Preview copy Ubisoft has dropped the ball imo.

Nisgeis · 02-17-10, 12:38 PM

Exactly, everytime a game is available as an illegal download before the game is released, then it's been leaked from the industry. With security like that, the games industry is killing itself and punishing the group of people who couldn't possible have been responsible (the buyers) is even more insane.

Physician heal thyself!

Even if they don't get a preview version (for FREE!!!) they can just borrow one from someone, or even buy it. To them though, the game is the challenge of cracking the game, not the game itself. They do it for the prestige. Anytime you say your copy protection is uncrackable, then... let's just say 'red rag, bull, bull, red rag. How do you do?'

Q3ark · 02-17-10, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nisgeis

Exactly, everytime a game is available as an illegal download before the game is released, then it's been leaked from the industry. With security like that, the games industry is killing itself and punishing the group of people who couldn't possible have been responsible (the buyers) is even more insane.

Physician heal thyself!

Yes you have a valid point there. Perhaps they should start to restrict which review sites get preview copies of games??

Brag · 02-17-10, 12:53 PM

Climbing on board before blood flows. Wanna watch move, ban or whatever

piri_reis · 02-17-10, 01:00 PM

EDIT: Naa, forget it

Heretic · 02-17-10, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Thank you Heritic for an intelligent response.

it was purely accidental, I assure you

ERPP8 · 02-17-10, 04:08 PM

They make so much money selling the copies.
One is nothing.

Herman · 02-17-10, 04:28 PM

I've found this thread very interesting as an academic discussion.

FIREWALL · 02-17-10, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Herman

I've found this thread very interesting as an academic discussion.

Thx Herman

I think the Community here has an answer to somewhat solve this problem maybe.

That old saying " Out of the mouths of Babes "

I would like to be able to hear Neal say "It Happened Here "

FIREWALL · 02-17-10, 04:29 PM

Well there's got to be an answer how to stop this.

How long do companys like Ubisoft and others need to have their products hacker free until they feel they've made a satisfactory profit.

Maybe a set term for a drm stated on the packageing.

Herman · 02-17-10, 04:38 PM

One of the rationale put forth for the implementation of DRM is the prevention of launch-day piracy. Of course, the argument against this is to simply have the DRM removed after a few months. However, few (if any) companies do that. Thus, it seems like the rationale is just more spin to justify draconian DRM.

FIREWALL · 02-17-10, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Herman

One of the rationale put forth for the implementation of DRM is the prevention of launch-day piracy. Of course, the argument against this is to simply have the DRM removed after a few months. However, few (if any) companies do that. Thus, it seems like the rationale is just more spin to justify draconian DRM.

Well said. Easy to understand.

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Nisgeis Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,909 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 11	Exactly, everytime a game is available as an illegal download before the game is released, then it's been leaked from the industry. With security like that, the games industry is killing itself and punishing the group of people who couldn't possible have been responsible (the buyers) is even more insane. Physician heal thyself! Even if they don't get a preview version (for FREE!!!) they can just borrow one from someone, or even buy it. To them though, the game is the challenge of cracking the game, not the game itself. They do it for the prestige. Anytime you say your copy protection is uncrackable, then... let's just say 'red rag, bull, bull, red rag. How do you do?' __________________ -------------------------------- This space left intentionally blank.

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ERPP8 Commodore Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: My House Posts: 608 Downloads: 161 Uploads: 0	They make so much money selling the copies. One is nothing.

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Well there's got to be an answer how to stop this. How long do companys like Ubisoft and others need to have their products hacker free until they feel they've made a satisfactory profit. Maybe a set term for a drm stated on the packageing. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

02-17-10, 04:38 PM	#14
Herman Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,187 Downloads: 273 Uploads: 1046	One of the rationale put forth for the implementation of DRM is the prevention of launch-day piracy. Of course, the argument against this is to simply have the DRM removed after a few months. However, few (if any) companies do that. Thus, it seems like the rationale is just more spin to justify draconian DRM. __________________ Guidelines for ScenShare scenarios: 1) Enjoy creating it 2) Enjoy playing it 3) Enjoy sharing it 4) Enjoy helping others create them The PlayersDB - The Harpoon Community's #1 Choice. Harpoon3 Frequently Asked Questions