The best way to proceed against software piracy, is playing games with a greater value to bring out (eg more content for the same money), so Michal Kicinski, CEO of the Polish game developer 'CD project' (The Witcher). All "Poland & Theft" jokes have been taken way to improve your reading experience for this post.
In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz , of 'CD project' new digital software platform '' Good Old Games (GOG.com) '' said Kicinski that many publishers have been reluctant to make their games for the service to you, because you go there a DRM-free strategy.
In fact, the elderly Games, is made by what the ' GOG.com' for the forthcoming launch of services advertising. However, these are for games that I have all kept in very good memories ... except 'Fallout Tactics' and the racing game on the left side, I do not know.
"We tried to convince the publisher that there is nothing to be afraid to." so Kicinski, "A DRM-free policy, is something quite describe what they fear (Org:" scared of "), but on the other hand, all games with DRM still widely used for piracy so it's just better for them. to sell less money rather than make life difficult for the buyer and thereby some have more revenue. "
In fact, the new 'Enhanced Edition' by 'The Witcher' on Amazon, for example, for 40 € is available. In addition, players who have the old version, download the new 'Enhanced' content as a patch for free.
This includes the German version just a new Set of speakers, as many players were dissatisfied with the old synchronization. Nevertheless, I have heard that the game itself but apparently has no copy protection (corrected me if I'm wrong) is, however, for downloading new content, must register.
Kicinski issue in the rest of the interview, one to the negative feedback and the anger, the EA must collect due to its restrictive DRM on Spore.
An original of Spore can be installed only three times on different PCs, then it's over. So who needs to install its Windows several times and / or has hired someone to test his original ...
has had bad luck ... and, a new original purchase of the game. Despite this excessive DRM, it has reportedly lasted less than two days until a crack and a corresponding torrent of this game was online. Spore is to enjoy outside of regular business in popularity.
"We ourselves are players and we use all these digital distribution platforms," said Kicinski added: "I myself had once Steam, but there was a problem with my internet provider of this service is not supported, so I could see the games, which I had bought it not use it. I think if someone is paying for a game, he also has the right to have this (fully) and "Would
According Kicinski currently, many firms from the DRM back distance, because it would cause too many problems for the consumer." Not only a specific list of conditions, which is sometimes far too long. It is the same as online music To buy, 'Amazon' has decided against DRM and 'iTunes' there 'iTunes Plus'.
DRM makes the buyers too complicated and the reason are usually consolidated ideas, policies and the attempt of this up with something special to come up with clever - a little 'too smart' - how to get new customers, these reserves and possible never elsewhere hinläßt. We are idealists (org: "Believe") and we believe in a free market and freedom of choice for buyers. "
Kicinski commented further the situation that five software publishers from the United Kingdom 25 000 people who want to have exchanged illegal software to threaten legal consequences under suspicion when this does not immediately pay a "penalty" of 300 pounds (~ 240 €).
"(software) piracy in Poland is far, far more often than in other west longitude."
... he makes it ... not a really easy ... ... ... damn ... good
Provides templates ...
* gets a twitch in the eye *
"So we have become accustomed to live with piracy and are in an environment 'grown up', in which there is no help from the government to do something against this. "
* pressed his lips, grits his teeth and runs on * red
"So we had to learn to compete against the pirates."
lookout: "Yarrr! Captain! The 'PSS CD Project' comes from starboard "
Captain: ! ARR! This Warsaw Landradden! Maat, tell the Männän, they should do battle ready! No one lies down with the dreaded, Polish software pirates "
Maat: !" ARRR! People! Load the cannons! Shoot the 'Spore' pirated away and moored the German luxury sedans good! Hoist the sails and ... damn! Where are the sails? "Are
* breathes * better.
" We believe that GOG.com so powerful a good offer, that it is not worth it to copy games illegally. We try to bring people to the original games to buy instead of downloading pirated copy - and this is the most effective way to limit piracy.
Yes, I know how ... mhh ... It is ironic to hear (with all the prejudices that exist in Germany against Poland) to something from the mouth of a Polish software developer. But what can I say, "I think the man is right. "
When I think about how much trouble there is with the Spore DRM, and as 'short' enthusiasm for this alleged 'match of the century' has kept at me think I know that I spent a little too much money for it I
Ah yes, the Maxis effect in Spore has a name. "Steve"
source. GamesIndustry.biz
Images: thewitcher.com , gamesplanet.com
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