EU Commission Says Piracy Increases Legitimate Game Sales

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vivster said:

Aeolus451 said:
I don't trust that at all. Pirating of games only encourages more of it. Why would someone pay for something they got for free?

Convenience goes a long way. Most gamers are having a hard time dealing with computers, let alone trying to pirate. And then there are people with a moral conscience and also people who just fear the consequences. Those 3 groups are making up the vast majority of the gaming population, which is why piracy will never blow up. And it will continue to be that way as long as companies are making worthwhile content and create a convenient way to pay and consume that content.

this 100%

 

convenience is the most important factor on why people still prefer to pay when given the opportunity and having the financial conditions to do it.

could not agree more with the above statement