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Ok so how do you propose that 'ethical' software devs prevent the release week bleed that piracy brings?
I mean, I am ALL FOR piracy and have been doing it for years, just it has a marked effect on first week sales
I also think DRM is the wrong answer, but I can't think of any other answers so maybe you have some?
A) Not really my problem,
B) The same way other publishers succeed without DRM.
It's sad because I would totally buy MH Wilds (and Rise) if Capcom didn't show contempt for gamers.