The rate of games piracy is on the rise, according to new data.
Research firm Envisional says that illicit game downloads in the UK climbed 20 per cent over the last five years. It claims that “that the five top games of 2010” were illegally accessed online almost one million times.
None of the five titles were named, nor was the metric in how they were ranked.
Develop has more on this story. Including a graph!
Advertisement
Grid 2: Trade Spotlight MCV takes a look at the sequel to the BAFTA-winning Codemasters game
Nordic Game 2013
Malmo, Sweden
MCM London Comic Con
London, UK
PCR Boot Camp 2013
London, UK
Copyright © Intent Media 2013.
Privacy|
Terms|
Accessibility|
Site Map
Add a new comment
You need to be logged in to post comments. If you do not have an account then please register.
Comments
1 comment
The common (mis)conception is that piracy is a problem on the PC platform, but console piracy has long since overtaken PC piracy in numbers and value. XBOX360 and DS titles are all top on torrent websites.
Anthony Hunt INDUSTRY
0 0Nov 14th 2011 at 8:55AM