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Irdeto’s latest report: Major sports title illegally downloaded 355K times in its first two weeks

Irdeto has shared some new data from its recent research regarding PC gaming piracy. As the press release reads, Irdeto tracked the downloads of a major sports title on P2P networks after the title, which did not include anti-tamper protection, was cracked on the same day of its release. Continue reading Irdeto’s latest report: Major sports title illegally downloaded 355K times in its first two weeks

Irdeto’s new survey: 60% of gamers impacted by cheaters, 57% of gamers have never used third-party tools to cheat

new survey from Irdeto shows that more than half (60%) of gamers have had their multiplayer gaming experience negatively impacted by other players cheating on multiple occasions. The Irdeto Global Gaming Survey of 9,436 consumers also indicates that these online gamers will purchase less in-game content and even stop playing the game in question, if they feel that other players are gaining an unfair advantage through cheating. Continue reading Irdeto’s new survey: 60% of gamers impacted by cheaters, 57% of gamers have never used third-party tools to cheat

Irdeto acquires Denuvo in order to increase security for video-games

Irdeto has announced that it has acquired Denuvo. As the press release reads, Denuvo provides anti-piracy and anti-cheat technology and services for producers and rights holders of computer games and home videos. Customers like Electronic Arts, UbiSoft, Warner Bros and Lionsgate Entertainment work with Denuvo to protect games like Star Wars Battlefront II, Football Manager, Injustice 2 or the blockbuster trilogy “The Hunger Games.” Continue reading Irdeto acquires Denuvo in order to increase security for video-games