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Console Players Are Pirates

Posted by Zonk on from the yo-ho-ho dept.

According to a study by Macrovision one in five console gamers is a pirate, or uses pirated software. Interestingly the study, detailed on GamesIndustry.biz, also found that "three quarters of them would have paid for the games if they hadn't been available for free." Coverage also available on IGN.

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  1. Arrr by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Yup, the BBC says that they're a growing threat.

    Oh wait...

  2. Well, let me be the first to say... by justkarl · · Score: 4, Funny

    ARRRRR!!!

  3. most pirated game? by Arctic+Dragon · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is arguably the most pirated game.

  4. In other news by ValuJet · · Score: 4, Funny
    Microsoft ran a survey which suggests windows has a lower tco than linux.

    The US gov says government corruption at an all time low.

    Hot dog vendors say now is a good time to buy a hotdog

  5. In other meaningless statistics... by wowbagger · · Score: 3, Funny
    In other meaningless statistics:
    • 1 in 6 carrot eaters are pirates.
    • Nearly 100% of pirates have been exposed to the dangerous chemical DiHydrogen Monoxide at some point in their lives, and most still have traces of it in their urine.
    • Almost 100% of all pirates were born after 1900 AD.
    • 1 in 5 people who own a TV set are pirates.
    • 1 in 5 people who have ridden in public transportation are pirates.
    • 1 in 5 people who wear two shoes are pirates.


    Could it possibly be that, perhaps, by the definitions used in this study, that one in five PEOPLE are pirates?
    --
    www.eFax.com are spammers
  6. Re:I don't believe it. by BigZaphod · · Score: 2, Funny

    All statistical studies are simply a compilation of lots of anecdotal evidence. By your logic, all statistical studies are fallacies. Which I would tend to agree with 85% of the time.

    --
    Hexy - a strategy game for iPhone/iPod Touch
  7. ELEPHANTS are the 3rd Leading Cause of Death in US by geminidomino · · Score: 3, Funny

    I have a study to prove it!

    --Acme Elephant Insurance Company, Oklahoma City.