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I pirated this as a kid.

I've probably bought 10 different versions in the meantime to make up for it

I was playing demo dozens of times. I do not think it was even possible to buy it via legitimate sources at that time where I lived. Great memories when I was finally beat the first ep boss.

Make up for what? I don’t get it.

For illegally copying software.

Prior to the DMCA, copyright violations were a grey area. In most countries, in order to seek damages a company had to show users were selling copies or using IP for promotional purposes.

Now... people are using the same RIAA/DMCA laws to hijack youtube channel content from legitimate creators. The damage to publishers is done by the time it is sorted out.

As a business, it has always been better to go after distribution channels rather than squeezing customers. =3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2EdZvXwh0Y

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