The Denuvo DRM Thread

[karoliner]

This is the kind of shitty game you get for free on Epic store.

 

[Cat Headed Eagle]

I didn't even knew that game had even been released. edit lol the avatar for that account is from gog's failed and quickly abandoned "motto" they did for a while.

 

[Raghar]

We are so glad they removed bloat DRM from random irrelevant game. Can we see some better games without that crap? Because frankly if they wouldn't be without Denuvo soon, I forget they exist, and I'd play http://dungeoncrawl.org/?d again.

 

[deuxhero]

And yet still not removed from VC4. Literally the only reason I haven't bought the game.

 

[Elttharion]

This is the kind of shitty game you get for free on Epic store.

The game is shit but its been a long time since Sega had removed Denuvo from one of their games. Maybe since Denuvo is now charging a subscription fee for their DRM more companies will remove it after a few years? One can hope.

 

[Raghar]

This is the kind of shitty game you get for free on Epic store.

The game is shit but its been a long time since Sega had removed Denuvo from one of their games. Maybe since Denuvo is now charging a subscription fee for their DRM more companies will remove it after a few years? One can hope.

Commercial companies are milking end users.
Austrian company is milking commercial companies.

What horrible money grabbing crap the industry became?

 

[lycanwarrior]

Denuvo Wants to Prove to PC Gamers Its DRM Doesn’t Affect Performance​

https://wccftech.com/denuvo-wants-to-prove-to-pc-gamers-its-drm-doesnt-affect-performance/

However, Denuvo hasn't resigned to the idea of being the scapegoat of any poor PC port. In an interview published a couple of days ago on Ars Technica, Steeve Huin (COO of Videogames at Irdeto, the company that acquired Denuvo in 2018) defended publically the anti-tamper DRM.

 

[Cat Headed Eagle]

Denuvo Wants to Prove to PC Gamers Its DRM Doesn’t Affect Performance​

https://wccftech.com/denuvo-wants-to-prove-to-pc-gamers-its-drm-doesnt-affect-performance/

However, Denuvo hasn't resigned to the idea of being the scapegoat of any poor PC port. In an interview published a couple of days ago on Ars Technica, Steeve Huin (COO of Videogames at Irdeto, the company that acquired Denuvo in 2018) defended publically the anti-tamper DRM.

Several games prove you otherwise

 

[Raghar]

They can prove it by simply removing Denuvo from game, and when game would run with only 40 percent of CPU utilization after they removed DRM, it would prove the DRM used 60 percent of CPU.

Frankly, main problem is what would happen when W11 would be common, and games would use TPM for DRM. Frankly quality of games depends on piracy. The moment games can get away with total crap and earn money, commercial companies WOULD produce simplistic crap and earn money.

 

[tommy heavenly6]

Denuvo Wants to Prove to PC Gamers Its DRM Doesn’t Affect Performance

Epic Store Wants to Prove to PC Gamers Its Client Doesn't Have Spyware

Google Wants to Prove They Don't Curate Results

How about they prove it instead of wanting to prove it? so much empty talk.

 

[MadMaxHellfire]

i remember when starforce said the same. we all know where the truth stood.

 

[Nelka]

>Dead.Island.2-EMPRESS

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[Sarathiour]

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No, I don't think I will.

 

[spekkio]

Current "Scene" is just a gift that keeps giving:

https://nfomation.net/info/1692191942.skidrow.nfo

Remember when it was about cracking games?

 

[JamesDixon]

Current "Scene" is just a gift that keeps giving:

https://nfomation.net/info/1692191942.skidrow.nfo

Remember when it was about cracking games?

 

[karoliner]

Hope Lost Judgment gets cracked next.

 

[lightbane]

Current "Scene" is just a gift that keeps giving:

https://nfomation.net/info/1692191942.skidrow.nfo

Remember when it was about cracking games?

All of the good ones left of were bought, only the insane remain.

 

[Arrowgrab]

Current "Scene" is just a gift that keeps giving:

https://nfomation.net/info/1692191942.skidrow.nfo

Remember when it was about cracking games?

Remember when it was all about Fairlight, Razor 1911, Paradox, The Humble Guys, International Network of Crackers... and, okay, Skidrow?

I feel old. And I still need a bunch of cables, a transformer and a suitable monitor to reassemble my old C64.

 

[Hirato]

███  Now, we wonder who is the "Pathetic" one? A guy who poses as a fake    ███
███  bisexual tranny, begging money on Internet to destroy legitimate       ███
███  developer work, cursing everybody non-stop, and advocating the craziest███
███  shit in the world? Or us?                                              ███
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███  Voksi, you fukkin prick, DRM exists for a reason in this world, it     ███
███  protects legitimate interests of actual hard working people, that are  ███
███  entitled to get a decent income from their hard effort!!!!             ███

Wtf?

 

[Raghar]

███  Now, we wonder who is the "Pathetic" one? A guy who poses as a fake    ███
███  bisexual tranny, begging money on Internet to destroy legitimate       ███
███  developer work, cursing everybody non-stop, and advocating the craziest███
███  shit in the world? Or us?                                              ███
███                                                                         ███
███  Voksi, you fukkin prick, DRM exists for a reason in this world, it     ███
███  protects legitimate interests of actual hard working people, that are  ███
███  entitled to get a decent income from their hard effort!!!!             ███

Wtf?

The funny part about this is Empress isn't Voksy.

 

[Elttharion]

Wasnt Voksy sued and taken to court over this? IIRC they even raided his house. I doubt he would risk cracking again, at least for now.

 

[Great Deceiver]

Voksi is Empress? What a plot twist!

Remember when it was about cracking games?

To be fair, the scene has always been full of drama, ever since the Amiga days.

 

[cvv]

Current "Scene" is just a gift that keeps giving:

https://nfomation.net/info/1692191942.skidrow.nfo

Remember when it was about cracking games?

I don't get it, a cracker exhorting the virtues of DRM and accusing another cracker of depriving developers of their rightful income?

Must be missing something.

 

[ferratilis]

Must be missing something.

Mental illness.

 

[ferratilis]

If you forgot what scumbags they are, here's a reminder:
https://irdeto.com/news/denuvo-by-i...ures-for-enhanced-gaming-security-at-gamescom

Denuvo Unreal Engine Protection and Integrity Verification features deliver the next level of game security.​

AMSTERDAM – August 22, 2023 – Denuvo by Irdeto, the leading provider of security solutions for the gaming industry, proudly announced during Gamescom the release of two new features that can be used independently or in combination to their state-of-the-art Anti-Tamper product. With the introduction of the new Unreal Engine Protection and Integrity Verification features, Denuvo by Irdeto reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding gaming experiences and ensuring fair play in the gaming ecosystem.

Unreal Engine Protection​

Denuvo’s Unreal Engine Protection is a pioneering feature designed to prevent malicious users from manipulating games created using Unreal Engine, the industry’s foremost real-time 3D creation tool for photoreal visuals and immersive experiences.
Like all Denuvo products, this first-of-its-kind solution is easy to integrate into the game on a binary level, effectively thwarting data mining attempts and creating formidable barriers against cheat creators, pirates and fraudsters. It shields Unreal Engine game data files against decryption, blocks the use of in-game debug consoles, and conceals entry points to deter game modification. As the tools for attacking Unreal Engine games are publicly available and easy to use, this feature becomes an essential safeguard, offering an effortless yet robust defense against this vector.
“With the Unreal Engine Protection, we are creating new weapons for the gaming industry’s fight against hackers trying to do things with games that are not supposed to be done,” said Doug Lowther, Chief Executive Officer at Irdeto. “Our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in gaming security is exemplified by this first-to-market solution, enabling game developers and publishers to protect their creations with unparalleled ease.”

Integrity Verification​

In addition to the Unreal Engine Protection, Denuvo by Irdeto is proud to unveil the Denuvo Integrity Verification feature which will bring more granular options to the Anti-Tamper product. This versatile feature empowers developers to verify the integrity of their own game code, safeguarding against both static and dynamic tampering.
The Integrity Verification feature ensures attackers are unable to alter the protected game code before startup or during gameplay, fortifying gaming studios against potential tampering threats. Its seamless integration capabilities and flexibility make it an invaluable asset for gaming studios, catering to various use cases where customers seek to protect their proprietary code.
“We understand the paramount importance of code security in the gaming industry,” said Lowther. “Our Integrity Verification feature offers an effortless and robust defense, empowering our customers with a powerful tool to protect their valuable code and maintain the integrity of their gaming experiences.”
Denuvo by Irdeto’s solutions have already garnered widespread adoption in the gaming industry, and customers can easily extend their protection to encompass the Unreal Engine and Integrity Verification features with no additional effort required.

RIP Unreal engine modding (not that it was a thing in the first place)