Why is it illegal to download games from the Internet for free?

See, I love to download Nancy Drew Games for free. But, when I was searching for questions requiring Nancy Drew Games(of course!). I was intrigued by a question that asks: Where can I find a website where I can download free Nancy Drew Games? And the best answer was: Don’t download games from the Internet for free. It is illegal. Now I was hoping that you can tell me why free game downloading from the Internet is illegal.

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11 Responses to “Why is it illegal to download games from the Internet for free?”

  1.   Dèrmo Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

    It depends, is it for a console because then it is copyrighted software and therefore illegal to share online.

  2.   Jaspar paul Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    because its like stealing…you see a free sample on hot dogs…you want more…you take the whole hot dog!

  3.   vdh_q Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

    Because it is Copyright by the Company/Console which is breaking the law.

  4.   Lyndon P Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 2:30 pm

    because its like stealing, thats if its copyrighted..

  5.   Willzville Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    A game is a piece of work someone has created, thats in the form of a software. Because software is something that can be easily transmitted and copied, people think its ok to download for free. If you download it for free then the gamemaker doesn’t get any money for his work! Its just like illegally downloading music, except worse because these days most decent games cost upwards of $30mill to make.

    If everyone pirated everything, then there would be no more game development since why would someone develop a game that would make them no money (or a loss).

    It’s like stealing a patent. However as long as your illegally downloading your game for home usage (no reselling) than the charges that will go against you if your caught won’t be as bad.

    Maybe that is a a free game paid for via advertising (freeware or trial software).

  6.   W W Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    These companies paid good money to develop these games, and they want to make a profit. That’s like asking why it’s illegal for me to come into your house and take your TV for free, it’s not mine and I didn’t pay for it.

    Same with games, if you didn’t pay for it, and you download it, it’s stealing (unless the publisher is providing it for free, which is rare).

  7.   Michael . Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    If you are able to download it for free on the internet, who would buy it in a shop? If everyone dowloaded it for free from the internet, the company making the game would make no profit and it would be pointless for them to create another.

  8.   Gavin Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Its against the law.

  9.   edward r Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    it’s bad and i swear i don’t download millions worth of free software and music. what? i don’t. i swear. }o)

  10.   chris64730 Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 5:45 pm

    People have spent ages creating games to then be sold in shops at rrp, its the same with music and films, people have put alot of effort into the games, music, films

  11.   yvenv Says:
    נובמבר 4th, 2009 at 6:15 pm

    copyright laws is one thing.
    Another is that the gaming industry don’t get any more money if people can download games for free.

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