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'One of the Very Few Games I'm Going to Be Buying': Control Resonant Has Leaked, But There's a Push Among Some Pirates to Pay For It Anyway

Video game pirates appear to be making a rare effort to pay for Control Resonant, in order to support its developer Remedy.

'One of the Very Few Games I'm Going to Be Buying': Control Resonant Has Leaked, But There's a Push Among Some Pirates to Pay For It Anyway

Piracy forums and Reddit are buzzing over the recent release of Control Resonant, Remedy Entertainment's latest game. While illegal copies are readily available online, some fans appear to be making an exception to support the developer. Remedy, known for their offbeat stories and high-quality games, has seen struggling sales in recent years.

Their latest title, Control Resonant, has been met with an 8/10 rating from IGN and has been pre-ordered by millions. Despite the negative perception of piracy, some pirates feel a moral obligation to fund the studio. Remedy is currently working on multiple projects, including the Max Payne remakes and an unannounced new game. CEO Jean-Charles Gaudechon has expressed confidence in Control Resonant's potential as a franchise title.

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