ATLUS has released new information and screenshots for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance introducing the game’s new Nahobino form, new demons Nahobeeho and Amabie, exploring Da’at, and more.
24.03.2024 - 22:11 / screenrant.com
Leaks are a consistent problem for the upcoming , and recent technological advancements may be necessary to combat this issue. Beyond, leaks have been a persistent issue across the games industry as a whole. On the opening day of GDC 2024, developer Irdeto unveiled its latest anti-piracy software, designed specifically to deter leaks of pre-release and review copies of games. Irdeto is best known for its Denuvo system, a digital rights management (DRM) and anti-tamper program. Its newly unveiled TraceMark software works in tandem with this anti-tamper system as a tool to combat future leaks.
Denuvo is not new to the games industry. First implemented with the release of in 2014, various incarnations of the software have been a staple of the industry for nearly a decade. Like many things, Denuvo comes with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. However, TraceMark’s performance has yet to be put to the test on a large scale. Officials industry-wide will surely be watching closely to gauge the program's effectiveness and overall impact. When operating concurrently with Denuvo’s software, TraceMark could well be the solution to the leak problem that has plagued games like .
Even before the introduction of TraceMark, Denuvo software has been a regular facet of many high-profile games. The software has been utilized in games across genres, from to the remake of. Its anti-tamper software utilizes complex encryption to prevent a game from being illegally copied and distributed. Additionally, its anti-cheat programs work to preserve the integrity of multiplayer games by monitoring system performance for signs of cheating. Denuvo has even made a special DRM program specifically for Nintendo to prevent the illegal emulation of Switch titles on unauthorized hardware.
TraceMark ups the stakes in combating leaks of unreleased titles. The software operates as a watermark, which allows developers to trace a leak back to its original source. With the option to make the watermark either visible or invisible, someone playing a pre-released game may be unaware it's there. A similar method is employed by many Hollywood film studios, who have their own struggles with piracy. The heightened risk could prove an effective deterrent to anyone considering leaking a game before its release. Such software could benefit studios like Rockstar North, which have often seen assets of their IP leaked prematurely.
Denuvo has also faced considerable criticism from consumers and industry members, the biggest complaints being aimed at the software’s effect on game performance, such as longer load times and frame rate dips. 2021’s was review-bombed on Steam, with many citing performance issues possibly linked to the software. The DRM system
ATLUS has released new information and screenshots for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance introducing the game’s new Nahobino form, new demons Nahobeeho and Amabie, exploring Da’at, and more.
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