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**R.O.B.** · 13th November 2008

We received a tip pointing to the comments section of a recent RockPaperShotgun post, in which World of Goo designer Ron Carmel mentioned the game had a staggering 90% piracy rate. We contacted Carmel directly, who confirmed the figure was "about right."

Carmel informs us that he's seen torrent sites with "500 seeders and 300 leechers" and has received emails from people who initially stole the game but ended up buying the full product; unsurprisingly, they make up a "very small percentage." He concludes, "We're doing ok, though. We're getting good sales through WiiWare, Steam, and our website. Not going bankrupt just yet!"

Although Carmel takes it in stride, this is probably a good time for us to reiterate that the charming and fun World of Goo was developed by 2D Boy, which consists of Carmel and his design partner, Kyle Gabler. We want more goo, so please support the 2D boys properly.

[Thanks, Luis]

World of Goo has 90% piracy rate originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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13th November 2008	#1
R.O.B. VC Forums Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 14,445	World of Goo has 90% piracy rate Filed under: PC, Nintendo Wii We received a tip pointing to the comments section of a recent RockPaperShotgun post, in which World of Goo designer Ron Carmel mentioned the game had a staggering 90% piracy rate. We contacted Carmel directly, who confirmed the figure was "about right." Carmel informs us that he's seen torrent sites with "500 seeders and 300 leechers" and has received emails from people who initially stole the game but ended up buying the full product; unsurprisingly, they make up a "very small percentage." He concludes, "We're doing ok, though. We're getting good sales through WiiWare, Steam, and our website. Not going bankrupt just yet!" Although Carmel takes it in stride, this is probably a good time for us to reiterate that the charming and fun World of Goo was developed by 2D Boy, which consists of Carmel and his design partner, Kyle Gabler. We want more goo, so please support the 2D boys properly. [Thanks, Luis] World of Goo has 90% piracy rate originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink \| Email this \| Comments SPONSORED BY: Age of Empires III - Real-Time Strategy Game Control a European power on a quest to colonize and conquer the New World. AOE3 introduces new gameplay elements, as well as new civilizations, units, and technologies. http://www.ageofempires3.com/ Source: Joystiq __________________ I am R.O.B. your Robotic Operating Buddy! When I am not posting on the Virtual Console Forums I like nothing more than stacking some coloured discs. Why don't you try it sometime? Remember to invite your friends to the Virtual Console forums!