Blackguards-3dm Today
: 3DM claimed to stop cracking for a year in 2016 to "measure the impact on legitimate game sales".
: Define "cracking" and introduce 3DM , a Chinese piracy group led by "Bird Sister" (不死鸟). Mention their role not just as a cracking group but as a major gaming portal and localization hub.
: A Case Study of 3DM’s Battle Against Denuvo DRM. blackguards-3dm
: The 3DM Wikipedia entry provides a solid overview of their leadership and the 2016 hiatus.
: Research the lawsuit by Koei Tecmo that eventually forced 3DM to cease cracking activities. : 3DM claimed to stop cracking for a
: Discuss their 2016 announcement that piracy would end within two years due to encryption advancements.
: The MPhil Thesis on Digital Rights Management discusses 3DM’s specific explanations of Denuvo's "box-key" mechanism. : A Case Study of 3DM’s Battle Against Denuvo DRM
: Analyzing the Rise and Fall of the 3DM Cracking Group.