Capcom's Concerns: PC Game Modding and Reputational Damage

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Japanese publisher Capcom views unauthorized modding of PC games as a problem akin to cheating, citing potential reputational damage and support costs. While acknowledging that mods are popular and can have a positive impact, Capcom argues that mods that are not officially supported by the game are indistinguishable from cheat tools and can tarnish the company's image. Additionally, Capcom highlights the threat of piracy and the need for anti-piracy measures to prevent profit loss.
- Why Capcom thinks PC game modding is akin to “cheating” Ars Technica
- Capcom is worried that mods “offensive to public order and morals” will 'tarnish' the rep of their PC games Rock Paper Shotgun
- Capcom views mods as being no different than cheating which could have repercussions in the fighting game community EventHubs
- Capcom wary of 'reputational damage' from mods, equating them to cheats Destructoid
- Capcom warns of "reputational damage" from mods which "violate public order and morals" Eurogamer.net
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