@kai sheng: Ugh...pirated movies gives you a totally different experience than experiencing it in the cinemas. You dont get 16 - 26 points THX Certified Surround Sound! lolz...beat that at home! but it all depends on consumers choice la bro~

For my vote..im a little bit of both!~ hehehe...i buy pirated and original games myself...here's my perspective of things about original and pirated games.

The reason i buy original games are because i really love that game and i dont mind spending that sum of money for it. Games like Diablo II and Lord Of Destruction these both are original, Counter-Strike, Half-life 2, Command and Conquer 3! Kane Ed. , Warcraft III hehe..and these are the games worth spending your money on. For me, I definitely find every penny well spent on these games.

Here's my point of view for PIRATED cd/dvd's..there will be a time where you'll be sourcing for games to play and are not sure which to buy, I would buy a pirated cd to test them out. The only problem with pirated cd/dvd's nowadays are they're badly cracked and you need either some 3rd party or unlisenced+virus infested software to get them working. However none is lost =) the internet is a very valuable ASSET in life..=) hehe... RM10-RM15 for a game title you're not sure of would be a wise choice rather than spending that big buck on a game you're not sure with.

Depending on what you plan to buy..I would say you'll have to set your priorities as original games are not cheap, But they sure are taking a step forward for RM79.90 for ORIGINAL MALAYSIA ONLY copies..lolz...RM79.90 for Supreme Commander is bang for buck!

lolz....its funny to think of point of views over a simple topic..lolz..dont you think so? It all boils down to consumers choice lar!~

Scenario No.1
Bought Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Boxset..forgot how much...my uncle went to pasar malam and got himself those same 3 DVD's much cheaper than I did...what are you going to do about it? tell him its wrong? He'll prolly listen, but I doubt he'll practise it.

Scenario No.2
Living off parents allowance for college life. Really dont leave you much with that much Yamcha-ing session, snooker leh..pool le..fusball leh..Cafe leh..ghau thim..even giving you RM500 for the month...I really dont think that'll be enough for you to spend RM150 (avg) original games if you want to. So what would you choose to enjoy the game you liked?

hahaha...an acceptable rig la..but the thing about getting used to lagless games is...the urge for speed is there..and that temptation of having state of the art technology and mind blowing FPS's or high benchies~ are like amphetamine to a drug addict...

Its practically similar with it. I cant stand it having 40 FPS on the dot while playing my games...omg~ somebody give me some poison!~ and end my misery~ lolz!~ prolly i shudnt be playing computer games...more and all!!

So...I dont know why I paid the games for wat..lolz!~ Joking oni.....

Yes..original games are always the easiest and their CD are 150% readable..even in 10 years time...suprisingly? my Lands of Lore 2 from WESTWOOD cd is still working after so many years? lolz! HAIL WESTWOOD! BOO TO EA..-___-' sighz...Another MUST BUY ORIGINAL GAME is most definitely ALAN WAKE.

I support both..how ah?

1) buy original games with good storylines/playability (Starcraft 2, Diablo 3, WoW, Warcraft, CnC, Colin McRae, Battlefield Series,Dragon Age)

2) buy pirated games to kill time (Ratchet n Clank, Star Wars series n other non famous game titles)

So..where do I fall under?

I think playability of the game and how the game envelopes is important..like "Sins of a solar empire" it is the same as "Homeworld"..
why buy a Homeworld look a like? or you knw of the concept..

I think here are a few that'll justify why buying an original game is worth:-
1) Playability
2) Storyline
3) Online Bonuses
4) Multiplayer
5) Mods

Without hesitation I will buy it, Warcraft III is a good example! started out with a great storyline...u play all the races..you get to play multiplayer..online updates...and the best part..MODS!! tower of defence! DotA!

So for RM198 for a single CD? well worth every sh!t (I didnt buy the battlechest =P)

@cheesenium : Ugh..its the playability..yeah..the 2 may have differences in terms of story line..but gameplay wise..still lookalike 3d space and jumps n stuff..u know what I mean?

Save RM1 a day! Diablo 3 wont be out so soon! the next wave to hit the stores! (am I promoting? o.0)

I wish there's World of Starcraft =P DIE ZERGS!!~~~