The "Like a Dragon" series, known for its engaging storytelling and immersive gameplay, has garnered a significant following worldwide. "Like a Dragon Ishin!", a spin-off title, has been praised for its unique blend of action and historical drama. The game's "Digital Deluxe Edition" offers additional content, including exclusive in-game items and bonuses. However, the digital distribution of this deluxe edition has been accompanied by widespread piracy, with torrent-based sharing becoming a common practice among some gamers.
This study employed a qualitative approach, analyzing online communities and piracy forums where "Like a Dragon Ishin!" and its "Digital Deluxe Edition" were shared through torrent-based piracy. A total of 100 forum posts and comments were collected from 10 different online communities, including Reddit's r/piracy and r/gamestorage. The posts were analyzed using thematic analysis, with a focus on identifying patterns and themes related to the sharing and downloading of the game. like-a-dragon-ishin-digital-deluxe-edition-torrent
Watson, G. J., Harrigan, P., & Forte, F. (2015). The impact of digital piracy on the video game industry. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 6(3), 1-9. The "Like a Dragon" series, known for its