: Before and during their piracy years, they were a primary source for unofficial Chinese localizations of Western games. 4. Sources for Verification
: How 3DM Defined the 2014–2016 Era of Game Piracy. 2. Proposed Paper Structure blackguards-3dm
: 3DM claimed to stop cracking for a year in 2016 to "measure the impact on legitimate game sales". : Before and during their piracy years, they
: Discuss their 2016 announcement that piracy would end within two years due to encryption advancements. : Medium's article on the death of internet
: Medium's article on the death of internet piracy details the court order that forced their permanent resignation from cracking.
: 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.