Draft:Hydra Launcher
Submission declined on 1 June 2025 by Tenshi Hinanawi (talk).
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| Submission declined on 30 April 2025 by Sungodtemple (talk). This draft's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. In summary, the draft needs multiple published sources that are: Declined by Sungodtemple 31 days ago.
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Comment: The official website does not contribute to notability as it is non-independent. This leaves at most one source to contribute to notability, which is unfortunately not a good enough case for notability. Sungodtemple (talk • contribs) 22:42, 30 April 2025 (UTC)
Hydra Launcher is an open-source game launcher created by an Brazilian piracy community, often referred to as the "Steam of Piracy"[1] It integrates a built-in BitTorrent client, allowing users to search for, download, and organize pirated games directly within the interface without the need for external websites or clients.[2]
Legal and Security Considerations
[edit]While Hydra Launcher itself does not host or distribute pirated games, it facilitates access to pirated content, which may infringe on copyright laws. In Brazil, downloading pirated media is considered illegal, but enforcement is often limited, particularly with decentralized platforms like Hydra Launcher.[1] The use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) can further obscure the user's location, making it more difficult for authorities to track and penalize individuals for piracy.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Hydra Launcher é pirataria? Veja todos os detalhes sobre a rival brasileira da Steam". www.tecmundo.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Hydra Launcher: inovação brasileira na distribuição de jogos ou portal para a pirataria?". Trecobox (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2 May 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
- ^ "Hydra Launcher: A Alternativa Acessível para Gamers 🎮". ggames.com.br. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
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