Why do people leak video games?

In enthusiast spaces, video game leaks are as common as water. Why do people leak things? When is it okay, when is it not? Why do people follow it so fervently and get so emotionally invested in how they pan out?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's us playing The Spell Brigade, as mentioned at the end of the episode:https://www.patreon.com/crub/posts/checking-out-157909409TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSCassandra: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyNicco: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56kbl3tb-KiGEHT7MUGUgMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Scoop, new episode starts now08:20 On the lack of transparency in the industry12:00 Preservation (and accessibility of content) within gaming18:18 Why IS there so much secrecy in gaming?25:02 How companies react to leaks32:56 Does the leak inform a consumer decision?37:19 The culture of overly invested audiences51:55 What is our favorite genre of game? (PaigeingCy) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★