deanxxczx said:Where did you learn that its legal to download illegal games?
Even if you own the game, its still illegal to download it. Making backups on the otherhand is legal in some parts of the world.
Different countries have different rules along the following spectrum:
1. Making backups, i.e. fair use or fair dealing
2. Downloading games
3. Uploading / sharing games
4. Personally copying and distributing games
#4 is illegal everywhere. Most places permit #1. The stances on #2 and #3 vary wildly.
In Canada, #2 isn't illegal. In the US, #2 isn't illegal... but you can still be sued in civil court.