I don't think that PC Game piracy is causing a decline in the market for PC Games at all. In the past I had downloaded/pirated a couple games, and because I had a chance to "Try before I buy" I wound up buying those games. I really dont believe in having to shell out over $50 for some PC games, and then if they really suck I cant return them. I hate that. It's taking a huge risk. Especially with games that have a game license. Once you register that game, it's too late. If the game sucks you've got no way to get your money back. You cant even sell it to somebody else! So rather than buying it right away I see if my friends will let me play their game (on their PC.)