What is the ruling on using paid video games for free or hacking a gaming console (PlayStation) to download expensive games at a very low or symbolic price?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
The consent of the game owner has no effect except within the framework of a law that regulates the rights of authors, publishers, and their counterparts, and which is endorsed by the legitimate authority.
It is known that His Eminence does not permit violating the aforementioned laws that are followed in Islamic countries.
Moreover, it is not permissible if it involves acting upon someone else's property, such as if the game is registered on a disc owned by the game owner, for example.
Source: Official website: 1, 2, 3.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
It is obligatory to observe the rights of the author and publisher by seeking their permission. As for cases covered by a specific law, it must be adhered to.
Source: Official website - Copyright and Author Rights
May you be successful in all good.