I really, truly believe that if a game is too expensive for you to buy, and you'd much rather spend money on a counterfeit, knock-off than support the company you're shafting, then it's time you find a new hobby.
Hit the nail on the head.

I have basically the same view. So many games and series I LEGALLY own today, is because I copied it from mates, or downloaded a while back while they were unknown to me.