A group of people who release software, music, games, videos and other things over the internet, usually bypassing copyright protection, or offering some sort of program to help, like a keygen or no-cd crack. Often referred to on the internet as "the Scene"

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

A group of people who pirate software for public release.

Release groups are also known as Ripping crews, as they will often rip sound or video from the games. Cd protections are often removed as well.

Most, if not all groups are strictly against selling their work. And they release games for evaluation purposes only. So gamers dont have to blow $60 just to see if a game is good.