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As the gaming industry evolved, so did the challenges associated with managing license keys. With the rise of digital distribution platforms like Steam, Origin, and the Epic Games Store, license key management became more streamlined. However, for games like Mafia 2, which were released before the widespread adoption of digital distribution, managing license keys could be more complicated. The Gateway to Empire Bay A relic from