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Microsoft’s issued a stern warning to those who’ve “borrowed” Modern Warfare 2 from the internet in the past few days, saying it’s committed to taking “vigorous action” against illegal game-playing.
Live banning is also mentioned, although the statement – given to CVG – doesn’t mention MW2 by name.
The full thing:
Our commitment to combating piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 20 million members of our Xbox Live community remains a top priority.
All consumers should know that piracy is illegal and that modifying their Xbox 360 console to play pirated discs violates the Xbox Live terms of use, will void their warranty and result in a ban from Xbox Live. The health of the video game business depends on customers paying for the genuine products and services they receive from manufacturers, retailers, and the third parties that support them,” added MS.
We take vigorous action against illegal activity related to our products and services, but we do not comment on those details. Consumers should be aware that piracy is illegal and that modifying their Xbox 360 to play pirated games will void their warranty.
Be warned. Buy it instead.
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blackdreamhunk said:
by the way I would like to add that. there are pirates out there that don’t even need to mod their consoles to get a pirated copy.
I posted a link on the subject along time ago.
theevilaires said:
I know people who have already finished the SP. The internet is one crazy place man.
Psychotext said:
“there are pirates out there that don’t even need to mod their consoles to get a pirated copy”
Horseshit. You can’t play pirated games without a modded box. You can download them without a modded box, but that wont do you any good.
Psychotext said:
“I know people who have already finished the SP”
So that’s about 8 hours after they downloaded it then?
mescalineeyes said:
So that’s about 8 hours after they downloaded it then?
5 1/2 on normal.
Psychotext said:
Ah ok. I don’t actually play CoD games so I was having a rough guess.
theevilaires said:
I didn’t ask how long it took them. All I know is that they had a pirated copy of the 360 version and they live in a country with shit internet download speeds. So if they could get their hands on a pirated copy then I know the US must be flooded with people who have already finished it.
Psychotext said:
No doubt.
El_MUERkO said:
oooeeer
time to get cautious about what links i open, spoilers were everywhere for the last one
Gekidami said:
Yeah right, they said the same about H3 and ODST, i still know people who play pirated versions. Infact i know some people who have never bought a single 360 game.
Far as i can see MS have no power against pirates unless they catch people playing the games before release.
The Hindle said:
You know what game i want information on. Beyond good and Evil 2 id kill for something on it.
Come on vg 24/7 staff do some snooping. Nothing to do with this i know lol
Gheritt White said:
Didn’t BG&E2 get put on ice?
Psychotext said:
“Far as i can see MS have no power against pirates unless they catch people playing the games before release”
That’s pretty much exactly what’s happening here though.
The Hindle said:
It did but not long after that they said they were just rumours or something like that. Its on its wiki page.
Dr.Ghettoblaster said:
Hey, I got my factory sealed hard copy early from ebay. Don’t know how seller got it, but that really doesn’t matter to me.
Ashelia Bnargin Dalmasca said:
Oh shit, TEA and BDH are teaming up…
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
endgame said:
MS u guys r f**king retards! obviously u don’t know s**t about piracy or piracy numbers on your xbox 360 but let me tell u something: these guys r just warming up, in just a few years piracy on your pathetic platform will rise ten times higher than on the pc. how long do u think your users will remain retarded and pay that much for their games!? they r waking up and u can’t do nothing to stop them.
Herlock said:
MS just wake up for this one…all 360 games are on the net 2 weeks before the release.
Psychotext said:
Ooh, BDH has a new friend (endgame).
Gekidami said:
I cant take you seriously Endgame. Your post lacks broken english and links all over the place, not forgetting over use of “lol”.
mescalineeyes said:
he does have a point, though.
a) games are expensive
b) recession
c) pirating 360 games is easier than buying them.
d) you don’t have to worry about the royal mail going apeshit every now and then.
not that it excuses anything, but you know, slap them on DD for 75% the price and people would think twice about risking a ban.
freedoms_stain said:
Let’s not forget e) most games aren’t as good as they’re made out to be.
Herlock said:
f) too many bugs
mescalineeyes said:
freedom_stains: MW2 doesn’t have that problem. hell, I found it to be better than it is made out to be, and I am not even a huge COD fan.
Gekidami said:
“e” Dosnt really apply to MW2 because IW have been quite quiet on whats actually in the game.
MushroomStamp said:
btw.. the SP takes longer than 9 hours. I’m a very proficient gamer and i’m about the 8.5 mark.
theevilaires said:
THIEF! #26 is a thief. I’m getting you banned from live cheater!
MushroomStamp said:
Whatever
Psychotext said:
“I’m a very proficient gamer”
So about 6 hours for people who are good rather than just proficient?
Gekidami said:
I’ve heard about 5 hours in normal, about 6 on vet. Even IW have said that its no longer then CoD4.
Spec-Ops should really widen thing out in terms of fighting NPC’s though.
theevilaires said:
wow he doesn’t even try to defend himself. You’re hurting your console of choice Mr. xbox fanboy when you pirate 360 games you know that right.
MushroomStamp said:
That’s BULL.. nobody is beating this game in 6 hours on their first play through.
and Proficient meaning I don’t waste time. So a casual or a good gamer might require more time. Psycho, you consistantly take jabs and belittle. I would love to play with you online just put your ego in check and hopefully humble your angry ass.
MushroomStamp said:
@Theevil : wow.. judgmental much? jumping on the 360 fanboy wagon WOW.. your an idiot.. I play on the PS3 and PC as well.. I’m a GAMER not a company follower. Just because I mentioned I played the game you auto flame your ignorance towards calling someone a fanboy… Take your 12 yr old mentality somewhere else please.
and for the record.. I’m not hurting them, because I also purchased the game ( I always purchase games that are worth it). I just want to play it early.. me thinks your just jealous. again.. your Judgmental basis and your slander without facts and VERY poor assumptions… once again
theevilaires said:
You’ve come off as a 360 fanboy in the past. I was only joking really to begin with plus you can’t pirate the game on PS3 that’s why I added the 360 bit. So dry your eyes now.
MushroomStamp said:
I’ve been pirating games since Atari 2600 and I bet I still spend more money on gaming than the vast majority of gamers. I have never been a “fanboy” of systems… I have been a fanboy of features. Some systems have certain features that are just BETTER. I have no loyalty to any game/console creators.
theevilaires said:
wow I have to respect you for throwing it all out on the table like that. I salute you sir with highest honors.
Psychotext said:
lol Mushroom, you call me angry yet you jumped all over a comment of mine that’s clearly a joke. Not to mention calling me out… like it makes the slightest difference. Take a chill pill.
MushroomStamp said:
/me pill taken and bowl loaded…
theevilaires said:
“Oh shit, TEA and BDH are teaming up…
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!”
O’Coward you are so pathetic. Why don’t you change your name back to shatner and impersonate him like you did a couple of months ago so he would get banned. Better yet impersonate me!
JackThompson said:
Thanks guys! For years, I’ve been trying to put an end to the game industry and their murder simulators. Sometimes, it feels like I’m alone in my fight. But, it always warms my heart to see that pirates are loyal allies. Together, we can erase this vile industry from the planet. I’ll buy all of you a drink next time I see you.
deanimate said:
why do they even bother?