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Activision sends a legal rep to a Call of Duty cheat seller's front door, films the whole thing, posts it online
Activision has released footage of its legal team serving a cease-and-desist order to a Call of Duty cheat seller at their home in Ohio. This action is part of a broader effort by the company to combat cheating, with over 80 such demands served and numerous reseller operations targeted. The company also highlighted improvements in its RICOCHET anti-cheat system for the upcoming Modern Warfare 4.
Activision releases body cam footage of Call of Duty cheat maker being served a cease and desist order: "We're…
Activision has released body camera footage showing the serving of a cease and desist order to a "Call of Duty" cheat maker as part of its ongoing efforts against cheating. The publisher has disrupted hundreds of cheat operations and served numerous legal demands, stating they are prepared to take cheat developers and sellers to court to protect fair play. This aggressive stance aims to disrupt the ecosystem that profits from cheating in their games.
Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has initiated legal action by issuing subpoenas to Microsoft and Discord in an effort to identify and halt the individual known as 'Cyberleek' responsible for leaking extensive footage of Grand Theft Auto VI. The company is seeking user data and internal investigation records to uncover the leaker's identity and prevent further unauthorized disclosures.
Take-Two kicks off GTA 6 leaker hunt with subpoenas demanding records from Microsoft and Discord
Take-Two Interactive has initiated legal action against individuals responsible for leaking Grand Theft Auto 6 footage. The publisher has filed subpoenas with Microsoft and Discord to obtain user data and identify accounts involved in sharing the leaked content. This action follows recent leaks of gameplay footage, including a recent clip showing a supercar driving through Vice City.
Dewi Perssik Marah Dikabarkan Meninggal, Siap Lapor Polisi
Dewi Perssik is taking legal action against individuals spreading false rumors of her death on TikTok live streams. She has collected evidence from approximately 16 TikTok accounts and is consulting with her lawyer, Sandy Arifin, to file a police report. The false reports caused distress to her family, particularly her mother.
Disomasi Rp1,7 M, NDX AKA Siap Laporkan Balik Promotor Festival
Musical group NDX AKA is prepared to file a counter-lawsuit against festival promoter CV Al Organizer if their demands are not met. The dispute escalated after NDX AKA canceled their performance, leading to a Rp1.7 billion lawsuit and a defamation report against the group. NDX AKA's legal team claims the cancellation was due to the organizer's inconsistency in scheduling.
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49
This week's gaming news includes Behaviour Interactive confirming job cuts, Microsoft lowering Xbox Game Pass prices, and Nintendo facing lawsuits over tariffs. Build A Rocket Boy is also facing legal action for alleged privacy violations, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $747 million at the global box office. Xbox is reportedly rethinking its exclusivity strategy and focusing on daily active players.
Blizzard lawsuit kills huge private World of Warcraft server as a cease and desist ends another
Blizzard Entertainment has forced the shutdown of the popular World of Warcraft private server Turtle WoW, with its operators confirming a settlement in a lawsuit filed last year. Another private server, Stormforge, is also scheduled to close next month. These shutdowns highlight Blizzard's ongoing efforts to control private servers, particularly those with real-money cash shops.
Square Enix slaps Final Fantasy 14 content creator with lawsuit over alleged harassment, continuing its crackdown on the…
Square Enix has taken legal action against a Final Fantasy XIV content creator accused of harassing its executives and employees, resulting in a settlement where the creator pays an unspecified fee and agrees to cease such activities. The company stated it will continue to pursue legal action against harassers to protect its staff, drawing a comparison to Nintendo's approach to copyright infringement.
Square Enix forces anonymous FF14 harasser to pay compensation after court order
Square Enix has taken legal action against a player who harassed its developers online, forcing them to issue an apology and pay compensation. The company obtained a court order to deanonymize the user who posted damaging content on a video-sharing site. Square Enix stated they will continue to take strict measures, including legal action, against all malicious acts of harassment.
World of Warcraft rogue server TurtleWoW has announced its sunset following court agreement
The World of Warcraft rogue server TurtleWoW has announced it will shut down on May 14th, following a court agreement with Blizzard Entertainment. Donations have ceased, and the server's website and social media will be taken offline in October. This action aligns with the cease and desist order issued against the server operators.
World of Warcraft private server Stormforge is shutting down as Blizzard builds pressure on fan alternatives
The private World of Warcraft server group Stormforge is shutting down operations following a cease and desist request from Blizzard Entertainment. After discussions with Blizzard's legal team, Stormforge has agreed to cease all operations by May 14, 2026. This action follows Blizzard's successful legal case against another private server, Turtle WoW, indicating a broader effort to consolidate players onto official World of Warcraft Classic servers.
Sakit Hati Dituding Gagal Oplas, Rossa Somasi Puluhan Akun Medsos
Singer Rossa's management has issued a legal notice to dozens of social media accounts accused of spreading defamatory content and manipulating videos and photos of the artist. The legal team is demanding the removal of the content and public apologies within 24 hours, threatening legal action under Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transactions Law if the demands are not met.
A Japanese indie developer is seeking legal action over alleged missing funds from a crowdfunding campaign, says the funding platform claims the money was 'mistakenly wired to a different client'
An indie developer is pursuing legal action against the crowdfunding platform Ubgoe after 55 million yen ($340,000) raised for the game Shibuya Scramble Stories allegedly went missing. The platform claims the funds were mistakenly wired to another client, a situation the developer's executive producer Jiro Ishii disputes. Despite the financial issue, the game's development is secured by support from Toyku Land Corporation.
Stop Killing Games praises French lawsuit against Ubisoft, preps to speak at EU parliament April 16
Consumer advocacy group Stop Killing Games, led by Ross Scott, is praising a lawsuit filed in France against Ubisoft over the sunsetting of The Crew. Scott is scheduled to speak at the EU parliament on April 16th regarding a citizens' initiative petition related to game preservation. The lawsuit's success in France could set a precedent for other European countries.