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ESA bafflingly declares private Minecraft servers 'illegal' in Stop Killing Games hearing: 'We consider…
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) declared private servers for games like Minecraft and Call of Duty to be illegal and considered piracy during a California State Senate hearing. ESA vice president Jennifer Gibbons stated that these servers infringe on publisher intellectual property rights and do not meet safety standards, despite community pushback and the failure of the Protect Our Games Act to pass in its current form.
Sea of Remnants Is Like a Puppet-Punk Persona at Sea | IGN Preview
Sea of Remnants is an upcoming open-world fantasy RPG featuring ocean exploration and piracy, with a unique wooden puppetry aesthetic reminiscent of stop-motion animation. The game aims to combine vibrant colors and music with a charming, handcrafted visual style.
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Lenovo is investigating claims that its China-only G10 handheld gaming device is being used for software piracy. Third parties are reportedly pre-loading illicit games onto the devices to artificially inflate prices in the gray market.
Italian authorities shut down major streaming piracy network
Italian authorities have shut down a significant piracy network operating through the Cinemagoal app. This network was illegally retransmitting content from major streaming platforms including Netflix and Disney+.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hands-on Preview - It might be gold
Ubisoft Singapore provided a hands-on preview of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a ground-up remake utilizing the Anvil engine. The preview showcased improved graphics with ray tracing, enhanced naval combat, stealth mechanics, and underwater exploration, all while remaining faithful to the 2013 original. The game is set to release on July 9th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Black Flag Resynced is the shonkiest Assassin's Creed in years, but therein, I think, lies its charm
This article discusses the "Black Flag Resynced" remake, highlighting its charmingly wonky physics and graphical quirks as fitting for the original game's anti-hero, Edward Kenway. Despite being built on a modern engine, the remake retains the original's structure while re-envisioning environments and character models, offering a nostalgic yet flawed experience that justifies its existence through deeper gameplay elements.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight cracked within hours, as its Denuvo DRM bypassed soon after launch
The Denuvo DRM protection for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was bypassed mere hours after the game's launch, continuing a trend of increasingly rapid cracks. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle between anti-piracy measures and crackers, with Denuvo's effectiveness being questioned as it fails to even delay piracy beyond the initial release window.
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight cracked within hours, as its Denuvo DRM bypassed soon after launch
The Denuvo DRM protection for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was bypassed mere hours after the game's Deluxe edition launched. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle between game publishers and pirates, with Denuvo's effectiveness in delaying cracks diminishing significantly.
Black Flag's Edward Kenway Reacts to Pirate Jokes
This article appears to be a humorous take on the character Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag reacting to jokes about pirates. The content provided is a list of unrelated video titles and announcements, making it difficult to ascertain the full context or provide a more detailed summary.
Subnautica 2 Sold a Million Copies in One Day. Here Is Why That Matters.
Subnautica 2 achieved remarkable success, selling one million copies and reaching 460,000 concurrent players on Steam within its first day, despite early leaks and piracy. This performance indicates a strong market for atmospheric, non-live service games. The game's success has also put its developer, Unknown Worlds, on track to meet significant sales milestones and potential bonuses tied to its acquisition by Krafton.
Videogame pirates scold each other after Subnautica 2 developers are taunted with illicit copies
Following the early access release of Subnautica 2, some players were discovered bragging about pirating the game on the official Discord server. Developer Anthony Gallegos expressed disappointment, leading to discussions on Reddit's piracy subreddit about the etiquette of sharing illicit copies. The game is priced at $30.
Subnautica 2 User Outs Themselves as Having Pirated the Game After Contacting the Developer for Support
A user who pirated Subnautica 2 inadvertently revealed their status by contacting the developer, Unknown Worlds Entertainment, for support. This incident highlights the risks associated with playing pirated software.
"I cannot condone piracy, but I get why people do" - Subnautica 2 lead designer airs frustration at 'flagrant' pirates
Subnautica 2 lead designer Anthony Gallegos expressed frustration with players openly boasting about pirating the game, distinguishing it from general piracy which he understands. Despite the issue, the game achieved over 2 million sales across PC and Xbox Series X/S shortly after its early access launch.
"I hope you rethink your life choices": Subnautica 2 dev responds to pirate asking for tech support on leaked…
Unknown Worlds, the developer of Subnautica 2, responded to a player who pirated an early build of the game and then asked for technical support on Discord. The developer expressed disappointment, noting that the leaked builds were incomplete and not representative of the final product. The incident occurred just before the game's official early access release.
Level-5 criticised for anti-piracy statement while not having legal alternative to play back catalogue
Level-5 has faced criticism for issuing an anti-piracy statement while failing to provide legal avenues for international fans to access its older titles, such as the Yo-kai Watch series. Fans point out the lack of global releases and modern re-releases, making piracy the only option for many outside of Japan.
Sinopsis Captain Phillips, Bioskop Trans TV 14 Mei 2026
The film Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks as Captain Richard Phillips, will be broadcast on Bioskop Trans TV on May 14, 2026. The movie recounts the true story of the MV Maersk Alabama's hijacking by Somali pirates off the coast of Africa in 2009 and the subsequent hostage negotiation.
Ubisoft announces real-life treasure hunt to celebrate Black Flag Resynced with $500,000 on the line
Ubisoft is launching a real-life treasure hunt called "Gold & Crystal - The Lost Treasure of Edward Kenway" to celebrate the upcoming release of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced. The multi-year event, in partnership with Unsolved Hunts, involves solving riddles to find a treasure chest worth approximately $500,000 in the Caribbean Sea. While not requiring knowledge of the game, participants can pre-order packs starting at $35 to access the hunt, which officially begins on November 9, 2026.
Level-5 Issued Statement on Pirating Roms of Its Games
Level-5 has issued a statement addressing the unauthorized reproduction and distribution of its game software, warning of legal action against copyright infringement. The company acknowledges awareness of piracy and asks the community to refrain from using pirated copies. This comes as some of Level-5's titles, like Yo-kai Watch 3, are scarce or unavailable in certain regions, driving up prices for physical copies.
"We Will Continue To Pay Close Attention" - Level-5 Issues A Warning Against Piracy
Developer Level-5 has issued a strong warning against the piracy and illegal distribution of its game software. The company stated it will actively monitor for copyright infringement and take legal action, including content removals and account suspensions. Level-5 also urged its community to refrain from downloading or using pirated copies of their games.
Forza Horizon 6 leak not a "pre-load issue," Playground Games claims as dev bans entire bloodlines for playing pirated copies
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly been leaked in its entirety on Steam, with developer Playground Games claiming it is not a pre-load issue. The studio has implemented extensive franchise-wide and hardware bans against individuals accessing pirated copies, with some bans lasting until the year 9999. SteamDB suggests the leak may have originated from someone with early access, such as a reviewer.
