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Lenovo Pulls Game Boy–Like G02 Over Pirated Games, Rebrands Surface Under Gusgu/H7
gadgets2 days ago

Lenovo Pulls Game Boy–Like G02 Over Pirated Games, Rebrands Surface Under Gusgu/H7

Lenovo has quietly ended sales of its licensed Game Boy–style G02 handheld after reports that the device came preloaded with pirated games. The device later resurfaced under new names—“Sunyao G02” and then “Gusgu H7”—but Lenovo says it does not authorize or support these products or pirate content. With Lenovo distancing itself, buyers can still find similar retro handhelds from other brands at affordable prices, highlighting a crowded, lower-cost market for handheld emulation devices.

via Gizmodo|
#gadgets#game-boy#handheld
ESA Official Calls Minecraft Servers 'Illegal' in California Gaming Bill Hearing
technology11 days ago

ESA Official Calls Minecraft Servers 'Illegal' in California Gaming Bill Hearing

During a California Senate committee hearing on AB 1921 (Protect Our Games Act), ESA VP Jennifer Gibbons claimed Minecraft servers are illegal and not affiliated with Microsoft, arguing against the bill’s requirements on refunds and server deprecation; she labeled community-hosted servers as piracy, despite Mojang/Microsoft promoting and supporting such servers. The bill did not pass the State Senate, and proponents plan amendments moving forward.

via PCGamesN|
#ab-1921#community-servers#esa
Subnautica 2 designer: I get why piracy happens, but flaunting it harms launch
gaming1 month ago

Subnautica 2 designer: I get why piracy happens, but flaunting it harms launch

Subnautica 2's design lead Anthony Gallegos says piracy is understandable but flaunting it publicly is frustrating; he can't condone piracy but would rather players buy the game and try it; at launch the game drew about 446,000 concurrent paying players on Steam and later the studio reported over 2 million copies sold across PC and Xbox Series X/S; he stresses the importance of a strong launch and pushes back on misperceptions about his finances.

via Eurogamer|
#anthony-gallegos#gaming#launch
Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Ahead of Launch; Pirates Face Franchise-Wide Hardware Bans
gaming2 months ago

Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Ahead of Launch; Pirates Face Franchise-Wide Hardware Bans

Forza Horizon 6 surfaced online a week before its release via unencrypted files and a crack. Playground Games vowed strict enforcement against anyone accessing the leaked build, including franchise-wide hardware bans, signaling a tough stance against pirates that could affect sales and Game Pass, even as early impressions remain broadly positive. Pirates won’t get the full experience, and the incident follows a similar prior leak pattern seen with Death Stranding 2.

via Digital Foundry|
#forza-horizon-6#gaming#hardware-bans
Forza Horizon 6 leaks surface after Steam upload slip
technology2 months ago

Forza Horizon 6 leaks surface after Steam upload slip

Playable copies of Forza Horizon 6 appeared on piracy sites days before launch after Microsoft briefly uploaded about 155 GB of unencrypted files to Steam; CrackWatch and other communities quickly reported that the game’s copy protection was cracked and leaks spread on social media, raising concerns about potential revenue impact ahead of the official May 19 release (May 15 for the Premium Edition).

via Ars Technica|
#crackwatch#encryption#forza-horizon-6
Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Weeks Early After Unencrypted Steam Preload
gaming2 months ago

Forza Horizon 6 Leaks Weeks Early After Unencrypted Steam Preload

Forza Horizon 6 appeared online before its official launch after Steam reportedly allowed an unencrypted pre-load, with about 155GB of files and a DLC unlocker available to pirates; the incident mirrors a prior Death Stranding 2 leak and could impact early sales and Game Pass engagement, though the game's co-op and ghost multiplayer features may cushion the hit, and Valve may tighten pre-load checks in the future.

via Digital Foundry|
#forza-horizon-6#gaming#leak
Forza Horizon 6 leak on Steam triggers piracy bans ahead of launch
gaming2 months ago

Forza Horizon 6 leak on Steam triggers piracy bans ahead of launch

Forza Horizon 6 briefly appeared as unencrypted files on Steam before its May 19 release, with the leak fixed quickly but allowing some users to download cracked copies. A content creator was shown receiving an extreme ban (69,895,509 hours) from the Forza Community team, illustrating Microsoft’s hardline stance on piracy. The incident echoes past enforcement and comes as Playground Games recently detailed the game’s features and map in a post-release breakdown.

via Eurogamer|
#bans#forza-horizon-6#gaming
Forza Horizon 6 Crack Circulates Online Ahead of Release
gaming2 months ago

Forza Horizon 6 Crack Circulates Online Ahead of Release

The full version of Forza Horizon 6 has leaked online and been cracked before its May 19 launch after Steam preload files (~150GB) appeared on file-sharing sites; cracks bypass online checks, Reddit users noted the leak and posts were removed, and Microsoft has not commented. The game, set in Japan with Tokyo’s neon district and more than 550 cars, is also planned for PS5 later this year, with Playground Games and Turn 10 continuing the release plans.

via The Verge|
#crack#forza-horizon-6#gaming
Trump likens US naval action to piracy amid Iran port blockade
world2 months ago

Trump likens US naval action to piracy amid Iran port blockade

At a Florida rally, Trump said the US Navy 'took over' a ship as part of the blockade of Iranian ports, joking that the operation was 'like pirates.' The remark comes amid the broader US-Israel confrontation with Iran, including Iran's tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz and plans to charge ships passing through it. About 45 vessels have been redirected to ensure compliance with the blockade, and officials say the measure will last as long as needed; Iran vows to maintain the chokehold.

via The Guardian|
#iran#piracy#strait-of-hormuz
Theory: PS4/PS5 game licenses may start with 30-day timers and become permanent after the refunds window
technology2 months ago

Theory: PS4/PS5 game licenses may start with 30-day timers and become permanent after the refunds window

A viral theory suggests Sony’s digital PS4/PS5 game purchases come with a 30-day online license to deter piracy and refund abuse; according to a jailbroken PS4 user, the timer can vanish after about two weeks, at which point the license becomes permanent once the refund window closes. There is no official Sony confirmation yet, and reports are based on YouTube analyses and comments from VGC seeking comment.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#drm#piracy#playstation
Somalia piracy re-emerges as three ships hijacked in a week near Garacad
world2 months ago

Somalia piracy re-emerges as three ships hijacked in a week near Garacad

Three vessels have been hijacked off Somalia in the past week, signaling a potential resurgence of piracy near Garacad after the cement carrier Sward was seized on April 26 and the tanker Honour 25 on April 21, with a dhow captured in between; authorities say the attacks remain ongoing and ships should remain vigilant within 150 nautical miles of the coast. Analysts attribute the rise to better-equipped pirate networks and stretched security forces as navies focus on Red Sea threats, amid broader shipping pressures around Hormuz and Bab el Mandeb, raising the possibility of a longer siege at sea.

via The Guardian|
#horn-of-africa#maritime-security#piracy