Microsoft Banning LIVE Accounts Playing Halo 3 [UPDATE]
- Scribbled on September 19th, 2007 by Chris Gueco
- Filed in Industry News, Microsoft Xbox 360, Rumor Mill, Shooter, WTF
A Microsoft rep has confirmed to Pro-G that they’ll be banning anyone who has played (or plays) Halo 3 before midnight on September 25.
“But I just won’t connect my Xbox to LIVE, problem solved! I win! Take that Microsoft!”
Not quite, young grasshopper. Microsoft can see when you played Halo 3, and will be banning accounts who played it before the official release day. Pro-G also says that Microsoft is preparing an official statement on this matter.
Stay tuned for more information on this news. And here’s a tip from your friends here at Game Stooge: If you have Halo 3, just wait it out. There’s only a little more than 5 days left! Resist it. We know it’s tempting, we know the Chief is calling you right now. He wants you to finish the fight. We know you want to find out if he dies. But you know you want the help of the Arbiter and two other Elites. Please, keep it out of your Xbox 360, we don’t want you banned.
(Microsoft is Banning Halo 3 Early Adopters)
[UPDATE: Joystiq sez: Pro-G now reports that a second Microsoft rep has contacted the site to say the ban only applies to MS employees and consumers will not be affected. Pro-G is still awaiting the official explanation.]
September 19th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Ever heard of End User Agreements? If Microsoft doesn’t want people playing their game without their permission, it’s their legal right to prevent it. After all, they’re the ones who spent tens of millions of dollars funding it. You’re only paying $60-$130. I certainly don’t want people posting spoilers all over the internet about, erm, specific plot points.
Though I’d be pissed if I popped it in thinking it’s midnight and it’s only September 24, 11:59PM. :p
September 19th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Uh, that’s the retailers fault, not some kid who’s mom buys him Halo. If someone buys it early, why should MS BAN THEM for BUYING THEIR PRODUCT?
I would 100% boycott.
Either way, it’s been updated on Joystiq and it’s only for MS employees, who likely have signed something.
September 19th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Go ahead, it’s your right to boycott. But they’re not banning the console, just the account.
September 19th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Jeez, the last thing a consumer should be spouting off about are EULAs bro. I’m sorry, but those are mostly indefensible piles of legal bullsh*t that do nothing but harm consumers.
I also don’t really care how many millions Micro-bucks funded their game for, its not like they won’t make bazillions in profits.
I like Halo, but M$ doesn’t need us sticking up for them, they have legions of lawyers doing that for them.
September 19th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
*Riveting Applause*
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