Comments on: Microsoft Banning LIVE Accounts Playing Halo 3 [UPDATE]

By: Bungie Promising a “Big Surprise” Before Halo 3 Launch | Game Stooge

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:10:47 +0000

[...] has injected some intrigue into the coming Halo 3 launch - as if ban scares, Master Chief’s fate, and who’ll win a fantastic Halo 3 rig (among other things) [...]

By: Argos Sells Halo 3 Early, Blames “Administrative Error” | Game Stooge

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:34:34 +0000

[...] hands on a copy of Halo 3 early, it wouldn’t be a wise move to start playing it quite yet. With the recent scare of Microsoft banning employees, why take the [...]

By: MitchyD

MitchyD — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:24:33 +0000

*Riveting Applause*

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:21:47 +0000

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.

By: jonahfalcon

jonahfalcon — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:06:32 +0000

Go ahead, it’s your right to boycott. But they’re not banning the console, just the account.

By: MitchyD

MitchyD — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:03:43 +0000

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.

By: jonahfalcon

jonahfalcon — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:19:31 +0000

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