Microsoft: Early MW3 playing “may” risk Xbox Live ban

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Got a copy of Modern Warfare 3 early? Is it for Xbox 360? Online-connected? Protip: probably best not to play it until next week at least.Director of Policy and Enforcement for Xbox Live, Stephen Tolouse, has said anyone playing it before its been authorised for full play by Activision may end up risking a ban.

He said: “clarification: dblchk’d with Activision. Mw3 pre-release play not authorized. So pls be patient. Playing early may impact your account!”

It comes hours after he said that if anyone started playing the game, as long as it was a legit copy, was fair game.

Tweet went like this: “For those asking about MW3 pre-release play: If your copy is legit and obtained legitly, have fun. It’s a great game.”

Probably best to avoid going online with it until at least Monday. For those who haven’t come into possession as yet, it’s out on PS3, 360, PC and Wii on Tuesday.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2011/11/04/microsoft-early-mw3-playing-may-risk-xbox-live-ban/

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l94dkoiPosted:

a few have been temp banned, nothing more serious will happen.

TheCheeseyNINJAPosted:

if you play the campaign then you shouldnt get banned

aBoxOfMintsPosted:

I love it when people mention jtags, ya'll make it seem like your gods however, your honestly trash!

NetflixPosted:

They should only banned the pirated copies being played on flashed consoles.

bitPosted:

Noones getting banned, nuff said. They are threatening us so we don't release stuff before its out.

MPAAPosted:

iPatobo
Jtag-Master
-Imagine- Well, it sucks for the people that played the game, like 4 days early (Online).
If they get banned, it's there own fault.

Well best of luck to everyone who played it online, and i hope you don't get banned.
:wink:


Of course its their own fault, don't pirate Xbox 360 games :P


It's not about piracy, it means people who bought the game and it came early, they could also be banned, which is unfair. Glad I use my JTAG for these softs of affairs.


Could be, doesn't mean fact. Stepto actually pointed out that if its a legit store bought game, his team wouldn't take action, however Activision could still technically reset/ban you from playing MW3

iPatoboPosted:

Jtag-Master
-Imagine- Well, it sucks for the people that played the game, like 4 days early (Online).
If they get banned, it's there own fault.

Well best of luck to everyone who played it online, and i hope you don't get banned.
:wink:


Of course its their own fault, don't pirate Xbox 360 games :P


It's not about piracy, it means people who bought the game and it came early, they could also be banned, which is unfair. Glad I use my JTAG for these softs of affairs.

MPAAPosted:

-Imagine- Well, it sucks for the people that played the game, like 4 days early (Online).
If they get banned, it's there own fault.

Well best of luck to everyone who played it online, and i hope you don't get banned.
:wink:


Of course its their own fault, don't pirate Xbox 360 games :P

ZerkosPosted:

Sexbox-360 What is "Modern Warfare 3"?
An over rated video game

ImaginePosted:

Well, it sucks for the people that played the game, like 4 days early (Online).
If they get banned, it's there own fault.

Well best of luck to everyone who played it online, and i hope you don't get banned.
:wink: