Matsuda Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 So, for a while now, and very much on the down-low, some Xbox 360 owners have been downloading free games, taking advantage of a loophole in Microsoft's Xbox Live marketplace. I hope they enjoyed it, because a bunch of them have now had their consoles banned for their troubles. Here's the situation: for around five years now, select games have been appearing as free downloads in obscure markets like Oman and Bosnia. Savvy users in places like the USA were able to create fake accounts and download those games without paying a cent. Having got away with this for years, in the last week users have been reporting that Microsoft has finally dropped the hammer on those found to be taking advantage, issuing Xbox Live bans on the consoles (note: just the console, not the account) responsible. While refusing to address this situation in particular, a Microsoft spokesperson did issue Kotaku with the following statement when asked for confirmation on the bans: "Microsoft’s commitment to combat piracy and support safer and more secure gameplay for the more than 48 million Xbox Live members remains a top priority. We can confirm that attempting to exploit Xbox Live for financial gain – for instance, intentionally using false or deceptive information to create an account for the sole purpose of accessing content you would otherwise have to pay for – is fraudulent activity and a violation of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. However, we do not comment publicly on individual cases". Sucks for those affected, but hey, they did sign a Terms of Service agreement to join Xbox Live, and they were engaged in "using false or deceptive information to create an account for the sole purpose of accessing content you would otherwise have to pay for", so...such is life. Urgent Announcement for ANYONE who used alternate region accounts! [Xbox 360 Achievements]Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramiz0 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I don,t have X-Box i have PS3 :showoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matsuda Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I don,t have X-Box i have PS3 :showoff:I have, but i download all from jack sparrow. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 X-BOX: OBEY ME AND BE GOOD OR SUFFER MY WRATH!!!ME: I don't own one of you and now I never will. Thank you for helping me to make that choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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