Piracy

Gabe Newell Updates Steam Users on November 2011 Hack

Gabe Newell Updates Steam Users on November 2011 Hack

Some back up information was stolen, though sensitive data was encrypted.

Xbox Live Manager Issues Open Letter on Security

Xbox Live Manager Issues Open Letter on Security

Alex Garden talks securing your Xbox Live account.

Ubisoft Apologizes For Issues With DRM During Server Move

Ubisoft Apologizes For Issues With DRM During Server Move

The problem with always-online DRM has been highlighted during Ubisoft’s server switchover.

EA Forums Hit By Hacker

EA Forums Hit By Hacker

EA admits that a hacker used an exploit to deface the official forums.

Kingdoms of Amalur Developer 38 Studios Defends Online Pass

Kingdoms of Amalur Developer 38 Studios Defends Online Pass

Curt Schilling’s studio will have online pass single-player quests, studio defends choice.

Battlefield Studio Hiring Security Expert

Battlefield Studio Hiring Security Expert

EA DICE hopes to take the fight to hackers with new job listing.

Angry Birds Head Says Piracy Isn't a 'Bad Thing'

Angry Birds Head Says Piracy Isn't a 'Bad Thing'

Rovio CEO Mikael Hed says piracy can bring “more business at the end of the day.”

Paradox CEO Calls DRM a 'Waste of Money'

Paradox CEO Calls DRM a 'Waste of Money'

The small developer doesn’t understand why large companies waste their time implementing DRM.

Jagex Wins Against Bot Developers on RuneScape

Jagex Wins Against Bot Developers on RuneScape

Jagex settles in court, will win damages against Impulse Software.

MegaUpload Shutdown Has File-Sharing Services Jumping Ship

MegaUpload Shutdown Has File-Sharing Services Jumping Ship

A number of large file-sharing sites have taken steps to make sure that they’re not next.