Halo 2 Trouble

[the þrox™]

Halo 2 Leaked Onto Net
Microsoft's huge sequel alledgedly pirated and distributed on the Web last night.

Less than a month before Microsoft releases the most anticipated game on Xbox this year, a pirated version of Halo 2 was alledgedly leaked onto piracy sites and newsgroups late last night (October 13).

Microsoft said it's launched an investigation into the leaked code, and issued this statement: "Microsoft has learned that a version of Halo 2 has been posted to various newsgroups and Websites. We consider downloading this code or making it available for others to download as theft."

While Microsoft has yet to identify the whereabouts of the person or persons who pirated the massive data file, the illegally pirated code, which apparently is a PAL version in French text, may have been leaked during the localization process in Europe. Infringement for copyright violations, in this case, downloading illegal software, subjects the perpetrator to a maximum penalty of $100,000.

"We consider downloading this code or making it available for others to download as theft," said the company in a statement. "We are currently investigating the source of this leak with the appropriate authorities. Microsoft takes the integrity of its intellectual property extremely seriously."

Bungie posted a small update on its site expressing its sorrow and distaste for the practice, as well as asking for help from the community. "Anyone who has information regarding the leak of the game or individuals or websites promoting the download of these illegal files is asked to please contact us by sending email to piracy@microsoft.com or calling 1-800-RULEGIT," the site reads.

[teej]

lol i have a friend that got halo 2 like a day ago...i dont think i am going to play it though. I think i want to wait till the acual game comes out so I can jump on XBL seconds when i get it

[Systemkaos]

lol half life 2 alllllll over agian

its because the company's say there going to release it this date only to get delayed longer then usual, it just pisses the community off