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Retailer GameStop has warned Microsoft that any move to block the use of pre-owned software on the console would hurt the machine’s chances. We know the desire to purchase a next-generation console would be significantly diminished if new consoles were to prohibit playing pre-owned games, limit portability or not play …
Read More »THQ IP to be sold title-by-title; EA confirmed as interested party
Creditors of bankrupt publisher THQ have won their fight to block the company’s sale to Clearwater Capital. MCV reported earlier today that creditors were unhappy with the pre-pack agreement in place with Clearwater because it prevented other parties entering the bidding process and potentially robbed them of maximum returns. Now …
Read More »PS4 pre-owned block backlash – GameStop stock falls but analysts cast doubt
Shares in global video games retailer GameStop fell seven per cent on news that Sony may be moving to block pre-owned games on the PS4. A patent was unearthed yesterday showing freshly filed tech that would see Sony consoles tagging game discs as used. Thus when they are put into …
Read More »New Sony pre-owned block tech patent unearthed; Bound for PS4?
Could physical retail about to be dealt a fatal blow? We’ve heard the rumour before, and now a fresh patent from Sony has once again hinted that the platform holder is looking for a way to block pre-owned games on the PS4. The tech-heavy document describes a process that sees …
Read More »PayPal clamps down on Usenet providers
Online payment company PayPal has begun cutting off accounts connected to Usenet services. Usenet is an older form of the file-sharing sites that are now common on the internet. They are generally restricted to members and can be accessed in a number of ways aside from standard web browsers. They …
Read More »ISPs refuse BPI request to block access to three torrent sharing sites
A request from the British Phonographic Industry for ISPs to block access to three additonal torrent sharing sites has been rebuffed. The BBC reports that the BPI sent a letter – which was subsequently leaked – to BT, Sky, Virgin Media, O2, EE and TalkTalk asking that they voluntarily block …
Read More »UK ISP’s renew efforts to block Pirate Bay
Several major UK ISPs have expanded their blockade against The Pirate Bay by denying a number of new IP addresses known to be used by the file-sharing website to their blacklist. Sky Broadband, Virgin Media and Talk Talk have all widened their block, although The Pirate Bay is thought to …
Read More »Now BT blocks The Pirate Bay… but site reports increased UK traffic
BT has finally caved to legal pressure and blocked access to The Pirate Bay for its UK customers. It was the last ISP to cooperate with the High Court’s demand to revoke access tot eh portal, with others such as TalkTalk, Virgin, O2 and Sky having already implemented bans. However, …
Read More »Wii U won’t block pre-owned games
Nintendo has seemingly confirmed that the Wii U will not block pre-owned software. I don’t know if we have a formal position on used game sales,” Nintendo of America marketing exec Scot Moffitt told GameSpot. It is a reality in the marketplace. We haven’t incorporated any features that will discourage …
Read More »O2 to block Pirate Bay from midnight tonight
Broadband provider O2 will from midnight tonight (Friday May 8th) block access to The Pirate Bay. The move will also mean that customers of Be Broadband, a subsidiary of O2, will also have their access blocked. "The main UK internet providers were ordered by the high court to block access …
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