Ji@nBing Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Like Halo 3 before it, it looks like Microsoft and Bungie are having an issue with keeping Halo 3: ODST out of the hands of eager players until its official release date. CVG reports that Microsoft is investigating what they call "a very small breach" in their distribution chain that resulted in a number of Halo 3: ODST copies leaking out in France nearly a month before its September 22 release. "We are investigating a very small breach in our distribution process around the early delivery of 'Halo 3: ODST' units," a Microsoft spokesperson said. "We are also investigating Xbox Live accounts that show activity related to Halo 3: ODST and will take action against those we believe have procured copies of the game illegitimately." Exactly what this "action" will be was not explained, although according to a Twitter post from Xbox Live head Stephen Toulouse, Microsoft "will not be banning legitimate customers from Xbox LIVE who play early." Microsoft wouldn't elaborate on the nature of the breach or how many copies of the game were leaked, but it's estimated to be a little over 100. As for all you law abiding Halo fans, don't fret -- there's only a little less than month before you can snag your own copy, too. Source Surprised this isn't all over the torrents yet. I'm sure it will show up within days though :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin in a box Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm surprised this type of thing doesn't happen more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance. Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 happens often enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm surprised this type of thing doesn't happen more often. Quite often, when it does happen the store that leaks it has to pay a large fine and don't get new games until like a month after release. I believe that happened in the USA with one chain (Target?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconboy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I remember when halo 3 was coming out and I was so excited I preordered the special edition months in advance but with this game it's like I don't even care. I wonder how many other people feel like me and why? Is it because you don't play as master cheif? I think that has a little to do with my current level of apathy :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pupik Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I'm surprised this type of thing doesn't happen more often. Yeah, only three games (This, Section 8 and Batman) leaked online before the store date in the last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 2, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 2, 2009 I preordered it back at the start of summer. I can't wait for it, chief or no chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 I preordered it back at the start of summer. I can't wait for it, chief or no chief. I'm stoked too. We'll have to get some Neowin MP matches going again :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 2, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 2, 2009 Definitely, already made arrangements for Co-op with one NW member so far. Still 2 spots free there :p Plan to do a marathon run through story on release day :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unrealistic Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Count me in on that munky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briandl79 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 I hear it's in French with English subs, probably better to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link T. Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's gonna leak to the torrents. I guarantee it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazuyette Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 It's gonna leak to the torrents. I guarantee it. It was leaked 2 days ago ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hrm. I spy with my little eye some *illegitimate* ODST players. No early play for you. Commencing permabans. - SteptoSource: http://twitter.com/Stepto/status/3738050064 Prepare for a wave of bans =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikh Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Hey im up for a co-op Neowin Firefight Game. I preordered the day it hit the systme right after e3 was aired. I AM GETTING IT , and Ill play with my brand new controller XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Already on torrent sites :p just saw now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Already on torrent sites :p just saw now! been there two days :p Needless to say, the game is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0mbi Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Give it to me straight. I never liked Halo 1 2 or 3. Will i like this game? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ji@nBing Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 been there two days :p Needless to say, the game is awesome. I hope you don't plan on taking that console online :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green_Eye Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Definitely, already made arrangements for Co-op with one NW member so far. Still 2 spots free there :pPlan to do a marathon run through story on release day :woot: Count me in for that dude (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 You can take the console online, it's just Microsoft telling lies. I have a friend who does this for a second buisness like. He plays all downloaded games, offline and online. When he plays a downloaded game, which was leaked before official release, it just comes up on his XBOX 360 as playing a DVD... so Microsoft wont know and it's worked so far :p but again i rather buy games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad. Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I hope you don't plan on taking that console online :p not for a while yet :) You can take the console online, it's just Microsoft telling lies. I have a friend who does this for a second buisness like. He plays all downloaded games, offline and online. When he plays a downloaded game, which was leaked before official release, it just comes up on his XBOX 360 as playing a DVD... so Microsoft wont know and it's worked so far :p but again i rather buy games! then he's doing it wrong. it still shows as a normal game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 im surprised these people are so ****ing stupid they get the game early and illegitimately, and then play it while connected to xbox live.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex566 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 People will always be idiots when there is a chance they can get something for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 4, 2009 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2009 You can take the console online, it's just Microsoft telling lies. I have a friend who does this for a second buisness like. He plays all downloaded games, offline and online. When he plays a downloaded game, which was leaked before official release, it just comes up on his XBOX 360 as playing a DVD... so Microsoft wont know and it's worked so far :p but again i rather buy games! Then your mate is talking out his ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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