Wolfenstein, like all good PC games, has been leaked onto the Internet for the freeloading enjoyment of dirty pirates. The Multiplayer portion of the game has been distributed online at the usual places, and Texas-based studio id is well aware of it. The developer has made it perfectly clear that evil publisher Activision is looking into the leakage, and there will stern retribution for those who dare cross them.
"I must warn anyone involved that Activision's legal department is taking this matter very seriously," states id community manager Pete Sokal. "Same applies here on the forums. If you mention that you have acquired this build, you are openly admitting to illegally obtaining the build and will be banned straight away. You have been warned.
"With regards to any footage, screenshots and comments posted here and all over the internet, an important thing to keep in mind is that these were not created from a build of the game that was final or consumer ready. There's nothing we can do about it now except continue working on the game."
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9:40 AM on 08.06.2009
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Wait, what?
Sounds to me like they're not particularly proud of what they've got so far, and want it hushed up as much as possible. Still, the people who liked it seemed to outnumber those who didnt.
Really, they can smoke your ass so bad its not even funny. Why can't people just wait till the game is out to pirate it? Are people really so cheap that they would prefer risking the law's wrath than go without a new game till it drops in price? Why, pirates? WHY?
My favorite is their intimidating M1911 lawsuit pistol. But, of course, one can't forget their HK416 "I'll ban you" assault rifle
Be afraid.
Apparently Gabe wanted to meet the person who did it and "employ" him.
By employ I mean use as an ingredient in a baby sandwich.
KrazyKraut: I would raise game piracy higher if i could
I like this one.
I don't want to steal your shitty games. I don't want anything from Activision, so they can ALL eat a d*ck.
Also, Darth Kotex. Or Dirty Kotex.