EA in Shock as Xbox BLACK Leaks
Massive game hits P2P – Recent staff axing the trigger?
Electronic Arts has suffered a serious blow to its release schedule, as it watches the eagerly-anticipated Xbox FPS BLACK leak out across peer-to-peer networks and downloaded by an untold number of home and professional pirates.
The source of the leak is unknown, though it should be noted that the code in circulation right now is the PAL release. It is widely assumed that one of EA's recently-dismissed 350 staff members stuck in the proverbial knife as a leaving gift to his or her former employer.
Should the story unfold any further than this, we'll keep you updated. As to how major publishers will tackle such aggressive attacks from their inner circles remains to be seen.
The source of the leak is unknown, though it should be noted that the code in circulation right now is the PAL release. It is widely assumed that one of EA's recently-dismissed 350 staff members stuck in the proverbial knife as a leaving gift to his or her former employer.
Should the story unfold any further than this, we'll keep you updated. As to how major publishers will tackle such aggressive attacks from their inner circles remains to be seen.
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thane_jaw 16 Feb 2006 12:23
1/5
Cheeky...
Sod it why not, given the recent controversy surrounding EA's treatment of staff.
Sod it why not, given the recent controversy surrounding EA's treatment of staff.
Joji 16 Feb 2006 20:21
2/5
A lesson in how to leave a company a bang? Despite EA's dodgy working hours, this also hurts any former workmates. However I still believe Black will sell loads despite illegal downloads floating around.
People will look for it to buy because it's the work of Criterion of Burnout fame, and secondly because while downloads might work, they have no trade in value at Gamestation and Game.
People will look for it to buy because it's the work of Criterion of Burnout fame, and secondly because while downloads might work, they have no trade in value at Gamestation and Game.
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Antipothis 16 Feb 2006 21:00
3/5
Sadly enough, It wasn't an EA staffer who leaked the game. A few stores in Europe broke the release date, and somebody bought it and burned it.
ariel el locp de la play 6 Nov 2011 20:38
4/5
el que no tuviera el juego se jodera por que es el mejor juego del mundo
ariel el locp de la play 6 Nov 2011 20:41
5/5
hay juego iguales de buenos como el black,call of duty 2 big red one,god of war 2,god of war 1,007max payne 2,call of duty 3 y por ultimo call of duty world at war finals fronts