Far Cry developer raided for alleged software piracy
02-04-04 | 06:49 PM
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Far Cry developer raided for alleged software piracy
Far Cry developer raided for alleged software piracy
Crytek apparently in trouble for using pirated development tools
The offices of German developer Crytek, currently finishing work on PC first person shooter Far Cry for Ubisoft, were allegedly raided by police this morning following a tip-off from a former employee regarding pirated software.
According to reports which have appeared on German news sites, officers from Bavarian police authorities, accompanied by computer experts, searched both the offices of the developer and the home of the head of the company.
Crytek is thought to stand accused of using pirate copies of certain software tools used in the game development process - with damages in the six-figure range (in Euros) being quoted. According to the law enforcement agencies, they became aware of Crytek's case following a tip-off from a former employee of the developer.
It's unlikely that the raid will have any significant effect on the production process of Far Cry, the company's technically impressive PC FPS game which received positive feedback from fans following the release of an official demo late last month. However, neither Crytek nor publisher Ubisoft have yet commented on the raid, or on its repercussions.
Crytek apparently in trouble for using pirated development tools
The offices of German developer Crytek, currently finishing work on PC first person shooter Far Cry for Ubisoft, were allegedly raided by police this morning following a tip-off from a former employee regarding pirated software.
According to reports which have appeared on German news sites, officers from Bavarian police authorities, accompanied by computer experts, searched both the offices of the developer and the home of the head of the company.
Crytek is thought to stand accused of using pirate copies of certain software tools used in the game development process - with damages in the six-figure range (in Euros) being quoted. According to the law enforcement agencies, they became aware of Crytek's case following a tip-off from a former employee of the developer.
It's unlikely that the raid will have any significant effect on the production process of Far Cry, the company's technically impressive PC FPS game which received positive feedback from fans following the release of an official demo late last month. However, neither Crytek nor publisher Ubisoft have yet commented on the raid, or on its repercussions.
Looks like a great game, too bad they didn't buy there software...
02-04-04 | 08:56 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
I guess he won't mind if everybody just burns themselves a copy of Far Cry, then?
I guess he won't mind if everybody just burns themselves a copy of Far Cry, then?
02-05-04 | 02:15 PM
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How could this not affect its release?
If they used pirated software then they will have to look at all previous games that used it and make sure the Far Cry didn't utilize any of it before it could hit the shelves.
If they used pirated software then they will have to look at all previous games that used it and make sure the Far Cry didn't utilize any of it before it could hit the shelves.
02-05-04 | 02:26 PM
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That is just plain dumb...
Every company/business will have disgruntled former employees, it doesn't take much for someone to tip off authorities about the practice of software piracy. Crytek got exactly what they deserved.
Every company/business will have disgruntled former employees, it doesn't take much for someone to tip off authorities about the practice of software piracy. Crytek got exactly what they deserved.
02-05-04 | 02:32 PM
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You guys can go ahead and stick your foot into your mouth...
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/fa...s_6087423.html
Apparently the tipoff came from a disgruntled ex-intern...
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/fa...s_6087423.html
Responding to inquires from GameSpot, Crytek vehemently denied that anyone had been arrested. "Despite false allegations that have appeared in various media and forums, no inventory or personnel were affected in any way," said the company in a statement.
Apparently the tipoff came from a disgruntled ex-intern...
02-05-04 | 02:56 PM
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Ha ha! he said forums! He's on to us.
