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Activision Wins $14.5M Lawsuit Against Call of Duty Cheat Maker EngineOwning

Activision has been awarded $14.5 million in a lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning for creating and distributing Call of Duty cheats. The court also ordered EngineOwning to cease operations, turn over its website, and pay additional attorney fees. This ruling follows previous settlements and highlights a growing trend of gaming companies using legal action to combat cheating.

1 year ago•Source: The Verge

Bungie Secures Landmark Victory in Destiny 2 Cheating Lawsuit

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1.515 min•1 year ago

Bungie Secures Landmark Victory in Destiny 2 Cheating Lawsuit

A jury has ruled that Phoenix Digital, owner of the cheat mod site AimJunkies, violated Bungie's copyrights by creating cheats for Destiny 2, awarding Bungie $63,210. This landmark decision marks the first time a jury has agreed that a cheat creator infringed on a gaming company's copyrights, setting a significant legal precedent despite the relatively small financial award.

via The Verge

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