Raid aos developers do Far Cry por suposta utilização de "Warez"

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Raid aos developers do Far Cry por utilização de "Warez"

Far Cry developer raided for alleged software piracy

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.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?section_name=dev&aid=2922

Não deixa de ser irónico.....
 
Hoje em dia quem é que não usa um ou outro programita de origens um pouco duvidosas ??:D

Lá o gajo se chateou de ser despedido e então toca a botar o boca no trombone:rolleyes:
 
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/farcry/news_6087423.html

GameSpot has published a statement from Crytek about today's raid on the company by German police. 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. However, the developer did admit the kripo had paid them a visit. "Due to the alleged claim of a disgruntled ex-intern, Crytek4s office complex was investigated for using more copies of a software brand with the incorrect number of licenses purchased," said the company. "The game will ship as planned at the end of March." The German developer was similarly soothing; "Crytek would like to assure its fans that completion of Far Cry remains on track."
 
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