▲ 1486 ▼ Sony cancelled the PSN account linking requirement for Helldivers 2 (lemmy.world) submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by slaacaa@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world 276 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] loo@lemmy.world 470 points 2 years ago (5 children) We are still learning what is best for PC players More like We are constantly limit-testing what level of exploitation our players can endure permalink fedilink source hideshow 10 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 97 points 2 years ago (3 children) It's weird how collective action works so well but they only choose to do it for this linking requirement. You could get the rootkits gone as well, gamers. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] loo@lemmy.world 50 points 2 years ago (1 child) Most people don't know what they're installing or don't care about their privacy, which is why there's not enough people rising up against kernel level AC's. Also, not being able to play until you create an account is much more upsetting to most people, than just clicking 'update' in League of Legends. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Does the rootkit install alongside the game like without explicit user action? That's pretty unfortunate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] loo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a tooltip next to the update button that says something like 'Our Anticheat Vanguard is out now!' or smth like that. The rest is exactly the same as any other update permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is despicable TBH. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 years ago* the problem with that is that the people playing thoose games have no idea what a rootkit is permalink fedilink source parent [–] Vespair@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago This! God, please. permalink fedilink source parent [–] elxeno@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago And they already got a bunch of new accounts permalink fedilink source parent [–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago Like an emotionally abusive partner. permalink fedilink source parent [–] PhAzE@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago That's part of the enshitifcation process. permalink fedilink source parent [+] Guru_Insights99@lemm.ee -40 points 2 years ago (12 children) Brooooo this victory is an absolute game-changer for us die-hard Xbox fans, and it's downright exhilarating! Sony's constant blunders pale in comparison to the countless triumphs of team Xbox, and this might just be the knockout blow that finally converts those Lamestationers to our side. Brace yourselves for an epic shift as the unrivaled supremacy of our console dazzles and dominates, pulling every gamer into its unstoppable vortex of pure excitement and adrenaline-fueled gaming bliss!👊👊 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 24 child comments replies: [–] WoodenDing@lemm.ee 49 points 2 years ago Whoa, this gave me some late 2000s nostalgia. permalink fedilink source parent [–] pulverizedcoccyx@lemmy.ca 35 points 2 years ago (2 children) "Annnnnnnd post!" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Damn what's that youtubers channel? I always see his videos around then I forget his name when I want to watch more. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jukibom@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Internet Comment Etiquette permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thank you! permalink fedilink source parent [+] bigmclargehuge@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] AlexisFR@jlai.lu 22 points 2 years ago Great shitpost! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Resonosity@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago This sounds like a chatGPT post ngl permalink fedilink source parent [–] UprisingVoltage@feddit.it 12 points 2 years ago* Lmaooo permalink fedilink source parent [–] Spuddlesv2@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) I can’t tell if you’re being downvoted by dorks who don’t realise you’re joking or by dorks who DO realise you’re joking and feel attacked. Either way, sad, silly down voters. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Soggy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Or by dorks who are thoroughly exhausted of the Console Wars and know it's a joke but don't think it's funny. (It's a dead horse with $5 armor) permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago Get back in your hole console peasant and Xbox shill permalink fedilink source parent [–] whostosay@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thanks, definitely not Xbox employee. permalink fedilink source parent [–] turkalino@lemmy.yachts 3 points 2 years ago The amount of downvotes this has makes me worried about Lemmy’s sense of humor permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Doritos Dew It Right! permalink fedilink source parent [–] bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago Phil Spencer, is that you? permalink fedilink source parent [–] Redecco@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Why is this downvoted, this is great! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 97 points 2 years ago (3 children) It's weird how collective action works so well but they only choose to do it for this linking requirement. You could get the rootkits gone as well, gamers. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] loo@lemmy.world 50 points 2 years ago (1 child) Most people don't know what they're installing or don't care about their privacy, which is why there's not enough people rising up against kernel level AC's. Also, not being able to play until you create an account is much more upsetting to most people, than just clicking 'update' in League of Legends. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Does the rootkit install alongside the game like without explicit user action? That's pretty unfortunate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] loo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a tooltip next to the update button that says something like 'Our Anticheat Vanguard is out now!' or smth like that. The rest is exactly the same as any other update permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is despicable TBH. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 years ago* the problem with that is that the people playing thoose games have no idea what a rootkit is permalink fedilink source parent [–] Vespair@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago This! God, please. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] loo@lemmy.world 50 points 2 years ago (1 child) Most people don't know what they're installing or don't care about their privacy, which is why there's not enough people rising up against kernel level AC's. Also, not being able to play until you create an account is much more upsetting to most people, than just clicking 'update' in League of Legends. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Does the rootkit install alongside the game like without explicit user action? That's pretty unfortunate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] loo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a tooltip next to the update button that says something like 'Our Anticheat Vanguard is out now!' or smth like that. The rest is exactly the same as any other update permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is despicable TBH. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 child) Does the rootkit install alongside the game like without explicit user action? That's pretty unfortunate. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] loo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a tooltip next to the update button that says something like 'Our Anticheat Vanguard is out now!' or smth like that. The rest is exactly the same as any other update permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is despicable TBH. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] loo@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a tooltip next to the update button that says something like 'Our Anticheat Vanguard is out now!' or smth like that. The rest is exactly the same as any other update permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] barsquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is despicable TBH. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) That is despicable TBH. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 years ago (1 child) Keep in mind this is purchasing a Sony product after they already showed us who they were with the first rootkit scandal. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 years ago For the kids: The Sony BMG CD copy protection rootkit scandal was a scandal focused on the implementation of copy protection measures on about 22 million CDs distributed by Sony BMG in 2005. When inserted into a computer, the CDs installed one of two pieces of software that provided a form of digital rights management (DRM) by modifying the operating system to interfere with CD copying. Neither program could easily be uninstalled, and they created vulnerabilities that were exploited by unrelated malware. One of the programs would install and "phone home" with reports on the user's private listening habits, even if the user refused its end-user license agreement (EULA), while the other was not mentioned in the EULA at all. Both programs contained code from several pieces of copylefted free software in an apparent infringement of copyright, and configured the operating system to hide the software's existence, leading to both programs being classified as rootkits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] WeLoveCastingSpellz@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 years ago* the problem with that is that the people playing thoose games have no idea what a rootkit is permalink fedilink source parent
[–] elxeno@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago And they already got a bunch of new accounts permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ThePyroPython@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago Like an emotionally abusive partner. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] PhAzE@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago That's part of the enshitifcation process. permalink fedilink source parent
[+] Guru_Insights99@lemm.ee -40 points 2 years ago (12 children) Brooooo this victory is an absolute game-changer for us die-hard Xbox fans, and it's downright exhilarating! Sony's constant blunders pale in comparison to the countless triumphs of team Xbox, and this might just be the knockout blow that finally converts those Lamestationers to our side. Brace yourselves for an epic shift as the unrivaled supremacy of our console dazzles and dominates, pulling every gamer into its unstoppable vortex of pure excitement and adrenaline-fueled gaming bliss!👊👊 permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 24 child comments replies: [–] WoodenDing@lemm.ee 49 points 2 years ago Whoa, this gave me some late 2000s nostalgia. permalink fedilink source parent [–] pulverizedcoccyx@lemmy.ca 35 points 2 years ago (2 children) "Annnnnnnd post!" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Damn what's that youtubers channel? I always see his videos around then I forget his name when I want to watch more. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jukibom@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Internet Comment Etiquette permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thank you! permalink fedilink source parent [+] bigmclargehuge@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] AlexisFR@jlai.lu 22 points 2 years ago Great shitpost! permalink fedilink source parent [–] Resonosity@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago This sounds like a chatGPT post ngl permalink fedilink source parent [–] UprisingVoltage@feddit.it 12 points 2 years ago* Lmaooo permalink fedilink source parent [–] Spuddlesv2@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) I can’t tell if you’re being downvoted by dorks who don’t realise you’re joking or by dorks who DO realise you’re joking and feel attacked. Either way, sad, silly down voters. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Soggy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Or by dorks who are thoroughly exhausted of the Console Wars and know it's a joke but don't think it's funny. (It's a dead horse with $5 armor) permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago Get back in your hole console peasant and Xbox shill permalink fedilink source parent [–] whostosay@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thanks, definitely not Xbox employee. permalink fedilink source parent [–] turkalino@lemmy.yachts 3 points 2 years ago The amount of downvotes this has makes me worried about Lemmy’s sense of humor permalink fedilink source parent [–] Rakudjo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago Doritos Dew It Right! permalink fedilink source parent [–] bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago Phil Spencer, is that you? permalink fedilink source parent [–] Redecco@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Why is this downvoted, this is great! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] WoodenDing@lemm.ee 49 points 2 years ago Whoa, this gave me some late 2000s nostalgia. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] pulverizedcoccyx@lemmy.ca 35 points 2 years ago (2 children) "Annnnnnnd post!" permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Damn what's that youtubers channel? I always see his videos around then I forget his name when I want to watch more. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jukibom@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Internet Comment Etiquette permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thank you! permalink fedilink source parent [+] bigmclargehuge@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago (1 child) Damn what's that youtubers channel? I always see his videos around then I forget his name when I want to watch more. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] jukibom@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Internet Comment Etiquette permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thank you! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jukibom@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) Internet Comment Etiquette permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Woozythebear@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thank you! permalink fedilink source parent
[+] bigmclargehuge@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Resonosity@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago This sounds like a chatGPT post ngl permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Spuddlesv2@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 years ago (1 child) I can’t tell if you’re being downvoted by dorks who don’t realise you’re joking or by dorks who DO realise you’re joking and feel attacked. Either way, sad, silly down voters. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Soggy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Or by dorks who are thoroughly exhausted of the Console Wars and know it's a joke but don't think it's funny. (It's a dead horse with $5 armor) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Soggy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Or by dorks who are thoroughly exhausted of the Console Wars and know it's a joke but don't think it's funny. (It's a dead horse with $5 armor) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Ookami38@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago Get back in your hole console peasant and Xbox shill permalink fedilink source parent
[–] whostosay@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago Thanks, definitely not Xbox employee. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] turkalino@lemmy.yachts 3 points 2 years ago The amount of downvotes this has makes me worried about Lemmy’s sense of humor permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bingbong@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago Phil Spencer, is that you? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Redecco@lemmy.world 1 point 2 years ago Why is this downvoted, this is great! permalink fedilink source parent
