Starcraft 2 Cheats: A Legal Showdown

The world of competitive gaming has just witnessed a highly unusual move by Activision Blizzard, the makers of popular games such as Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. In an aggressive legal maneuver, the company has taken aim at one of the most popular Starcraft 2 cheats, ValiantChaos MapHack.

For those who may not be familiar with it, Starcraft is a major player in competitive gaming, filling football stadiums in Korea. The game's online version, Starcraft 2, has been plagued by hack users who modify the game experience to gain an unfair advantage over legitimate players.

The problem has gotten so out of hand that Activision Blizzard has decided to take legal action against gamers who use illegal software to cheat in games. According to reports, up to 90% of such 'add-on' software carries malware, posing a serious risk to the security and integrity of players' accounts.

In a statement, the company alleged that the hack 'cause serious and irreparable harm to Blizzard and its products.' The suit also claims that the hackers create and sell their unlawful software products with full knowledge that they are facilitating and promoting users to infringe Blizzard's copyrights, breach their contracts with the company, and otherwise violate its rights.

The legal battle is highly unusual in the gaming world, where use of hacks is often punished by a temporary or permanent ban from the game for that user account, or other in-game penalties such as loss of game currency. The fact that Activision Blizzard has decided to take a more aggressive approach may signal a shift in its stance on cheating.

Gamers who use these cheats are reportedly willing to pay a hefty 'donation' of $62 to access the ValiantChaos MapHack, which allows them to issue commands to characters faster in the strategy game. However, this move is likely to have far-reaching consequences for those who continue to engage in illegal activities.

As the case unfolds, one thing is clear: Activision Blizzard is determined to protect its intellectual property and ensure a fair gaming experience for all players. Whether or not this legal action will be effective remains to be seen, but it is an important step in the ongoing battle against cheating in the world of competitive gaming.