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Xbox Live And PSN Lizard Squad Hacker Convicted

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Julius “zeekill” Kivimaki Lizard Squad hacker convicted

Lizard Squad, the hacker group responsible for a truckload of shenanigans over the past couple of years, has had a key member convicted in Finland. 17-year-old Julius “zeekill” Kivimaki has been convicted of 50,700 cyber crimes in relation to Lizard Squard hacks. Kivimaki claimed responsibility for the attacks that brought both Xbox Live and the Playstation Network offline last year.

His punishment will be a 2-year suspended prison sentence. He has also been ordered to speak out against cyber-crime to discourage other young people from taking up the cyber-thug life.

Lizard Squad is an infamous hacking group whose attacks increased greatly over the last couple of years. They were responsible for the distributed denial of service (DDos) attacks that brought both Xbox Live and Playstation Network offline over Christmas last year, preventing children from playing the games they got as gifts. They also reportedly attacked the online anonymity service Tor.

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Lizard Squad’s attacks on Xbox Live and PSN sparked a month-long virtual gang war with another hacker group, the Finest Squad. After Lizard Squad announced its plans to take down the gaming networks for Christmas in early December, the Finest Squad announced it would stop them. The two groups spent the month in virtual combat through Doxxing, hacking each other’s websites and Twitter accounts, and even swatting each other. The Finest Squad also began releasing the names of people it claimed to be members of the Lizard Squad.

As well as the Christmas attacks, Lizard Squad also claimed responsibility for hacks in September 2014 on various game servers, such as Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Destiny. They also tweeted a bomb threat that forced the head of Sony Online Entertainment, John Smedley, to have his flight diverted.

The Lizard Squad described their motivation as “chaos is entertainment.”

The Daily Dot reports that one of Kivimaki’s US victims, Blair Strater, is “absolutely disgusted” by the ruling, which he felt was too light. Strater was a victim of swatting, which reportedly involved Kivimaki calling in a fake threat to US authorities, resulting in a SWAT team arriving at Strater’s home. Strater claims Kivimaki had been harassing his family for three years by stealing their identities and messing with their finances. Strater wants US authorities to step in.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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