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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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Helldivers 2 has quickly become one of Sony’s top-selling games in the US

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Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.

According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.

He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.

Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.

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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship

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Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.

The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.

There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.

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Will Stellar Blade be available for PC?

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It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.

The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.

Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?

In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.

Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.

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Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.

Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.

In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.

Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.

It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.

However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.

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