Manage to get your hands on an early copy of Modern Warfare 3? Think you're lucky? Yeah?! Well, think again! Microsoft has warned XBL account holders that you have a risk of being banned if you play the game before its proper release date. Graeme Boyd, Xbox LIVE Director of Policy and Enforcement, tweeted a warning earlier today:
Check that @stepto tweet I just retweeted – even if you have a legit copy of #MW3 early for whatever reason, you're advised not to play it.
It was reported earlier this week that stores were selling copies of Modern Warfare 3 much earlier than the release date on November 8th and it seemed like some people were going to get an early start when Boyd tweeted:
For those asking about MW3 pre-release play: If your copy is legit and obtained legitly, have fun. It's a great game.
Soon after he made that statement, however, he quickly back peddled and warned "Mw3 pre-release play not authorised." in yet another tweet.
So, guys, keep it in your pants for now if you have an early copy. It's not worth it.
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