If you have the technology, then the temptation could be far too great to miss - but pirating games never pays in the end! Gamers who have illegally downloaded Borderlands and Forza 3 will be getting banned from Xbox Live very soon.

Xbox Live Policy & Enforcement Officer Staff

“You know, when you play a pre-release title on Live when I know you shouldn’t have it, it’s not hard for me to figure out,” Xbox Live Director of Policy and Enforcement Stephen Toulouse told Twitter, with bans confirmed.

On the subject of games bought early at retail, the director adds: “Don’t worry folks, anyone who bought a copy early is okay. In general, if you got a receipt, play away. These are illegit copies were hitting.”

You may have no job, no regular income and an Xbox360 console staring at you begging you for games you just can not buy it; but just because you are poor doesn’t mean you have to resort to illegal means which result in the ripping off of companies who have ploughed (in some cases) millions of dollars to ensure those who play legit get a real good time.

Sell some old games you have, take up trade in offers or simply wait until you can afford it - put those blank DVD R’s back!

Thanks to Jonah Falcon for this news submission.

Source: GameStooge