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The games journalist debate over covering the hack is a look in the mirror

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Looking at an unfinished game is the equivalent of looking at an unfinished painting, your seeing the first brush strokes maybe some sketches but you have no realistic idea what the end result will be like.

Looking at leaks is a pontless waste of time, the fact they included personal information just makes the "hackers" scummy

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Unfortunately it’s probably a strategy so the next company they steal from knows the consequences if they don’t pay up.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

More than likely. Still blame lies with the company for having personal information so readily available

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (1 children)

makes the “hackers” scummy

Don’t get me wrong, you’re right that this is bad but I’d think the blackmailing alone would make them scummy.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

Blackmail I a company is one thing. Targetting the personal lives of employees is another level entirely.