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British Game Companies Target 25K Downloaders

Alleged pirates told to pay $550 or face court

By Sam Biddle,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 20, 2008 4:53 PM CDT

(Newser) – A group of five of the world’s top computer-game makers are getting tough on illegal downloaders, the Times of London reports, demanding settlements of about $555 from 25,000 people across Britain. Those who refuse to settle will be taken to court, the companies—...   Read full story »

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