"Activision Sued by Call of Duty Player Over Unfair Ban"

In a remarkable turn of events, a dedicated Call of Duty player known as b00lin spent 763 days fighting a ban issued by Activision. This saga, which involved a legal battle to restore their reputation on Steam, was meticulously documented in a blog post by b00lin themselves. The ban came after b00lin played over 36 hours of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta in December 2023. Initially, they believed the ban was due to testing errors, but Activision upheld it despite b00lin's reports. While most players might have given up, b00lin was determined to fight back.

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Activision refused to provide any evidence of alleged cheating, citing security concerns, even though b00lin only requested "harmless" information such as the name of the flagged software. The case escalated to court, where it was revealed that Activision's lawyers had no concrete proof of wrongdoing. It became clear that the company's anti-cheat secrecy was a significant factor. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of b00lin, ordering Activision to cover their legal fees and lift the ban. This resolution finally occurred in early 2025, marking a significant victory for b00lin and setting a precedent for future cases involving unfair bans.