That's not really surprising to me. With many games basically being online only or heavily online based and with trophies/achievements, cheating devices don't really have a proper place anymore since they can effect other people now.And many of those people spend real money on those games, so laws like this were to be expected. In fact several western countries have banned cheating/pirating devices in the past as well, though usually on a smaller scale.
As for fear mongering of being arrested, like anything else, just don't sell your modded systems on Yahoo Auctions or Ebay. Nothing will happen if you mod your own stuff for personal use... no one would know.
Maybe even hex editors?No, this doesn't affect hex editors at all, excluding any special hex editors (created or hosted in Japan) made specifically to pirate games or modify game saves(for modern online games). :D
That's not really surprising to me. With many games basically being online only or heavily online based and with trophies/achievements, cheating devices don't really have a proper place anymore since they can effect other people now.But a personal save file for a single player game, even if it is in the cloud, can't affect anyone else. I wonder what the law is all about.
As for fear mongering of being arrested, like anything else, just don't sell your modded systems on Yahoo Auctions or Ebay. Nothing will happen if you mod your own stuff for personal use... no one would know.
But a personal save file for a single player game, even if it is in the cloud, can't affect anyone else. I wonder what the law is all about.
But those same devices can be used for games that do go online though. If you pass a law, you can't really say "you can use this device for this game, but not this game!"
But a personal save file for a single player game, even if it is in the cloud, can't affect anyone else. I wonder what the law is all about.
Okay, my two cents and then I'm out.
First, if you don't live in Japan, why should this affect you?
Second, there's a difference between law and enforcement. Just because a law is on the books, it doesn't mean people will get in trouble for it. Where I live, it's apparently against the law to talk on your mobile while driving, but if you stood at the side of a busy road and counted how many people are doing it, you'd lose count.
I don't know if anyone here watches this guy, but he posted a video today with a comment that seems quite apropos:
https://youtu.be/JUZqSHQQ9j8?t=327 (https://youtu.be/JUZqSHQQ9j8?t=327)
Maybe people need to chill out for a second. 8)
First, if you don't live in Japan, why should this affect you?Because this might make ideas for politicians and lobbies in other countries as well.
Second, there's a difference between law and enforcement. Just because a law is on the books, it doesn't mean people will get in trouble for it. Where I live, it's apparently against the law to talk on your mobile while driving, but if you stood at the side of a busy road and counted how many people are doing it, you'd lose count.Alas it's the same here. I wish they'd enforce this law and stop people from driving like jackasses and fine them, but apparently the police don't care about that.
Where do you live that the police won't jump at the chance to fine someone? :DWell I live in switzerland. And don't worry they fine people who drive too fast or those who pass red light or those who are drunk (thankfully), and the parking restrictions are enforced very strictly. But alas they don't fine people who drive aggressively, too close to eachother or phone even though they should. Where's the logic ? I have no idea.
That's like, all that American cops will seem to do. Fine or arrest people. :PWell isn't that like what they're supposed to do ? Also American cops have probably the worst job in the western-developed world as there is legally armed people everywhere which makes it much harder than guarding a country where only dangerous bandits are armed like the rest of the western-civilized world - which is probably why they're so much more aggressive than cops in other countries.
Also American cops have probably the worst job in the western-developed world as there is legally armed people everywhere which makes it much harder than guarding a country where only dangerous bandits are armed like the rest of the western-civilized world - which is probably why they're so much more aggressive than cops in other countries.
I blame microtransactions.
Got Metal Gear Solid V and wanna use a cheat program to get ahead in the game? Oh noes! That means you don't have to pay Konami moneh for that microtransaction where the game is finished for you! Well, I guess that means you gotta bend over and get your ass whipped by a Belmont if Konami finds out you're "cheating" on a single player campaign game!
This is probably one of the most logical conclusions, Corporations has really been getting desperate to make a profit for the past few years now and with all the nonsense they been trying to shove through politicians to get what they want.The timing tells me that this is true. Japan's been getting more into PC games and Steam, apparently.
The Entertainment Industry is losing their fangs, and now they're trying to find a way to screw over people with other methods.
Trying to get a gun in some states is damn near impossible. Hell, even just buying gun accessories (not the actual guns or bullets) like pistol grips and such are illegal in CA and I am not fucking kidding as I know this from first hand experience.If I'm not mistaken, there's no border crossing checks betweens united states. This means even if some states are extremely restrictive like you're describing, people could just drive from a state which is highly pro-gun and job done... Much easier than trick an international border check, so much less safe even for the states with strongs regulations you're mentioning.
Also regulations on swiss knives, if true, is ridiculous. I've heard they're designed specifically so that you can't kill someone with them. Either way it's bad for buisness here so that's ridiculous.
In certain zones under a "magistrate jurisdiction", they can enforce a rule that says any blade longer than 5 inches* is a lethal weapon.
Otherwise, back on topic.
Game save editing and game cheat devices are now illegal in Japan, but lolicon is still A-OK. The Japanese sure do have their priorities straight....
*Material for a penis joke.
The timing tells me that this is true. Japan's been getting more into PC games and Steam, apparently.Are you sure? Because PlayStation Vita is still doing pretty well in Japan.
What harm would the latter be doing that means its banning, or lack thereof as the case may be, is such a pressing matter?
Boku No Pico is an animated cinematic masterpiece for all ages, with complex themes and character development along with gorgeous visuals rivaling the works of Hayao Miyazaki, "Neon Genesis Evangelion", and "Corey in the House".Yeah, what could possibly go wrong?
Sit down and watch it in the company of friends and family! Bonus points if any of them work for law enforcement!