In an unprecedented move, a dedicated Call of Duty player known as b00lin spent 763 days fighting a legal battle against Activision to overturn a wrongful ban and restore their reputation on Steam. b00lin meticulously documented their journey in a compelling blog post, shedding light on the challenges faced and the eventual triumph.
The ordeal began after b00lin played over 36 hours of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta in December 2023. Initially, they thought the ban might be due to glitches or errors during the testing phase. However, Activision upheld the ban, refusing to acknowledge b00lin's reports of the issue. While many would have given up, b00lin was determined to clear their name and challenge the decision.
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Activision staunchly refused to provide any evidence of the alleged cheating, citing "security concerns." b00lin only requested "harmless" information, such as the name of the software being flagged, but to no avail. The case escalated to a courtroom battle, where it became clear that Activision's legal team had no concrete proof of b00lin's wrongdoing. It appeared that the company's commitment to anti-cheat secrecy was unwavering, even at the cost of fairness.
Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of b00lin, ordering Activision to cover their legal fees and lift the ban. This long-awaited victory came in early 2025, marking a significant milestone for b00lin and setting a precedent for how gaming companies handle accusations of cheating.
