If you were hoping to cheat the system and set up a Japanese Xbox Live account just to play the Resident Evil 5 demo a couple of weeks earlier, think again. Microsoft has closed a few security holes that had previously let gamers abuse the system and download content they shouldn't have been able to.
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In an attempt to stop the West getting at the full demo, Microsoft has begun tracking the IP of those playing Resi 5 and blocked Japan outsiders from playing co-op games online.
Why Microsoft and Capcom are so determined to stop us from playing the demo is anyone's guess, especially considering it has a global release date in March.
A release date for the demo in non-Japan regions has not yet been announced. The full game will release in March.Why Microsoft and Capcom are so determined to stop us from playing the demo is anyone's guess, especially considering it has a global release date in March.
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