Those having acquired slippery, early code for games like and 3 are seemingly in trouble, those caught playing pirated copies facing Live bans from Microsoft.

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"You know, when you play a pre-release title on Live when I know you shouldn't have it, it's not hard for me to figure out," Director of Policy and Enforcement Stephen Toulouse told Twitter, with bans confirmed.

On the subject of games bought early at retail, the director adds: "Don't worry folks, anyone who bought a copy early is okay. In general, if you got a receipt, play away. These are illegit copies were hitting."

No Xbox Live for you, naughty pirates.

By Luke Guttridge