A player known as b00lin waged a 763-day legal battle against Activision, successfully overturning an unfair ban and restoring their Steam reputation. The ordeal began after b00lin played over 36 hours of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta in December 2023, resulting in a ban they initially attributed to testing errors. Despite reporting the issue, Activision upheld the ban, prompting b00lin's protracted fight for justice.
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Activision refused to provide evidence of cheating, citing security concerns, even when b00lin only requested seemingly innocuous information like the name of the flagged software. The case escalated to court, revealing a lack of concrete proof from Activision's lawyers. The court ultimately sided with b00lin, ordering Activision to cover legal fees and lift the ban, a victory finally achieved in early 2025. This case highlights Activision's stringent anti-cheat secrecy and the lengths some players will go to defend their gaming reputations.