Playing pirated Halo: Reach beta could get you permanently banned

It’s probably best to avoid it.

What you need to know

• 343 Industries has launched the first test flight for Halo: Reach on PC.
• The flight allows players to play the “Tip of the Spear” mission.
• The test includes less than a thousand people.
• Pirated versions of the beta are available online.

The Halo: Reach beta rolled out to less than a thousand people a few days ago, but that hasn’t stopped it from leaking out. Pirated versions can be found all over the internet, allowing anyone to play a selection of the game. Microsoft is aware of this problem and has promised to crack down on offenders.