Wario64 Banned And Unbanned In Record Time Over Rayman Leak
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Online deals expert Wario64 was briefly banned from Bluesky after posting a screenshot and link to a publicly accessible Xbox store page for the unannounced game Rayman Origins: Enhanced.
- The store page had gone live earlier than Ubisoft intended, but Wario64 did not hack or break any embargo, simply sharing publicly available information.
- Bluesky issued a DMCA takedown and community guidelines violation, deleted the post, and suspended Wario64’s account, despite no direct request from Ubisoft to remove the content.
- After a wave of user complaints and possibly internal review, Wario64’s suspension was lifted within 30 minutes, allowing him to resume posting on the platform.
- The incident highlights challenges around content moderation and the sharing of early public information on social media platforms.