Activision is issuing copyright strikes on YouTube videos that “promote cheating and unfair exploits” within its Call of Duty series, Eurogamer reports.
Gaming network Machinima warned its userbase in an e-mailed newsletter this week that videos showcasing problems in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare are currently being targeted for DMCA takedowns, and affected accounts will receive copyright strikes. YouTube users who earn multiple copyright strikes risk having their accounts permanently disabled.
“Activision is being particularly vigilant about their Call of Duty videos lately; issuing strikes on videos showing glitches,” Machinima’s statement reads. “If you post videos highlighting these glitches, your channel may be liable to receive a copyright strike so please be careful.”
Activision issued a response to Eurogamer claiming that it intends to curb cheating and unfair play within Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer mode.
“We’re excited that so many fans are having fun playing the game and posting videos of their gameplay,” an Activision representative wrote. “We love watching the videos ourselves. Occasionally, some folks post videos that promote cheating and unfair exploits. As always, we keep an eye out for these videos – our level of video claims hasn’t changed. We are appreciative of the community’s support in helping to ensure that everyone has the best playing experience possible.”
