Tekken 8 CNT for PC Cracked, Streamer Threatened with Ban by Tekken Dev
Tekken 8's closed network test (CNT) for PC was cracked, allowing players to continue playing the fighting game beyond the intended period. Bandai Namco issued a statement warning against unauthorized downloading or distribution of the CNT. In response, Tekken developer Katsuhiro Harada took action, searching for streams on Twitch that were broadcasting gameplay from the CNT and threatening one player with a ban.
A player named Joe Crush was streaming the CNT on Twitch when Harada found his stream. Harada jokingly called out to Crush, causing amusement among the audience. He then turned serious, giving Crush a warning and claiming that he would ban him for a lifetime if he received further reports. Crush clarified that he was not using the cracked version and explained that he was simply playing offline.
Harada realized that he had misunderstood the situation and stated that he had reported Crush's stream to Twitch. He ended the interaction by telling Crush not to worry about the ban and asking the audience if they found the incident fun.
While Harada's intervention provided unexpected entertainment, Crush's innocence played a significant role in the incident. It is likely that Harada was venting his frustration over the compromised CNT and Crush became a convenient target. Despite the seriousness of the threat, it appears that Harada was mostly joking throughout the interaction.
Crush's innocence was highlighted during the incident. He is likely familiar with streaming games and the Twitch community, and it is improbable that he would knowingly cheat in an online game. It is also unlikely that he anticipated his stream being discovered during the CNT.
