As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a sense of unease when hearing about data breaches involving gaming giants like Game Freak. The August 2024 incident and the subsequent October 12 leak have left me questioning the security measures these companies implement to protect our cherished games and the communities that thrive around them.
In August 2024, Game Freak publicly acknowledged experiencing a data breach, with a significant leak of their assets occurring on October 12, only a few days later.
In August 2024, there was an incident where someone gained unauthorized access to our server, resulting in the leak of employee and other personal data. (This information was initially published in Japanese but has been translated to English.)
2,606 instances of “personal data” were found to have been exposed, which encompassed names and email addresses. Moreover, the company detailed that they will reach out personally to the affected employees directly.
For people who can’t reach us personally because of retirements or similar reasons, this message is for you. We plan to address this topic by creating a designated time frame for questions, followed by responses.
According to Game Freak’s efforts to avoid future occurrences, they have already performed a server overhaul and thorough inspection. They are committed to enhancing safety even more by fortifying their security precautions further.
It’s important to mention that the initial letter was penned on October 10, which was two days prior to when game leaks started spreading. Not only did leaked information reveal source codes for older games within the Pokemon series, but it also unveiled details about Generation 10 and Nintendo’s forthcoming device, set to replace the Switch.
Game Freak’s statement doesn’t directly discuss any commercial properties or copyrighted materials, which leaves us unsure whether the security incident in August and the leak on October 12 are linked, or if the later leak originated elsewhere independently.
As an ardent fan, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation as neither Switch 2 nor the tenth generation of Pokemon has been unveiled officially yet. Rumors swirl that Nintendo’s next-gen hardware will grace us around 2025. The only Pokemon game confirmed to be in production is Legends Z-A, a spin-off from the main RPG series and the sequel to 2022’s Legends Arceus. I can hardly wait!
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2024-10-13 17:48