US judge blocks programs letting ‘Grand Theft Auto’ players ‘cheat’

NEW YORK: A federal judge on Aug 16 awarded Take-Two Interactive Software Inc , the maker of the Grand Theft Auto series, a preliminary injunction to stop a Georgia man from selling programs that it said helps players cheat at the best-selling videogame.

Take-Two had accused David Zipperer of selling computer programs called Menyoo and Absolute that let users of the Grand Theft Auto V multiplayer feature Grand Theft Auto Online cheat by altering the game for their own benefit, or “griefing” other players by altering their game play without permission.