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Hacker unlocks the 3DS system kernel key to running pirated software

Currently, Neimod’s hack uses a very specific save game in a certain retail 3DS game to exploit the handheld’s hardware. The hacker doesn’t want to reveal which game permits this hack, because Nintendo could then easily patch it.

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chadboban4127d ago

Hmmm... sounds quite similar to a method I've heard of where a Twilight Princess save game is used to install the Homebrew Channel to the Wii.

Kratoscar20084127d ago

Indeed thats how my brother is able to run it.

Knight_Crawler4127d ago

If this is true then you can expect the 3DS numbers to triple in the coming months...Smart move Nintendo.

Gamer19824127d ago

Indeed DS sales were amazing but piracy really helped. I dont know a single person with legit games. They all have R4 carts or similar.

NYC_Gamer4127d ago

It was bound to get cracked open like every other piece of hardware

3GenGames4127d ago

Especially when they didn't include the best security device there is against it: A way to program the console. Look at the PS3...it wasn't touched until they took Other OS away. Every other console was.

lodossrage4127d ago

George Hotz actually used other OS and a dongle to "hack" the ps3, THEN other OS was taken away and he found a way to do it without other OS being there.

3GenGames4126d ago

He hacked it because it was a challenge. Because nobody messed with it. Okay he did it, but who cares? It still delayed the hacking by SIX YEARS. Get over yourself, if they don't include a way to program the hardware directly, they should be hacked WIDE open. Piracy is the punishment.

MooseWI4127d ago

Sadly, you can buy flash cards and have unlimited games, know a few people >_>

Samus HD4127d ago

you mean no 3ds games??!

Eamon4127d ago

Actually, the currently existing flashcarts only run DS games.

As of now, no way to run pirated 3DS games.

Samus HD4127d ago

thanks Eamon.. Bubble up

FriedGoat4127d ago

It's been known that the old DS flashcards work on the 3DS in DS mode since launch. What this will enable eventually is full 3DS mode support for homebrew. Seems the developers are activley against piracy so no need to worry until some black hats get hold of it.

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the worst4127d ago

yes this is what i wanted to hear

Kratoscar20084127d ago

You are the worst ;)

Anyway i think it was going to happen to some extent and now that people are really upset with Nintendo for region lock the system will be more hacked that even the DS (The psp in second place)because people are mad with nintendo.

ElectricKaibutsu4127d ago

I don't like piracy but I HATE region locking :(

ShaunCameron4127d ago (Edited 4127d ago )

@ ElectricKaibutsu

But unfortunately region-locking is here to stay as long as economic and cultural protectionism exist.

Don't be surprised if Sony goes to back region-locking for their next home console or handheld. Besides, region-freedom has done nothing for them except lose money.

ElectricKaibutsu4127d ago

@ShaunCameron

I'm afraid you might be right about that. It's a shame because I chose a PS3 over a 360 because I live away from my home country so having a region free system is important to me.

FriedGoat4127d ago

Bloody Sony, I love them but they got LikSang shut down because of selling imported goods and then they go and make the Vita region free.
bleh

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deletingthis346753344127d ago

So piracy is justified for Nintendo but not Sony, or so I gathered from your comment.

Yodagamer4127d ago

Well obviously it's won't be hard to patch since the guy isn't even giving away what game was used to hack it. I don't see it lasting long.

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EKWB reportedly plagued with financial disarray many gaming pc's left without parts

EK Cooling allegedly has slipped itself into a hot soup of seemingly endless financial woes, where it has not paid its staff, suppliers, and contractors for many months as the company is facing liquidity problems and a surplus of inventory left unsold, stuck in the warehouse for a more extended period. Gamers Nexus investigated these claims made by former and current personnel, where he found trails of unpaid bills lasting as long as three to four months and unpaid raises that accumulated for almost a year.

EK Water Blocks has two entities—a Slovenian-based headquarters and a US-based subsidiary, EK Cooling Solutions. Steve narrated the series of events in detail, stating that the company was reportedly irresponsible and negligent regarding payment. Consequently, partners and employees are forced to share the burden of alleged mismanagement. It all begins with its extensive range of products, leading to a surplus of goods. EK has over 230 water blocks, 40 liquid cooling kits, 85 reservoirs, 40 pumps, 73 radiators, and 212 miscellaneous accessories.

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just_looken2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Yes this is not about video games directly but indirectly this will impact the pc gaming/workstation space hard.

This company is massive one of two in the water cool space so if it goes poof then thousands out there have no spare parts or half built computers.

SO yeah i know not about a video game but think of it as amd leaving the pc space but this is ekwb that could be leaving water cooling in the pc space

Jayz2cents a supporter of there products also has issues
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Giblet_Head6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

As someone that has built a watercooling rig. EK is big, but there's so many numerous watercooling part companies out there. EK's stuff isn't exactly amazing quality for the price compared to others either, it's just ok. Much like Corsair. The impact would be negligible long term. For perspective the majority of my parts are XSPC, at most I use EK for my gpu waterblocks and fittings. Both easily replaceable.

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Pac-Pix - A Fantastic Forgotten Spinoff

Pac-Pix launched in 2005 as a Nintendo DS exclusive, and deserves to make a comeback on modern touchscreen devices.

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Make your next GPU upgrade AMD as these latest-gen Radeon cards receive a special promotion

AMD has long been the best value option if you're looking for a new GPU. Now even their latest Radeon RX 7000 series is getting cheaper.

Father__Merrin1d 19h ago

Best for the money is the Arc cards

just_looken1d 18h ago

In the past yes but last gen amd has gotten cheaper and there new cards are on the horizon making 6k even cheaper.

The arc cards are no longer made by intel but asus/asrock has some the next line battlemage is coming out prices tbd.

Do to the longer software development its always best to go amd over intel if its not to much more money even though intel is a strong gpu i own 2/4 card versions.