Forbidden Mod: The Coffee Break That Cost Take-Two Twenty Million Dollars
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| Management number | 233436675 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$8.37 | Model Number | 233436675 | ||
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In 2004, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was the biggest entertainment product on Earth. But buried deep within its code was a deactivated minigame involving a cup of coffee and an invitation inside a girlfriend's house. When a modder unlocked it, he didn't just reveal a sex scene; he triggered a political firestorm that reached the US Senate and changed the gaming industry forever.This book tells the definitive story of the "Hot Coffee" scandal. It explores the clash between artistic freedom and puritanical legislation, the disconnect between developers and executives, and how a few lines of forgotten code cost a company millions in recalls and lawsuits. It is a deep dive into the moment video games grew up and the world realized they weren't just for kids anymore. Read more
| ASIN | B0GP42X7HZ |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-3565257027 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| File size | 783 KB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | epubli |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Reading age | 1 year and up |
| Print length | 169 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | February 18, 2026 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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