Starfield leaker faces felony charges for game theft

It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. StarfieldAccording to the police report that Polygon obtained, a leaker arrested in last week was not charged with uploading 45-minutes of an unreleased video game but rather for stealing its 67 copies. Darin Harris, 29, was arrested days after uploading the footage and charged with felony theft — for theft, not leaking.

You can buy dozens StarfieldVantiva, an organization that specializes in supply chain management and fulfillment, has reported the theft of copies from its warehouse located in Memphis, Tennessee. A report by the Memphis Police Department states that the value of the 67 games is $2,500. It is more likely that the actual value will be higher. The total retail value of all standard editions would exceed $4,600. Starfield’s collector’s edition sells for $299.99.)

After obtaining the game, Harris uploaded 45 minutes of footage on Aug. 22, and the cellphone video of his screen quickly went viral — both for the nature of the footage and for the player’s perceived lack of skill. Harris is said to have sold multiple copies of StarfieldKotaku reports that Mercari is an e-commerce site. Kotaku reported that he later uploaded videos in which he shows himself delivering copies of his game.

“Todd, no offense, man. That’s a good game,” Harris said in one videoWhen referring to smoking a blunt it is apparent that the term refers to StarfieldTodd Howard is the game director. “Perfect timing, about leaving Earth and all that.” Harris continued, “They were saying I play like a beginner, ’cause I’m not a game expert; I was just trying something out. That’s a good game — y’all don’t want to miss that. Starfield, for real.”

Harris started to shut down his social media pages a few days after, and was arrested on August 24. Local news outlet Memphis Commercial Appeal reported that police got a warrant to search Harris’ home. The FedEx package contained a copy StarfieldInside were six copies each of two versions of the games, as well as marijuana and handguns. One of these was said to have been stolen. Harris claimed to have purchased the games, as per the affidavit obtained Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Alongside the felony charge, Harris was booked on two misdemeanors — one for possession of marijuana, and another for property theft worth $1,000 or less. The theft charge for felony is for items worth between $2,500 and $10,000. Harris was freed on August 25 after posting a bond of $10,000. He’s scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 8.

Polygon has contacted both Microsoft and Vantiva to find out more.