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Spyware in games? No thanks!

The group focuses on raising awareness and protecting against the collection and tracking of user data through analytics, spyware, crashlytics, advertising, and tracking cookies in games and game clients. A practice that often occurs in the digital world without proper consent. The aim is to support individuals by providing resources and tools to protect their privacy in the rapidly evolving digital technology landscape.

Goals

Responsible Data Analysis by Developers:
It's demanded that developers deactivate analytical services in games by default. The activation of the services should only take place after the consent of the user (opt-in) in order to provide information.
Functional Opt-Out Options:
Opt-outs must be effectively implemented. In too many cases, these options either do not work at all or only partially. It's demanded that users have full control over their data from the beginning, including a transparent and functional opt-out option.
Transparency Obligation on Product Pages:
Before purchase or download, it must be clearly and understandably communicated whether and what analytics services, trackers, or other mechanisms are active in a game or software – this in the respective national language, to avoid misunderstandings and information barriers.
Commitment to Data Minimization and Transparency:
Customers have the right to know what data is truly needed and which services are involved. Clear and honest communication from developers is essential to build trust and protect the privacy of users.
Honesty from Developers and Publishers:
It's demanded that developers and publishers must always be truthful about the actual behavior and data practices of their software. Misleading customers about how their software operates, especially in terms of data collection and usage, undermines trust and violates principles of transparency and respect for user privacy.

What does the group offer?

Reviews and analyses of spyware and background connections in games and game clients.
Information about companies that collect and use data.
Ad blockers with guides for about 1800 games and programs, including links to these tools.
Discussions on privacy and current events.
Resources for enhancing personal privacy and protection online.

Content Censorship on Steam and External Linking

Content on Steam may be censored. In such instances, reviews are available externally. Please visit Review Overview[www.gameindustry.eu].

False Positives?

For FAQs regarding false positive please visit the help section:

Key Resources / Repository

Project Website[www.gameindustry.eu]
GitHub Repository[github.com]

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[EN|DE] Current Changes | Derzeitige Änderungen

13. januar - ペンギン | 0 kommentarer

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3406916941
Work is currently underway to expand the project page in order to provide more information and value about individual products.

Various changes are being implemented, including graphic updates, new tags, and additional subpages with new categories and information. Additional privacy aspects are being considered, such as access to the microphone and camera.

Quick Overview:

- New tags for better clarity
- Further standardization of services and tags
- More detailed product assignments
- Numerous small text and image updates on various subpages
- New graphical elements
- New technology sections

It's not perfect yet, but the year has just begun :]

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Es wird aktuell daran gearbeitet die Projektseite zu erweitern um euch mehr Informationen und Mehrwert zu einzelnen Produkten geben zu können.

Hierzu werden derzeit verschiedene Änderungen implementiert. Sei es von grafischer Aufbereitung oder aber neuen Tags und Unterseiten mit neuen Kategorien und Informationen. Es werden weitere Datenschutzaspekte berücksichtigt, wie z.b. Zugriffe auf Mikrofon und Kamera

Kurzübersicht:
- Neue Tags zwecks Übersichtlichkeit
- Weitere Vereinheitlichung der Dienste und Tags
- Detaillierte Zuweisung von Produkten
- Viele kleine Ergänzungen in Text und Bild auf div. Unterseiten
- Neue grafische Elemente
- Neue Technologiesektionen

Ist noch nicht perfekt, aber das Jahr hat erst angefangen :]

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[EN|DE] Whats new? | Was ist neu?

4. januar - ペンギン | 3 kommentarer

A belated Happy New Year to all

The holidays and the turn of the year were spent expanding the hosts lists.

There were many additions and new entries, especially in terms of blocked advertising, trackers and other parasitic services. A new list for endpoints was also published on GitHub.

Another change concerns the hosts setup with which it is possible to install a predefined template.

The application name has been changed to “GameIndustry-Hosts-Manager”. Code and backup routines have been overhauled, new icons integrated, readme's and version histories added and support for Spanish language integrated. The setup therefore includes support for English, German, Español, 日本語, 简体中文

Version numbers now change every time the package is updated with new hosts.

There is no roadmap or ToDo for 2025, as implementations, reviews or other content are spontaneous and grow or adapt with the project and the respective requirements.

Again, please note that the entries in the blocklists (for IoT and Games) are sometimes very strict and some services and websites have been partially or completely deactivated. If you have any questions, suggestions or problems regarding content, please use the usual contact channels.

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Ein verspätetes Frohes Neues Jahr für alle

Die Feiertage und der Jahreswechsel wurden genutzt, um die Hosts-Listen zu erweitern.

Es gab viele Ergänzungen und neue Einträge. Vor allem in Bezug auf blockierte Werbung, Tracker und andere parasitäre Dienste. Eine neue Liste für Endpunkte wurde ebenfalls auf GitHub veröffentlicht.

Eine weitere Änderung betrifft das Hosts-Setup mit dem es möglich ist, eine vordefinierte Vorlage zu installieren.

Der Name der Anwendung wurde in „GameIndustry-Hosts-Manager“ geändert. Der Code und die Backup-Routinen wurden überarbeitet, neue Icons integriert, Readme's und Versionshistorien hinzugefügt und Unterstützung für die spanische Sprache integriert. Das Setup beinhaltet nun Unterstützung für Deutsch, Englisch, Español, 日本語, 简体中文

Die Versionsnummern ändern sich nun jedes Mal, wenn das Paket mit neuen Hosts aktualisiert wird.

Es gibt keine Roadmap oder ToDo für 2025, da Implementierungen, Rezensionen oder andere Inhalte spontan erfolgen und mit dem Projekt und den jeweiligen Anforderungen wachsen oder sich anpassen.

Bitte beachtet weiterhin, dass die Einträge in den Sperrlisten (für IoT und Spiele) mitunter sehr strikt sind und einige Dienste und Websites teilweise oder ganz deaktiviert wurden. Wenn Ihr Fragen oder Anregungen oder Probleme zu Inhalten habt, verwendet bitte die üblichen Kontaktwege.

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17. des. 2024 kl. 13.50

A new group announcement has been written, but it seems to be blocked by the system *sigh*

Well, a new update for the filter lists has been released on GitHub and the project page. The reason for this was a hotfix for a Google address that was causing videos on YoutTube to play for only one minute.

ペンギン

16. des. 2024 kl. 17.03

Regarding Ace. The plan is to test more games with this service (there aren't many anyway, apart from that), as well as to collect and publish the addresses involved. But I won't be able to say much or anything about the raw-data it contains. Not obvious to me. Well, it won't happen until next year anyway.

ペンギン

5. des. 2024 kl. 23.19

The issue in this topic by many users has always been (as I mentioned in the linked article) the connection to the CCP. Those who fear them must also be wary of American products that employ similar control mechanisms for surveillance, political control, factory compromised hardware as well as unsolicited data collection.

Feel free to discuss the Anti-Cheat topic in this group, contribute any information and continue asking questions. However, I kindly ask that the discussions remains factual, as there is often a lack of reliable sources and especially, evidence in the public consensus. Much of it could only be proven by insiders.

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5. des. 2024 kl. 13.18

Hey BeEer,

I’ve already published a blog entry about Ace:
https://gameindustry.eu/blog/anti-cheat-expert/

For more details you’ll need to reach out to someone with expertise in reverse engineering. If you’re uncomfortable with the service, the simplest solution is to avoid using the product.

BeEer* 5. des. 2024 kl. 4.20

Hey can you guys have a look at Delta Force and their ACE kernel anti-cheat? I was really hoping to play but I don't feel comfortable and would like to know more.

ペンギン

2. des. 2024 kl. 15.39

Note:
The issue with Albion (Online), has been resolved as the game was no longer being played, making a test unnecessary.

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