Grand Theft Auto(GTA) Cheat Program Banned

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

US District Judge Louis Stanton in Manhattan said Take-Two was likely to show that Zipperer infringed its Grand Theft Auto V copyright, and that his programs would cause irreparable harm to its sales and reputation by discouraging users from buying its video games.

Stanton also said an injunction would serve the public interest by encouraging Take-Two to invest more in video games and was appropriate because of the "high risk" that Zipperer, who claims to be unemployed, could not afford damages.

Take-Two said it will keep pursuing legal actions to avert "disruptions" to its multiplayer gaming community.

The New York-based company has lost at least $US500,000 ($A689,000) because of Zipperer's programs, according to its complaint.