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Published onSeptember 13, 2016
published onSeptember 13, 2016
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If you were on the hunt for deals on digital Xbox games, then you probably once used StoreParser to track down the cheapest Xbox titles. Unfortunately, Microsoft has blocked StoreParser from listing Xbox Store deals, andMajor Nelson took to Redditto explain why the website has gone down.
We’ve been perma blocked. If you enjoy our service please retweet / post in forums to let MS know. Without your help we’re finished [2/2]
— StoreParser (@StoreParser)September 12, 2016
According to Major Nelson, there are not many details on why the website is no longer working. He did, however, provide the following explanation.
I can say there is not a Store API that the site was approved to use and to my knowledge the site was scraping data off of the store. In other words, it was using unofficial/unsanctioned methods to collect the information. Not something that server and database admins like.
Major Nelson also went on to explain thathis blogwill have details (encrypted via SSL) on release and sales when they are officially available. While it’s not clear what he means by it, he also hinted that he is working on future features to show new games and sale items.
Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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