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Hundreds of Marvel Rivals cheats named and shamed in "an immediate, targeted purge"
NetEase has banned nearly 500 Marvel Rivals players for using unauthorized third-party enhancements following a recent game update. The company shared the names, user IDs, and ranks of the banned players as part of a "targeted purge" and emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for cheating. Players who believe they were unjustly penalized can submit an appeal.
Marvel Rivals bans hundreds of cheaters after weekend spike in nefarious nonsense
NetEase has permanently banned 485 accounts and three devices in Marvel Rivals following a spike in cheating after a May 21 update. The publisher confirmed the bans were for using third-party enhancements, illicit assist programs, or client tampering. NetEase also addressed rumors about its anti-cheat system being bypassable, stating that the claims are false.
Marvel Rivals Announces an “Immediate, Targeted Purge” of Cheating Accounts
NetEase Games has announced an immediate and targeted purge of cheating accounts in Marvel Rivals, issuing permanent bans to those found guilty of disrupting fair play. The development team is committed to maintaining a fair battlefield and will implement device and IP bans for repeat offenders, while also allowing for appeals for erroneously banned accounts.
Steam Week in Review: Steam is flooded with liminal spaces games and I approve, but I think I've found the best to…
The article discusses the surge of 'liminal spaces' games on Steam, highlighting Dreamcore as a notable example. It explores the appeal of these games, which evoke feelings of nostalgia and unease, and touches upon Steam's top-selling titles and notable user reviews.
The SIVGA M260 wired earbuds are a Y2K-fueled trip down memory lane, and my new budget pick
The SIVGA M260 wired earbuds offer a stylish, Y2K-inspired design and impressive sound quality for their budget price. While they excel in music playback with strong bass and clarity, their tendency to overpower high-frequency sounds makes them better suited for shorter gaming sessions rather than extended play.
'[Marvel Rivals] scared us a bit': Overwatch boss says the explosive success of another hero shooter prompted…
The success of the hero shooter Marvel Rivals prompted Blizzard Entertainment to accelerate its content release schedule for Overwatch 2. Facing its first significant competitor in years, the Overwatch team is now planning to launch major updates, including multiple new heroes and story content, at the beginning of each year.
Morning Patches
Marvel Rivals has received a new patch, version 20260521, with official notes available on Steam. The update includes various changes and improvements to the game. Additionally, the Ultimate Combat Mod for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been updated with features like perfect dodge, parry, and hitstop.
Anticheat check - which competitive games actually work on Linux?
This guide details which competitive games with anti-cheat systems are compatible with Linux and SteamOS. It explains how anti-cheat software interacts with different operating systems and compatibility layers like Valve's Proton. While some major titles like Fortnite and Valorant are blocked, games such as Counter-Strike 2 and Marvel Rivals function correctly.
Voice Chat Safety: The Practical Guide for Online Gamers (2026) | TAG
This guide provides practical advice for online gamers on managing voice chat safety in 2026, addressing the uneven implementation of AI monitoring across various games. It details different voice chat configurations like 'Voice Off,' 'Party-Only Voice,' 'Push-to-Talk,' and 'Open Mic, Active Muting,' and offers specific settings for popular titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, and Fortnite. The article also discusses the privacy implications of voice chat and recommends using platforms like Discord as a safer alternative for communication.
Take-Two's CEO says AI's not in the business of making hits, 'datasets by their very nature are backward looking', but that doesn't mean AI can't be 'super helpful'
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes that while AI can be a helpful tool for asset creation in game development, it is not capable of creating hit games. He argues that hits are inherently unexpected and forward-looking, whereas AI datasets are backward-looking, leading to derivative property rather than true innovation.
The MOP Up: EverQuest II invites players back to Kunark Ascending
EverQuest II's time-locked progression server Varsoon has launched its 13th expansion, Kunark Ascending. The article also rounds up other recent MMO news, including updates for Dungeons and Dragons Online, Myth of Empires: Throne, PUBG Battlegrounds, Last Epoch, Uncharted Waters Online, Entropia Universe, Gamble with Your Friends, Stardew Valley, Undecember, Reverse: 1999, and Marvel Rivals.
PS5's New Weekly Player Tracker Has Revealed Some Brutal Truths for Fans
Sony's new PlayStation 5 weekly player tracker reveals that live service games dominate player engagement, with titles like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto 5 showing significantly higher player numbers than other games. This data highlights the importance of ongoing content updates and microtransactions for sustained player interest and profitability on the platform.
Stories from making Marvel Rivals
NetEase Games Publishing and Marketing Lead Yachen Bian and Marvel Games Executive Producer Danny Koo discussed the development of the live service team-based shooter Marvel Rivals. They shared insights on the importance of 'time to action,' global community management, and reacting to player feedback during a live recording of the Game Developer Podcast at the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming.
PS5 Will Reveal the Most Played Games with Steam-Like Player Numbers
Sony is beta testing a new PlayStation 5 widget that will display weekly player numbers for the top ten games in a user's region, similar to Steam's concurrent player data. While not identical to concurrent player counts, this feature aims to provide more insight into the PS5 ecosystem. The widget also includes a toggle for tracking sudden surges in game activity.
Marvel Rivals Season 8: SINS OF ALCHEMAX Unleashes Devil Dinosaur And A Huge New Competitive Push
Marvel Rivals Season 8: SINS OF ALCHEMAX has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, introducing the new hero Devil Dinosaur, a new map called Alchemax Headquarters, and significant esports updates. The season also includes cosmetic rewards and gameplay improvements, with the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 1 competition beginning with a $650,000 prize pool.
Marvel Rivals has added a literal T. rex to the game alongside nerfing some Strategists and I don't know…
Marvel Rivals has launched its Season 8 update, introducing the new character Devil Dinosaur and implementing several balance changes. The update includes nerfs to Strategist characters like Invisible Woman, Loki, and Mantis, while also buffing Rocket Raccoon and White Fox. Adjustments were also made to Vanguard characters like Deadpool, Emma Frost, and The Thing, alongside Duelist buffs for Iron Fist, Moon Knight, Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, Star-Lord, and Wolverine.
Marvel Rivals test players make historic discovery: Devil Dinosaur is too big to fit in the flarkin' maps
Players in the Marvel Rivals test server have discovered that the character Devil Dinosaur is too large to fit through certain areas of the game's maps. This has led to discussions among players about the character's hitbox and potential balance issues, while others find the situation humorous given the character's size.
Marvel Rivals Goes Wild with Ferocious New Character in Season 8 on PS5
Marvel Rivals is introducing Devil Dinosaur as its first new playable character for Season 8, launching on May 15th for PlayStation 5. Devil Dinosaur is described as a Vanguard class fighter, a tank-like character with brute strength and intelligence, designed to dish out damage on the frontline.
"Super sad and disappointing" Overwatch 10th Anniversary Event leaves players reeling: "Blizzard did us…
Players are expressing significant disappointment with Overwatch's 10th Anniversary Event, citing underwhelming rewards like recolored skins and a limited number of loot boxes. The situation is exacerbated by a perceived disparity with a more rewarding event available to players in China. This underwhelming celebration has led to comparisons with other games and a general feeling of being let down by Blizzard Entertainment.
Devil Dinosaur Joins the Battle in Marvel Rivals for Season 8: SINS OF ALCHEMAX, Launching May 15
Marvel Rivals is launching Season 8: SINS OF ALCHEMAX on May 15, introducing Devil Dinosaur as a new Vanguard character and the Alchemax Headquarters map. The game's esports competition, Marvel Rivals Ignite, is also moving into Stage 1 with a $650,000 prize pool, starting May 21. Season 8 includes PC storage optimizations and exclusive perks for college students.