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NVIDIA, KRAFTON, NC and Reigning ‘League of Legends’ Champions T1 Celebrate RTX Spark at Korea’s PC BangsNVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang introduced the new RTX Spark superchip in South Korea, targeting personal AI and gaming. Leading developers like KRAFTON and NC are integrating the technology, which promises high-performance gaming on slim laptops and efficient desktops. Huang celebrated the launch with esports team T1 and demonstrated games like PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS and CINDER CITY at local PC bangs.- Here are some of the Pride events happening across the MMORPG and multiplayer worldMultiple MMORPGs and multiplayer games are celebrating Pride Month with in-game events, cosmetic items, and charitable donations. Titles like Wizard101, Overwatch, Final Fantasy XIV, and World of Warcraft are offering special content and supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.
Valorant players claim they're being DDoS'd mid-game, as patch 12.10 descends into bug fiestaValorant players are reporting being subjected to DDoS attacks mid-game, causing severe lag and rubber-banding, particularly after the recent patch 12.10. This issue, alongside a significant number of other bugs affecting agents and maps, has led to player frustration. Riot Games has been contacted for clarification on the alleged exploit.
Valorant's Breeze gets put into timeout, and it's all because of a stack of cratesRiot Games has temporarily disabled the Breeze map in Valorant due to a significant bug involving stacked crates at A Shop, which allowed players to shoot through them. The map is expected to return in patch 12.11. This follows a previous issue with Cypher's Spycam bug in patch 12.10.
Game Con Canada Is Just Over Two Weeks Away & We're Holding A Contest For Tickets!Game Con Canada 2026, Western Canada's largest gaming convention, is scheduled for June 19-21 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre. The event will feature contests for tickets, including a chance to win VIP experiences, alongside tournaments for Valorant and Street Fighter 6, special guests, cosplay competitions, and guided TTRPG adventures. The New North American Games Industry Summit (NAGIS) will precede the convention.
Nvidia's working with all the anti-cheat vendors to make competive games work on RTX Spark and WoA… just…Nvidia is collaborating with anti-cheat vendors to ensure competitive games function on its new RTX Spark chips for Windows on Arm. This initiative aims to address a key barrier for Linux gaming by improving compatibility with major anti-cheat software like Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye, and Denuvo. Nvidia expects to announce further game support in the coming months.
Not just for AI agents: Nvidia's RTX Spark means Arm-powered laptops for gamers, too, promising 100 fps at 1440p in…Nvidia has officially unveiled its RTX Spark System on a Chip (SoC), codenamed N1X, which integrates MediaTek Arm CPU cores with Nvidia GPU cores for laptops and mini PCs. The RTX Spark lineup aims to offer configurations ranging from 16GB to 128GB of memory, promising high performance with efficient power consumption. Nvidia is working with developers to ensure compatibility with Windows on Arm and support for anti-cheat software for popular games like Fortnite and VALORANT.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo chartsTomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
Valorant Masters' anthem is a unique look for VCT, and it brings one of the UK's finest back to the stageRiot Games has released "Chaos in the House" by UK artist Che Lingo as the anthem for Valorant Masters London. The song aims to capture the unpredictability of Valorant esports and features a music video blending cartoon visuals with real tournament clips. Che Lingo previously contributed to the MSI 2023 anthem "Rules (Are Meant to Break)".
MelGeek's Centauri 80 makes the space geek in me happy but my wallet very sadThe MelGeek Centauri 80 is a visually striking gaming keyboard with a strong space theme, featuring an OLED touchscreen and premium build quality. While its aesthetic and performance, including rapid trigger functionality, are impressive, its high price point and transparent keycaps that can be difficult to read in low light make it a niche product recommended only for dedicated enthusiasts.- Riot Games rebuts rumor that Valorant’s anti-cheat update can brick legit players’ PCsRiot Games has responded to accusations that its Valorant anti-cheat update, Vanguard, can brick legitimate players' PCs. The update targets Direct Memory Access (DMA) cheating devices, with Riot stating that the IOMMU check only affects systems attempting to use such hardware and does not impact regular players. The studio also addressed criticism regarding a taunting tweet about the effectiveness of the update.
Popular Online Video Games Right Now (2026)This article discusses the factors contributing to the enduring popularity of online video games in 2026, focusing on competitive balance, social interaction, and continuous updates. It categorizes popular genres like tactical shooters, battle royales, MMORPGs, MOBAs, and co-op sandbox games, offering advice on choosing a game that fits individual preferences and schedules. The piece also touches upon the potential downsides of live-service models, such as pressure from daily rewards and battle passes, and emphasizes the importance of responsible play and time management.- Riot Games issues statement on Valorant Vanguard anti-cheat 'bricking' cheaters' PCsRiot Games has released a statement addressing an issue with its Valorant Vanguard anti-cheat system that reportedly caused cheaters' PCs to malfunction. The developer provided an explanation for the recent social media posts concerning the anti-cheat's behavior.
- Riot: Valorant Anti-Cheat Not Bricking Any HardwareRiot Games has addressed reports claiming its Vanguard anti-cheat software for Valorant was "bricking" hardware. The company stated on X that the software does not possess the capability to cause such damage.
Riot's anti-cheat "does not in any way brick PCs," though Valorant cheaters say otherwiseRiot Games has clarified that its Vanguard anti-cheat software for Valorant does not brick PCs, despite claims from cheaters. The company stated that the controversial kernel-level software only renders specific cheat hardware useless for the game, and does not damage or disable normal PC hardware or software. Riot has provided an FAQ to assure players that legitimate users are unaffected.
Riot says "congrats on your $6k paperweights" as new Valorant anti-cheat update reportedly bricks the PCs of…Riot Games' latest anti-cheat update for Valorant, Vanguard, is reportedly causing PCs to become unusable, requiring a full operating system reinstallation. The company responded humorously to the issue, acknowledging the severe impact on players, particularly those who may have been cheating.- Valorant Update Bricks Cheating HardwareRiot Games has released a new update for its multiplayer shooter Valorant that takes extreme measures to combat cheating. The update targets Direct Memory Access manipulation, a method used to circumvent anti-cheat software by directly accessing hardware.
Riot taunts would-be hackers using physical hardware to cheat: 'congrats to the owners of a brand new $6k…Riot Games has implemented a new anti-cheat measure for Valorant that targets hardware-based cheating, specifically Direct Memory Access (DMA) cards. This update effectively turns expensive cheating hardware into useless paperweights, with the Vanguard anti-cheat system triggering an IOMMU restart warning that renders the DMA firmware unusable, even requiring a full OS reinstall in some cases.
Valorant's new Vanguard update seems to be bricking cheaters' PCs. Riot's response? "Congrats on your $6k paperweights"Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat software has been updated, with reports indicating it is now bricking the PCs of cheaters by rendering their DMA firmware unusable, requiring a full OS reinstall. Riot Games responded humorously to complaints, acknowledging the aggressive nature of the anti-cheat, which operates at a kernel level to prevent sophisticated cheating methods in games like Valorant and League of Legends.
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.