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Sudden wave of Switch 2 online bans reportedly caused by a Nintendo server issue, and are now being fixed
A number of Nintendo Switch owners experienced unexpected online bans over the weekend, reportedly due to an internal server issue. Nintendo has reportedly fixed the problem, with affected users finding their consoles no longer restricted after restarting. The company has not yet issued a public statement.
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.
Mystic Messenger's most loyal players are getting banned in droves for seemingly playing the game too much
Cheritz, the developer of the dating sim Mystic Messenger, has begun issuing widespread bans to players, particularly those with 1,000 or more in-game Hourglasses. The bans are reportedly due to "abusive behavior" detected on accounts, though many affected players believe it's an error caused by a new automated security system. This action comes as the game approaches its 10th anniversary, potentially impacting future monetization strategies.
Forza Horizon 6 leak not a "pre-load issue," Playground Games claims as dev bans entire bloodlines for playing pirated copies
Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly been leaked in its entirety on Steam, with developer Playground Games claiming it is not a pre-load issue. The studio has implemented extensive franchise-wide and hardware bans against individuals accessing pirated copies, with some bans lasting until the year 9999. SteamDB suggests the leak may have originated from someone with early access, such as a reviewer.
Forza Horizon 6 leaks early, developer responds by banning the IPs of anyone playing it for just under 8 thousand years
The upcoming game Forza Horizon 6 was accidentally leaked on Steam by Microsoft, with the full build being uploaded and subsequently appearing on piracy sites. While the listing was corrected, the leak has led to discussions about the value of pirated copies without online features and the potential for extremely long bans, with one user reportedly facing a nearly 8,000-year ban.
Danger Zone
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT has released its banned players list for April 29th. The list details accounts that have been penalized for violating the game's terms of service.
EVE Online discusses Catalyst feedback and reception, EVE Frontier runs another free play promotion
CCP Games is discussing player feedback on the EVE Online Catalyst expansion and its design choices. Separately, EVE Frontier is running another free play promotion until April 13th, allowing players to experience the blockchain MMO without purchasing founder's access. CCP Games also reported over 4,000 bans in EVE Online for February, primarily due to RMT and unauthorized automation.
Arc Raiders is banning people for using accessibility peripherals, so Embark is "working hard" to resolve the…
Embark Studios is addressing an issue where players using accessibility peripherals for Arc Raiders were being banned. After a player highlighted their ban on Reddit, the company acknowledged the problem and stated they are working to resolve it, with the affected player's account now reinstated.
League of Legends Chat Bans Are Being Replaced With Something Much Worse
Starting with Patch 26.5, Riot Games is replacing chat bans in League of Legends with more severe gameplay bans for severely disruptive players. This change will also include direct messages in future updates, aiming to address player toxicity more effectively.
