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Naruka Bladepoint gets a huge new patch – here’s what’s new
Naruka Bladepoint has received a significant update introducing new limited-time events like Dreamlit Whispers and Isle of Rising Tides, along with adjustments to heroes, modes, and client-side features including NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and Intel XeSS 3 support. The patch also adds a match replay function for Rift Traversal mode and addresses various bug fixes and balance changes across the game.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of May 25th to May 31st. This notice addresses the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
Popular GTA Online cheat provider hacked, leaving 64,000 mod menu users with their personal data shared online
A popular Grand Theft Auto Online mod menu service, Atlas, has reportedly suffered a data breach, exposing the personal information of nearly 64,000 users, including email addresses, usernames, and IP addresses. The breach occurred last month, and while Atlas advertises strong security, there has been no official statement on their website regarding the incident. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have a history of cracking down on GTA Online modding services.
Victims of cheaters in Marvel Rivals will be refunded all the ranked points they lost if they report them thanks to NetEase's new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System
NetEase is implementing a new Anti-Cheat Rank Compensation System for Marvel Rivals to refund players who report verified cheaters. This system aims to mitigate the negative impact of cheating on the ranked play experience. While a temporary measure, the article suggests more permanent solutions like hardware or IP bans are needed to deter cheaters effectively.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding its weekly ban statistics for the period of May 18th to May 24th. The notice details the number of accounts banned for cheating during that week.
Marvel Rivals has banned 485 accounts and dished out just 3 hardware bans after the latest slew of cheaters but players…
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has banned 485 accounts and issued three hardware bans following a surge in cheaters after a recent update. The company stated that its anti-cheat systems are continuously updated to combat unauthorized third-party enhancements and that account bans are a targeted crackdown on newly updated cheats.
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Marvel Rivals has announced a zero-tolerance policy against cheaters, implementing penalties for those found using unauthorized software. The game aims to maintain a fair playing field for all participants.
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.
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.
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A free horror game was removed from Steam due to malware concerns. Separately, PUBG: Battlegrounds issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of May 11th to May 17th, indicating ongoing efforts to combat cheating.
Call Of Duty's Anti-Cheat Took A Cheater's Guns Away Mid-Match
Activision's Ricochet anti-cheat system has been observed disabling cheaters' weapons mid-match in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This feature, confirmed by Activision, is one of several methods used to deter and punish players using unauthorized software. The anti-cheat system also includes features like causing cheaters to fall to their death or isolating them in lobbies with invisible players.
Call Of Duty's Anti-Cheat Took A Cheater's Guns Away Mid-Match
Activision's Ricochet anti-cheat system has been observed disabling cheaters' weapons mid-match in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This feature, confirmed by Activision, is one of several methods used to deter and punish players using unauthorized software. The anti-cheat system also includes features like causing cheaters to fall to their death or isolating them in lobbies with invisible players.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of May 4th to May 10th. This notice is part of the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
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Starlink has reportedly shut down a GPS-style cheat code, though researchers may still be able to unlock it. Separately, iOS-to-Android messaging has become more private, and a new carrier has made claims.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding the number of cheaters banned between April 27th and May 3rd. The article details the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding its weekly ban statistics for the period of April 20th to April 26th. The notice details the number of players banned for cheating during that week.
Arc Raiders' Riven Tides update didn't fix the game's biggest problem: Cheaters
The Riven Tides update for Arc Raiders introduced new content but failed to address the persistent issue of cheating, which continues to plague the game. Despite Embark Studios acknowledging the problem and working on solutions, player numbers have significantly declined, with streamer Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins quitting due to rampant cheating. The ongoing prevalence of hacks is making the game unplayable for many, potentially leading to a point of no return for player retention.
MMORPG The Quinfall announces a new project to name and shame cheaters and RMT bots
Vawraek Technology, the developer of the MMORPG The Quinfall, has announced a new 'Wall of Shame' project to publicly list banned players. This initiative aims to increase transparency regarding rule violations such as real money trading and cheating. The studio previously stated that around 100 RMT accounts were actioned.
Veteran Overwatch Player Reports Worst Cheating in 10 Years - HappyGamer
A veteran Overwatch player reported experiencing the worst cheating in their 10 years of playing the game, sparking discussion within the community about competitive integrity. The article highlights concerns about the impact of cheating on player trust and the ongoing efforts by Blizzard Entertainment to combat sophisticated cheating methods.
