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Gothic 1 Remake devs hint at next game while announcing a photo mode, "Marvin mode" for cheaters, and some mysterious "alternative progression systems"
Alkimia Interactive, developers of the Gothic 1 Remake, have announced several new features including a photo mode, an official mod kit, and a "Marvin Mode" for cheating, referencing a debug feature from the original game. The studio also hinted at their next project, which will be formally revealed next year, while confirming that smaller bug-fixing updates will precede the larger additions.
Extraction shooter BR1 Infinite is paying players for every in-game kill, drawing concerns about gambling and cheating
The new extraction shooter BR1 Infinite, developed by Bravo Ready Studios, is reportedly paying players real money for in-game kills, raising concerns about gambling and cheating. Players must pay to spawn into matches, with concerns also raised about potential underage access to these pay-to-win-like mechanics.
MapleStory cracks down on cheaters as MapleStory Classic World test keys pop up on Ebay for over $300
Nexon America has permanently banned players caught cheating in MapleStory and is investigating further instances of game manipulation. Separately, the company is facing player frustration over limited access to MapleStory Classic World's closed test phase, with some tester keys reportedly being scalped on eBay for over $300.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of July 27th to August 2nd. This notice pertains to actions taken against players for violating game rules, likely related to cheating.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding the number of bans issued between July 20th and July 26th. The article details the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
MMO Week in Review: FFXIV in Berlin, Black Desert in SoCal, and Jimothy saturation
This week's MMO news covers Final Fantasy XIV's Fan Festival in Berlin, Black Desert's Heidel Ball, and the early access launch of SEED. Updates were also provided for Dungeons & Dragons Online, Aion 2, and The Guild reunion movie. Several games saw controversy including World of Warcraft staff cheating, Elder Scrolls Online capacity issues, and Microsoft layoffs.
Blizzard Employee Out Of A Job After Allegedly Helping Friends Cheat In WoW
A Blizzard Entertainment employee has been terminated after allegedly using developer tools to help friends cheat in a high-level Mythic+ dungeon run in World of Warcraft. The incident involved an in-game spell that instantly killed remaining enemies, which is not available to players. Blizzard confirmed the employee's dismissal and stated that while developer tools are used for urgent fixes, their misuse violates company policy.
Issues and Activism
Blizzard Entertainment fired a developer involved in a World of Warcraft cheating scandal, while fans expressed anger over Electronic Arts' announcement of a $150 version of FC 27. These incidents highlight ongoing issues with game integrity and monetization practices within the industry.
Blizzard is investigating a World of Warcraft cheating scandal after game master 'death-touched' bosses for friends without realizing it was being recorded
Blizzard Entertainment is investigating a cheating scandal in World of Warcraft after a game master allegedly used special abilities to instantly kill bosses for friends. The incident was reportedly recorded and shared online, leading to community outcry. Blizzard has acknowledged the situation and stated that appropriate action will be taken.
Activision admits Call of Duty matchmaking used to be better, updates Black Ops 7 with a new system inspired by…
Activision is updating the matchmaking system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 with a new approach inspired by classic Call of Duty titles. This change comes after the recent release of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, which reignited discussions about older matchmaking experiences. The update aims to improve the multiplayer experience by incorporating elements appreciated by long-time fans.
World of Warcraft fans demand consequences for Blizzard staffer seemingly caught cheating in-game
A Blizzard Entertainment staffer is under investigation for allegedly using "death touch" abilities to help players cheat in World of Warcraft. Combat logs suggest a GM or QA developer aided a group, including a streamer, in bypassing in-game challenges. Blizzard has acknowledged the issue and stated that appropriate action will be taken to maintain fair play.
Danger Zone
PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of July 13th to July 19th. This notice pertains to players who were caught cheating during the specified week.
Blizzard intervenes in World of Warcraft cheating scandal: employee accused of insta-killing an enemy to help a Twitch…
Blizzard Entertainment is investigating an incident where a World of Warcraft game master is accused of using GM powers to insta-kill an enemy in a Mythic+ dungeon to assist a Twitch streamer. The company stated that a fair and competitive playing field is essential and they will not tolerate cheating.
Blizzard investigates as World of Warcraft raiders fly into uproar over accusations of a GM cheating in Mythic+
Blizzard Entertainment is investigating accusations of cheating in a high-rank World of Warcraft Mythic+ dungeon after a GM allegedly used an 'Area Death' ability to instantly kill a mob. Community Manager Randy Jordan confirmed the company is reviewing the situation to ensure a fair playing field. The incident involved the Nexus-Point Xenas dungeon, where a group was accused of manipulating logs to achieve a faster clear time.
Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 ports were both in the top 10 US PlayStation games last week despite cheating…
Despite significant fan complaints regarding pricing, lack of crossplay, and rampant cheating, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 have charted in the top 10 most played games in the US. Nostalgia for the titles proved strong enough to overcome these issues, with Black Ops debuting at ninth and Black Ops 2 at sixth place.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Modder Highlights Major Exploits With New Port, Activision Is Investigating
Activision is investigating exploits and hacking issues within Call of Duty: Black Ops, particularly concerning mods on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The company is actively looking into the reported vulnerabilities.
Danger Zone
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for cheaters from July 6th to July 12th. This ongoing effort aims to maintain fair play within the game.
Embark slaps Arc Raiders dupers with bans and drains their vaults: "Suspensions for the severe cases, particularly, where exploit usage had a significant impact on the in-game economy"
Embark Studios has begun banning players and removing items from accounts that exploited a duplication glitch in Arc Raiders. Severe cases, particularly those impacting the in-game economy or other players' experiences, will result in account suspensions, while less severe offenses will receive warnings and item removal.
Activision scrambles to stop cheaters in Call of Duty: Black Ops port as lobbies become practically unplayable thanks to…
Activision is scrambling to address widespread cheating issues in the recent PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Players reported lobbies being overrun with cheaters, making the games unplayable. Activision has begun implementing server-side fixes and resetting affected players' experience levels.
As feared, those new Call of Duty Black Ops 1 and 2 ports are riddled with hackers, but Activision is at least doing something about it
The recently released ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation 4 and 5 are experiencing widespread hacking and modded lobby issues, mirroring problems from their original releases. Activision has responded by disabling affected playlists and implementing server-side fixes to address negative XP and demotion exploits, with further updates promised.
