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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.
Helldivers 2 dev cracks down on 'suspicious super credit activity', though it would help if earning premium currency wasn't so boring to begin with
Arrowhead Game Studios is implementing changes to combat 'suspicious super credit activity' in Helldivers 2, addressing player concerns about cheating and exploitation of the premium currency. The developer stated that these measures will not affect legitimate players but will target those using automation or exploits to earn credits at unreasonable rates. The article also discusses the tedious nature of earning super credits through normal gameplay as a potential underlying issue.
War Thunder readies its next infantry closed beta test and nukes thousands of cheaters from orbit
Gaijin Entertainment is preparing for the third closed beta test of War Thunder's mixed arms infantry mode, featuring 128-player battles on a new African map, new weapons, and a five-passenger vehicle. In related news, the company reported banning over 2,100 accounts for botting and cheating in July, alongside thousands of other bans for various offenses.
Helldivers 2 announces new methods to counter cash shop currency cheating, but players seem unimpressed
Arrowhead Game Studios has announced new tools to combat cheating in Helldivers 2, specifically targeting players who exploit the game to gain super credits. Despite the studio framing this as a win for a healthier in-game economy, many players are unimpressed, questioning the necessity of such measures in a game without player trading and suggesting that easier legitimate earning of super credits would be a better solution.
Helldivers 2 Studio is Cracking Down Cheats and Exploits That Earn Too Many Super Credits
Arrowhead Game Studios is implementing new measures to combat cheaters and exploiters in Helldivers 2 who rapidly farm Super Credits. The developer assures legitimate players that their earnings will not be affected, as the cap is designed to target "bad actors." This crackdown extends to other in-game currencies like Medals and Samples, aiming to maintain a fair playing field. The announcement coincides with the launch of the new Galactic Campaign, TCS 2.0, which rewards players with the R-4 Hyena Marksman Rifle.
Helldivers 2 is getting a new anti-cheater policy to stop you feeling bummed out and help the in-game economy
Arrowhead Game Studios is implementing a new anti-cheater policy in Helldivers 2 to address players exploiting the Super Credit system. The update will identify and counter individuals earning currency at unreasonably high rates, aiming to maintain fairness and the value of in-game rewards like Medals and Samples.
I'm starting to lose track of Arc Raiders dupes at this point, but Embark says it just fixed another one
Developer Embark Studios has released a hotfix for Arc Raiders to address a duplication exploit that has been plaguing the game's economy. This marks the latest in a series of duplication issues, with the studio reiterating its stance on banning accounts that gain significant advantages from exploits. While the game lacks a global economy, duping can still impact engagements and cheapen the player experience by flooding the game with high-level items.
Helldivers 2 targets Super Credit cheaters with "radically improved" tools, but not everyone's on board…
Arrowhead Game Studios is implementing improved tools to detect and prevent players from cheating and illegitimately farming Super Credits in Helldivers 2. While the developer assures these measures will not affect legitimate players, some community members are critical, arguing the studio should focus on improving Super Credit acquisition rates rather than solely on banning cheaters.
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of June 29th to July 5th. This notice highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
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Players are reportedly encountering cheaters in Meccha Chameleon, with dishonest players using image scanning and auto-painting tools. This issue is primarily affecting the PC version of the game.
Cheaters have infested Meccha Chameleon as dishonest players scan images and auto paint their models
Players in the casual game Meccha Chameleon are reportedly using a cheating program to scan images and auto-paint them onto their characters, a tactic described as dishonest and lacking self-esteem. This "auto-paint" cheat allows players to hide from seekers by blending into the environment. While some players have been caught and even pointed out by others, the practice is seen as detracting from the game's focus on creativity and skill.
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for the period of June 22nd to June 28th. This notice highlights the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
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The CEO of Wardogs claims that cheaters in the game will be easy to deal with. This statement was reported by Polygon, addressing concerns about the game's integrity.
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PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS has issued a notice regarding weekly bans for cheaters, covering the period of June 15th to June 21st. This ongoing effort aims to maintain fair play within the game.
Arc Raiders dupe glitches might finally be dead after Embark squashes them with patch that makes cheaters cry
Embark Studios has released a patch for Arc Raiders that appears to have successfully addressed the duplication glitches plaguing the extraction shooter. While cheaters are already attempting to find new exploits, the latest update, version 1.34.0, has reportedly made their tools ineffective, causing frustration within cheating communities.
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PUBG: Battlegrounds has issued a notice regarding the number of players banned between June 8th and June 14th. The article details the ongoing efforts to combat cheating within the game.
Embark is finally cracking down on Arc Raiders' cheaters and duplication antics: 'Our commitment to anti-cheat…
Embark is implementing Denuvo Anti-Cheat in Arc Raiders to combat cheaters and duplication exploits. The developers are taking strict measures against those involved in exploiting the game's economy and are building safeguards to prevent future occurrences. Players will be notified when reported cheaters are banned and when lost loot is returned.
Arc Raiders gives players what they asked for as "quieter period" leaves some bored: "no free loadout" in night raids or Close Scrutiny
Embark Studios is implementing a temporary ban on free loadouts for Arc Raiders' night raids and Close Scrutiny modes to increase risk and reward, a change requested by players. This comes amid a quieter period for the game, with major updates now planned every six months, and the studio addressing concerns about cheaters and item duplication.
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A report from PC Gamer suggests that Counter-Strike 2, Steam's second most-played game, is currently plagued by a bot-filled marketplace that could lead to player bans. This situation highlights ongoing concerns about cheating and account security within the game.