A German Valorant player found themselves hardware banned after purchasing a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D whose previous owner had cheated in the game. Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system flagged the CPU's serial number, and the ban extended to every component in the player's rig. The incident raises serious questions about buying used PC hardware for competitive gaming.
Grand Theft Auto 6's potential performance on the Steam Machine is analyzed, considering Rockstar's history with PC ports and the console's scalability. Despite likely delays, GTA 6 is expected to run on the Steam Machine, albeit with potential SteamOS compatibility issues affecting GTA Online. The game's success on the platform hinges on Rockstar's approach to Linux support and anti-cheat measures.
Valorant's anti-cheat software, Vanguard, faces criticism after a recent update allegedly caused PC issues for some players, including false bans and system crashes. Riot Games assures that Vanguard does not brick PCs or components, despite initial joking tweets suggesting otherwise. Affected players, including some claiming innocence of cheating, report severe technical troubles.
Valorant's latest anti-cheat update has reportedly "bricked" the PCs of numerous cheaters, rendering their expensive hardware useless. Riot Games responded with a sarcastic message, congratulating cheaters on their now worthless "$6k paperweights." The move highlights the game's aggressive stance against cheating.
Call of Duty's enhanced anti-cheat system has been demonstrated taking drastic measures against cheaters, literally disarming them mid-match. This proactive approach aims to maintain a fair gaming environment. Players can expect swift, in-game penalties for cheating.
In a bold move against cheating, Call of Duty's anti-cheat system has been observed confiscating a cheater's guns during an ongoing match, leaving them defenseless. This proactive approach aims to protect the game's integrity. Players have witnessed and shared instances of this instant justice.
