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Xbox users are experiencing issues with losing access to their game libraries and linked services due to bans or technical glitches, raising concerns about the security and permanence of digital game ownership, and prompting calls for legislation to protect consumers' digital purchases.
Riot Games announced new updates including ARAM: Mayhem, permanent map additions, enhanced anti-bot and smurfing measures, improved streamer mode options, and the return of Arcane skins, along with various gameplay and account security improvements.
Users of Facebook and Instagram are experiencing widespread account bans due to a technical error, leading to personal and financial disruptions. Many complain about lack of support and transparency, with some suspecting AI-driven moderation errors. A petition with over 25,000 signatures highlights the scale of the issue, and affected users are considering legal action.
Players are reporting widespread issues with their PSN accounts, with sudden and permanent suspensions without explanation. This glitch has caused players to lose access to their digital libraries, including paid-for TV shows. The issue has been reported on social media platforms, and users are waiting for PlayStation to address the situation.
Valve has permanently banned 90,000 smurf accounts in Dota 2 and warned of harsher punishments for those who don't play on an even field. To prevent smurfs from returning, Valve is tracking their main accounts and will punish all associated accounts if flagged for smurfing. The move is part of Valve's ongoing efforts to ensure fair play in Dota 2, following the banning of over 40,000 cheaters earlier this year. Some affected players have complained about their bans, but Valve's detection tools are generally accurate.
Epic Games has issued temporary account bans to Fortnite players who exploited a glitch that allowed enemies from anywhere on the map to be eliminated with the Kinetic Blade. The banned players disconnected their internet during a match, attacked enemies with the Kinetic Blade, then reconnected their internet. Once the server registered the hits all at once, attacked players were instantly eliminated without seeing what happened.