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gaming19 days ago•8 min saved

Arc Raiders tightens anti-cheat crackdown, logging thousands banned

Arc Raiders’ developer Embark Studios says it has aggressively targeted cheaters since launch, banning tens of thousands of players so far and warns that cheats in large multiplayer games typically run from 0.1% to 1%. The team aims to ban only those who deserve it, pursue fair, careful enforcement, and quickly remedy mistakes; it also pledged to compensate players who lose items due to unfair play and losecheaters, reinforcing its commitment to a fair competitive experience.

via Eurogamer|

#anti-cheat #arc-raiders #bans

gaming4 months ago•6 min saved

Enhancing User Security with Account Linking and Streamer Mode

Riot Games has implemented new measures in League of Legends to combat smurfing, boosting, and account sharing, including linking alt accounts to main accounts for penalties, banning botted and purchased accounts, and enhancing streamer mode to protect high-profile players. These efforts aim to improve game fairness and reduce disruptive behaviors, with ongoing updates planned for future patches.

via League of Legends|

#account-linking #bans #gaming

gaming6 months ago•2 min saved

Overwatch 2 bans over 1 million cheaters and introduces new updates

Overwatch 2 has taken strict action against over 23,000 cheaters using unapproved peripherals and other cheats, bringing the total banned accounts to over 1 million, as Blizzard enhances its anti-cheat measures and emphasizes fair competition.

via Eurogamer|

#bans #cheat-detection #console-gaming

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ Gave Tech Giants Immunity to Overlook TikTok Ban, Leaked Letters Reveal

Letters from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed that major tech companies, including Google and Apple, were assured immunity from prosecution if they ignored a TikTok ban, as the DOJ aimed to facilitate TikTok's sale and address national security concerns, with ongoing negotiations and extensions for TikTok's compliance.

via HuffPost|

#bans #doj #immunity

environment8 months ago•2 min saved

Plastic Bag Bans and Fees Effectively Reduce Shoreline Litter

A study suggests that plastic bag bans and fees in the US have significantly reduced their presence on shorelines, especially in areas with higher initial litter levels, though overall plastic pollution continues to grow. Policies are more effective at the state level and in regions with severe litter problems, highlighting the importance of regulation in combating plastic pollution, but broader solutions are needed to address the entire issue.

via BBC|

#bans #environment #fees

environment8 months ago•0 min saved

Plastic Bag Bans Effectively Reduce Shoreline Litter, Study Shows

A study using crowdsourced data from shoreline cleanups across the U.S. found that areas with plastic bag bans or fees have significantly fewer plastic bags littering lakes, rivers, and beaches, indicating that such policies are effective in reducing shoreline pollution.

via The New York Times|

#bans #environment #litter

food-and-agriculture1 year ago•5 min saved

"Caitlin Clark Shines with 30-Point Game Despite Fever's Loss"

Despite lab-grown meat not yet being widely available, several U.S. states, including Florida and Alabama, have preemptively banned its sale, citing safety concerns and the need to protect traditional agriculture. This backlash comes even as the U.S. approved the sale of cultivated meat in 2023, and companies are working to scale production and reduce costs. The bans have sparked legal considerations and debates over consumer choice and food security, with some states shelving proposed bans and others moving forward. The issue has also seen international pushback, with Italy and France considering similar measures.

via The Associated Press|

#agriculture #bans #food-and-agriculture

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Xbox Bans Final Fantasy 14 Players for Guild Recruitment

Final Fantasy XIV players on Xbox are reporting bans for using the game's terminology and systems to recruit teammates within Xbox's Looking For Group feature, with bans lasting up to 61 days. The bans seem to be triggered by normal in-game interactions, such as recruiting for a "free company," and even using abbreviations like "FC." This situation highlights the challenges of automated moderation systems lacking context, forcing Xbox players to navigate around established game terminology to play as intended.

via Kotaku|

#automated-moderation #bans #final-fantasy-xiv

esports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Overwatch 2 Pro Permanently Banned Mid-Game for Cheating"

Overwatch 2 pro player Kai 'Kai' Collins has been permabanned after the game detected cheats mid-game, sparking controversy in the community. The ban comes amidst major changes in Overwatch 2 season 9, with players blaming the new patch for the ban and criticizing the automated report system. Kai denies using cheats and claims that his account, which he has had since early Overwatch 1, was closed for no reason. The incident adds to the growing infamy of bans in the Overwatch 2 community.

via Dexerto|

#bans #cheating #esports

gaming2 years ago•6 min saved

"Assessing the MIG Switch: Advertised Functionality vs. Ban Risks"

Reviewers have confirmed that the MIG Switch flashcart for Nintendo Switch works as expected, allowing the running of Switch game "backups" on any model, but concerns about the risk of bans from Nintendo remain. The device's primary purpose is seen as Switch game piracy, and questions persist about how Nintendo checks for abusive use of game certificates. Additionally, there is interest in reverse engineering the MIG Switch, although its limited usefulness may impact the extent of cloning efforts.

via Wololo.net|

#bans #gaming #mig-switch

health2 years ago•6 min saved

Global Concerns: The Growing Debate on E-Cigarettes and Vaping

A total of 34 countries have banned the sale of e-cigarettes, while 87 countries have imposed restrictions on their sales, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is calling for more urgent action to curb the use of these devices, citing concerns over their health effects, particularly among young people. Despite bans and restrictions, poor enforcement allows vapes to remain available in some areas. The US, which has the largest vape market, has not implemented a nationwide ban, but some states have outlawed flavored e-cigarettes. The WHO is urging countries to implement strict measures to protect their citizens, especially children and young people, from the potential harms of vaping.

via Daily Mail|

#bans #e-cigarettes #health

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

Valve's Creative Bans: Coal and Perma-Bans for Dota 2 Cheaters

Valve has permanently banned "thousands" of DOTA 2 players identified as cheaters, handing out festive gift-wrapped lumps of toxic coal as their punishment. The ban hammer is being used to pulverize smurf accounts and penalize associated main accounts. Valve's crackdown on cheaters has resulted in many tens of thousands of smurf account bans, with recipients receiving a note stating their account has been permanently banned for smurfing or other violations. The company aims to improve match quality and wishes everyone a Happy Frostivus Update, except for smurf accounts.

via Eurogamer.net|

#bans #cheaters #dota-2

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

Valve's Hilarious Bans: Dota 2 Players Receive Gift-Wrapped Punishments

Valve is handing out special Frostivus Gifts to Dota 2 players during the game's holiday event, with some players receiving bans for smurfing or sharing accounts. The bans are permanent and come in the form of a Highly Toxic Lump of Coal. Former pro player Mason "mason" Venne was among those banned and expressed disbelief on Twitch. Valve has warned players about smurfing and has been actively banning accounts, including pro players' smurf accounts, to improve the overall match quality.

via Polygon|

#bans #dota-2 #frostivus

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Twitch's Evolving Stance on Artistic Nudity and Sexual Content

Twitch art streamers are being banned in large numbers after the platform allowed "artistic nudity" in its guidelines, leading to an influx of explicit content in the Art category. Despite correctly labeling their streams with "Sexual Themes," many streamers claim they were banned while drawing nude characters. The new guidelines have caused confusion among art streamers, who feel that Twitch's rules lack clarity. It remains uncertain whether Twitch will revise its guidelines or address the confusion.

via Dexerto|

#art-streamers #bans #guidelines

housing2 years ago•10 min saved

Airbnb's Impact on NYC: Affordable Housing and Boutique Hotels

A new study published in Real Estate Economics has found that banning short-term rentals, such as those offered by Airbnb, can lead to a decrease in long-term rents. The study examined the impact of Irvine, California's ban on short-term rentals in 2018 and found that within two years, long-term rents decreased by 3% on average. The researchers estimated that this reduction in rents amounted to a decrease of $80.7 million in annual total rental spending. The findings support previous research that has shown how short-term rentals can drive up rents and home prices, exacerbating the affordable housing crisis. While banning Airbnb alone may not solve the housing shortage, it can contribute to making housing more affordable by increasing the supply of long-term rentals and reducing competition for housing.

via Business Insider|

#airbnb #bans #housing