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EA Reports 98% Cheater-Free Matches in Battlefield 6 Launch

Originally Published 1 month ago — by GamesIndustry.biz

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EA reports that 98% of Battlefield 6 matches were cheater-free during launch week, with its Javelin anticheat blocking over 2.39 million cheating attempts and banning tens of thousands of bad actors, demonstrating effective anti-cheat measures and ongoing efforts to improve game fairness.

MLB Implements New Gambling Safeguards Amid Guardians Betting Scandal

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Slate

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The article discusses recent indictments of two MLB pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, for allegedly throwing pitches out of the strike zone to facilitate gambling prop bets, highlighting the risks to the integrity of baseball and the challenges posed by the rise of legal sports betting, especially on specific pitches, which can significantly alter game outcomes. It calls for stronger reforms, including banning credit card deposits for gambling, to protect the sport's integrity.

Battlefield 6 Drone Glitch Continues to Disrupt Matches

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kotaku

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A persistent drone glitch in Battlefield 6 allows players to reach inaccessible areas, disrupting gameplay and giving unfair advantages. Despite multiple updates, the bug remained unpatched for weeks, causing frustration among players. However, a fix was confirmed to be in the works and expected in the next update, promising to resolve the issue.

ARC Raiders Refunds Loot Stolen by Cheaters

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kotaku

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Embark Studios in Arc Raiders is refunding players who lose loot due to cheaters, aiming to promote fair gameplay and combat cheating without overly invasive anti-cheat measures. The game currently has a low incidence of cheating, and the developer's approach includes restoring lost items when cheating is detected.

Chess Scandal and Tragedy: The Controversies Surrounding Grandmasters

Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News

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The article discusses the history of cheating allegations in chess, focusing on Vladimir Kramnik's 2006 'Toiletgate' scandal and his recent accusations against Daniel Naroditsky, who was found dead amid controversy. It highlights the prevalence of cheating in online chess, the measures taken to detect it, and the emotional toll on players.