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Riot Games is implementing new measures in League of Legends to combat smurfing, account sharing, and boosting, including linking alt accounts to main accounts for penalties, banning botted and sold accounts, and upgrading streamer mode to protect high-profile players, with ongoing efforts to improve game fairness and integrity.
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.
Valve, the company behind the popular game Dota 2, has taken trolling to a new level by sending permabans wrapped up like Christmas presents to players caught smurfing, or playing on secondary accounts to bypass skill-based matchmaking rules. Pro player and streamer Mason "mason" Venne was one of the recipients, expressing shock and disbelief on his Twitch stream. While some fans are enjoying the chaos, others are pleading for their accounts to be reinstated. Valve had previously banned 90,000 cheaters for smurfing in September. The question now is how forgiving Valve will be during this holiday season.
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.
A player in Overwatch 2 sparked controversy by holding a competitive game hostage for over an hour, refusing to capture the objective required to progress the match. The incident was reported on Reddit, with players condemning the enemy team's actions and calling for measures to prevent gameplay sabotage. It remains to be seen if Blizzard will address this issue.
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.