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Used CPU Purchase Triggers Valorant Ban, Exposing Anti-Cheat Risks in Second-Hand Market
technology9 days ago

Used CPU Purchase Triggers Valorant Ban, Exposing Anti-Cheat Risks in Second-Hand Market

A German buyer was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that was blacklisted by Riot’s anti-cheat system due to the previous owner’s cheating. The ban, which began on August 12, 2026, is expected to expire in mid-December, but support refused to lift it early. This incident highlights the risks of buying used hardware in the second-hand market, as anti-cheat systems can track specific components via TPM or other identifiers, leaving innocent buyers with no recourse.

via TechSpot|
#amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d#anti-cheat#riot-games
Riot's Vanguard Anti-Cheat Bans Innocent Buyer of Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D
technology10 days ago

Riot's Vanguard Anti-Cheat Bans Innocent Buyer of Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D

A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that had been blacklisted by Riot's Vanguard anti-cheat system due to the previous owner's cheating. The ban, which began on August 12, 2026, is expected to expire in mid-December, but support refused to lift it early. This incident highlights the risks of buying used hardware in the second-hand market, as anti-cheat systems can track specific components via TPM or other identifiers, leaving innocent buyers with no recourse. Riot's head of anti-cheat, Phillip Koskinas, confirmed that hardware bans last up to four months and apply only to the game where cheating was detected, but there is no way to check for such bans before purchase.

via Kotaku|
#amd-ryzen#anti-cheat#pc-hardware
German Gamer Inherits Valorant Ban After Buying Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D
technology11 days ago

German Gamer Inherits Valorant Ban After Buying Used Ryzen 7 5800X3D

A German player was locked out of Valorant after purchasing a used AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D from a cheater. Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat system blacklisted the CPU and other components, preventing the new owner from playing. Support refused to lift the ban, which may last up to four months. This highlights a rare but growing risk in the second-hand PC market, where hardware identifiers can transfer penalties to innocent buyers.

via Wccftech|
#amd-ryzen#anti-cheat#riot-games
Riot Enables On-Demand Vanguard Anti-Cheat for Windows 11 Players
gaming3 months ago

Riot Enables On-Demand Vanguard Anti-Cheat for Windows 11 Players

Riot Games’ Vanguard anti-cheat can now run on-demand instead of always being active, launching only when you play a Riot title. The feature, Vanguard Pre-Check, requires Windows 11 25H2 and security features like TPM 2.0, VBS/HVCI, and IOMMU; about 35% of players already meet these requirements, while the remaining 65% would need to enable Secure Boot/TPM and related settings to use on-demand mode.

via The Verge|
#anti-cheat#gaming#riot-games
Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists
culture4 months ago

Riot Clarifies Vanguard Won’t Brick PCs, But Valorant Cheating Panic Persists

Riot’s Vanguard update for Valorant now detects and disables DMA cheating tools even when Valorant isn’t running. After joking about turning compromised devices into “$6k paperweights,” Riot clarified Vanguard doesn’t brick hardware, but players report false bans, OS reinstall needs, and other Vanguard-related issues that keep fears about the anti-cheat alive.

via Kotaku|
#anti-cheat#culture#dma
Valorant's Vanguard Update Converts Cheaters' PCs into Expensive Paperweights
gaming4 months ago

Valorant's Vanguard Update Converts Cheaters' PCs into Expensive Paperweights

Valorant's kernel-level Vanguard anti-cheat update reportedly bricks DMA firmware on some PCs, triggering IOMMU resets and leaving machines unusable even after Vanguard is removed; the only fix appears to be a full Windows OS reinstall. Riot Games responded with a taunting jab about $6,000 paperweights. Since Vanguard is required to play Valorant (and League of Legends), this has sparked ongoing debate about the legality and safety of such deep-system access.

via PCGamesN|
#anti-cheat#dma-firmware#gaming
Valorant Introduces Replays in Patch 11.06: What You Need to Know
gaming1 year ago

Valorant Introduces Replays in Patch 11.06: What You Need to Know

VALORANT has introduced a new Replay system with Patch 11.06, allowing players to review and analyze recent matches from multiple perspectives, with features like slow motion, fast forward, and game timeline insights. The system is available on PC from September 16-17, with plans for console and China releases later in the year. Known issues include limitations with minimap visibility and ability markers, which are acknowledged and will be addressed in future updates. The Replay system aims to help players improve by studying gameplay and will be continuously refined based on user feedback.

via VALORANT|
#game-analysis#gaming#patch-1106
VALORANT Patch 11.05 Brings Agent Updates, Pick’Ems Return, and Esports Enhancements
technology1 year ago

VALORANT Patch 11.05 Brings Agent Updates, Pick’Ems Return, and Esports Enhancements

Valorant's 11.05 patch, delayed by a day due to a holiday, introduces visual updates for agents Harbor, Reckoning, and Cove, along with bug fixes and gameplay improvements. Esports features include the return of Pick'Ems with new Factions for Champions Paris, and behavior system adjustments to penalize remake abuse. The patch also includes platform-specific updates and bug fixes for various agents and features.

via VALORANT|
#agents#bug-fixes#esports
Fortnite's New 5v5 FPS Mode 'Ballistic' Set to Rival Counter-Strike
gaming1 year ago

Fortnite's New 5v5 FPS Mode 'Ballistic' Set to Rival Counter-Strike

Epic Games is launching a new first-person mode for Fortnite called "Ballistic," set to debut in early access on December 11. This 5v5 competitive game mode features a round-based structure and a performance-driven economy similar to Counter-Strike, with no respawns between rounds. Players will be divided into attackers and defenders, aiming to plant or prevent the detonation of a Rift Point Device. Ballistic will launch with a single map and a limited set of weapons, positioning itself as a potential competitor to games like Counter-Strike and Valorant.

via Windows Central|
#ballistic#counter-strike#epic-games