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March 2, 2026

Battlefield 6 explains how its Javelin anticheat system works—and it kind of boils down to ‘just trust me bro’

Battlefield Studios' anti-cheat system, EA Javelin, has thwarted over 580,000 cheating attempts in Battlefield 6. Players have expressed skepticism about the accuracy of the developers' claims regarding the percentage of cheaters caught. The Match Infection Rate (MIR) is a metric that includes confirmed cheaters and those suspected based on detection signals, which recently increased from 2.28% to 3.09% in January. The rise in MIR is attributed to improvements in the anti-cheat system's ability to detect stealth cheats and the implementation of a new ban acceleration method on January 26.

AppWizard

February 13, 2026

Promising good old fashioned co-op FPS action, Half-Life remake dev’s Rogue Point has finally hit early access

Rogue Point is a co-op, PvE FPS game developed by the creators of the Black Mesa Half-Life remake, recently launched in Steam Early Access. Players form squads of up to four resistance fighters against mercenaries hired by wealthy backers. Missions include objectives like eliminating targets, gathering intelligence, and rescuing hostages, with success yielding cash rewards for loadout improvements. The game features a Dead Drop mechanic for acquiring new gear without real-money transactions. Gameplay emphasizes tactical realism and strategic movement, with elements reminiscent of games like Ready or Not and Rainbow Six Siege, while also incorporating chaotic enemy types. Rogue Point is currently priced at .99 / £14.44, with a 20% discount for its first two weeks.

AppWizard

January 1, 2026

MrBeast’s Minecraft Video Spark Backlash Amid Infiltration Rumors

MrBeast's latest YouTube video features a 1,000-player Minecraft competition titled “1000 Players Simulate Civilization: Boys vs Girls,” where 500 boys compete against 500 girls. Allegations of infiltration arose, with claims that boys used fake profiles and AI-generated images to infiltrate the girls' team, leading to accusations of unfair play and scrutiny over early eliminations of female players. The monitoring team struggled to maintain order, and reports indicated that some boys posed as girls, resulting in systematic eliminations of female participants. VTuber Zavyy and streamer Phoefi expressed concerns about the integrity of the competition and the final video edit. Unverified reports suggested some female players may have sold their accounts to male participants. Despite the controversy, the boys' team won the ,000 prize, and the debate surrounding the event continues on social media.

AppWizard

October 12, 2025

EA Sports FC 26 players get a red card for cheating the system with VPNs

Players of EA Sports FC 26 discovered a pricing anomaly that allowed them to purchase FC points at a significantly reduced rate by using a VPN. The error occurred on Indonesian servers, where 2,000 rupiah was mistakenly listed instead of 2 million rupiah. This led to players exploiting the glitch, prompting EA to suspend or ban those who took advantage of it. The incident was criticized by the community, with some attributing the issue to Apple Pay's payment process.

AppWizard

October 12, 2025

With its launch a rousing success, free-to-play Tarkov rival is now taking “severe action” to halt illegal real-world trading

Arena Breakout: Infinite has successfully launched and established itself as a strong competitor in the first-person shooter market, alongside games like Escape From Tarkov and Arc Raiders. The developer, Morefun, has removed the option to purchase in-game currency, Koen, with real money to prevent pay-to-win scenarios and has implemented enhanced anti-cheat measures. Player engagement on Steam has remained above 50,000. Morefun is actively penalizing players involved in real-world trading and matchmaking manipulation, with severe consequences including confiscation of illicit supplies and long bans. Buyers of illicit items will also face penalties, including revocation of profits and merit score reductions. Instances of leaderboard manipulation have been identified, with offenders facing temporary bans and potential permanent removal. Updated system requirements for the game are now available.