"Riot Games divides players after boasting Vanguard can "brick" hardware"
Riot Games is facing criticism after announcing that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can effectively disable cheating hardware. The controversy arose when a recent update reportedly rendered certain DMA devices unusable, leading to claims that a full operating system reinstall is required for repair. This has divided players, with some supporting the anti-cheat measures while others express concern over the impact on legitimate hardware.
- ▪Riot Games boasted that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can 'brick' cheating hardware.
- ▪The controversy began after a Vanguard update disabled DMA devices known as Heino 2s.
- ▪Players are divided over the effectiveness and consequences of Riot's anti-cheat measures.
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