Gaming
Latest Pokémon Go update will ban cheaters for life

Cheaters beware: Niantic Labs is trying to make Pokémon Go a fairer game to play for all. As The Verge previously reported, the development studio has quietly updated its terms of service for the hit smartphone game so it can dish out lifetime bans to players who are caught cheating, as opposed to kicking them out temporarily, which it has done in the past.
Violations of the new terms of service can include: “Falsifying your location, using emulators, modified or unofficial software and/or accessing Pokémon Go clients or backends in an unauthorized manner including through the use of third party software.”
As you may be aware, there are numerous ways to trick the game into thinking a trainer is in another location, allowing the person to capture region-specific pokémon, or virtually run from one spot to another without physically moving. Bots, meanwhile, can be used to hatch eggs faster. If a player is found to have violated the agreement in any way, the account can get permanently, possibly irrevocably, banned.
Niantic went on to shed more light on why it has adopted a take-no-prisoners attitude towards cheaters, saying “Our goal is to provide a fair, fun and legitimate game experience for everyone.” It added it will continue to fine-tune its anti-cheat engine, so those who are still using illegal, third-party apps and modified iPhones to skirt GPS restrictions are likely to receive a rude awakening from the company.
Those who think they have been wrongfully banned, and want a second chance, can use this form to reverse the decision. For privacy reasons, Niantic has cautioned the public against posting appeals on social media.
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Source: The Verge


Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 has officially unfolded. The refined new chapter sees the franchise going from earth and moon to the solar system, where players embark on an electrifying new adventure.
Taking off from the main story in Part 1 where the Valkyries leads humanity against the mysterious energy called Honkai, Part 2 will feature new main characters and NPCs with distinct looks and personalities.
Unlike in the real world, Mars, where Part 2 debuts, is inhabitable in the Honkai-verse. There, unique civilizations exist and nature develops, with people hanging out in bustling and lively commercial streets. Mysteries are likewise hidden behind the daily lives of residents to be discovered by players.
Here, players team up with new partners while assuming the role of a team supporter called the “Dreamseeker.”
Aside from the main story, the combat system has also been fully upgraded to enhance the battlefield experience. Three-dimensional combat shall be enhanced and all characters will be able to jump freely.
Astral Ring, a new combat mechanic, will also provide an unprecedented experience during fights. When unleashed, it enables simultaneous burst skills of multiple characters. It makes for an easier and more direct option to achieve burst damage. The combat mechanism of monsters will also be improved so they can react more intelligently.
Honkai Impact 3rd is available for both mobile and PC devices (via Epic Games) and supports cross-save, making the game even more accessible.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter, MSI and CAPCOM have partnered for a series of limited-edition gaming products.
The announcement of the collaboration took place at the 2023 Tokyo Game Show and the products are set for a March 2024 release.
The exclusive line will include gaming laptops, monitors, graphics cards, motherboards, cases, liquid coolers, and controllers.
Rathalos, one of the series’ most iconic monsters, gets to be infused to the various gaming peripherals.
Both MSI and the developer exchanged ideas to be able to craft unique products that will represent the game well.
The Monster Hunter series features action RPG games that pit players against giant monsters in a natural environment. The first title debuted in 2004, and the franchise has since grown into a megahit, with a movie of the same name even hitting cinemas in 2020.

One of the biggest developments for the new iPhone 15 Pro series was the genuine push towards gaming. The new flagship promises a healthy lineup of modern games coming to the platform soon. Now, one of those titles, Resident Evil Village, has finally received an official launch date.
Resident Evil Village is one of the most notable entries in the long-running horror franchise. Though Resident Evil 4 remains an unbeaten classic in gaming history, Village leverages modern consoles to deliver the iconic feel of the series. In fact, it’s already available on a lot of different platforms including unlikely ones such as the Nintendo Switch and macOS.
Now, the title is getting an official iOS version. Without the version, it’s difficult to say how the game will perform on the smartphone. Thankfully, the wait won’t be long anymore. Resident Evil Village will be officially available on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starting October 30, right on time for Halloween. It will also come to the iPad Air and the iPad Pro. The base game will cost US$ 40 and an additional US$ 20 for the DLC.
Besides Resident Evil Village, the iOS and iPadOS platforms will also get other big names such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding.
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