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Steam games will now need to fully disclose kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/10/steam-games-will-now-need-to-fully-disclose-kernel-level-anti-cheat-on-store-pages/

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Steam games will now need to fully disclose kernel-level anti-cheat on store pages

Valve announced a change for Steam today that will make things a lot clearer for everyone, as developers will now need to clearly list the kernel-level anti-cheat used on Steam store pages.
Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
#Steam #pcgaming #anticheat
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Adam Honse
Adam Honse
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About time! If your game needs malware to play it I should be able to know before I buy. Having to put that badge of shame on the store page hopefully will make publishers hesitate.
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Logvon9
Logvon9
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ever since I moved to Linux, I have never felt the need to play any game that require anti cheat.
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Brokar
Brokar
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That's good. I can then see exactly which games NOT to buy. I don't buy and install games which need admin rights or install an own service or something which keeps running after the game is closed.
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Kevin Russell
Kevin Russell
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Deleting steam. Just bored. Got a few games installed without steam. Too bull shitty.
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shadowwwind
shadowwwind
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"requires manual removal"? Does that mean easy anticheat is not gone if you delete the game? At least that Vanguard does correctly as far as I can remember.
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epicEaston197
epicEaston197
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Isn't Microsoft getting rid of kernel level anti cheat anyway?
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Liam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮
Liam @ GamingOnLinux 🐧🎮
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@epicEaston197 nope, that idea was pushed by people who have no idea what they're actually talking about: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/09/microsoft-windows-kernel-changes-dont-suddenly-mean-big-things-for-linux-gaming/

Microsoft Windows kernel changes don't suddenly mean big things for Linux gaming

There's a lot of blog posts and news articles being written right now centred around Microsoft's plans for updates to Windows 11, and potential kernel changes, with some thinking this means big things for Linux gaming.
Liam Dawe (GamingOnLinux)
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100% TAX :verified: :verified:
100% TAX :verified: :verified:
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Rockstar thought it threw a punch at Valve.

Valve was quick at work before the punch even landed, moved out of the way and put a solid wall in its place!

Ouch! Did that hurt Rockstar?

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