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EA anti-cheat system raises privacy and security concerns
Accessing the kernel.
EA bans Kyle Rittenhouse’s username under “violence” policy
Despite being acquitted.
Apex Legends lead designer Daniel Z Klein fired over 2007 posts
The posts were accused of being “racist” and “sexist.”
Activists create “No Pixels for Fascists” campaign, maligning gamers and YouTubers as fascist enablers
The campaign is supported by EA and others.
EA bans Pro FIFA player Kurt’s new account
EA’s decisions aren’t going over well with the community.
FIFA streamer Kurt slams EA’s “witch hunt” against him, says EA is lying about his ban
Kurt said EA has provided no evidence of the threats or abuse they accused him of.
FIFA staff Twitter accounts hacked in retaliation against EA for banning pro gamer Kurt0411
EA suspended Kurt “Kurt0411” Frenech for “abusive behavior”.
EA wins Guinness World Record for most downvoted Reddit comment in history
Gamer Redditors didn’t take too kindly to EA doubling down on their hostile pay-to-play business practices and downvoted the post into the Reddit history.