Riot Games denies claims of Vanguard bricking PCs
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What happened
Riot Games is facing backlash after boasting that its Vanguard anti-cheat system can effectively “brick” cheating hardware used in games like Valorant.
Why the coverage differs
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What happened: "Riot Games divides players after boasting Vanguard can "brick" hardware"
Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (Dexerto, Destructoid).
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What happened: "Riot Games divides players after boasting Vanguard can "brick" hardware"
Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (Dexerto, Destructoid).
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May 22, 2026, 12:18 PM
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May 22, 2026, 2:53 PMDestructoid · CenterRiot Games denies claims of Vanguard bricking PCs
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Center · 2
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