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Steam’s New Hit Shooter Has Players Switching Teams In The Middle Of Matches To Cheat And Troll
SportsWardogs team-switching controversy
Wardogs, a popular online MMO military shooter on Steam, is experiencing issues with players switching teams mid-match to cheat and grief.
The game's executive producer has promised a fix for the problem, which is frustrating players and affecting the game's experience.
- Coverage on "Steam’s New Hit Shooter Has Players Switching Teams In The Middle Of Matches To Cheat And Troll" is currently concentrated in center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
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Key Takeaways
- Some players are switching teams mid-match to cheat and troll
- The game allows up to 100 players to fight each other across a massive map
- Players can earn in-game cash from kills, helping others, and blowing things up
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Expected Outcomes
- A fix for the team-switching issue, potential penalties for cheating players
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The issue affects the game's experience and fairness for players
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