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Connection Interruption
A Game Day esports Podcast- Connection Interruption is a podcast for gamers, by gamers. Whatever your skill level or interest is, you are welcome to be part of the Game Day & CI Community.
LETS START WITH THE NEWS:
Mlb the show to switch
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/31/mlb-the-show-22-is-coming-to-switch-as-well-as-xbox-for-a-second-year
Playstation and discord
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/31/link-your-playstation-account-to-discord-starting-today
Gran turismo 7
https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/02/02/gran-turismo-7-state-of-play-showcases-world-map-music-modes-car-museums-and-more
PS buys bungie
https://www.theverge.com/22910846/sony-bungie-acquisition-playstation-destiny-halo
GAMES AS A SERVICE https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-to-launch-more-than-10-live-service-games-by-2026?utm_source=twitter
Microsoft getting reviewed by FTC https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-01/microsoft-deal-for-activision-to-be-reviewed-by-ftc-in-u-s
What are we playing?
RYAN IS THE MADDEN KING!
That is all!
no, not really... another great episode of the Connection Interruption Podcast is here for you to enjoy!
We put together a pretty good list of the best soundtracks in gaming.
You can find the playlist on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0yCkjlMOYvCFZ7bZiArjQz?si=1501d4f0022048be
Hello, is there anybody in there?
Open
Let’s open with a LEAD STORY: pretty sure this one will get TAE going lol
VAlve cancels Dota 2 Major
https://www.pcgamer.com/valve-cancels-dota-2-winter-major-and-pisses-off-pretty-much-every-pro-in-the-scene/
SONY? Hello, Is there anybody in there?
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/270449/20220112/sonys-solution-ps5-shortage-bring-more-ps4-consoles-will-great.htm
What are we playing?
Ryan-
Mark-
Tae-
NEWS:
Gaming News:
Razor Mask lmao
https://www.pcgamer.com/razer-zephyr-face-on-review/
Lego says Blizzard Needs to behave themselves
https://www.pcgamer.com/lego-halts-overwatch-2-set-while-it-re-evaluates-partnership-with-activision-blizzard/
PUBG is Free - Ranked and Customs still cost $
https://www.pcgamer.com/pubg-battlegrounds-is-now-free-to-play/
Fornite weather update
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-update-tornado-lightning-flare-gun/
500 HOURS!?
https://www.pcgamer.com/stop-boasting-about-the-length-of-your-game/
I knew to never trust Norton…..
https://www.pcgamer.com/norton-installs-an-ethereum-crypto-miner-with-its-360-security-suite/
PS VR2
https://www.pcgamer.com/playstation-vr2-virtual-reality-headset-announcement/
Anything you guys saw from CES?
What we playing?
HALL OF FAME CLASS of 2021 RECAP
NEWS
RAINBOW 6 EXTRACTION on GAME PASS DAY ONE!!!
https://kotaku.com/rainbow-six-extraction-is-coming-to-xbox-game-pass-day-1848308114
Apex has a new skin crashing the game:
https://www.pcgamer.com/apex-legends-new-bangalore-skin-is-crashing-the-game/
Celebrity obsessed people are less intelligent? is this true?**
https://nypost.com/2022/01/05/study-claims-celebrity-obsessed-people-are-less-intelligent/?utm_medium=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow
New gaming chair that shakes hmmm
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/razer-shakes-up-gaming-chairs-with-the-haptic-enki-pro-hypersense-at-ces-2022/ar-AASsSqg?ocid=uxbndlbing
New pc casing
This PC case features vents that open and close as its internal temperature changes | PC Gamer
and
MOST ANTICIPATED GAME OF 2022
2021 CONNECTION INTERRUPTION GAME AWARDS!
What are we playing?
Surprise “hit” of the Year:
Best Sports Game:
Best character:
Best Narrative:
Best Racing Game:
Best Shooter:
Best Multiplayer Game:
The game I just can’t stop playing:
Best Esports Personality:
BUST: (WORST GAME OF 2021)
Best var
GOTY: Each host picks one!
Mark:
Tae:
Ryan:
CIP HALL OF FAME: Each host picks one and anyone in Chat could contribute if they chose to
Mark:
Tae:
Ryan:
ERICAW86:
LordofDaWings369-
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Mark: Look like NickMercs
Ryan: beat one game a month (on average) for 2022.
WHAT ARE WE PLAYING
THE STEAM WINTER SALE IS LIVE!!!!
https://www.pcgamer.com/steam-winter-sale-2021-live/
For all you CHEAP A GAMERS like me :) Ryan
GAMING NEWS & VIEWS
IGN’s BIGGEST VIDEO GAME NEWS STORIES OF 2021:
https://www.ign.com/articles/biggest-video-game-news-2021
Treyarch releases a statement regarding activision blizzard:
https://www.ign.com/articles/call-of-duty-treyarch-no-room-toxicity-culture
NEXT WEEK’S SHOW:
CON INT GAME AWARDS EPISODE and OUR FIRST INDUCTEES INTO THE CON INT HALL OF FAME (Each host picks ONE GAME for the HOF)
Mark predicts Tae picks GTAV for HoF lol
S1 E 28 12.15.21 INSIDE GAMING 2021
The Game Awards:
GOTY: It Takes Two! - Mark Called it XD
https://www.ign.com/articles/the-game-awards-2021-winners-revealed
News
Top gamers of 2021
https://www.esportsearnings.com/history
Top youtube gamers of 2021
https://filmora.wondershare.com/vlogger/most-popular-gaming-youtube-stars.html
Top esport viewership 2021
https://esportsinsider.com/2021/12/esports-viewership-breakdown-with-esports-charts-november-2021/
Local esports events 2021/2022
esports convention 2021
https://www.pcgamer.com/dr-disrespect-launches-aaa-game-studio-with-call-of-duty-and-halo-veterans/
https://www.pcgamer.com/enfusion-engine-screenshots/
S1 E27
NAUGHTY OR NICE
What are we playing...
Gaming News...
FRANKLIN AND DR DRE AND DJ POOH GTA5 ONLINE
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/gta-online-dlc-the-contract-dr-dre-release-date-trailer/
Halo Open world was cut down in size???
https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-open-world-cut-down-zelda-size
STAR WARS:HUNTERS FOR SWITCH
https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/06/take-your-first-look-at-star-wars-hunters-wild-characters-and-arena-style-combat
https://www.whathifi.com/us/news/sony-reportedly-plotting-xbox-game-pass-equivalent-for-playstation
This is not what discord needs…. :(
https://www.pcgamer.com/new-discord-feature-enables-server-owners-to-charge-monthly-subscription-fees/
GAMING AWARDS DEC 9TH 2021
https://thegameawards.com
First UE5 Game
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-unreal-engine-5/
What are we playing...
Gaming News...
Fortnite cant be stopped:
https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-jordan-collab/
Miners wont stay away:
https://www.pcgamer.com/nvidias-rtx-40-series-could-be-arriving-sooner-than-expected/
PS PLUS DECEMBER GAMES
https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-plus-games-december-2021
Mortal Shell and LEGO DC Super-Villains for PS4,
as well as Godfall for players on PS4 and PS5.
XBOX
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/11/23/new-games-with-gold-for-december-2021/
- The Escapists 2 ($19.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 31
- Tropico 5 – Penultimate Edition ($24.99 ERP): Available December 16 to January 15
- Orcs Must Die! ($14.99 ERP): Available December 1 to 15
- Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet ($9.99 ERP): Available December 16 to 31
https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/01/qualcomm-plans-for-new-gaming-handheld
https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/30/more-steam-users-are-still-playing-farming-simulator-22-over-battlefield-2042
What I want for Christmas:
Tae and Ryan
Talk about games they have been playing...
Gaming News...
AND
Thanksgiving.
Another Wednesday, Another Show
What We've been playing....
The Game Awards Nominations
S1 E22 11.3.21
ANOTHER WEDNESDAY NIGHT
What are we playing:
NEWS:
TAKE TWO CANCELLED A GAME…
https://www.ign.com/articles/take-two-cancelled-unannounced-game-cost-53m
Guardians of the Galaxy and Mario Party can't defeat FIFA | UK Boxed Charts
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-01-guardians-of-the-galaxy-and-mario-party-cant-defeat-fifa-uk-boxed-charts
https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/square-enix-calls-marvels-avengers-disappointing/
League of Legends eSPORTS- UNPROFITABLE
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-03-league-of-legends-esports-hasnt-been-profitable-report
Blizzard games not doing so great lately:
https://kotaku.com/blizzard-games-aren-t-doing-so-great-lately-1847990186
https://www.ign.com/articles/video-game-release-dates-ps4-ps5-xbox-one-series-x-nintendo-switch
Season 1 Episode 21-
SCARY GAMES, MOVIES, and MUSIC
Segment 1:
What are we playing?
Whats your favorite halloween candy?
What costume will you see the most?
Favorite Scary Movie?
AND MORE
On this week's episode...
We talk about what we are playing (as always)
And cover a TON of news articles from this week in gaming.
What are we playing?
***NEW STUFF THAT HAS OUR INTEREST?
NEWS and UPDATES:***
Spotify playlist for gaming- will be up at the end of the month.
WHAT ARE WE PLAYING ?
NEWS
Twitch Data Breach! - https://www.pcgamer.com/massive-twitch-data-breach-sees-hackers-release-source-code-contributor-payouts-and-unannounced-software/
Windows 11
GAME releases Oct
Full Schedule: * FIFA 22 [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 1 * Jett: The Far Shore [PC, PS5, PS4] – October 5 * Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 5 * Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation DLC [PC, PS4, XBO] – October 5 * Far Cry 6 [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Stadia] – October 7 * Moonglow Bay [PC, XSX, XBO] – October 7 * Knockout Home Fitness [Switch] – October 8 * Lego Marvel Super Heroes [Switch] – October 8 * Metroid Dread [Switch] – October 8 * Nintendo Switch (OLED model) preorder – October 8 * Tetris Effect: Connected [Switch] – October 8 * Back 4 Blood [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 12 * Ori: The Collection [Switch] – October 12 * Despot’s Game [PC] – October 14 * Demon Slayer: The Hikonami Chronicles [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 15 * Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town [PS4, XBO] – October 15 * Into The Pit [PC, XBO] – October 19 * Sands of Aura [PC] – October 21 * Tandem: A Tale of Shadows [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 21 * Battlefield 2042 [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 22 * The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO] – October 22 * L.O.L. Surprise! Movie Night [Switch] – October 26 * Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 26 * The Unliving [PC] – October 26 * Age of Empires 4 [PC] – October 28 * Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water [PC, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October 28 * Riders Republic [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Stadia] – October 28 * Mario Party Superstars [Switch] – October 29 * NERF: Legends [PC, PS5, XSX, PS4, XBO, Switch] – October TBC * Stray [PC, PS5] – October TBC
LINKS
https://www.geico.com/living/home/technology/9-reasons-to-give-video-games-a-try/
https://time.com/5825214/video-games-screen-time-parenting-coronavirus/
https://careergamers.com/20-reasons-professional-gaming-is-a-viable-career/
S1 E 14 DREAM GAMEROOM SETUPS
Intro- Ryan
What we are playing:
Mark: Nothing changed, RL and EFT
Tae: madden 22 gta v and the sims college edition
Ryan: Pokemon Unite, Hades *again, Marvel Super Heroes, Madden
Dream Gaming Rooms and NEWS!!!
SHOW OPEN: TAE
What are we playing :
This week: Mobile Gaming… what’s hot? What’s not?
https://www.thegamer.com/most-downloaded-mobile-games/
Razer kishi
https://www.theverge.com/21431952/razer-kishi-controller-iphone-ios-review
Backbone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RL7VLKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5YFCW7DQY300BYK6TJ2K
Nintendo Switch
SWITCH OLED - coming soon
TAE:
XBOX VS PLAYSTATION VS APPLE ARCADE ON BACKBONE
Motorsports games giving out 250k can you drive that good
https://esportsinsider.com/2021/09/le-mans-virtual-series-returns/
3 HOURS A WEEK GAMING IN CHINA FOR UNDER 18
https://www.esports.com/en/china-to-limit-underage-gaming-to-3-hours-a-week-267194
What we are playing
New world delayed - Sep 28th
Any game of the year updates
New RL update!!! 2v2 tourneys!
Gamescom started today: Lots of news will come from that - RS
https://twitter.com/ign/status/1430574580293193734?s=21
Fall Guys and Disney are teaming up to bring a new event with skins from your favorite Jungle Book characters
April O'Neil is a playable character in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge- Looks like it’s being PUSHED to 2022
Limited Edition Xbox Series X is now up for pre-order and will be available November 15, 2021
Dying light 2 looks interesting 12/7/21
Halo Infinite 12/8/21
Valheim - Hearth and Home Sep 16th
Saints Row Reboot Not as Edgy? - https://www.pcgamer.com/the-saints-row-reboot-wont-be-as-edgy-as-its-predecessors/
WHAT? No!?!?!?! The best part was the over the top stuff - RS
Tae : madden 22 Golf NBA 2k21
Topics:
Tae: Madden 22 the good and the bad
Will we see NBA live
Has the esports world been affected by the lack of new gen consoles
Tae :
https://realsport101.com/nba-live/nba-live-22-release-date-next-gen-demo-ea-play-trial-cancelled-ps5-xbox-series-x
https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2021/08/20/madden-22-review-the-good-the-bad-the-bottom-line/?sh=3d2f1ed1245e
https://www.issuewire.com/new-black-owned-video-game-set-to-release-for-pc-xbox-playstation-1694279503726105
The Struggle is Real…
IN THE NEWS:
Tragic News -Voice Actor that played Cortana in Halo and Mercy in Overwatch found murdered.
https://www.gamingbible.co.uk/.../games-overwatch-and...
CYBERPUNK:
There’s a HUGE patch coming
https://www.cyberpunk.net/.../patch-1-3-list-of-changes
Marvel Avengers War for wakanda expansion - FREE
https://www.forbes.com/.../marvels-avengers-war-for.../
New games to game pass
https://www.gameinformer.com/.../xbox-game-pass-adding-9...
New addition to street fighter
https://www.gameinformer.com/.../every-new-fighter-coming...
Cross Platform Games you can play
https://fictionhorizon.com/30-best-cross-platform-games.../
Game releases this week
https://www.gameinformer.com/this-week
Show opening:
WHAT ARE WE PLAYING right now?
Ryan: MS Flight Simulator,
Pac-Man Championship Edition 2,
Rocket League w PRIDE 812 in the Supporters Gaming League
FIFA 22 BETA!!! Shout out to my boy Shawn for hooking me up. Give him a follow on twitch @Kentertaining
Tae:Madden 22 bengals and players ratings
NBA 2k updates
News in the world of gaming:
-
Diablo 2 Resurrected Public Beta Dates Announced : https://www.ign.com/articles/diablo-2-resurrected-open-beta-dates
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Biggest Gaming Flops: http://sknr.net/2021/01/04/biggest-gaming-flops-of-2020/
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Streamer Dr. Disrespect starting a game studio? https://www.ign.com/articles/dr-disrespect-video-game-studio-job-listing
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The OPEN WORLD Power Rangers game that never was: https://kotaku.com/open-world-power-rangers-game-never-happened-but-it-st-1847459569
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Are we getting a COD this year?
https://charlieintel.com/call-of-duty-vanguard-everything-we-know/78489/
https://www.gfinityesports.com/cod-2021/cod-2021-release-date-developer-price-trailer-platforms-gameplay-campaign-multipalyer-zombies-ps4-xbox-one-series-x-pc-ps5-switch/
- Face of Madden
https://www.ea.com/games/madden-nfl/madden-nfl-22/news/gridiron-notes-madden-22-face-of-the-franchise
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sportingnews.com/us/amp/nfl/news/madden-22-release-date-cost-new-features-editions/mkp10dodpt4515q7oy4cy17i6
- NBA 2k22
https://www.gamesradar.com/nba-2k22-guide/GAME RELEASES THIS WEEK?
Black Book (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC) – August 10, 2021
Godfall (PS4) – August 10, 2021
Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox Series X/S, and PC) – August 10, 2021
Icarus (PC) – August 11, 2021
Foreclosed (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Switch, and PC) – August 12, 2021
Naraka: Bladepoint (PC) – August 12, 2021
SkateBIRD (Xbox One, Switch, and PC) – August 12, 2021
Hades (PS4, PS5, , Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S) – August 13, 2021 RYAN’S TOP GAME OF 2020!!!!! Is now coming to PS and XBOX -also on GAME PASS
Road 96 (Switch, and PC) – August 16, 2021
Greek: Memories Of Azur (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC) – August 17, 2021
Humankind (PC) – August 17, 2021
Show Wrap-Up:
In this episode, we talk about what we are playing, the Switch OLED, game of the year so far in multiple genres, and the amount of money made by games as a service games on the DLC. (brought up by the news of Assassin's Creed and Ubisoft's plans.
The episode about E3.
Every year, gamers get excited about E3. Every year, gamers are disappointed by something at E3.
The guys talk about the games that have them excited from E3 and the games, companies, and consoles that just missed the mark.
Playstation
Xbox
Nintendo
E32021
On this week's show, we have the manager of Team Frisch Jarred Sammons joining our hosts as we talk about upcoming E3 announcements, what we are playing, what's going on with Team Frisch, Call of Duty, Fortnite, we react to the new Battlefield trailer, and much, much more!
On S1E6 of the Connection Interruption Podcast, brought to you by FRISCH'S BIG BOY, the guys talk about:
what they are playing
what they want to play
Some news in the world of gaming- E3, State of Play, Nintendo Direct,
movies they've watched recently- The Dry, Mortal Kombat
This episode is truly a mixed bag as you get to know Mark, Ryan and Tae a little more and they continue to learn more about one another. It's hard to believe that a little over 3 months ago, they had never met.
SIDE NOTE: The guys met IRL for the first time just one week ago!
Welcome to @conintpod sponsored by Frisch's Bigboy! On this episode we talk to Dr. Jim Buss, NKU Rocket League Captain - Hunter Kolb, and NKU Overwatch Captain Kylie Griffey about what's going on with the NKU eSports Program.
They join us to talk about joining their new conference, talk Rocket League, Overwatch, "The Sandbox" and break some BIG news right here on the show!
#NORSEUP
For more information about NKU's program, you can head to www.nku.edu/esports or send an email to Dr. Buss at esports@nku.edu
@ConIntPod - Season 1 Episode 4 Special Guest- Gian Harris What we playing? What are we looking forward to? Ryan- Cozy Grove, Marvel’s Avengers, Outriders, Minecraft Dungeons Mark:
Finished It Takes Two - GOTY?
May 7th - Resident Evil
Dying Light 2
Tae: MLB the Show: NHL 21, Peaky Blinders HUMBLE BUNDLE Games that are HALL OF FAME worthy: Continued discussion from Episode 3 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night CS: GO Daytona USA Donkey Kong Country Duck Hunt Final Fantasy VII Fortnite Galaga Gears of War God of War Golden Eye Gran Turismo GTA 3 GTA V Half-Live Halo: Combat Evolved Legend of Zelda Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Madden Series Mario 64 Mario Kart Metal Gear Solid Mike Tyson’s Punch Out! Minecraft Mortal Kombat Need For Speed Series Pac-Man Parasite Eve Persona Series Pokemon Yellow Pong Quake Red Dead Redemption 2 Resident Evil 2 Ring King Space Invaders Street Fighter II Super Mario World SNES Tempest Tetris Tomb Raider Twisted Metal Uncharted The Witcher Series WWF No Mercy
@CONINTPOD - On this episode: a new SEGMENT inspired by our sponsor Frisch's Bigboy: THIS OR THAT? -
What are we playing?
What do we want to play?
HOT VIDEO GAME NEWS AND EVENTS...
and
What games should be in the Connection Interruption Video Game Hall of Fame?
Celebrating Women’s History Month…
What are we playing
- Most anticipated games of the remainder of 2021 AND BEYOND!!!
- GAMEDAY BLOG
- https://gameday-esports.com/blog/f/most-anticipated-2021-releases
- https://kotaku.com/the-week-in-games-outriders-on-the-storm-1846570834
NEWS:
Youtube dislike button
Twitch Women's Alliance
- Our favorite games with a female protagonist
- Important women in gaming history
- https://www.techradar.com/best/women-and-gaming-the-best-pc-games-by-female-games-designers
RAMBLING from the HOSTS-AND- BREAKING NEWS near the end of the show regarding the NEXT COD installment.
Welcome to the Connection Interruption Podcast brought to you by gamedaypr.com
Hosted by:
Mark Swing: @ItsSwingLive
Ryan Sparks: @TouchedArtist
Tae Johnson: @DJTaeBoogie
Who are we?
Where can I look at my achievements?
To see your achievements on any Windows 10 device, select the Start button , and then open the Xbox Console Companion app. Select My games from the menu, choose the game, and then select Achievements. Pick individual achievements to see a brief description about how to unlock them.
You can also open the menu within the Xbox Console Companion app and select Achievements for a list of all your achievements.
https://www.trueachievements.com/gettingstarted.aspx
IF YOU COULD ONLY PLAY ONE GAME FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE - WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Play Tecmo Super Bowl 2021:
https://tecmobowl.org/files/file/717-tecmo-super-bowl-2021-presented-by-tecmobowlorg/
NON- SPONSORED
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RetroMania Wrestling DEV VLOG
Tae twitch.tv/djtaeboogie
Mark twitch.tv/swinglive
https://pulsoid.net/ -
Heartrate monitor on stream
GTA RP- https://www.pcgamesn.com/grand-theft-auto-v/gta-rp-how-to-download
COLLEGE BASKETBALL/FOOTBALL. - Who else is looking forward that that game?
What are we playing?
In the NEWS:
- Gaming News for this past week:
- 20 Bethesda games are now on Xbox Game Pass - TECHRADAR
- https://www.techradar.com/news/skyrim-comes-to-xbox-game-pass
- USING YOUR VOICE AS A CONTROLLER?
- https://www.theverge.com/22303517/disabled-players-game-accessibility-voice-control
- PS5 Denuvo Anti-Cheat Tools
- https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/11/ps5-denuvo-anti-cheat-tools-are-coming-soon