Marvel rivals battles 'throwing' scandal: bounties threaten game integrity

NetEase Games has declared a zero-tolerance policy against players offering bounties to sabotage matches in its recently launched hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, following a disturbing trend that has rocked the game's community.

Players targeted by third-party bounties in marvel rivals

The controversy erupted last month with the emergence of Intlist.org, a website created by Marvel Rivals content creator EchoRivals, which facilitated players offering rewards for intentionally losing matches. The site, which went live on February 22nd, promised payouts as high as 80% for those who