Today’s PCs are locked up with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) devices so much so that modern Windows versions insist on having a recent TPM to even install. These have become so prevalent that even ...

TL;DR: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launching in 2025, will require hardware-based security features Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to ensure fair gameplay. Players may need to update hardware or BIOS settings ...

The Call Of Duty RICOCHET team made this announcement: When Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases later this year, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot will be required to play on PC. These hardware-level protections ...

Why it matters: Some popular multiplayer games controversially require PCs and operating systems that support either Secure Boot, TPM, or both. Although the latest Steam beta doesn't address the core ...

In context: As cheaters increasingly infiltrate the deepest levels of PC systems to evade security software, the most popular multiplayer games have forced legitimate players to follow suit. Fortnite ...