TSM Imperialhal, a well-known figure within the Apex Legends community and a highly-regarded professional player for TSM, was recently subject to a peculiar and controversial ban surrounding the ALGS NA Pro League finals. Imperialhal’s case has become the subject of many conversations and controversy within the gaming community, largely due to the well-known face of the scenario and his notable triumph in the ALGS 2023 Split 1 Playoffs Championship. To this end, let’s delve into everything currently known about the ban.

 

Incident Overview:

  • Hacking Incident: The most significant incident in this wild series of events was that TSM Imperialhal and DZ Genburten were targeted by a hacker dubbed Destroyer2009 throughout a private session of the top ALGS NA Pro League contest. Destroyer2009 accessed their accounts, installed aim hacks and wall cheats, and revealed his existence in the match when Imperialhal utilized a high-recoil weapon to kill an enemy without difficulty.

  • Account Suspension: Imperialhal subsequently attempted to exit the lobby, but was unable to do so and was severely disciplined in terms of penalties for leaving the match, and a ban notification was sent to him throughout his stream. This ban prevented him from participating in matchmaking in all game types.

 

Speculations and Consequences:

  • Reason for Ban: According to the most probable theory, the game’s anti-cheat system is to blame for the ban, as it detected the cheats applied to the account user for the tournament. Even though the hacks were installed by an external hacker, using them on the account of Imperialhal apparently resulted in an automatic ban.

  • Impact on Imperialhal: The consequences of the blockade are grave for his career. Not only is the gamer unable to play Apex Legends and take part in any tournament, but no other EA-related games can be played. Imperialhal confirmed this fact after trying to access his EA account, which was permanently banned and disabled.

  • Community Reaction: This case has caused shock and controversy among fans of Apex Legends and the gaming community. Many users and fans of the game say that the situation is a bad signal to the developers themselves. While some acknowledge that cheating must be punished, everyone is skeptical about the developer’s response.

 

 

Current Status:

  • Until now, there is no update or statement from TSM, EA, or ALGS; there is no word whether they have looked into the ban or what they plan to do about it. The issue remains open for debate among fans and other gamers, with many suggesting that Imperialhal’s ban should be re-evaluated due to the hacking incident.

 

The fact that the competitive gaming division is so susceptible to incidents is exactly why it needs strong security standards with a clear and acceptable reassessment procedure.