RuneScape developer Jagex bans McCune and other accounts following online harassment, scamming, and racial remarks

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Jagex, the British video game developer and publisher of the popular game RuneScape, has finally issued a statement about controversial streamer McCune and others. They have been accused of se*ual and online harassment, scamming, making racial remarks, and other misconduct within the game.

McCune was among the prime suspects investigated by the developers after he was alleged to have crossed several legal boundaries. YouTuber Hanannie made public allegations of physical assault against McCune.

Among other things, the RuneScape player was also accused of making racial remarks, transphobic comments, and allegedly selling obscene images of women online.

Jagex Limited, a popular game developer, has finally addressed what appears to have been a long-running controversy within the RuneScape community. They declared that the primary reason behind their decision came after thoroughly examining the accused and their in-game behavior. The company said:

The spokesperson continued:

The post furthered the decision by explaining:

The statement also revealed that their goal has been to strike a balance between "second chances" and "zero tolerance." However, the developers reiterated that their decisions were based solely on in-game behavior.

Most real-life activities, according to Jagex, are out of their jurisdiction. They said:

Since Hanannie's revelatory video was uploaded, the RuneScape community has been appealing to the developers for a ban on those involved.

Apart from McCune, a gamer named Hard was also accused of scamming. A video was uploaded by YouTuber A Friend yesterday documenting the misdeeds of Hard. The following is the video:

Reacting to Jagex banning accounts such as McCune and Hard, among others, fans said these:

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