Call of Duty maker Activision claims video game cheating is now a £6.3 billion ($8.5 billion) a year industry

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Cheating in games isn't just annoying; it's a massive, multi-billion dollar enterprise, according to Activision's latest deep dive. The publisher broke down the sheer scale of the shadow economy surrounding exploits and account boosting, highlighting the immense challenge developers face in keeping competitive play fair and fun for legit players.