Activision says the global video game cheat market could be worth $13.8 billion a year
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In context: Ahead of the much-awaited Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launch on October 22, Activision has published a detailed report on how the global video game cheat economy has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar business spanning subscription services, cheat reskins, illicit accounts, and spoofing hardware, supported by an organized network of hackers, resellers, and distributors.
The company also cited a recent study by threat intelligence firm Intorqa, which claims the cheat economy generates between $5.1 billion and $13.8 billion every year, with the median estimate being around $8.5 billion. The study claims that the cheat economy is made up of two revenue streams: subscription software and a wide network of supporting tools and services.
According to the research data, cheat subscriptions for just 15 popular titles generate around $3.5 billion per year,...
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