Darknet Diaries
115: Player Cheater Developer Spy
Apr 19, 2022
Eugene Hartman, a seasoned game developer from Techland who previously worked on DayZ, dives into the shadowy realm of video game cheating. He reveals the surprising financial ecosystem behind cheat software and how it thrives through subscriptions. Eugene shares the staggering challenges developers face in combating this issue, discussing various cheating techniques and their impacts on gameplay. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll on those in the industry, highlighting the urgent need for effective anti-cheat measures.
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Quick takeaways
- The game cheating industry is a lucrative business, with cheat developers and resellers making significant profits.
- Game developers invest resources in fighting cheaters, employing teams dedicated to detecting and stopping cheats.
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