GamingVideo game cheating described as an $8 billion industry
Insider Gaming reports that Embark Studios addressed cheating in ARC Raiders and THE FINALS at Gamescom Dev, saying it was up against an $8 billion industry.
TLDR
Insider Gaming reports that Embark Studios’ Tom van Dijck discussed cheating in ARC Raiders and THE FINALS at Gamescom Dev. The outlet quoted the studio saying, “We’re up against an $8 billion industry.” On September 21, 2026, Insider Gaming drew a parallel with Activision’s comments about the cheating industry’s value, saying Embark had made the same point several weeks earlier.
Video game cheating described as an $8 billion industry
Insider Gaming reports that Embark Studios addressed cheating in ARC Raiders and THE FINALS at Gamescom Dev, saying it was up against an $8 billion industry.
TLDR
Insider Gaming reports that Embark Studios’ Tom van Dijck discussed cheating in ARC Raiders and THE FINALS at Gamescom Dev. The outlet quoted the studio saying, “We’re up against an $8 billion industry.” On September 21, 2026, Insider Gaming drew a parallel with Activision’s comments about the cheating industry’s value, saying Embark had made the same point several weeks earlier.