The Rise in Isolation Gaming…and Cheating - Are You Just Bad at Video Games, or Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Brought Out the Cheaters?
By EsqSocial Corporation 03/06/21
[co-authors: Vincent Flores and Ramsey Pace] Video games, particularly games that are played online with others, are increasingly being used as a gateway for entertainment and socialization for those isolating at home. However, some gamers find it necessary to “hack” (i.e., cheat) and thus may ruin the gaming experience of others. We were interested in how the pandemic has affected the popularity of video games, and if (or to what extent) the number of cheaters is showing the same trend....
By: FTI Consulting