Chinese gaming giant Tencent and the authorities have managed to catch hold of a group of cheats makers for popular online multiplayer games in the city of Kunshan, China.?
This according to the authorities was the world¡¯s biggest video-game-cheat operation out there, based on the large sums of money and games involved.?
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Reported first by BBC, the gang was known to sell cheats for games like Overwatch, Call of Duty and other popular mobile as well as competitive PC titles.?
The operation was named ¡®Chicken Drumstick' and had a website that offered cheating apps not just to players in China but also to hundreds of nations and regions around the world.?
When the authorities made the arrest, they found 17 cheats (which were later destroyed) as well as arrested 10 people who were connected with the ring.?
While there hasn¡¯t been specific cheats that have been highlighted in the original report, A report by IGN lists the kind of cheats expected from such a ring include wall-hacking cheats or aim-bots that make it effortless for players to win titles while ruining the gaming experience for everyone.?
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Apart from the fame, the cheat makers earned a fortune by offering these hacks. Authorities claim that the members of the gang would make five-figure amounts on a daily basis.?
The entire racket managed to make roughly $76 million in revenue based on a subscription model that they offered to the cheaters online. The subscription ranged from $10 for a day to $200 for an entire month.?
Along with this bust, they also gained access to the assets of the perpetrators which amounted to a whopping $46 million. These included an array of luxury cars which were also seized in the raid.?
Authorities have gotten stricter about cheating in games ever since players have been winning millions in gaming tournaments globally.?