About this episode
The episode explores the growing problem of cheating in video games and its impact on the gaming industry.
We explore the costly and growing problem of cheating in video games. It’s an issue that frustrates many players, but what about the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry? We reveal how cheats undermine online play, harm reputations in esports, and cost studios big money, speaking to those who’ve made the cheats, and those trying to stop them. If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Will Chalk Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business. Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story. Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful. We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's…
People in this episode
Host: Will Chalk
Topics covered
- cheating in video games
- impact on gaming industry
- esports reputation
- cost of cheating
- online gaming
Keywords
- cheating
- video games
- esports
- gaming industry
- online play
- costs
- reputation
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Organizations: BBC World Service
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