Activision Says Video Game Cheat Market Generates $8.5 Billion a Year

Activision estimates the global game cheat market at $8.5 billion annually, with subscriptions for cheats in 15 games alone bringing in about $3.5 billion. The company blocked over 375 resellers, sent more than 80 cease-and-desist orders, and shut down 31 major cheat vendors.

• Cheat subscriptions in 15 games generate about $3.5 billion a year
• Including account sales and boosting, market estimated at $8.5 billion
• Over 375 cheat reseller operations blocked
• More than 80 cease-and-desist orders sent, 31 vendors shut down