Gaming
Playing Dirty: Research Reveals The Nationalities That Cheat The Most At Video Games
- UK gamers ranked 16th – more likely to cheat than their Aussie counterparts, but less likely to do so than players in the US
- Russia, Italy and Israel are the top three countries that cheat at gaming the most
- The US placed as the 11th worst cheaters, with Texas, California and Nevada residents revealed as the three most likely states to use a cheat code
- Gamers in Iceland are the most likely to cheat at the Assassin’s Creed series, Turkey takes the crown for GTA, while UK gamers are the biggest culprits for Animal Crossing cheats
Many people use video game cheat codes to boost their chances of winning, but which nation is home to the world’s biggest cheaters? Uswitch did the research to find out, and it’s revealed Russia, Italy, Israel, Japan and Sweden are the top five countries where gamers cheat the most.
The World’s Biggest Gaming Cheaters
By analysing Google search volume data, Uswitch calculated how many people were actively seeking ‘cheat codes’, ‘cheats’ and cheat codes for specific games, in every country around the world, along with every state in the US.
The search volumes were then adjusted to account for each country’s population to create an index score, to make sure the data compared like for like. The results expose the top 20 countries most likely to cheat while playing video games.
The top 20 countries that cheat the most at video games (and the cheating index score):
Position | Country | Index ranking score |
1 | Russia | 18.40 |
2 | Italy | 16.58 |
3 | Israel | 4.87 |
4 | Japan | 4.48 |
5 | Sweden | 4.03 |
6 | Romania | 3.13 |
7 | Portugal | 2.36 |
8 | Turkey | 2.34 |
9 | Brazil | 2.32 |
10 | Denmark | 2.28 |
11 | United States | 2.10 |
12 | Ireland | 2.00 |
13 | Argentina | 1.92 |
14 | Poland | 1.77 |
15 | Croatia | 1.52 |
16 | United Kingdom | 1.43 |
17 | New Zealand | 1.41 |
18 | Canada | 1.35 |
19 | Australia | 1.28 |
20 | Bulgaria | 1.13 |
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Half the countries in the top 20 are in Europe – Italy, Sweden, Romania, Portugal and Denmark all make the top 10, and gamers in the United Kingdom ranked as the 16th most notorious cheaters.
The US falls just outside of the top 10, in 11th position. Close behind in 12th is Ireland, Canada comes in in 18th and Bulgaria rounds off the list in 20th position.
From Minecraft to Mario Kart – Which countries cheat the most at different games?
The study also looked into more than 50 of the world’s most popular video games to discover which country cheated the most at each game. Interestingly, Iceland features a massive 18 times – being found to cheat the most for a wide array of games, from the stealthy Assassin’s Creed series to beloved titles like Super Mario.
Malta clocks up eight appearances for games including the classic Resident Evil and Tomb Raider franchises, along with Borderlands and Crash Bandicoot. Turkey, Germany and Ireland all have three mentions and the UK appears twice, coming in as the biggest cheaters at Animal Crossing and LEGO Marvel Superheroes.
The no.1 country that cheats the most at different video games (and their cheating index score):
Game | Country | Index ranking score |
Animal Crossing | United Kingdom | 0.35 |
Ark | Turkey | 0.37 |
Assassin’s Creed | Iceland | 0.15 |
Battlefield | Iceland | 0.09 |
Bioshock | Iceland | 0.15 |
Borderlands | Malta | 0.05 |
Call of Duty | Belize | 0.28 |
Crash Bandicoot | Malta | 0.27 |
Crysis | Iceland | 0.21 |
Death Stranding | Slovenia | 0.03 |
Doom | Iceland | 0.50 |
Fable | New Zealand | 0.04 |
Fallout 4 | Germany | 0.66 |
Far Cry | Malta | 0.18 |
Final Fantasy | Indonesia | 0.31 |
Fortnite | Germany | 0.46 |
Forza | New Zealand | 0.03 |
Ghost of Tsushima | Italy | 0.03 |
Gran Turismo | Indonesia | 4.77 |
Grand Theft Auto | Turkey | 2.74 |
LEGO Marvel Superheroes | United Kingdom | 0.44 |
LEGO Star Wars | Iceland | 0.26 |
Little Big Planet | Ireland | 0.01 |
Mafia | Czech Republic (Czechia) | 0.29 |
Mario Kart | Barbados | 0.10 |
Metal Gear Solid | Iceland | 0.12 |
Minecraft | Turkey | 5.40 |
Mortal Kombat | Indonesia | 0.28 |
NBA 2K | Iceland | 0.29 |
Need for Speed | Iceland | 0.18 |
No Man’s Sky | Iceland | 0.15 |
Pokémon | Barbados | 0.70 |
RDR2 | Ireland | 1.19 |
Red Dead Redemption | Iceland | 0.50 |
Resident Evil | Malta | 0.07 |
Rocket League | Iceland | 0.29 |
The Sims | Netherlands | 2.12 |
Skate 3 | New Zealand | 0.43 |
Skyrim | Germany | 1.15 |
Sonic The Hedgehog | Ireland | 0.03 |
Spider-Man | Iceland | 0.12 |
Spyro | Malta | 0.29 |
Starcraft | Iceland | 0.44 |
Super Mario | Iceland | 0.26 |
Tekken | Malta | 0.04 |
The Last of Us | Iceland | 0.18 |
The Witcher | Malta | 0.07 |
Tomb Raider | Malta | 0.09 |
Tony Hawks | New Zealand | 0.02 |
Uncharted | Iceland | 0.12 |
Warcraft | Iceland | 0.26 |
Which US states cheat the most at video games?
According to the study, gamers in Texas are more likely to cheat than any other US state, and California, Nevada, Georgia and New Mexico make up the rest of the top five.
When looking at the specific index scores of each US state – although none are as high as Russia’s or Italy’s in the worldwide list – Texas’ score of 2.6 is roughly around the same level as Portugal, which made it to 7th place in the global analysis.
The top 10 US states that cheat the most at video games (and the cheating index score):
Position | US State | Index ranking score |
1 | Texas | 2.60 |
2 | California | 2.25 |
3 | Nevada | 2.19 |
4 | Georgia | 2.12 |
5 | New Mexico | 2.06 |
6 | Hawaii | 2.03 |
7 | North Carolina | 2.02 |
8 | New York | 1.90 |
9 | Maryland | 1.88 |
10 | Tennessee | 1.81 |
To see the full research, including the top 50 countries that cheat at video games the most, visit: https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/worlds-biggest-gaming-cheaters/
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Mythpat, GamerFleet, Piyush Joshi Gaming: India’s popular Minecraft Players Gear Up for the Ultimate Battle in Creators Rumble
Get ready to dive into an electrifying, one-of-a-kind gaming spectacle as India’s most talented gamers face off in the much-anticipated Minecraft tournament titled Creators Rumble, an initiative by OP Gaming, a subsidiary of OpraahFx. This event is set to bring together India’s top Minecraft creators, who will challenge each other and display their mastery over the game in a thrilling competition spanning three rounds which includes Parkour, MLG and PvP.
This event marks the first time that India’s top Minecraft influencers and gaming creators unite in an official tournament format, bringing fans and players alike a whole new level of excitement.
Divided into six teams of four members, they will face off across action-packed Minecraft rounds designed to test every skill—from strategy and creativity to adaptability and teamwork.
Mythpat aka Mithilesh Patankar, one of India’s leading Youtuber and gaming influencers, shared his excitement saying, “Creators Rumble will be a chance to bring the Minecraft gaming community closer, strengthening bonds among creators and igniting excitement for both fans and gamers. India has a huge Minecraft fanbase, and this tournament will introduce even more gamers to the fun of Minecraft.”
The inaugural edition of Creators Rumble will tap into Minecraft’s worldwide popularity, which has grown steadily since its release. In October 2023, Mojang Studios, the game’s developer, revealed it has sold over 300 million copies, making Minecraft the best-selling video game in history. Players of all ages continue to be captivated by its open-ended gameplay and limitless creative potential, where they can build worlds and structures limited only by their imagination.
Anticipating the prospects Mansi Gupta, Chief Business Officer at OpraahFx, emphasized on the industry impact saying, “India’s gaming landscape is thriving, and we believe that the nation has the potential to emerge as one of the world’s biggest pools of gaming talent. The Creators Rumble is a platform for growth, not only for seasoned players but for the entire creator economy. We’re here to support these creators as they captivate audiences with their talents in Minecraft.”
The Creator’s Rumble will see iconic players Mythpat (Mithilesh Patankar) and Gamerfleet (Anshu Bisht) showcasing some exhilarating gaming experience joined by popular gaming creators, Piyush Joshi Gaming (younger brother of popular Indian YouTuber, Sourav Joshi), AndreoBee (Naveen Yadav), MC Addon (Dipanshu Prajapati), PSD1 (Prathamesh), Harshita (Harshita Shukla), ShadowShooter (Pankaj Kumar Sahoo), I.M.Kopi (Bibek Jung Kunwar), Proboiz (Paresh Solanki), Mr Lapis (Jitender Kumar), GameBeat (Nitin Tyagi), Risible Twins (Kartik and Kunal), Yug Playz (Yug Thakkar), Agnit Plays (Vinit Aggarwal), GamerJatin (Jatin Makhija), Spunky Insaan (Harshit Nema), Pahadi Gaming (Lokesh Karakoti), DevXD (Pankaj Dev), Ro9nie (Rohan Chhabra), Sidh4rth (Siddharth), CassalFx (Shrey Patel) and Dattrax Gaming (Harvest Dewangan).
With this monumental event, OP Gaming aims to further solidify India’s role in the global gaming landscape and showcase the extraordinary creativity and camaraderie of the Minecraft community.
The tournament is scheduled to take place on November 22 (Friday) and will be streamed live on the OP Gaming YouTube channel. Six teams – Team Redstone, Team Gold, Team Emeralds, Team Shulker, Team Amethyst, and Team Diamonds, will compete in a series of thrilling challenges, vying for the prestigious title and showcasing the finest Minecraft talent in India.
Gaming
THE BATTLE OF POLYTOPIA RELEASES NEW AQUARION SPECIAL SKIN IN LATEST UPDATE
Midjiwan, the award-winning independent studio behind The Battle of Polytopia has today released a new Aquarion Special Skin, additional language options and balance updates to the recently reworked Aquarion tribe. Players will dive deep into the Ritiki Marshlands encountering a lost Aquarion outpost with the new skin known as “The Forgotten”.
Long ago, when the Aquarion Empire vanished beneath the waves. One remote outpost in the swampy atolls lost all contact, leading its inhabitants to believe they were the last of their kind. This forgotten tribe evolved in isolation, adapting to the marshy landscapes with squid-like appendages and unique abilities to command the swamp and its creatures.
Using the unique abilities of “The Forgotten”, players can build on water, summon giant squids, create speed enhancing bubbles, ride crocodiles, tame toads, and traverse their marshy terrains with ease.
In addition, the latest update to the game now offers expanded language options: Hindi, Indonesian, Malay, Polish, Thai, Turkish & Vietnamese.
Christian Lövstedt, CEO of The Battle of Polytopia, commented: “I feel that this skin is one of the best we’ve created and has quickly become my personal favourite. Additionally, we have added Bubble Tech to the Aquarion Waterways, making that tribe even greater. With expanded language options and new gameplay mechanics, we’re inviting players to dive into the rich lore and strategy that make the Battle of Polytopia truly special.”
To celebrate the launch of the new update, Midjiwan hosted an exclusive livestream event, offering fans a unique look behind the scenes, live gameplay, and discussions with the development team – the livestream is available to watch now: The Forgotten livestrea m by Midjiwan.
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