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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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Make-A-Wish® and Lords Mobile Unite This Thanksgiving Season to Bring Hope to Children Through Mobile Charity Event
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From November 26-30, Lords Mobile players worldwide can help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses through a global in-game charity challenge.
Make-A-Wish®, the world’s leading wish-granting organization, is delighted to announce a special collaboration with IGG, the global developer and publisher of hit mobile titles.
This Thanksgiving season, the two organizations are coming together to transform the spirit of gratitude into global impact through a community charity challenge inside Lords Mobile.
From November 26 to 30, 2025, players from around the world will unite across their respective Kingdoms to combine play with purpose. By completing five days of in-game quests and collecting 30 event points, players can unlock the exclusive “Wish Upon a Star” Decoration – a special symbol of hope within the Lords Mobile world.
Once 50,000 players across the global server have claimed the Wish Upon a Star Decoration, IGG will donate $50,000 USD to Make-A-Wish to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. The donation will support wishes in the USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and Korea.
Players who wish to enhance their event experience can also purchase four in-game packs priced at USD 4.99 or above to unlock premium rewards such as Mystic Carpets, Royal Coins, and more.
April Stallings, Charitable Gaming and Creators Community Manager at Make-A-Wish International said:
“Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, generosity, and connection. We’re deeply grateful to IGG and the global Lords Mobile community for harnessing their passion for play to help make life-changing wishes come true. Together, we’re turning the power of gaming into the power of hope.”
As players unite to achieve their community goals, Make-A-Wish will highlight real wish stories from participating countries, connecting the in-game achievements to the life-changing impact they help create.
Together, IGG and Make-A-Wish are showing the power of the gaming community to make a difference.
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155.io flips the script again with Coin Flip game release
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155.io, the live content studio built for a mobile-first world, has turned convention on its head with the launch of Coin Flip, a machine-run coin-flipping game.
Tossing coins is as old as time as a means to settle football matches, pub games, and everyday decisions – now 155.io has transformed that timeless ritual into a live, 24/7 digital betting experience.
Central to Coin Flip is a real coin-flipping machine, powered by a precision solenoid and monitored by an overhead camera. Every coin flip is analysed by machine learning and AI systems that record and validate results in real time, feeding the outcome directly into a secure game engine. All players have to do is correctly pick heads or tails – one side features the U.S. President and the other the American flag.
Coin Flip runs continuously, 24 hours a day, offering the world’s simplest, fastest, and totally transparent betting experience.
155.io Founder and CEO Sam Jones commented: “Tossing coins is something humans have done for millennia to decide anything from fixtures to fiefdoms. Coin Flip modernises that ancient ritual, in true 155 style, and adds a competitive layer that makes it seriously entertaining.”
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Just Dance, MLBB and HADO Added to Lineup of Global Gaming Icons for the Games of the Future 2025
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Phygital International (PI), the exclusive rights holder and custodian of the Games of the Future (GOTF), is unveiling the final game titles set to feature in this December’s pioneering phygital sports tournament, along with a powerful line-up of new global media partners who will bring the event to fans around the world.
With 11 disciplines and the world’s best athletes ready to compete across virtual and physical challenges, the Games of the Future 2025, taking place at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi from 18-23 December, promises to deliver a groundbreaking phygital showcase that will redefine what it means to play, perform and compete.
In addition to previously announced global esports icons such as Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Fortnite, Fatal Fury: City of Wolves, UFL and 3on3 Freestyle, Phygital International has confirmed three new titles that further broaden the depth and dynamism of the tournament. Each game has been carefully selected to complement a unique phygital discipline, showcasing the full spectrum of speed, skill and strategy that defines the Games of the Future.
Joining the roster is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), the global mobile gaming phenomenon that has defined the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) genre for millions of players worldwide. In the MOBA Mobile discipline, MLBB will see players battle in high intensity matches that test strategy, coordination and tactical mastery.
Adding rhythm and flair to the lineup, Just Dance, the world’s best-selling dance game series, will take centre stage in the Phygital Dancing competition. Renowned for its vibrant energy and expressive gameplay, Just Dance brings one of the world’s most dynamic and community-driven gaming experiences to GOTF 2025, where athletes will be challenged to combine choreography, precision and physical stamina as digital gameplay meets live performance in a visually electrifying showcase.
In the confirmed lineup of tournament games, the addition of HADO completes the roster, serving as the core of the virtual reality (VR) gaming competition. As a pioneering augmented reality (AR) experience, HADO integrates real-world body movements with digital game scenarios through wearable AR technology. Players do not use controllers; instead, they directly “control” virtual skills with their physical movements – running, dodging and aiming in the real world – with every action directly impacting the in-game situation and instantly reflected visually. HADO promises to deliver a fast-paced, visually stunning VR competitive experience.
“These newly announced titles highlight the full range of phygital sports that people can experience at the Games of the Future 2025. From the expressive energy of dance, the global appeal of mobile esports to the groundbreaking innovation of AR gameplay, this second wave of games highlights the diversity and excitement of phygital sport,” said Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International.
In addition to expanding its game lineup, Phygital International is also announcing a series of major global media partnerships, ensuring that the Games of the Future 2025 will be accessible to fans around the world through both digital and broadcast platforms.
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