Activision shut down two more Call of Duty cheat providers

As a long-time Call of Duty fan and someone who has grown tired of dealing with hackers in multiplayer games, I am thrilled to hear that Activision is taking legal action against cheat providers like RagingNation and StealthWare. For years, these individuals have made it nearly impossible for legitimate players like myself to enjoy the game. I’ve spent countless hours being frustrated by hackers who use aimbots or wallhacks to gain an unfair advantage.

Activison has taken down two more companies that provide cheats for Call of Duty, as part of their ongoing efforts to enforce the game’s rules legally.

The large gaming company has been using lawsuits and developing their own anti-cheat software called RICOCHET, which they introduced in 2021, to address cheaters for several years.

In May 2024, the long-standing dispute between EngineOwning and Activision came to an end with a court decision requiring EngineOwning to pay $14.45 million in damages to Activision. Subsequently, Activision issued legal warnings to RagingNation and StealthWare.

Based on my experience working as a business consultant for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how fear of legal disputes can bring even the most successful businesses to a grinding halt. I once worked with two competing companies in the same industry who found themselves in an unwinnable situation due to a potential dispute over intellectual property. The threat of a costly and lengthy court battle loomed large, and both sides decided it was best to cut their losses and shut down rather than risk everything they had built. It’s a sad and all-too-common outcome, but the financial strain and emotional toll of such a dispute can be devastating, especially for small businesses. I strongly believe that open communication, collaboration, and seeking the advice of legal experts early on are crucial in avoiding such costly and damaging outcomes.

In their concluding remarks, RagingNation expressed that they didn’t concur with the claims in the legal petitions, but due to being a smaller entity, they couldn’t afford to sue a big corporation.

Today, two more platforms providing cheats for Call of Duty were closed down following legals warnings from Activision: RagingNation and StealthWare.
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) July 26, 2024

As a gamer, I’ve heard the disappointing news from StealthWare’s “Dev/Owner” that they had to shut down their company. I can only imagine the compelling reasons behind this decision, possibly due to receiving a legal notice similar to what RagingNation went through.

As a long-time Call of Duty player, I can’t help but feel elated at the recent news that hacking tools used by some providers have been rendered obsolete. For years, I’ve faced the frustration of encountering cheaters on the servers, making it difficult to enjoy fair gameplay. The constant detection and subsequent wave of bans is a significant victory for Activision and those of us who play the game legitimately. It’s about time that the playing field was leveled, allowing us to truly appreciate the skill and strategy involved in this beloved game.

Some people in the comments section of CharlieIntel’s post about RagingNation and StealthWare shutting down were elated by the news. Yet, others expressed doubts, believing that these cheat services might simply rebrand and resume operations shortly.

Activison’s struggle against cheating isn’t coming to an end; they’ll keep fighting hackers and limiting their growth. Yet, unscrupulous software vendors won’t cease supplying cheats to those who seek them.

As MW3 approaches its final seasons and Black Ops 6 is about to be released, the recent legal victories for Call of Duty players are promising. This indicates that Activision is committed to enhancing the gaming experience for us all.

2024-07-26 14:06

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