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Electronic Arts blocks more than 300,000 attempts to cheat after launching Battlefield 6 beta

1. Electronic Arts launched Battlefield 6 beta, facing immediate cheating issues. 2. Reported 104,000 potential cheater instances in two days; blocked 330,000 cheating attempts. 3. EA employs kernel-level anti-cheat system Javelin, emphasizing ongoing battle against cheaters. 4. Anti-cheat team acknowledges challenges; Secure Boot is not a complete solution. 5. Cheating remains a widespread issue across online gaming landscape.

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Why Bearish?

High cheating incidents could damage player trust and reduce engagement. Historical examples show poor reception can harm game sales in initial phases.

How important is it?

Incidents of cheating directly affect the game's reception, which impacts EA's stock through potential sales declines.

Why Short Term?

Immediate player complaints may influence sales and player retention shortly after launch. Long-term impact depends on successful anti-cheat measures and community response.

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