: The "arms race" between developers (e.g., BattlEye, Easy Anti-Cheat) and modification sites. Legal Landscape : Reviewing 18 US Code sections (e.g., Section 1030
| | Hacking (Creative) | | :--- | :--- | | Aims to ruin experience for others | Aims to fix or enhance experience | | Uses external memory editors for advantages | Uses asset editors for visual mods | | Violates terms of service for profit | Respects IP but pushes technical limits | | Focuses on competitive ranking | Focuses on single-player or private coop |