You wouldn't cheat at tic tac toe despite the inherently low stakes of the game so it doesn't seem any different in any other video game.
That’s the difference. The stakes are way higher in video games. People pour thousands and thousands of hours into these games. They dream of going pro and joining one of the big teams. They dream of winning the big tournament for real money. They dream of having a popular Twitch stream with many thousands of viewers throwing even more money at them.
Most fall far short of those dreams. Instead they throw temper tantrums and rage at their teammates over voice chat. Some get so frustrated about their lack of progress that they search for alternative means. That’s where cheating begins. It’s really no different from sports.
That’s the difference. The stakes are way higher in video games. People pour thousands and thousands of hours into these games. They dream of going pro and joining one of the big teams. They dream of winning the big tournament for real money. They dream of having a popular Twitch stream with many thousands of viewers throwing even more money at them.
Most fall far short of those dreams. Instead they throw temper tantrums and rage at their teammates over voice chat. Some get so frustrated about their lack of progress that they search for alternative means. That’s where cheating begins. It’s really no different from sports.