"Security Breach: Apex Legends Pros Targeted by Hackers During NA Finals"

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Hackers disrupted EA's North American Finals of Apex Legends by equipping players with cheats, prompting the tournament's postponement due to compromised competitive integrity. This incident adds to ongoing frustrations with cheating in EA games, with players criticizing the company's handling of the issue and prioritization of profits. The delay comes amid EA's recent layoffs and cancellation of a Star Wars game, as the company aims to "streamline" operations. Respawn and EA now face the challenge of addressing the hacking issue and resuming the tournament without further risk.
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