As a computer scientist can you hack games on the computer and win?

Question: As a computer scientist can you hack games on the computer and win?
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  computer science,
  games,
  hacking
Asked by puppydogbeecher to William on 13 Jan 2020. This question was also asked by finlay1schofield.
- William Pettersson answered on 13 Jan 2020:
  
  Generally, no. The people who make games also have computer scientists who work with them, and they will often have the upper hand as they are able to control the game and the servers. However, there are games specifically aimed to hackers, where the goal is to hack (or defend against hacks).

Question: As a computer scientist can you hack games on the computer and win?