The Video Game Bandit is likely an entry in the Hardy Boys Clue Book series, aimed at younger readers. Frank and Joe Hardy are drawn into a mystery involving a theft or sabotage at a video game tournament, arcade, or store. A valuable new console, a highly anticipated game, or a prize money stash has been stolen by the mysterious "Bandit." The boys must use their tech skills to track the digital clues, interview the competitive gamers, and figure out who used the chaos of the gaming world as the perfect cover for a crime, ensuring that the next level of justice is served.
