Olivia ~ Media A-level EXAMS

  Part 1: Background Reading on Gamergate 1) What was Gamergate? Gamergate was a widespread online harassment movement in 2014. Although it was presented by supporters as a campaign about “ethics in games journalism,” it is widely understood to have been a misogynistic attack targeting women and marginalised individuals in the gaming industry. 2) What is the recent controversy surrounding narrative design studio Sweet Baby Inc? Sweet Baby Inc has been targeted by a new wave of online harassment, with critics accusing the studio of pushing “woke” diversity into videogames. This has involved coordinated abuse, misinformation and calls for boycotts, echoing the tactics and tone of Gamergate. 3) What does the article conclude regarding diversity in videogames? The article concludes that diversity in videogames is not being imposed artificially, but reflects the growing diversity of the gaming audience. It argues the industry must actively protect and support creators facing haras...