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eBay has been ordered to pay $46 million to journalists who were targeted in a harassment campaign orchestrated by the company. In a separate legal development, a judge has blocked a state law that would have banned prediction markets.
Cosplay is not consent, and I wish we'd stop feeling so entitled to shoving our phones in people's faces…
This opinion piece discusses the prevalent issue of harassment faced by cosplayers at conventions, emphasizing that 'cosplay is not consent.' The author highlights instances of attendees filming and photographing cosplayers without permission, drawing parallels to personal experiences in arcades. The article advocates for seeking consent and treating others with respect to ensure conventions remain safe spaces for everyone.
Los Angeles has a predatory male comedian problem — MP3s & NPCs
This article discusses the prevalence of predatory behavior within the Los Angeles comedy scene, highlighting incidents involving comedians Ian Ira Rousso, Billy Myers III, and Corey Holcomb. The author, a games journalist and rock critic, details accusations of assault, harassment, and exploitation, arguing that the industry often fails to hold perpetrators accountable and that such behavior creates a toxic environment for aspiring comedians, particularly women.
Former Halo Studios art director, other employees, accuse studio of harassment and retaliation
Former Halo Infinite art director Glenn Israel has accused Halo Studios and Microsoft of covering up allegations of harassment and retaliation. Israel claims that despite filing formal complaints, the company failed to investigate, leading to his termination. Other former employees have come forward with similar accusations of bullying and mismanagement within the studio.
Women and LGBTQ+ Gamers Get the Worst of Online Toxicity. The Data Proves It.
Data indicates that women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Black gamers, and Jewish gamers experience disproportionately high rates of identity-based harassment in online gaming environments. While AI moderation tools are improving, they struggle to address coordinated, multi-platform harassment campaigns, leading to players avoiding games and the industry losing diverse talent. Games like Final Fantasy XIV and Deep Rock Galactic are highlighted for fostering more inclusive communities through design and active community management.
Overwatch Community Called Out for Dev Harassment as Toxicity Crisis Deepens
A Reddit post has highlighted severe harassment directed at an Overwatch developer, sparking a community discussion about escalating toxicity. The article calls for individual accountability and a cultural shift to combat abuse across platforms, emphasizing the negative impact on developers and the gaming community as a whole.
