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'''GamerGate''' is a consumer revolt by players of [[video games]]. The movement originated in August 2014 and at first focused on investigating the ethics of video game journalists, including accusations that developers used personal relationships with journalists to gain favorable reviews and industry awards. The journalists responded by accusing the gamers of misogyny and harassment. This tactic successfully distracted attention from the issue of journalistic corruption. In particular, many gamers were outraged by a group of articles published on August 28 that proclaimed that "gamers are dead." These articles urged the industry to use politically correct themes and recruit more female and transgendered gamers. An episode of ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' that aired in February depicted a fictionalized version of the affair based on the views of the journalist involved. In the episode, gamers are driven to misogyny and violence by the games they play.

'''GamerGate''' is a consumer revolt by players of [[video games]]. The movement originated in August 2014 and at first focused on investigating the ethics of video game journalists, including accusations that developers used personal relationships with journalists to gain favorable reviews and industry awards. The journalists responded by accusing the gamers of misogyny and harassment. This tactic successfully distracted attention from the issue of journalistic corruption. In particular, many gamers were outraged by a group of articles published on August 28 that proclaimed that "gamers are dead." These articles urged the industry to use politically correct themes and recruit more female and [[gender confusion|gender-confused]] gamers. An episode of ''Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' that aired in February depicted a fictionalized version of the affair based on the views of the journalist involved. In the episode, its writers claim that gamers are driven to misogyny and violence by the games they play.

==Background==

==Background==

Liana Kerzner, writing for Metal Eater, was, among other things, critical of the video game media's part in stoking the controversy, and apologised on behalf of her colleagues:  

Liana Kerzner, writing for Metal Eater, was, among other things, critical of the video game media's part in stoking the controversy, and apologized on behalf of her colleagues:  

:"The fellow gamers I feel the absolute most sympathy for in all of this are the '[[Buzzword|fat, white, heterosexual, cisgendered neckbeards]]' whose demographic was directly associated with bigotry. Columnists could have just said 'misogynist bigots,' but they didn't. [...] The generalizations were unprofessional, anti-intellectual, and dehumanizing. So, wearing my other hat as a member of the video game media, I am sorry for that. It was wrong, and you guys didn't deserve it. The intentions on all sides of #GamerGate are, for the most part, sincere. I believe everyone wants a free, safe, open and honest video game media and community. There is, however, a deep divide regarding how to go about that."<ref name="Metal">Liana Kerzner, [http://metaleater.com/video-games/feature/gamers-live-an-in-depth-analysis-of-gamergate "A look at the controversy surrounding GamerGate."]. Metal Eater</ref>

:"The fellow gamers I feel the absolute most sympathy for in all of this are the '[[Buzzword|fat, white, heterosexual, cisgendered neckbeards]]' whose demographic was directly associated with bigotry. Columnists could have just said 'misogynist bigots,' but they didn't. [...] The generalizations were unprofessional, anti-intellectual, and dehumanizing. So, wearing my other hat as a member of the video game media, I am sorry for that. It was wrong, and you guys didn't deserve it. The intentions on all sides of #GamerGate are, for the most part, sincere. I believe everyone wants a free, safe, open and honest video game media and community. There is, however, a deep divide regarding how to go about that."<ref name="Metal">Liana Kerzner, [http://metaleater.com/video-games/feature/gamers-live-an-in-depth-analysis-of-gamergate "A look at the controversy surrounding GamerGate."]. Metal Eater</ref>

==Miscellaneous==

==Miscellaneous==

GamerGate.me <ref>http://gamergate.me/</ref>  is a website created by supporters that provides information on email campaigns, blacklists, whitelists, charity drives and in depth commentary, including the Dossier on Games Journo Pros.

GamerGate.me <ref>http://gamergate.me/</ref>  is a website created by supporters that provides information on email campaigns, blacklists, whitelists, charity drives and in depth commentary, including the Dossier on Games Journo Pros.

== External links ==

== External links ==

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/11/12/the-authoritarian-left-was-on-course-to-win-the-culture-wars-then-along-came-gamergate/ The authoritarian left was on course to win the culture wars then along came Gamergate], Breitbart news

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/11/12/the-authoritarian-left-was-on-course-to-win-the-culture-wars-then-along-came-gamergate/ The authoritarian left was on course to win the culture wars then along came Gamergate], Breitbart news

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/12/15/i-m-writing-a-book-about-gamergate/ I am writing a book on Gamergate], Breittbart news

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/12/15/i-m-writing-a-book-about-gamergate/ I am writing a book on Gamergate], Breitbart news

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2014/09/15/the-gamergate-movement-is-making-terrific-progress-don-t-stop-now/ The Gamergate movement is making terrific progress. Don't stop now], Breittbart news

*[https://www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2014/09/15/the-gamergate-movement-is-making-terrific-progress-don-t-stop-now/ The Gamergate movement is making terrific progress. Don't stop now], Breitbart news

*[http://theothermccain.com/2015/07/21/congratulations-dishonest-fascists-gamergate-destroys-max-read/ GamerGate Destroys Max Read]

*[http://theothermccain.com/2015/07/21/congratulations-dishonest-fascists-gamergate-destroys-max-read/ GamerGate Destroys Max Read]