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I used to write reviews for a game magazine (PLAY). Sometimes, I do game previews for CNET, but not reviews. In fact -- I rarely review ANYTHING now.
To understand why, look at literally anything that isn't glowing, unconditional praise by a female games journalist.
To understand why, look at literally anything that isn't glowing, unconditional praise by a female games journalist.
This week, we've seen 3+ women targeted with:
Death threats
Rape threats
Videos meant to induce seizures
But yeah, okay, sure, writing about and reviewing games sounds "fun"
Death threats
Rape threats
Videos meant to induce seizures
But yeah, okay, sure, writing about and reviewing games sounds "fun"
I don't really stream for the same reasons. I just do not have the energy or the desire to defend myself from baseless accusations by horrible men.
And I applaud the women who CONTINUE to do it in spite of dudes who can't seem to grasp the fact that gaming is for everyone and not everybody is going to like a thing.
I love video games so much, but generally I've chosen to opt out of the conversations about them online, because anything interesting to talk about always ends up getting dragged into the sewer.
I *am* pitching a book to @BossFightBooks next year when their window opens, though. Because I still wanna talk about games.
Last thing: My enjoyment of games hasn't diminished even slightly after taking my conversations about them offline, and if you need to do that for yourself, it is okay to walk away from the dreadful DIsCouRsE.
