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Empowering the Game Industry: Strategies for Addressing Hate, Harassment, and Extremism in Online CommunitiesThe game industry has struggled to effectively mitigate various forms of disruptive behavior in games. Peer-to-peer social…
Culturally justified hate: Prevalence and mental health impact of dark participation in gamesHate, harassment, and other forms of so-called “toxicity” are colloquially discussed as normalized activities in gaming spaces. However,…
Harassment of Game Makers: Prevalence and ImpactOnline harassment is a relatively commonplace occurrence in the video gaming industry and player communities. A lack of diversity has unquestionably contributed to the…
Extremism in Games: A PrimerConcerns about the extremist exploitation of digital games has been increasing in recent years. These worries are centered on both direct (targeted recruitment efforts) and indirect…
Crunch Hurts: How Unmitigated Overwork Harms Employee Health, Productivity, and Your Studio’s Bottom LineIn 2016, Take This released its first white paper, Crunch Hurts, outlining the harmful effects of long-term, cultural…
State of the Industry 2019: Mental Health in the Game IndustryIn collaboration with industry insiders and clinical experts, Take This released a State of the Industry white paper in July 2019 outlining areas…
Dark Participation in GamesThis article provides the first comprehensive cataloging and overview of dark participation in games. This includes defining these behaviors, cataloging their variants, and discussing their social and…