Women say they feel marginalized within the community and are routinely subject to nasty comments about their ability or appearance. For elite gamers, much of it comes from fans, but opponents and teammates are sometimes just as challenging. At the lower levels, women are often bombarded by hyper masculinity in a space where most everyone is anonymous.
The CEO of EA says he will cancel the remaining Madden Classic qualifier events after two people were fatally shot and 10 others injured at a “Madden NFL 19” tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.
A champion gamer’s decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video competition has prompted calls from gamers for more security at esports tournaments.
Note to parents: All those hours your kids spend blazing a trail of destruction in video games may not be a complete waste of time, after all.
