Draining the Swamp: A Game Studies Preconference on Toxic Masculinity as a Threat to the Industries

When:  Jun 12, 2025 from 08:00 to 17:00 (ET)
"Toxic" describes disruptive, chaotic, and frequently illegal behavior in games and social media. Since the reactionary Gamergate movement in 2014, users weaponize the "gamer" identity to harass women, queer, and people of color who call for more diversity and inclusion in games. These strategies originated in multiplayer games; frequently directed at journalists, game developers, and other professionals.

Location

On-site: Hyatt Regency Denver, Capitol Ballroom 1