Resurgence of Gamergate Tactics

Recent harassment campaigns against journalists, particularly those pertaining to video games, echo the infamous Gamergate incident from a decade ago. The renewed wave of vitriol, often termed Gamergate 2.0, emerged after journalist Alyssa Mercante wrote about Sweet Baby Inc., a diverse game consultancy. This backlash highlights a growing environment where individuals, particularly women and people of color, are targeted for confronting harmful narratives within the gaming community. The cyclical nature of these campaigns underscores a troubling persistence of online aggression fueled by cultural and political tensions.