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Episode 324: Abuse and Harassment in the Video Game Industry

Episode 324: Abuse and Harassment in the Video Game Industry

FromWaypoint Radio


Episode 324: Abuse and Harassment in the Video Game Industry

FromWaypoint Radio

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Length:
94 minutes
Released:
Jun 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Content Warning: Discussion around recent abuse, sexual harassment, and sexual assault allegations from approximately 14:33 - 53:15. Specific reference to abuse within families from 46:28 - 48:29Over the past several days a still increasing number of victims in the video game industry, from streamers and influencers to developers, have spoken out about their abusers. We discuss how this current wave of allegations came about, the systemic issues that enable abuse, and the hope for a safer future. After the break we catch up with Patrick, who's back from paternity leave with stories of playing games not for content, imagine that!Discussed: Video Game Industry Abuse 14:33, Gears Tactics 57:56, Divinity Original Sin 2 1:02:26, Hades 1:14:52, Humankind 1:23:05
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Released:
Jun 26, 2020
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Titles in the series (100)

What's good, Internet? Join Waypoint's Austin Walker, Rob Zacny, Patrick Klepek, and Ricardo Contreras two times a week, as they break down the biggest stories in video games, talk about their favorite media, and unfairly compare everything to Dark Souls.