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crime2 years ago

GDC Attendees Report Alleged Assault and Drink Spiking.

At least four people were allegedly "roofied" at a private party for gaming industry professionals at a Downtown San Francisco karaoke bar. The event followed the annual Game Developers Conference, a massive gaming industry gathering. The party was not affiliated with any video game company or association, but was organized privately. The organizers acknowledged that drink-spiking is common at game industry events. Multiple accounts said they had been spiked at game industry events or knew others who had. The Game Developers Conference condemned alleged drink-spiking and assault at game industry events.

via The San Francisco Standard|
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gaming2 years ago

GDC Faces Backlash Over Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Harassment.

Reports of harassment and assault against women at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) have surfaced, including allegations of drink spiking at an off-site event. The GDC organizers have condemned the behavior and encouraged reporting to the police. This is not the first time women have felt uncomfortable at gaming industry events, and widespread change is needed to make women feel safe in the industry.

via Kotaku|
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gaming2 years ago

GDC Plagued by Allegations of Abuse and Harassment.

Game developers attending GDC 2023 have reported incidents of harassment, assault, and drink-spiking at the conference. Allegations include women being belittled, undermined, and assaulted by men in positions of power. The conference has become known for alleged predatory behavior, with femme-presenting developers warning colleagues about it every year. Last year, a Women In Gaming International event sponsored by Activision Blizzard was described as a "men's preying ground" by one attendee.

via GameSpot|
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gaming2 years ago

GDC 2023 marred by abuse, assault, drink spiking, and sexism.

Multiple attendees at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2023 in San Francisco reported being subjected to abuse, assault, and drink spiking. Reports of belittlement, harassment, and assault of women were shared on social media, with some attendees being lured to hotel rooms and assaulted. The Games and Online Harassment Hotline invited people impacted by such predatory behaviours to get in touch. GDC organizers are working with the venue to investigate the incidents and track down the perpetrators.

via Eurogamer.net|
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