https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamergate_(harassment_campaign)

Literally the event that accelerated the bullshit “Woke Video Games” pushback we see mouth breathers spewing in gaming spaces today. I believe this is what spawned r/KotakuInAction and the whole “It’s About Ethics™️ in Gaming Journalism” as well, but someone correct me if I’m wrong.

These exact talking points and methods were then taken up by the alt-right to propel the culture war into the mainstream, and welcome to 2024.