Why gaming still has a women problem

Warning: This story contains offensive and abusive language from the outset which some readers may find distressing.By Mickey Carroll, science and technology reporterIt was my turn. After weeks of hanging out in a gaming chat room, I'd been spotted. My profile picture showed that I was clearly a woman but was otherwise unremarkable. I didn't have time to speak a word before I was called a "dirty f***ing b****", while someone else asked to "see that p***y". Another player got involved, calling me a "slag" and a "n***e".This was followed by people telling me I was ugly and someone asking me to be their mummy."I hate you," a stranger said. "You're a filthy female. We don't like females, we like men in here."It's been a decade since Gamergate, when indie game designer Zoe Quinn was accused of sleeping with journalists in return for good reviews of her game. Zoe, who has always strongly denied the accusation, faced horrific abuse including rape and death threats to her and her family. This...