GDC Faces Backlash Over Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Harassment.
TL;DR
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.
- GDC Organizers Respond To Reports Women Were Drugged, Assaulted At Off-Site Events Kotaku
- GDC Attendees Allegedly Abused, Assaulted, And Drugged At Conference GameSpot
- Abuse allegations emerge in the wake of GDC 2023 GamesIndustry.biz
- Female Game Devs Open Up About Harassment And Drink Spiking At GDC RespawnFirst
- Female Game Developers Strike Back Against Sexual Misconduct At This Year's GDC DualShockers
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