59 per cent of women hide their identify in games, survey reveals

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GameIndustry.Biz reports.The research revealed certain trends, including the fact that 88 per cent of gamers surveyed were playing competitive games, with 75 per cent saying they played action/survival-style games.77 per cent of women said that they had experienced gender specific harassment including “Judgements of skills, (70 per cent), gatekeeping (65 per cent) and patronizing comments (50 per cent)”.In addition, 44 percent of women responded that they had received unsolicited questions about their relationship status when playing games online.Respondents to the survey said that despite their issues with other player’s conduct, they are relatively happy with the way women are presented in major blockbuster games, with 80 per cent of.