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How to make online games less toxic? GDC devs debate moderation

Enlarge / How can online gamemakers adapt both existing and new titles with systems that make guys like this less angry? Three presenters at the 2022 Game Developers Conference offer their own suggestions. (None include the obvious tip that this stock-photo guy should upgrade his old Xbox 360.) (credit: Getty Images) SAN FRANCISCO—As long as […]

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Riot Games to pay $100 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit

Enlarge (credit: Chris Delmas | Getty Images) Riot Games has settled a class-action lawsuit for $100 mil. Filed in 2018 by two female employees and later certified as a class-action, the lawsuit accused the studio of discrimination, sexual harassment, and unequal pay. Under the terms of the settlement, Riot Games will pay $80 million directly […]