Dark Participation in GamesThis article provides the first comprehensive cataloging and overview of dark participation in games. This includes defining these behaviors, cataloging their variants, and discussing their social and…
Designing Games to Challenge the Stigma Around Mental HealthDesigning Games to Challenge the Stigma Around Mental Health was written by Take This intern and York University PhD student Matthew Whitby…
Not Just a Game: Identity Fusion and Extremism in Gaming CulturesA collaboration between Take This and the University of Texas at Austin, this research paper explores the role of identity…
Moderation Challenges in Digital Gaming SpacesDespite the fact that most game players seem to be utilizing voice chat to communicate within gaming spaces, it has received little attention when it…
Gender Discrimination in the Game IndustryThe Game Awards Future Class represents the best and brightest in games. Within their inaugural year, the 2021 Future Class organized a “Class Project” to…
Toxic Gamers are Alienating Your Core Demographic: The Business Case for Community ManagementWhile not often talked about in public spheres, there seems to be a widely-held assumption that hate and…
