The Toxic Meritocracy of Video GamesAn avid gamer and sharp media critic explains meritocracys negative contribution to video game cultureand what can be done about it Video games have brought entertainment, education, and innovation to millions, but gaming also has its dark sides. From the deep bred misogyny epitomized by GamerGate to the endemic malice of abusive player communities, gamer culture has had serious real world repercussions, ranging from death threats to sexist industry