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I love gaming, but gaming doesn't always love me

Meg Sunshine is a 21-year-old professional gamer. She loves her job but hates gaming's sexist culture. In this episode she sets out what needs to change to make women more welcome.

Meg Sunshine, a 21 year old professional gamer is dedicated to becoming one of the best in the industry. Gaming is her life. But her journey has not been an easy one. She’s experienced threats of sexual violence from male gamers and has frequently felt unsafe online. She’s determined to bring about change however. In this episode she argues gaming needs to tackle its toxic culture, encourage a more diverse range of players and keep girls gaming.

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