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Toxicity has become synonymous with online gaming, yet we know little about how these behaviors impact already marginalized players and communities. Fractured Gaming Cultures by Christine Tomlinson fills this critical gap by examining how these groups navigate and experience toxic gaming cultures. While toxicity's evolving nature is alarming, this book also reveals hope: even in hostile environments, players are creating spaces where they build meaningful identities and communities. This book provides a clear-eyed look at some of today's most pressing cultural challenges in games and sheds light on possibilities for cultural change, from game players and the industry that shapes these worlds. * Rachel Kowert, Visiting Researcher at University of Cambridge, UK, and Founder of Psychgeist *

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Christine Tomlinson is Assistant Professor of Games and Esports in the GAME School at Arizona State University, USA. She is also a games user experience researcher, having worked in both industry and academic settings.

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