G.A.M.E.R.S MANIFESTO

G.A.M.E.R.S Manifesto: Gamers At the Margins, Exploited but Resisting Simultaneously

To the gaming industry

1.       We want to be recognized as legitimate gamers

2.       We want less stereotypical representations of marginalized groups

3.       We don’t want to be ignored in advertising practices

4.       We want more diversity among game developers

5.       We just want to game as equals

To the many gaming communities

1.       We want all forms of gaming taken seriously (console, mobile, social media apps, etc)

2.       We want to game without becoming victims of offensive speech

3.       We want to be recognized as legitimate participants

4.       We do NOT want to segregate to enjoy the virtual gaming community

5.       We just want to game as equals

To New Media & Gaming Studies

1.       We want to be taken seriously in academic settings

2.       We want journals and curricula to reflect our participation

3.       We want content in games taken just as seriously as game development

4.       We want a more inclusive environment for marginalized groups

5.       We just want to game as equals