Harassment faced while playing video games in the U.S. 2019-2023, by game

Published by
J. Clement,
May 14, 2024
Video gaming has become very popular among both genders and young and old alike. Despite its popularity, the anonymous nature of online gaming leaves some gamers open to harassment and negative experiences. During an August 2023 survey of gamers in the United States in the United States, 88 percent of respondents who played Dota 2 reported experiencing some form of in-game harassment.

Share of video gamers who have experienced harassment while gaming online in the United States from 2019 to 2023, by game

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Release date

February 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 4 to August 17, 2023

Number of respondents

2,006 respondents

Age group

18-45 years

Special properties

who play games across PC, console, and mobile platforms

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Data regarding earlier years is from previous publications of the source.

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