Crash Override: How Gamergate (Nearly) Destroyed My Life, and How We Can Win the Fight Against Online Hate

At this point, we had been couch surfing for weeks.

Of course, Alex became a prime target as soon as the mob figured out we were dating.

I had assembled a team to work with me on my next game, but as anyone connected to me started to become a target, people would begin conversations with “I’m sorry, but…” I couldn’t even blame them for leaving and was almost relieved to have fewer people to worry about. Those who didn’t get out of my blast radius suffered.

He was the first person to stand up for me in a big way, calling on the industry to support me and acknowledge what was happening. As a result, his site and social media accounts were hacked, with the “Five Guys Burgers and Fries” logo emblazoned on his company’s website as well as a link to download the private contents of his Dropbox account.

The Anarchist’s Cookbook was also my first encounter with hacking, and it made me feel as if gaining mastery over computers would essentially be like becoming a modern-day mage.

Quinn’s most famous game, Depression Quest, has been played by more than 2 million people.

Fast Company recently named her the seventeenth Most Creative Person in Business for her work with Crash Override, and she appeared on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list.

A secret thank-you to everyone I can’t mention without giving them attention they might not want.

Karla, John, Rachel, ED, LB, and Seth—I don’t know why you thought it was a good idea to make games with me, but you’re stuck with me now. Sorry (and thanks).

I won’t ever forget it.