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The project’s so-called "Gamergate backdrop" is particularly controversial. Gamergate, which erupted in 2014, was marked by harassment campaigns against women in gaming journalism, along with broader debates about ethics and representation. Ryan speculates that the film might portray Ellen Page’s character as a coach returning after her own scandal, possibly implying that she was involved in or affected by Gamergate controversy.
Putting such a volatile and painful chapter of gaming history into a comedy raises questions about the appropriateness and tone. Critics fear the film might trivialize or sensationalize Gamergate, reducing serious issues of harassment and sexism to slapstick or parody.