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How to stop harassment in video games

Many women say popular video games such as “World of Warcraft” and “Halo” are rife with harassment, stalking and sexism that game companies don’t police effectively. But there are some steps the game industry, social media and law enforcement could take to combat harassment.

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How to stop harassment in video games
FILE - In this June 15, 2015 file photo, Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's Xbox division and Microsoft Studios, speaks at the Xbox E3 2015 briefing ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the University of Southern California's Galen Center in Los Angeles. Microsoft was promoting the next installment in its popular sci-fi franchise, "Halo 5: Guardians," at E3. Many women say popular video games such as “World of Warcraft” and “Halo” are rife with harassment, stalking and sexism that game companies don’t police effectively. But there are some simple steps the game industry, social media and law enforcement could take to combat harassment. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
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