It’s easy to get worn down, beat down and exasperated with all the riling-up and anger-inducing phlegm that has been spewed out of the mainstream media outlets, but don’t forget that there is respite and there is the comforting touch of video games to help take the load off.

One way of dealing with the tension built up over this whole #GamerGate issue is to play some video games and let all that aggression flow freely into the realm of interactive entertainment. If you don’t have any new games to play, take note that there are those helping keep morale high throughout the consumer revolt who are giving away free games via a live-stream.

It’s called “Operation Game It Forward”. It runs on the hashtag #OpGameItForward. Anyone can hop into the live-stream – like the one right here on YouTube – and nominate someone to receive a free game key.

#Gamergate Open House – Op Rebuild please help! https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/carbon-based-gaming-radio/x/8963327#home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhujE4nZK5s – op rebuild with socks https://youtu.be/ASVsg8BjMbQ?t=2h30m12s steve calls in steve@tomsawyerpr.com – his personal paypal

According to the stream organizers, it runs about 24/7 and has been going on for the past five days. The team has already handed out anywhere between 800 and 1,000 games, roughly.

On Twitter, user ShrekBane noted…



“and yes, its not limited to GG. pro, anti, neutral, dont care, all welcome. we just want to share games”



This point is actually further clarified in the Google doc that explains the exact aims of #OpGameItForward, where it’s stated that…



“In the interest of promoting inclusion in gaming, which has always been the central aim of gaming, #GameItForward is to open up the world of gaming to all people, regardless of race, sex, gender, creed or identity, to show to the world that gaming is and has always been about fun for all people. By way of #GameItForward, the central joy and empowerment that comes from gaming can be exposed to all people with the only requirements for participation being a desire to play games and the willingness to ask for a game to play.”



They still have a long list of titles and keys to giveaway. In fact, you can see what games are still available on the list right here. There’s definitely some worthwhile titles in there whether you’re an old-school or new-school gamer.

This is one of the many methods to help maintain morale during the harsh holiday battle that’s ensuing over the fight for the gaming industry’s soul.

Nevertheless, it’s important to keep in mind that #GamerGate is winning.