"[13] Intel issued an apology and said that it did not intend to be "taking sides in an increasingly bitter debate in the gaming community.

[16] In an interview with MSNBC Digital that aired on October 21, 2014, Leigh Alexander spoke out against the Gamergate movement and talked about the harassment of game developer Zoë Quinn.

Alexander stated that her criticism of Gamergate stemmed from what she believes to be "the terroristic dominance of traditional appetites in what should be a diverse and creative field.

"[17] During GDC 2015, Alexander hosted the #1ReasonToBe panel, aimed at better serving women and minorities within the video games industry.

Alexander advocated for creating spaces for minorities and marginalized groups within gaming culture.