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Gamergate 

A word used to describe the events following on from an otherwise minor scandal, where rumors that a games journalist had a relationship with a developer that he hadn't disclosed during his coverage were met with a series of articles from across the specialized gaming press, in an apparent attempt to demonize their own readership, coordinated behind the scenes on a secret mailing list.
Gamergate represented a massive failure of journalistic ethics and was responsible for a number of people losing trust in games related media and even the wider news industry.
Gamergate by Strawberry Stupidity September 8, 2019
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gamergate 

an ant that takes on the position of queen ant after the existing queen ant dies.
The queen ant is different. That must be a gamergate.
gamergate by uttam maharjan August 29, 2010
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Gamergate 

A conserversy surrounding zoey quinn aleged to have slept with a games journalist. Causing years of debates on whether or not if she did or not
Oh gamergate? I think its a huge conspiracy
Gamergate by Zikitool September 8, 2019

GamerGated 

When a someone creates something requiring significant understanding of tech and someone questions the authenticity and/or integrity of that individual.
Some User: "You" aren't even real. You're just the marketing person paid to make the software sound good.
Me: I literally spent weeks livestreaming the development of this software. I can't believe you GamerGated me like that.
GamerGated by mechaGrey November 5, 2017
n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.
-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.
bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005
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Gayborhood 

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
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A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
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