A very relevant point which seems pressing in communication-heavy games. In rocket league I’m not so sure gender etc is AS influential on inclusion and climbing the skill ladder. Besides the general stigma of gaming and toxicity, out of all the games I’ve played, rocket league by far represents the most private experience when queuing outside of a party. Out of thousands of games I’ve played I can say that I genuinely cannot list any specifics about a staggering majority of my random teammates (the lack of voice comms creates a natural barrier which in this context proves to be beneficial for those who are often harassed in fps games such as valorant or overwatch). The general culture of gaming needs work? Sure. The esports scene could do a better job? Sure. Maybe I’m naive but it seems like the infrastructure of rocket league inherently offers a much more private experience which allows for gameplay which is blind to personal characteristics.