As of recent, gamers have gotten a bad rap, as has the industry as well. Too often people focus on the controversial elements of the industry or the companies that though produce great games, are more known for controversy than a positive image. However, now there is a list up of 10 great examples of good role models in the gaming community.

From the article: In light of all the bad press video games have been receiving lately, it felt like the perfect time to bring to the attention of the media all the names in the gaming industry that have been using their position to help their community and set a great example for gamers and other video game companies.

With companies like Rockstar Games in the media limelight all the time because of their collection of controversial games, the world tends to get this bad view of video games and the industry behind them. Violent video games are used by politicians as platforms to get their names into the paper and media companies use them as ways to sell their headlines.

If they were to write or promote the work of people and companies in the gaming industry that give back to their community and create a positive example for gamers then maybe video games would not have to suffer the bad name that they have been given. Video games would no longer be a horrible influence but a positive one.

I found 10 great examples of good role models in the gaming community in hopes that they will be given the recognition they deserve and that others will try to follow in their footsteps.

Read the full article over at destructoid.com