Geoff Keighley Addresses Summer Game Fest's Diversity Criticism.
The Summer Game Fest was criticized for its lack of diversity as there were no female developers, publishers, actors, or presenters on the stage during the entire event. Geoff Keighley, the creator and core presenter of the showcase, defended the show, stating that they generally do a good job with diversity in their shows and that they want to be authentic to the games being presented and the developers making them. The lack of female representation during the showcase sparked a mixed reception online, with some criticizing the lack of diversity and others stating that women shouldn't be wedged into the showcase simply to tick a box.