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gaming1 year ago

"The Journey to Viral Success: Potions Creator's Hard-Won Path"

Renee Gittins, creator of Potions: A Curious Tale, faced challenges in releasing her game due to competition from Electronic Arts, but her journey and resilience have inspired many. She aimed to empower girls in game development and storytelling, and despite the difficulties, she remains determined to provide resources and support for aspiring developers, particularly girls. Gittins plans to port her game to consoles, release free content, and create more game development content while also exploring new game ideas and taking some well-deserved rest.

via Polygon|
#game-development#gaming#indie-games
gaming2 years ago

"Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Gaming Industry"

Despite progress in the video game industry with more women working as innovators, leaders, journalists, and streamers, recent events have highlighted the ongoing lack of representation and harassment faced by women in gaming. From the absence of women on-stage during Summer Game Fest to a woman-less round-up celebrating PC Gamer's 30-year history, the industry still has a long way to go. The importance of representation and centering female voices is emphasized, with a call for men in positions of power to actively support and elevate women in the industry. Without meaningful change, the industry risks repeating the events and ideologies of the GamerGate era.

via Kotaku|
#diversity#gamergate#gaming
gaming2 years ago

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.

via Insider Gaming|
#diversity#gaming#geoff-keighley
gaming2 years ago

Geoff Keighley addresses diversity criticism at Summer Game Fest 2023.

Geoff Keighley, the producer and host of Summer Game Fest, has responded to criticism regarding the lack of representation of women on stage during the event. Keighley acknowledged the criticism and stated that they generally do a good job with diversity in their shows, but they also want to be authentic to the games being presented and the developers making them. Women account for a significant portion of total console, PC, and mobile game players, according to US-based research from Circana. The event featured several new game announcements, including Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and Sonic Superstars, and will return in 2024.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#diversity#gaming#geoff-keighley
gaming2 years ago

Gender Disparity at Summer Game Fest 2023

Summer Game Fest, one of the biggest gaming events of the year, failed to feature a single woman onstage during its almost two-hour showcase, despite many of the games featured having female main characters. The lack of inclusion is particularly jarring for an industry that struggles with diversity but has taken great steps to be inclusive. Representation matters, and it's on both the event organizers and developers to ensure marginalized employees are given opportunities like this.

via The Verge|
#diversity#gaming#inclusion
gaming2 years ago

GDC Faces Backlash Over Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Harassment.

Reports of harassment and assault against women at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) have surfaced, including allegations of drink spiking at an off-site event. The GDC organizers have condemned the behavior and encouraged reporting to the police. This is not the first time women have felt uncomfortable at gaming industry events, and widespread change is needed to make women feel safe in the industry.

via Kotaku|
#assault#drink-spiking#gaming
business2 years ago

Ex-Blizzard Leaders Launch Magic Soup Games After "Incredibly Difficult" Exit from Activision Blizzard

Former Blizzard leaders Jen Oneal and J. Allen Brack have discussed their "incredibly difficult" exits from Activision Blizzard. Oneal left due to pay disparities and has since focused on supporting women in the industry through her work as a Women in Gaming International board member. Brack left following a lawsuit alleging harassment and discrimination of women at the company, and has been reflecting on his role in driving cultural change. He believes Blizzard can re-emerge as a haven for creatives with a positive culture for all employees.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#activision-blizzard#business#cultural-change