Tag Archives: diversity

Discussion of stereotypes and workforce diversity urges studios: "Don't be scared of trying something new"

We look at some of the more progressive talks that will be held at next week's conference

Creating a wide range of characters is "more fun than the same generic bro and hot chick over and over again"

Intel has pledged $300m of investment to improve diversity at the company and the wider technology and gaming sectors. The firm plans to work with several partners, including the International Game Developers Association, the E-Sports League, Feminist Frequency and the National Center for Women in Technology to support, enhance or …

Tech firm partnering with IGDA and Feminist Frequency for new initiative

New study will explore gender balance of games industry

We must get our house in order around diversity, urges Shahid Ahmad at BFI event

A panel held at the first BFI Video Games Day has called on the games industry to foster more diversity in the sector, or risk being overrun by hostility. Discussing diversity, culture and representation,Mitu Khandaker-Kokoris, developer at The Tiniest Shark;Shahid Ahmad, strategic content, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and video game …

Characters in WoW studio's new FPS designed to make all players feel "equally represented"

UKIE's Dr Jo Twist, NGSA's Gina Jackson and Tigerface's Kate Ho to discuss 'Changing the ratio' at October 2nd conference – Book your place now