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New study shows more than half of all Americans aged 18 to 49 play on dedicated games devices
Read More »EA’s Moore: Gamergate has helped industry diversity
EA COO Peter Moore has spoken openly about the representation and treatment of women in the games industry. In an interview with Fortune, Moore praised what he perceives as the increasing number of opportunities for female developers. EA itself now counts former Naughty Dog alumna Amy Hennig among its ranks …
Read More »Slitherine: ‘For us, appealing to women is like pushing water uphill’
Wargaming developer explains why diversity is tougher for certain genres to strive for
Read More »FIFA 16 will feature female teams in a series first
For the first time in the history of the FIFA series consumers will be able to play as women. FIFA 16 will feature 12 Women’s National Teams from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Sweden and the USA. Bringing some of the best women’s players and …
Read More »Carbon Digital launches mentoring scheme for female games devs
Founder of Video FX specialist offering advice and support
Read More »Dead or Alive producer on female representation: ‘There is a cultural barrier between Japan and the West’
The producer for Dead or Alive has told MCV that controversy over the series’ approach to female representation may be the result of a cultural clash. Asked whether the growing discussion over female representation in the games industry had raised questions during development about the game’s approach to female characters …
Read More »MCV’s Women of the Year Awards: Tickets now available
Event honouring our Top 100 Women in Games will also name three outstanding leaders – tickets just £65 each
Read More »Why the Gender Balance Workforce Survey matters
We speak to Ella Romanos about the new study into women working in the games industry
Read More »Next Gen Skills Academy researching women working in games
New study will explore gender balance of games industry
Read More »Who are the top women in the UK games industry?
MCV’s Brit List will return at the end of January – but this time it will honour the 100 most influential women in the games industry. We launched the first Brit List in March, and it fast became the most-read issue of MCV of all time. Our next Brit List …
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