Creative Leadership Programme Scotland – New From Women In Games
The Creative Leadership Programme Scotland is a new two-day lab, for women working in the games sector in Scotland, created by Women In Games
Glasgow Uni Study Shows Gender Bias In Video Game Dialogue
New research from Glasgow University has highlighted gender bias in video game dialogue with male characters speaking twice as much as female
Applications Open For Tentacle Zone 2022
Tentacle Zone, the games incubator for developers from underrepresented backgrounds is open for 2022. Following the success of the 2021 programme, applications are open until April 8th, with the incubator running April – August 2022. …
Women In Games Responds to Recent Media Reports on Toxicity & Harrassment in Games
Women In Games, the global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting equity and parity for all women and girls in games and esports, has issued a statement following the recent media reports on discriminatory and toxic behaviour within the games industry.
Digital Xtra Fund Applications Open – Teach The Next Generation Of Developers
Funding applications have opened for this year’s grants programme from Digital Xtra Fund, Scotland’s charity committed to increasing the number and diversity of young people learning innovative digital skills.
Tentacle Zone Incubator – Apply Now
Headed up by London-based independent developer Payload Studios, the Tentacle Zone Incubator is a programme offering mentorship, networking opportunities and an all-round games industry insight to independent developers with disabilities or neurodiversites, who come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, are of an underrepresented gender, or are POC or LGBTQ+.
NewZoo Study: Gamers Want More Diversity
When asked if they thought game publishers should take a stance on societal issues, an overwhelming number of the 4000 players who took part in the Gamer Sentiment Study on Diversity and Inclusion said they were either neutral on the issue or in favour of it. Whatsmore, that sentiment held true across all demographics, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or having a disability.
#RaiseTheGameJam Entries Open
Entries have opened for the 2021 #RaiseTheGameJam, which challenges student teams from across the UK to create games focused on diversity & inclusion.
Evil Army: Queer Representation in Games
Evil Army: Queer Representation in Games is an online event which will explore the history of queer representation within videogames, its evolution and how current events are reshaping the view and attitudes of straight gamers and game developers towards LGBTQ+ and queer characters.
Entries Open For The Women In Games Awards 2020
Nominations have opened for the Women In Games Awards 2020.
The competition celebrates and highlights the incredible work being done by women across the UK, with categories covering everything from development and technical roles, through to business, journalism and mentoring.