Poc In Mobile "More investments need to be made for creating a career path for members of diverse communities"
Poc In Mobile "Commitments to invest in Black developers, fight racism and hate speech online are so necessary and long overdue"
December 18, 2020 Scholarship Ubisoft reveals scholarship for UK Black students to study computer science "We wanted to go one step further and tackle an area where we can truly make a meaningful difference to diversify the UK games industry"
December 11, 2020 A Good Deed Niantic gave $7m to Black Lives Matter charities At least $5 million came from Pokemon Go Fest 2020
October 30, 2020 Poc In Mobile "I’ve often had to do twice the work to convince people that I am capable," says Snap Games' John Imah "In every role I’ve held throughout my entire professional career, I’ve been the first black employee with the title."
September 18, 2020 Diversity Matters POC in Mobile: Chase Bethea's journey as a game composer and the many benefits of game jams "There's no need to wait because the longer you do, the more opportunities will pass you by"
September 11, 2020 "oversight" Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot apologises for Tom Clancy's Elite Squad backlash and toxic company culture Video was uploaded online hours before second Ubisoft Forward event
September 11, 2020 Poc In Mobile Games for Good founder Deborah Mensah-Bonsu: "I think studios need to be brave in telling different kinds of stories" "I think it takes everyone looking around their colleagues to see who's missing or not represented and challenging that"
August 7, 2020 #blacklivesmatter POC in Mobile: Why Amanotes publishing manager Micke Joseph Moisa believes creative freedom is key to better diversity "I don’t think people should go the extra mile to prove more than non-coloured people."
July 31, 2020 #blacklivesmatter POC in Mobile: Konsole Kingz founder Cj Peters on the need for more representation in games "Companies big and small need to proactively seek out the diverse talent they desire to have."
July 24, 2020 #blacklivesmatter POC in Mobile: Peak's Shaneka Jeffrey on her journey to being a QA manager "Just go for it, don’t doubt yourself and make your voice heard"
July 10, 2020 #blacklivesmatter POC in Mobile: FarBridge's Donald Harris on why you shouldn't wait or ask permission to get into games "We live in a time where you no longer need permission to get into this industry"
July 3, 2020 #blacklivesmatter POC in Mobile: Why Jam City's Michael Raeford believes education is key to diversifying the games industry "Companies should embrace our differences and use them as a competitive advantage - not as a weakness."
June 26, 2020 #blacklivesmatter POC in Mobile: The Game Band lead animator Cedric Adams on why we need diverse main characters "We need to inspire and facilitate growth in diverse creators"
June 25, 2020 Be Diverse Microsoft is committing $150 million to diversity and inclusion "We are committed to take action to help address racial injustice and inequity"
June 23, 2020 Outta Here Epic Games removes police cars from Fortnite Possibly due to the #BlackLivesMatter movement
June 18, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Google pledges $175 million for aiding Black communites "Google commits to translating the energy of this moment into lasting meaningful change"
June 16, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Itch.io's #BlackLivesMatter bundle has raised $8.1m for charity That's 63 per cent higher than its initial $5m goal
June 11, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Riot executive on leave after George Floyd remarks Consumer products boss Johnson under investigation for saying Floyd's "criminal lifestyle" played a role in his death
June 10, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Klei Entertainment donates $1 million to #BlackLivesMatter causes "As a part of the global community, we believe each of us need to do our part to make the world a safer, kinder, more equal place"
June 9, 2020 Minority Support Riot is putting $10m behind minority-led studios Firm also puts $1m behind social justice causes
June 8, 2020 #blacklivesmatter EA Sports states that it won't "tolerate racism of any kind" Firm outlines measures it is taking to cut out hate speech
June 5, 2020 Black Lives Matter Statement from Steel Media Ltd in support of Black Lives Matter Steel Media stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in condemnation of the killing of George Floyd, and against widespread systemic racism.
June 4, 2020 #blacklivesmatter The Pokemon Company, Double Fine, House House, and more join in to show support for #BlackLivesMatter Through statements and charity donations
June 4, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Niantic is donating all proceeds from Pokemon Go Fest 2020 to fight racism With a promised minimum of $5 million
June 4, 2020 Delayed Content Epic Games postpones Fortnite's upcoming event and Season 3 In support of #BlackLivesMatter
June 4, 2020 Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter: How the games industry is showing support and how you can help Resources, organisations, and things you can do to help support the Black Lives Matter movement
June 3, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Update: Electronic Arts, Supercell, Team17, and Square Enix are making donations to support #BlackLivesMatter Employee donations will also be matched by the companies
June 2, 2020 #blacklivesmatter Activision delays Call of Duty: Mobile season 7 in support of #BlackLivesMatter No new release date has been given
June 1, 2020 #blacklivesmatter EA, Sony, Warner Bros. and more take to social media to support #BlackLivesMatter movement Madden 21 announcement delayed in favour of showing support