Women In Games
Women in Games advocates for stronger inclusion following UK supreme court ruling
The organisation said it will work with policymakers, studios, schools, and grassroots groups to make the games industry truly inclusive
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Women in Games
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www.womeningamesjobs.com
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Women In Games Jobs works to recruit, retain and support the progression of women in the games industry by positively and actively promoting female role models and giving encouragement and information to those women seeking to work in games.
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New Partnerships
Women in Games and UKIE partner to support greater representation in the UK games industry
Partnership will provide networking, mentoring, and skills-building opportunities
International Women's Day 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day: More stories and advice
We asked women from all around the games industry for their career stories, advice for new starters and hopes for the future. Here's what they told us
International Women's Day
Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman: "A note to men: This International Women's Day it's all about you…"
"Now, before you raise an eyebrow, hear me out."
Women In Games
We talk to Women in Games CEO, Marie Claire Isaaman about the barriers women are still facing
"We need to attract more women and girls into a career in games – and then support them through their journey"
Women In Games
Toya and Dove partner to educate young girls on body image, self-esteem and social media literacy
Launching a Roblox experience designed for girls aged 9-16
Gender Equality In Gaming
Women in Games launches free guide to gender equality in gaming
Building a Fair Playing Field is out now
Congratulations Patty
4Players appoints Patty Toledo as marketing director
Toledo will help the company expand its brand worldwide
Smith Retires
Women in Games founder David Smith retires from role
Founded the non-profit in 2009 to bring more women in the industry
Union Buster
Activision Blizzard brings on union-busting law firm following protests
WilmerHale is tasked with reviewing policies at the company
Largest Event Yet
Women in Games Global Festival taking place this September
Virtual event includes awards ceremony, games jam and esports tournament
Women In Games
Women in Games welcomes Lucy Rissik and Elizabeth Sampat
The new marketing director and advisory board member
Jobs
WIGJ announces a new executive board for day-to-day operation
Four-person board is seeking two more members to complete its ranks in marketing and events
Movers And Shakers
Women in Games names three new board members as deputy CEO departs
Multiplay's Vanessa Joyce, UKIE's Daniel Wood and Abertay's Ruth Falconer join board
Gender Pay Gap
Women in Games CEO: Pay gap figures are depressingly unsurprising
Marie-Claire Isaaman discusses the figures and what the next steps should be
Women In Games Scotland
Women in Games Scotland appoints new lead ambassador and national coordinator
Rockstar North engine programmer Timea Tabori will lead the program
Women In Games
Nominees revealed for inaugral Women in Games Mobile Awards to be held on September 6th
A Normal Lost Phone and South Park Phone Destroyer among the nominated
Rewarding Success
Inaugural Women in Games Mobile Awards revealed for September 6th
Women in Games partners with International Mobile Gaming Awards for contest
Women In Games
Anita Sarkeesian and Brie Code to keynote European Women in Games Conference on September 5th-6th
Over 40 speakers and panellists across the conference's two days
Women In Games
Women In Games launches Ambassador program to encourage women in Europe to join the games industry
Working with schools and industry to promote the industry
Helping Hand
Women In Games mentoring scheme encourages new talent
Women in Games is on the hunt for industry veteran mentors
Sell Yourself
Women in Games Conference announces personal branding panel with Yogscast co-founder Hannah Rutherford
What to do to get ahead
Speak Up
Andy Payne and BAFTA-winning Katherine Bidwell keynote Women in Games conference
Andy Payne and Kathetine Bidwell head to London
Bringing Balance
WIGJ sets out to double number of European female games professionals
Setting out its ten year goal
Jobs
Jenny Richards-Steward becomes CEO of Women in Games Jobs
Realise your potential
Free-to-play revolution is forcing developers to focus on quality, says Pole to Win
Ann Hurley on the rise of free
If half of all gamers are female, why do women only make up 6% of the games industry?
Women in Games's Jackson on finding a balance