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POC in Mobile: Chase Bethea's journey as a game composer and the many benefits of game jams Interview Sep 18th, 2020

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"

Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot apologises for Tom Clancy's Elite Squad backlash and toxic company culture News Sep 11th, 2020

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

Games for Good founder Deborah Mensah-Bonsu: "I think studios need to be brave in telling different kinds of stories" Interview Sep 11th, 2020

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"

as POC in Mobile: Why Amanotes publishing manager Micke Joseph Moisa believes creative freedom is key to better diversity Interview Aug 7th, 2020

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."

POC in Mobile: Konsole Kingz founder Cj Peters on the need for more representation in games Interview Jul 31st, 2020

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."

POC in Mobile: Peak's Shaneka Jeffrey on her journey to being a QA manager Interview Jul 24th, 2020

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"

POC in Mobile: FarBridge's Donald Harris on why you shouldn't wait or ask permission to get into games Interview Jul 10th, 2020

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"

POC in Mobile: Why Jam City's Michael Raeford believes education is key to diversifying the games industry Interview Jul 3rd, 2020

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."

POC in Mobile: The Game Band lead animator Cedric Adams on why we need diverse main characters Interview Jun 26th, 2020

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"

Microsoft is committing $150 million to diversity and inclusion News Jun 25th, 2020

Microsoft is committing $150 million to diversity and inclusion

"We are committed to take action to help address racial injustice and inequity"

Epic Games removes police cars from Fortnite News Jun 23rd, 2020

Epic Games removes police cars from Fortnite

Possibly due to the #BlackLivesMatter movement

Google pledges $175 million for aiding Black communites News Jun 18th, 2020

Google pledges $175 million for aiding Black communites

"Google commits to translating the energy of this moment into lasting meaningful change"

Itch.io's #BlackLivesMatter bundle has raised $8.1m for charity News Jun 16th, 2020

Itch.io's #BlackLivesMatter bundle has raised $8.1m for charity

That's 63 per cent higher than its initial $5m goal

Riot executive on leave after George Floyd remarks News Jun 11th, 2020

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

Klei Entertainment donates $1 million to #BlackLivesMatter causes News Jun 10th, 2020

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"

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