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Ubisoft's Leon Winkler on the need to reach out and engage with POC communities in games Interview Nov 20th, 2020

Ubisoft's Leon Winkler on the need to reach out and engage with POC communities in games

"We cannot just expect them to join"

"I’ve often had to do twice the work to convince people that I am capable," says Snap Games' John Imah Interview Oct 30th, 2020

"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."

InnoGames's Omoloro Oyegoke on why "removing barriers of entry" will attract more people of colour to games Interview Oct 23rd, 2020

InnoGames's Omoloro Oyegoke on why "removing barriers of entry" will attract more people of colour to games

"Most of these problems stem from the larger society..."

Employers need to be "proactive in seeking diversity," says IronSource VP of new business Rujul Patel Interview Oct 16th, 2020

Employers need to be "proactive in seeking diversity," says IronSource VP of new business Rujul Patel

"I see very few South Asians or other people of colour outside of product and technical roles"

1 Candy Crush producer Desirée Brathwaite on the underlying bias against black and brown people Interview Oct 2nd, 2020

Candy Crush producer Desirée Brathwaite on the underlying bias against black and brown people

"To attract and retain talent of colour, you need to provide an inclusive environment"

POC in Mobile: Fellow Traveller's Des Gayle on what's changed in the games industry and what hasn't Interview Sep 25th, 2020

POC in Mobile: Fellow Traveller's Des Gayle on what's changed in the games industry and what hasn't

"I was racially abused by someone in a management position"

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"

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: "The video games industry can do better," says Behaviour brand manager Sam Quino Interview Sep 4th, 2020

POC in Mobile: "The video games industry can do better," says Behaviour brand manager Sam Quino

"I’ve sadly had my fair share of horror stories to tell both as a woman and a Filipino"

POC in Mobile: KingsIsle Entertainment games designer Victoria Brown on the importance of networking Interview Aug 28th, 2020

POC in Mobile: KingsIsle Entertainment games designer Victoria Brown on the importance of networking

"The more connections and relations that you can build will help open up more opportunities in any job that you would want to pursue"

POC in Mobile: Facebook director of games partnerships Leo Olebe explains why it's "everyone’s job to find great and diverse talent" Interview Aug 21st, 2020

POC in Mobile: Facebook director of games partnerships Leo Olebe explains why it's "everyone’s job to find great and diverse talent"

"It’s like the old saying: 'you have to fish where the fish are'."

POC in Mobile: Why Sumo Digital's Harinder Sangha believes "change needs to happen at every level of the industry" Interview Aug 14th, 2020

POC in Mobile: Why Sumo Digital's Harinder Sangha believes "change needs to happen at every level of the industry"

"There is no role or level at Sumo where we would not benefit from having more women"

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"

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