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"There’s work to be done but it’s early days," says POC in Play co-founder Adam Campbell Interview Jan 22nd, 2021

"There’s work to be done but it’s early days," says POC in Play co-founder Adam Campbell

"One thing I’d like to encourage is more cross-industry recruitment"

Why Square Enix's Karla Reyes believes there is a "sense of duty to pay back and pay forward" for those already in games Interview Dec 11th, 2020

Why Square Enix's Karla Reyes believes there is a "sense of duty to pay back and pay forward" for those already in games

"It’s worth reiterating that representation and allyship in leadership roles are essential."

1 King president Humam Sakhnini addresses Candy Crush longevity, diversity and utilising Activision IP to bring Crash Bandicoot to mobile Interview Dec 1st, 2020

King president Humam Sakhnini addresses Candy Crush longevity, diversity and utilising Activision IP to bring Crash Bandicoot to mobile

"The vast majority of our 249 million monthly active players have never spent any money in our games"

"It’s important to create a culture where it is okay to be different," says SciPlay QA Manager Ronny Yoon Interview Nov 27th, 2020

"It’s important to create a culture where it is okay to be different," says SciPlay QA Manager Ronny Yoon

"Quality assurance is a great way to get started in the games industry."

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"

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: 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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