Diversity

"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
"It’s worth reiterating that representation and allyship in leadership roles are essential."
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Interview
Dec 1st, 2020

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

"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

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"
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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

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"
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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

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'."
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