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Ubisoft reveals scholarship for UK Black students to study computer science News Dec 18th, 2020

Ubisoft reveals scholarship for UK Black students to study computer science

"We wanted to go one step further and tackle an area where we can truly make a meaningful difference to diversify the UK games industry"

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."

Ubisoft hires Raashi Sikka as VP of global diversity and inclusion News Dec 9th, 2020

Ubisoft hires Raashi Sikka as VP of global diversity and inclusion

"We are committed to making Ubisoft a more inclusive and diverse company"

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"

PGC Digital: The importance of diversity and inclusivity in teams News Nov 13th, 2020

PGC Digital: The importance of diversity and inclusivity in teams

"Protect the culture. Get rid of the bad and grow the good"

Players in the US and UK would like to see more diversity in games News Nov 12th, 2020

Players in the US and UK would like to see more diversity in games

"The protagonists of the game tend to be dominated by males, and the online gaming community of this franchise tends to follow suit"

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 The US Labor department is investigating Microsoft's diversity initiative News Oct 7th, 2020

The US Labor department is investigating Microsoft's diversity initiative

"We are clear that the law prohibits us from discriminating on the basis of race"

BAME in Games launches and sets up mentorship initiative News Oct 2nd, 2020

BAME in Games launches and sets up mentorship initiative

Offering one-to-one mentoring

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"

as PGC Helsinki Digital: Why video games are "empathy machines" News Sep 18th, 2020

PGC Helsinki Digital: Why video games are "empathy machines"

Nyamakop producer Limpho Moeti spoke about the importance of subversion

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