Embracing diversity: GamesBeat’s Diversity in Gaming Lunch is just around the corner
Presented by Xsolla “Inclusivity in gaming” isn’t a buzzwordy slogan, and it shouldn’t be a burden for game developers – in fact, it’s good...
Nearly 1 in 5 gamers are LGBTQ according to GLAAD
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today revealed its first ever report on State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games. The inaugural...
Making representation in games more than just a profitability play
Black-owned indie game and animation studio JumpButton (JBS) is a force to be reckoned with in the industry. Their diverse and inclusive storytelling team...
Making the gaming industry more emotionally intelligent — and bigger as a result
This article is part of GamesBeat’s special issue, Gaming communities: Making connections and fighting toxicity. When I was growing up, gaming was new. For many...
Iron Galaxy on diversity, inclusion, and its rise in LGBTQ+ staff
It’s no secret that the games industry has an inclusivity problem. While many developers and publishers claim to want a diverse pool of staff...
Activision Blizzard appoints Kristen Hines as new diversity boss
Activision Blizzard announced that it has appointed Kristen Hines as its chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. Hines joins the company on April 25....
Why representation now means a much better metaverse-to-come
Building out the metaverse, where users interact in a virtual world in real time, raises many big questions, including, will this metaverse or new...
How popular content creators are building inclusive community with Facebook Gaming
What does it take to build an online gaming community — and why is a commitment to diversity and representation so important? It’s the...