Though about half of gamers are women, they’re still not represented proportionally during the biggest gaming convention of the year.
At Casual Connect London, Ready at Dawn co-founder Ru Weerasuriya spoke about his company’s culture and how the studio has managed to succeed for more than 15 years.
The publisher held its first Building Healthy Communities Summit during EA Play and has outlined measures it will take to combat bullying and toxicity.
Nearly 25 years after Opera’s first release, Opera Software AS has unveiled a new gaming enthusiast browser called ‘Opera GX.’ The program promises more user control and faster browsing speeds, along with Twitch integration.
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has filed an investigation enforcement action against the studio, but Riot claims it has been cooperating.
Bowser echoes previous sentiment of Reggie Fils-Aime, cites Animal Crossing delay as proof of anti-crunch stance, but what about the actual developers in Japan?
Just over a month after NetherRealm Studios faced toxic workplace accusations, a lawsuit alleged Unity CEO John Riccitiello repeatedly committed sexual harassment. The claim hints at a larger call for accountability in the games industry, particularly toward powerful men manipulating subordinate women.
The initiative, established by the ESA Foundation, looks to address the lack of diversity in game development.
The company will give a combined $1 million to three nonprofits, along with inviting customers to donate to each charity. While the drive isn’t particularly new, it demonstrates a growing interest in making games a more inclusive space.
Putting the G Into Gaming is dedicated to balancing the gender disparity in a male-dominated industry.