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Read More »Women in Games Awards shortlist announced
Nominate your colleagues for the Women in Games Awards 2018 – Deadline today!
It's your last chance to get your nominations in for the brilliant women you work with in the games industry
Read More »Opinion: ‘Homegrown has to be the future’ says Women in Games CEO Marie-Claire Isaaman
Brexit means Brexit. That’s the mantra endlessly repeated by Government. And whatever your opinion, barring an electoral upset of unimaginable proportions next month, the UK will be exiting the EU in 2019. How we leave is uncertain but the fact we’re leaving is not. As this becomes clearer, how UK …
Read More »Opinion: ‘The games industry has become a more diverse and inclusive place’
I am really honoured to write this piece for MCV about the Women in Games Awards. I have been involved with the awards previously in all aspects, from nominating female peers I respect to helping with the judging process and even collecting a few awards myself. It was amazing to …
Read More »Opinion: ‘There is much work to be done before women are fairly represented across all disciplines’
First a confession: when I started in the industry, back in 1863, I didn’t really think that sexism applied to me. I was outspoken and thought that if you could ‘man up’ and work hard, you’d be fine. I was wrong. Maybe it’s hindsight – the most powerful of the …
Read More »Women in Games Awards 2017: All the winners
The third Women in Games Awards is now over and we have a complete list of winners. The event, which took place on Friday May 19th at The Cavendish Conference Centre in London, saw MCV, Develop and eSports Pro celebrate the plethora of female talent in the UK games industry …
Read More »Women in Games Awards 2017 finalists on misogyny and how to tackle the industry’s diversity issues
Today marks our third Women in Games Awards, where MCV, Develop and eSports Pro celebrate the successes and achievements of women in the UK games industry. While the number of women playing and working in games has never been higher, there are still numerous issues that need to be tackled. …
Read More »Finalists announced for the Women in Games Awards
The finalists for the Women in Games Awards have been announced, including those in the brand new eSports Contender category. For the first time at the awards the brightest female stars in the world of eSports are being honoured. Members from every corner of the industry have been nominated, with …
Read More »Twitch announced as livestream and award partner for Women in Games Awards 2017
MCV, Develop and eSports Pro are happy to announce Twitch as livestream and award partner for the Women in Games Awards 2017. "Supporting diversity and recognizing the contributions of women in the games industry are of prime importance at Twitch," said Jason Fletcher, director of marketing, EMEA at Twitch. "As …
Read More »Aardvark Swift to sponsor Breakthrough Talent Award at the Women in Games Awards 2017
MCV, Develop and eSports Pro are happy to announce Aardvark Swift as category partner for the Women in Games Awards 2017. The recruitment company will be sponsoring the Breakthrough Talent Award, one of eight awards up for grabs on the night. "If we’re going to make the UK games industry …
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