Tag Archives: women in games

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Women in Games Awards 2017: In pictures

Pictures from the Women in Games Awards 2017 are now available to view online. Whether you were unable to attend or simply want a reminder of how it went, a full album of images are now online atMCV’s Facebook page.Feel free to tag your friends. Now in its third year, …

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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.  …

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