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[Art by Leisha Riddel.] [Art by Leisha Riddel.] Happy Sunday, friends! We hope this message finds you well today, and that you’re ready for another round of projects breaking down barriers in the industry. Whether you’re looking to get directly involved in the positive shift happening all around us, or you’re more comfortable following along with the efforts of others, we have a wide range of opportunities for everyone. There’s never been a better time to be a gamer than right now!

So, what have we gathered to show you today? We’re glad you asked! From a new, exciting event set to shake the main stage to projects pushing for more diversity to tutorials tailor-made to suit every skill level, this is your time to shine. All of the initiatives here today want to welcome you to join their cause. Don’t forget to boost their work and follow along as it grows!

As always, if you…

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Tanya DePass is the founder and Director of I Need Diverse Games, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, which is dedicated to better diversification of all aspects of gaming. I Need Diverse Games serves the community by supporting marginalized developers attend the Game Developer Conference by participating in the GDC Scholarship program, helps assist attendance at other industry events, and is seeking partnership with organizations and initiatives. Tanya is a lifelong Chicagoan who loves everything about gaming, #INeedDiverseGames spawn point, and wants to make it better and more inclusive for everyone. She founded and was the EIC of Fresh Out of Tokens podcast where games culture was discussed and viewed through a lense of feminism, intersectionality and diversity. Now she’s a co-host on Spawn on Me Podcast. Along with all of that, she’s the Programming Coordinator for OrcaCon, she often speaks on issues of diversity, feminism, race, intersectionality & other topics at multiple conventions throughout the year. Her writing about games and games critique appears in Uncanny Magazine, Polygon, Wiscon Chronicles, Vice Gaming, Paste Games, Mic, and other publications.