We're pleased to announce that Caelyn Ellis is taking on the role of editor for articles on the site! What this means is pitches should go to caelyn@ineeddiversegames.org going forward. She will also help review games sent to us by devs, publishers, etc. She'll review pitches, work with contributors to get them publication ready and … Continue reading Welcome @CaelynEllis as our articles editor!
Humble Bundle for streamers
If you've ever wanted to get started streaming, Humble Bundle has a pretty cool bundle available until next week. Check it out here. It includes tools for streaming like an Xsplit license, a few neat games, and even editing software Fast Cut for their highest tier. Like all their bundles you have the option to … Continue reading Humble Bundle for streamers
Who We Are Now – A queer, post-apocalyptic visual novel on Kickstarter
Download the Who We Are Demo The Game Who We Are Now is a game about trying to move on from past trauma, about trying to find yourself in a world you don't understand anymore, and about finding love even in the most extreme of circumstances. It's a game about exploring the relationships between characters, … Continue reading Who We Are Now – A queer, post-apocalyptic visual novel on Kickstarter
Spin fire, be awesome, see a bellydancing Wookie! @Raksgeek
Raks Geek: Ready Player Two Friday, March 24, 2017: 8:00pm Uptown Underground 4707 N. Broadway | Chicago, IL 60640 Tickets: $19-$39 Ages 21+ "Artistic and technical mastery... mesmerizing." - Uncanny Magazine Fight hate, support diversity in gaming, and join firespinning ninjas, bellydancing Wookiees, and sword-wielding warriors for an unforgettable night of nerdiness and dancing! We'll … Continue reading Spin fire, be awesome, see a bellydancing Wookie! @Raksgeek
PAX East Panel Reminder: How to Broadcast safely as a POC/LGBTQIA/Female ID’d Streamer
We're at PAX East! Come check out this panel with our founder, Cypheroftyr, at the Arachnid Theatre today from 12:30pm to 1:30pm ABOUT THE PANEL: Streaming on Twitch can be fun, but it can also be perilous for some of us. This panel will bring you some tips and tricks such as using bots, human … Continue reading PAX East Panel Reminder: How to Broadcast safely as a POC/LGBTQIA/Female ID’d Streamer
PAX East Panel Reminder: Inner Demons: Anxiety and Depression in Gamers
We're at PAX East! Come check out this panel with our founder, Cypheroftyr, at the Arachnid Theatre today from 11am to 12pm. ABOUT THE PANEL: Anxiety and depression are inner demons you can’t always vanquish, but you can learn to keep them at bay. You are not alone in this fight! Join tabletop game designer … Continue reading PAX East Panel Reminder: Inner Demons: Anxiety and Depression in Gamers
PAX East Panel Reminder: Why It’s Awesome Being an LGBTQ Ally
We're at PAX East! Come check out this panel with our founder, Cypheroftyr, at the Arachnid Theatre today from 8pm to 9pm. ABOUT THE PANEL: Alumni of the successful “Ladies Panel” series (and a new addition to the team) come back in 2017 with a new goal: bringing folks together and speaking on the importance … Continue reading PAX East Panel Reminder: Why It’s Awesome Being an LGBTQ Ally
ICYMI – We’re doing a lot of things!
Hello Patrons! Thank you for your support in January & February, it kept us online, our podcast going and even let us pay for articles on our site the last couple of months. As long as we stay at $750 or more a month, we can pay for two or more articles from the community! … Continue reading ICYMI – We’re doing a lot of things!
Parlons jeux vidéo! : Représentation en jeux vidéo [FR]
Joignez vous au Musée des sciences et de la technologie du Canada et au laboratoire Technoculture, Art and Games (TAG) pour participer à une soirée de discussions sur la représentation dans les jeux vidéo. Des conférencieres du milieu universitaire et de l’industrie des jeux vidéo parleront de questions relatives au genre, à la culture et … Continue reading Parlons jeux vidéo! : Représentation en jeux vidéo [FR]
Let’s Talk Gaming! : Representation in Video Games [ENG]
Join the Canada Science and Technology Museum and the Technoculture, Art and Games (TAG) lab for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about representation in video games. Invited speakers from academia and the gaming industry will explore gender, culture, and race in video games culture, and some interesting movements working to improve representation. The session will … Continue reading Let’s Talk Gaming! : Representation in Video Games [ENG]
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