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]

Come out, play with fire and fight hate with @RaksGeek

Fight hate, support diversity in gaming, and join firespinning ninjas, bellydancing Wookiees, and vengeful, sword-wielding warriors for an unforgettable night of nerdiness and dancing! We'll even have specially-crafted geek cocktails (because who doesn't want to drink Romulan Ale?)! Raks Geek presents a brand-new show inspired by video games like Bioshock, Super Mario Bros, and Mortal … Continue reading Come out, play with fire and fight hate with @RaksGeek

.@INeedDivGms GDC Scholarship applications for 2017 are now open!

We are happy to announce that our 2017 GDC Scholarship Applications are now open! Applications will be accepted October 1st - November 1st, 2016 I Need Diverse Games is excited to announce that in partnership with the Game Developers Conference we will be awarding 25 All Access passes to the 2017 Game Developers Conference, held … Continue reading .@INeedDivGms GDC Scholarship applications for 2017 are now open!

Via the GDC Dev Blog – A reminder about the GDC Scholarship program

You can still apply for a free GDC pass via the GDC Scholarship Program!! Organizers of the Game Developers Conference have once again donated a number of complimentary GDC 2016 passes to a variety of organizations through the GDC Scholarship Program, and the deadline to apply for some these scholarships is coming up quick. GDC has been donating … Continue reading Via the GDC Dev Blog – A reminder about the GDC Scholarship program

Coin-Operated Americans Launch Party @GeekBarBeta December 19, 2015

Come celebrate the launch of Coin-Operated Americans: Rebooting Boyhood at the Video Game Arcade. Join me for a reading, book signing, and Q&A for my book on the history of coin-op video games. There will also be raffle prizes and swag, and Geek Bar has food and drink for purchase. RSVP on FB “Carly A. … Continue reading Coin-Operated Americans Launch Party @GeekBarBeta December 19, 2015