#3: Charmaine Duff (Women-Led Games)
Better Games, Better Gamers
Charmaine Duff is the founder and Director of Women-Led Games, an organization dedicated to recognizing the contributions of innovative women in gaming by creating spaces to showcase their work at events like the Game Awards and Summer Games Fest. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and sexism women face in the gaming industry, including the uphill battle women must navigate when fundraising. Charmaine reflects on the importance of finding characters we identify with, sharing a powerful childhood story about her deep connection to Aerith from Final Fantasy VII. She also urges...
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#2: Vanessa Lane (Better Play Studios)
Better Games, Better Gamers
Vanessa Lane is the CEO and Cofounder of BetterPlay Studios, a video game studio that works with psychologists to create a gaming platform that is fun and good for mental wellness. Kozee is a subscription-based gaming app that offers a curated selection of games that have a positive effect on your mental health, with tools to help users track the impacts and understand the theraputic benefits. In this episode, Vanessa shares her journey from teaching into running a video game company dedicated to mental health. She discusses how the studio collaborates with mental health professionals and game...
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#1: Eve Crevoshay (Take This, Inc)
Better Games, Better Gamers
Eve Crevoshay is the Executive Director of Take This, a non-profit mental health organization providing comprehensive resources and support tailored for the unique needs and diverse cultures and issues of the game community. They combine clinical best practice with a love of all things gamer to provide a safe, accepting space for gamers and developers. Eve Crevoshay has over 20 years of experience with nonprofits and also serves as an advisor to the GDC Advocacy track and the Fair Play Alliance. She is the recipient of the inaugural GamesBeat Up and Comer award (2020) and the 2022 Games for...
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Developer Diary: Amar Shukla (Ghost Story Games)
Better Games, Better Gamers
Amaresh Shukla is an automation engineer at Ghost Story Games and the director of an indie action platforming game called . In this episode, we discuss Amar's journey to becoming a professional game developer, his favorite childhood video game, and his hopes for the future of the industry. ========== Join us on a challenging quest to discover how we can make the industry a better place for everyone who loves to play. In each episode, we’ll speak with industry professionals to learn how we can resolve conflicts and bridge divides between players and game developers. Contact...
info_outlineCharmaine Duff is the founder and Director of Women-Led Games, an organization dedicated to recognizing the contributions of innovative women in gaming by creating spaces to showcase their work at events like the Game Awards and Summer Games Fest.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges and sexism women face in the gaming industry, including the uphill battle women must navigate when fundraising. Charmaine reflects on the importance of finding characters we identify with, sharing a powerful childhood story about her deep connection to Aerith from Final Fantasy VII. She also urges men to become more active allies and mentors by speaking up and advocating for women.
We also share our predictions for 2024’s Game of the Year and explore the growing trend of cross-media storytelling.
Learn more about WLG by visiting: https://www.womenledgames.com
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Join us on a challenging quest to discover how we can make the industry a better place for everyone who loves to play. In each episode, we’ll speak with industry professionals to learn how we can resolve conflicts and bridge divides between players and game developers.
We are always looking for more speakers! Contact us if you're interested in applying to be a guest.
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