GAME ON!
Wednesday, Feb 1st, 1pm-4pm
Highlighting Diversity in Video Games
LEVEL UP your knowledge about discussing diversity issues in video games and the video game industry. We will have a talk and Q&A with an open house featuring alternative and indie games for you to try out. The Digital Future Lab will be there as well so come play and get your GAME ON!
Meet Tanya DePass
Tanya DePass is the founder and Director of I Need Diverse Games, a not-for-profit foundation based in Chicago, that 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.
Website: https://www.patreon.com/cypheroftyr
LEARNING OUTCOMES
-Understand industry issues related to diversity in both creators and content
-Understand resources for promoting diversity in the industry
-Learn basics of alternate and indie games
Event Information
GAME ON!
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Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017, 01:00 PM
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