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elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · 4d

elsewhereNFP is in Bangkok for gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show! Catch Ashley & Astrid tomorrow, Oct 18, 2:30 PM on the Expo Stage 🌏✨

#gamedev #indiedev #gamesindustry #gamingindustry #workplace #workplaceculture #DEI

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · 5d

See you Friday 2:30 PM at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show. Ashley Blake and I share new Global Workplace Culture Study findings on Asia and Southeast Asia. 🌏🎮

#gamescomasia #ThailandGameShow #elsewhereNFP #workplaceculture #DEI #gamingindustry

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Aug 13

Heading to Cologne for #ddc2025 (Aug 17–19)! Talking women’s health in #gamedev, workplace culture, and sharing stories of turning job loss into new beginnings. Staying for #Gamescom too!

Take part in our research: bit.ly/WorkplaceCul... – join the change.

#GamesIndustry #IndieDev #WomwnInGames

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Jul 30

Oh my, I am so sorry - only reading this now 😱 The report won’t be published before 2027, and we present the current findings along the way at conferences. But I like the idea of having regular updates - maybe on our website. Will discuss this with the team and get back to you ☺️

Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Jul 30

Excited to return to 🇩🇪 #devcom & #gamescom after surgery & a quiet start into 2025! This time not behind the scenes, but on stage THREE times 🫣 Sharing insights from elsewhere NFP’s Workplace Culture Study w/ Ashley Blake.

#ddc2025 #GamesIndustry #DEI #WorkplaceCulture #indiedev #gamedev

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Jul 24

Fear of retaliation is real, and it’s stopping people from reporting misconduct at work. We launched the Global Workplace Culture Study to speak up where others can’t. Please add your voice: bit.ly/WorkplaceCul...

#GamesIndustry #DEI #SpeakUp #GameDev #IndieDev #ddc2025 #gamescom #WorkPlaceCulture

elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Jul 24

Many stay silent about workplace misconduct 🚫 speaking up = risking jobs, careers.

At #elsewhereNFP, we speak up FOR you, because we’re independent & can’t be fired for telling the truth! Join our Global Workplace Culture Study: bit.ly/WorkplaceCul...

#GamesIndustry #GameDev #IndieDev #DEI

Understanding Workplace Culture in the Games Industry

📌 Conducted by elsewhere Not-For-Profit in collaboration with Dr. Neha Tuli (SSCET, Punjab) 🕒 Time to complete: ~10 minutes 📍 Confidential & Anonymous: No personally identifiable data will be collecte...

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Jul 15

So much for keeping things low-key at this year’s devcom Developer Conference 2025: On stage 3 times to talk workplace culture, reproductive health, and turning setbacks into growth. Cheers to big convos and resilience!

#devcom2025 #DEI #gamesindustry #womeningames #ddc2025 #gamedev #gamescom

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Jul 4

Games bring joy. But behind the scenes, workplace culture shapes real lives, for better or worse.

We’re sharing global insights from our workplace culture study at #ddc2025. Let’s make the industry safer, healthier, more human.

#devcom #gamesindustry #WorkplaceCulture

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Jun 25

It’s been quiet on my end, but we’re back on the map.
At gamescom latam, we launched our 2-year Global Workplace Culture Study with elsewhereNFP 🌍

Next stop: devcom Developer Conference 🇩🇪 in August and gamescom asia 🇹🇭 in October.

#DEI #GamesIndustry #ElsewhereNFP #WomenInGames

Two women sit on a stage in conversation during a Gamescom LATAM panel. Behind them is a large screen showing the title “The Global Workplace Culture Study (2025–2027)” with a world map and timeline points for Brazil (May 2025), Germany (August 2025), and Thailand (October 2025). One speaker has pink hair and wears a patterned outfit; the other wears a green dress and denim jacket.

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Apr 22

First time in Brazil, first leg of our elsewhere study – and already in love. We’re in São Paulo till May 3, meeting studios, sharing stories, and learning so much. If you’re around, let’s connect. Also: the food? Unreal.

#gamesindustry #globalresearch #gamedev #indiedev #elsewhereInBrazil

elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Apr 22

elsewhere has landed in Brazil! We’re in São Paulo until May 3 to kick off the first leg of our Global Workplace Culture Study. Get in touch if you’re around – we’re meeting studios, gathering stories, and soaking in all the vibes.

#elsewhereNFP
#GameDevCulture
#InclusiveWorkplaces
#GlobalResearch

Two smiling women standing close together outdoors in front of lush green vegetation and a pond with water lilies. One has bright pink hair and wears a black t-shirt; the other has curly blonde hair and wears a patterned shirt over a black crop top. They look relaxed and happy.

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Apr 17

So excited that @elsewherenfp.bsky.social will be on the ground in São Paulo and presenting findings at @gamescomlatam.bsky.social❣️

Big conversations, bold questions, soft power. May 2nd, 2:35pm, Stage 1.

#gamescomlatam #gamedev #indiedev #workplaceculture #futureofwork

elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Apr 17

Our Workplace Culture Study is a call to anyone who’s felt unheard at work. We’re at #gamescomlatam April 30 to May 2 and will be presenting first findings – and we’re already in São Paulo next week❣️

Let’s meet. Let’s listen. Let’s co-create. 🤝

#gamedev #latamgames #workplaceculture #futureofwork

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Apr 9

Played 40+ indie games - not just for fun (okay, maybe a big little bit for fun, too), but as a juror for the Indie Award at Baltic Games Fest. And let me tell you: Some real bangers just dropped or are coming soon❣️

#indiegames #indiedev #jurydutybutfun #balticgamesfest

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INDIE Hub @indiehubnetwork.bsky.social · Apr 2

🎤 Hier sind unsere Game #Changerinnen!
[german only]

Do (03.04.) um 19:00 Live auf Twitch twitch.tv/indie_hub

(In Coop mit Manasoup Network, Women in Games & Content Affairs im Rahmen des #GirlsDay2025

#girlsingames #gamesundmedia #womeninmedia #femalevoices #rolemodels

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Apr 1

Am 3.4. ist Girls’ Day – ich bin mit Julez Klein im ManaSoup Twitch-Stream, um über Games & Business Dev zu sprechen.

It’s Girls’ Day on April 3rd – I’ll be on ManaSoup Twitch with Julez Klein talking games & biz dev.

📺 www.twitch.tv/manasoupnetw...

#GirlsDay2025 #ManaSoup #WomenInGames

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Mar 17

#gdc #gdc2025 #gamedev #indiedev #gamesindustry #SaferSpacesNow

AMY✨IS TIRED @aemu.bsky.social · Mar 17

Heyo GDC peeps, just wanted to flag that there are people going around taking photos of only female presenting people. This is mega suspicious, please say no if they approach you!

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Mar 8

In Germany we say „feministischer Kampftag“ and I think that’s beautiful! It reminds us that March 8 isn’t only #internationalWomensDay but there’s still a long way to go (and to fight) for absolute equal opportunities for all genders 💜 #feministischerKampftag #womeningames #feminism #gamesindustry

Women in Games International (WIGI) @getwigi.com · Mar 8

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women (trans and cis), femme-identifying, and non-binary friends! We 🫶 you, we see you, and we're going to keep doing all we can to get more of you in this industry successfully 💪

Together, we can get that number higher.

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Mar 7

‼️🤯 Still shocking: Women in gaming earn 26% less than men. Some top studios? Over 30% pay gap! This needs to change. Thanks, elsewhereNFP, for raising awareness. Fair pay = stronger teams. Let’s push for transparency!

#EqualPayDay #WomenInGames #FairPay #PayTransparency #gamedev #indiedev #DEI

elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Mar 7

🚨 Equal Pay Day Reminder: Women in games still earn 26% less than men. Some top studios report gaps over 30% - it’s time for real change. Fair pay = better games, stronger teams. Let’s push for transparency.

#EqualPayDay #WomenInGames #FairPay #DEI #PayTransparency #GameDev #IndieDev #GamesIndustry

A side-by-side comparison meme featuring two images. On the left is a well-groomed and smiling Jennifer Aniston, with the caption: “BEFORE KNOWING THE GENDER PAY GAP IN GAMING.” On the right is a tired-looking Iggy Pop with long, unkempt hair, with the caption: “AFTER REALIZING IT’S 26%.” The meme humorously exaggerates the shock and exhaustion of learning about the gender pay gap in the gaming industry.

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Mar 5

Thrilled to join the first-ever Baltic Games Fest Awards as a jury member! 🎮 Honored to team up with Jan Halwe (ByteRockers’ Games) & Marilena Cassetta (Crytek), with Uke Bosse hosting. Can’t wait to celebrate indie creativity!

#IndieGames #GameAwards #BalticGamesFest #GameDev #IndieDev

GamesMarket @gamesmarkt.bsky.social · Feb 26

Jan Halwe from ByteRockers' Games, Marilena Cassetta from Crytek and Astrid Gooding from Terminal3 are the jury for the Baltic Games Fest Awards. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Uke Bosse.

www.gamesmarket.global/business/bal...

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Feb 28

#GDC is around the corner! After major ankle surgery couple months ago I’m still recovering and training hard - not just mentally, but physically - to be ready for this event. How accessible are industry events for you? Let’s talk about #AccessibilityInGaming & #InclusiveEvents!

#GamesIndustry #DEI

A two-panel meme featuring an UNO card and a man holding a hand of UNO cards.

• The left panel shows a customized black UNO card with the text: “Sit down and take a break during GDC week OR draw 25.”
• The right panel features a bald man in a black sweater sitting at a table, holding a full hand of UNO cards with a serious expression, clearly having chosen to “draw 25” rather than take a break. A can of soda is on the table.

This meme humorously highlights how exhausting GDC week can be, as many attendees struggle to take breaks despite needing them.

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Feb 26

📱 Mobile gaming is booming, but keeping players is tough. Shrinking attention spans & ads every 30s drive them away. Studios adapt with smoother onboarding & community-driven features.

What’s the smartest retention strategy you’ve seen? 👀

#MobileGames #GameDev #IndieDev #UserRetention #LiveOps

A four-panel meme featuring Gru from Despicable Me presenting a plan on a flipchart.
1. Panel 1: Gru excitedly points to a flipchart that reads: “Launch a mobile game.”
2. Panel 2: Gru smirks and presents the next step: “Spam ads every 30 seconds.”
3. Panel 3: Gru, still confident, shows the next slide: “Profit?”
4. Panel 4: Gru suddenly looks confused and disappointed as the final slide reads: “Players deinstalling the game.”

The meme humorously criticizes aggressive mobile game monetization strategies that rely on excessive ads, which ultimately drive players away.

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Feb 26

This hits extra hard especially after it just made news that #WarnerBros is shutting down 3 studios and canceling its planned Wonder Woman Game 😢

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Women in Games International (WIGI) @getwigi.com · Feb 25

Sooooooon! Hop into our Discord for tomorrow's Power Leveling with the fabulous @cl1ck1.bsky.social of @elsewherenfp.bsky.social as we talk about how to network safely!

Join in

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Feb 24

Excited to join @getwigi.com ’s Power Leveling Session on Feb 26 to chat about safer & effective networking at events like #GDC. No talk, just real conversations in a safer space on Discord!

🔗 RSVP & join us: lnkd.in/gDj2WZqZ

#WomenInGames #SaferSpaces #Networking #GameDev #indiedev

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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭 @cl1ck1.bsky.social · Feb 22

Waking up this morning in my hometown #Nuremberg to see the #Quelleturm reclaimed as a symbol of freedom and resistance moved me to tears. As a woman, I’m terrified of tomorrow’s #election. But I’m grateful for the people fighting back. Thank you, @disrupt-now.bsky.social
#antifa #NoNazis

A large intersex-inclusive Progress Pride flag is draped over the top of the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg, Germany. The colorful flag, representing LGBTQ+ inclusivity, hangs down from the upper structure of the tower, partially covering its facade. Below, a suburban landscape with houses and streets stretches toward the horizon in the soft evening light.

A green protest banner with the words “KLIMAKRISE BEKÄMPFEN!” (“Fight the Climate Crisis!”) hangs from the top of the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg. The surrounding area consists of modern buildings and construction sites, symbolizing urban development amidst climate activism. The message demands urgent action against climate change.

A black banner with bold white lettering reading “REMIGRATION? NAZIS RAUS!” (“Remigration? Nazis Out!”) hangs from the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg. The sun sets in the background, casting a golden glow over the cityscape, emphasizing the political statement against far-right ideologies.

A large red banner with the words “MIETEN RUNTER!” (which translates to “Rents Down!”) in bold black letters hangs from the top of the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg. The tower stands tall over a residential area with rows of houses and a highway visible in the background. The protest message is clearly displayed, calling for lower housing costs.

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BondSarahBond @bondsarahbond.bsky.social · Feb 21

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We’re giving away 50 GDC All-Access passes as part of the Xbox Gaming For Everyone 2025 GDC Scholarship Sweepstakes 💫

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GDC 2025: Introducing the Xbox Gaming for Everyone 2025 GDC Scholarship Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a Scholarship pass to GDC 2025 on behalf of our Gaming for Everyone internal Xbox Communities.

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