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Not-for-profit organisation for women and girls in games and esports. www.womeningames.org
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 6h
The Women in Games Conference returns in a bold new form as part of the Checkpoint Festival! 💥

Join us in person at the GAMM Game Museum or online via RingCentral for two days of thought-provoking sessions exploring culture, inclusivity and the future of play.

Tickets:
checkpointfestival.com
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 4d
The games industry is overlooking a massive opportunity: Queenagers (women 50+) 👑

Liz Prince, who heads up our Corporate Ambassador Amiqus, explains why embracing age diversity is the secret weapon for growth.

Learn how your studio can make the shift:
bit.ly/WIGLizPrince

#AgeDiversity #GameDev
Promotional graphic for a Women in Games article titled CELEBRATING 'QUEENAGERS' – WHY THE GAMES INDUSTRY NEEDS TO EMBRACE AGE DIVERSITY. The image features a headshot of Liz Prince - Amiqus, next to a quote attributed to her: "If your dev team skews too young, your content will too. This can limit your reach and alienate a massive, loyal, and often overlooked customer base."
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 6d
DID YOU KNOW: According to Unesco, women make up just 30% of the games industry workforce, despite representing approximately 46% of the gaming community; and only 16% in leadership roles.

#gamesindustry #genderequality #womeningaming

Source: www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
A graphic fact card with a orange background. The title at the top is "DID YOU KNOW?". The main text states: "Women make up just 30% of the games industry workforce." The source is listed as "UNESCO." The bottom right corner features the "Women in Games" logo.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 7d
The Games & Immersive Salary & Satisfaction Survey is back for its 12th year - and Skillsearch need your voice to make the 2026 report the most accurate yet!

What topics or questions do you want to see? Please share your anonymous feedback here:

👉 forms.gle/1YLRfp5MCX3T...

#GameDev
A colorful promotional graphic for the Skillsearch Games and Immersive Salary & Satisfaction Survey 2026. The left side features a 3D cartoon character of a person with brown hair, a nose piercing, and a blazer, standing in front of large white text that reads YOUR FEEDBACK MATTERS. The right side has large, shiny, metallic text that says GAMES and IMMERSIVE and smaller text that says SALARY & SATISFACTION SURVEY 2026, with a handwritten-style note saying Help shape this years report!
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 13d
Find out the latest news from our Women In Games Asia Chapter.

From the launch of the Women In Games Asia microsite to their upcoming presence at gamescom asia x Thailand Gameshow later this month!

www.womeningames.org/news-from-ou...

#WomenInGamesAsia #GamesIndustry
A promotional image with the headline LATEST NEWS announcing the WOMEN IN GAMES ASIA CHAPTER, the first international chapter. It includes a logo showing people working around a computer and the website address: womeningamesasia.org.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 13d
A message from our CEO, Marie-Claire Isaaman:

"Every day, women are creating, innovating, leading, and changing the world of games and beyond. That is worth celebrating, protecting, and amplifying."

Read more: www.womeningames.org/holding-our-...

#GamesIndustry #WomenInGames
A CEO's message with photo of Marie-Claire Isaaman next to a quote that reads: "We must not lose sight of the positives, the progress, and the extraordinary resilience and achievements of women everywhere." The bottom of the image features the women in games logo.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 14d
We're delighted to welcome our latest cohort of Individual Ambassadors for 2025! 🥰

Thanks to our ongoing partnership with @keywordsstudios.bsky.social, our Ambassador Programme is growing and going from strength to strength.

Discover more and sign up now:

www.womeningames.org/a-warm-welco...
An image welcoming new Women in Games Ambassadors in October. The image has a teal background with orange accents, featuring the logo for Women in Games Ambassador and the logo for Keywords Studios.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 14d
Check out Alicia Pritchett in Women in Games this month.

At a pivotal moment for games and esports, embracing women’s leadership and perspectives isn’t just the right move, it’s the winning strategy for innovation, growth and community,

Read the full article: bit.ly/3WozCT1
A poster with a yellow background and a pink/coral stripe across the top. The title, in white sans-serif capital letters, reads: WHY WOMEN ARE THE POWER PLAY FOR GAMING'S FUTURE. Below the title is a framed portrait of a woman, Alicia Pritchett, who is smiling and looking directly at the camera. She has long, dark, straight hair, and is wearing a white and red patterned sweater and a necklace with a large pendant. To the right of her photo is a large quote in black text: Women are not only players, but creators, innovators, and leaders who bring unique perspectives. Below the quote and the photo, in black text, are the words: Alicia Pritchett - Fastly. At the very bottom centre is a logo for women in games, featuring a stylised orange W and the words women in games in black.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 18d
Checkpoint Festival x Women In Games 2025 is coming to Rome, Nov 13–16, for a Playful Renaissance! 🏛️

A landmark gathering in partnership with GAMM Game Museum exploring games as culture.

Hybrid attendance available, prices from €15. Full program & tickets: bit.ly/WIGcheckpoint

#CheckpointFestival
A poster for Checkpoint: Festival of Interactive Experiences at the GAMM Video Game Museum of Rome, running November 13-16, 2025. The text is stylized with a retro 8-bit aesthetic and includes images of Roman landmarks and arcade cabinets. The event theme is "New Voices, Shared Worlds."
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 19d
The Women in Games newsletter connects you to a global community that advocates, inspires and spotlights the work taking place to make the industry safer, fairer and more diverse.

Get the latest news, activities and events delivered directly to you.

Join now: bit.ly/WIGnewsletter
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 20d
Discover more about the gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show:

gamescom.asia
gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show, 16 - 19 ตุลาคม 2025 The Heart of Gaming in Asia October 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand
Home | gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 20d
GAMESCOM ASIA X THAILAND GAME SHOW

When: 16-19 October 2025
Where: Bangkok, Thailand

Featuring business and entertainment areas, this event promises to delight fans and industry members alike.

Use code WIGA10 for 10% off your Conference Delegate ticket!

reg.eventnook.com/event/GCAxTG...
Logo and event details for gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show (16-19 October 2025) overlay a photo of two people exchanging business cards at a convention, with a red circle advertising "10% off B2B tickets". The text "USE CODE WIGA10" is prominently displayed.
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Gayming Magazine @gaymingmag.bsky.social · 21d
"While parental controls serve an important purpose, they shouldn't come at the expense of fundamental human dignity."

@outmakinggames.bsky.social @womeningames.bsky.social & BAME in Games have co-signed an open letter calling on Roblox to reconsider.

Full letter: buff.ly/McSwugO
Our Rights Are Not ‘Sensitive’: Gaming advocacy groups pen open letter to Roblox - Gayming Magazine
Out Making Games, Women in Games, & BAME in Games have co-signed an open letter calling on Roblox to reconsider their new creator guidelines
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 21d
An open letter has been published addressing Roblox's recently proposed creator guidelines on sensitive issues.

The letter, co-authored by Out Making Games, Women in Games and BiG (BAME in Games), argues that they risk causing harm to it's diverse community.

www.womeningames.org/robloxs-new-...
This image is a graphic announcing an "OPEN LETTER TO ROBLOX". It features the logos of three organizations, suggesting they are the authors or signatories of the letter: Women in Games (W with a stylized red ribbon) BAME in Games (BAME acronym in different colored squares) Out Making Games (Shield logo with the Progress Pride Flag design and the text "out making games") The background is a teal/green color with some red and darker green geometric shapes.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 22d
We are delighted to announce the appointment of longtime Ambassador and collaborator Gemma Bowen as our new Community Manager! She brings extensive experience in community engagement and social media management within the games industry. Read on for more - shorturl.at/thNgt
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 25d
Game Jam Albania 3.0 is set for October 10–13, organised by Lorena Gjana and the Albanian Gaming Community. 🎮

The largest and most inclusive gaming event in the country is back for it's third year and it needs your support!

Contribute to the campaign now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...
A digital illustration of a stylized character, a woman with short blue hair, riding a futuristic hoverboard. She is wearing a dark, cropped jacket and matching pants with knee guards and boots. The background is a bright lime green banner with a blurred, pixelated blue background. Bold text on the left reads "GAMEJAM® EDITION 3.0" and "OCTOBER 10–13." Text on the right says "Game Jam Tirana," and below that, "TIRANA 3.0," "SPACE STATION FOR GAME DEV," and lists "ARTISTS • DESIGNERS • STORYTELLERS."
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 27d
Join us on Wednesday 8th October for our free monthly virtual networking event!

1- 5pm BST
Featuring Keyword Studios and Women in Games Ambassador Dr. Tracy Gardner on inspiring the next generation of gamers with Flock XR.

Register now:
events.ringcentral.com/events/women...
A poster for a "women in games" monthly networking gathering in October. The poster has a vibrant orange background with abstract shapes in various colors. A speech bubble in the center contains the event details: "Monthly social network gathering" hosted by "Keywords Studios & Flock XR" in "October." The text is white and black on a textured beige and yellow background. Below the speech bubble, a tagline reads, "Be part of our monthly networking gathering designed for women in the gaming industry! All welcome." The bottom of the poster lists the event information: "Online at RingCentral," "Wednesday, October 8th," and "1:00-5:00 PM BST."
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 28d
Lewis Silkin presents their first-ever Game Changers event on September 30th in London. 🙌

Join our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman at 4pm, for Boosting the bottom line & beyond; a panel exploring how hiring women can boost profitability and performance.

www.lewissilkin.com/.../game-cha....
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 28d
Join us for the first Ambassador-Led Women in Games Cyprus conference on October 2 in Limassol.

Powered by Xsolla and Axlebolt, this free event is about celebrating the incredible women driving the local games industry forward.

Spots are limited, so register now!
events.xsolla.com/womeningames...
An illustrated image shows a woman with purple hair, dressed in a purple long-sleeved top and dark leggings, crouching on a platform in a desert landscape. She is holding a pink, glowing device. On the platform in front of her are a game controller and a small, pink container. The background is a gradient of red and orange, with silhouettes of mountains. The top of the image features the logos for Xsolla, Axlebolt, WN Media Group, and Women in Games. The text "October 2 | 10:00" is on the left. The main text reads "Women in Games Cyprus" and "Ambassador-Led Conference powered by Xsolla & Axlebolt."
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Sep 19
Congratulations to our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman, who has been named a finalist in the 22nd annual The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business in two categories! 🎉

The winners will be announced in New York City on November 10th.

Read more here: www.womeningames.org/women-in-gam...
WOMEN IN GAMES CEO SHORTLISTED FOR 2 PRESTIGIOUS STEVIE AWARDS
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Sep 18
"We're proud to have sponsored the Individual Ambassador Programme for 4 years now.

What started as a local initiative to build equity in the video games industry has grown into a global community of Ambassadors"

- Keyword Studios

Interested in becoming an Ambassador? Read more: loom.ly/aIdWuXI
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Sep 18
Thank you to @keywordsstudios.bsky.social for their incredible commitment to the games industry!

Their long-standing partnership with the Individual Ambassador Programme is a true testament to their dedication to building a more diverse and inclusive industry.

Let's keep the momentum going! 💙
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Sep 17
Great news! We've partnered with Mobidictum Conference 2025 in Istanbul on October 21-22 - and our community gets discounted tickets!

Join us to connect with industry experts, explore the future of mobile gaming, and check out the indie showcase.

Read more: www.womeningames.org/get-set-for-...
The banner for the Mobidictum Conference 2025 is black with red and white text. The top has the conference logo and name, followed by "2025" in a red box, then "Istanbul - October 21-22, 2025". The main text in the center reads "Global Games Industry Conference". Below that, it lists the conference focuses: "Mobile | PC | Console | Indie | AI". The bottom of the image features a white sketch of the Istanbul skyline.
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Sep 16
Calling all game developers!📣

Submissions for the Global Voices Challenge, presented by Games for Change, are officially OPEN!

This is your chance to bring your published PC or console game to the Google Play Store.

Learn more & submit your game here:
www.gamesforchange.org/professional...
Global Voices Challenge - Games for Change
www.gamesforchange.org
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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Sep 10
We’re delighted to announce a new media partnership with @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social PG Connects Helsinki. The event is featuring a new initiative – Aurora – which will celebrate the women in the Nordic games industry. Free tickets via a prize draw – and a 20% discount code here – shorturl.at/q5YyL
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