Diversity and Inclusion

GamesBeat Summit 2021: Growing the Next Generation is coming on April 28-April 29

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GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. Hosted Online April 28-29, 2021 Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. GamesBeat Summit 2021: Growing the Next Generation will feature a full slate of visionary speakers in an online-only event on April 28 and April 29, and we’re pleased to talk about our initial slate of participants. We’ll bring together industry leaders for our 12th annual executive summit to engage in genuine conversations,

Why I Just Spent $500 on a VR Headset

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Plug me in: I want lightsabers! And something more…Image by Jazna Rossi from PixabayI don’t normally acquire. It prigs my financial and counter-consumerist conscience too much.But I’m no monk. I make exceptions from time to time. Especially when there’s the chance to play with lightsabers in virutal reality.So I just dropped $500 on an Oculus Quest VR headset.My hopes are high for joyful play, and something more impactful.The Joy of Lightsabers, Robots and Bullet TimeI’m lucky enough to have already had some gaming experiences in VR.Every time I’ve put on

An Ubisoft VP has resigned following assault and misconduct allegations

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Sponsored Links NurPhoto via Getty Images Maxime Béland, Ubisoft’s vice-president of editorial, has resigned following accusations of assault and misconduct that emerged in recent weeks. Kotaku first reported that Béland had stepped down and Ubisoft has confirmed his resignation to Engadget.Both Béland and Tommy François, the studio’s vice president of editorial and creative services, were reportedly placed on disciplinary leave in late June. Ubisoft has since confirmed that François is on leave pending the outcome of an investigation, and that it had fired another employee at its Toronto studio for

Ubisoft CEO lays out a plan to change the company’s toxic culture

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An internal letter from Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot. — Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) July 2, 2020 Beyond the ongoing investigations, Ubisoft says it has set up an online confidential alert platform where people can report harrasment or other inappropriate behavior, that’s run by a third party. Guillemot also said they will shake up the Editorial Group that oversees creative decisions, which Kotaku notes has a roster made up exclusively of white males. Otherwise, Ubisoft is adding a Head of Diversity and Inclusion that reports directly to the CEO, and Projects Director Lidwine

Oculus co-founder and games industry vets form Mountaintop Studios

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Oculus co-founder Nate Mitchell is heading up a new game development house called Mountaintop Studios, joined by colleagues from around the gaming industry. The company aims to leave the crunch and toxic culture pervasive in game studios behind and make one that’s “collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse and inclusive.” The founding team includes Mitchell’s former colleague Mark Terrano, who was creative director at Oculus, Matt Hansen, former COO of Double Fine, and artist Rich Lyons, who worked at Naughty Dog and Vigil. According to its webpage, Mountaintop will be creating “multiplayer games

Malmö, Sweden — Global Gaming’s Head of Affiliates Elaine Gardiner victorious at Women in Gaming Diversity Awards

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Elaine Gardiner victorious at Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2019 Friday 17th May 2019 – Head of Global Gaming Affiliates, Elaine Gardiner, has cemented her position as one of the industry’s rising stars after being named Innovator of the Year at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2019.The panel of judges were impressed with Elaine’s management of Global Gaming Affiliates since its launch last year, which promotes the firm’s leading brand Ninja Casino. During the judging period, Elaine spearheaded the creation of the affiliate industry’s first sick pay initiative. The