Diversity

The Pokemon Company Pledges $5 Million To Diversity Nonprofits

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The Pokemon Company is donating at least $5 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide in response to the slaying of George Floyd and the protests that followed. The donations will be given with the purpose of improving the lives of children with a focus on "diversity, equity, and inclusion." The donations will be made following Pokemon Go Fest 2020, the company announced in a tweet. Pokemon Go developer Niantic also pledged to donate the proceeds from Go Fest 2020, with a $5 million minimum donation. The Pokemon Company said in a

Cyberpunk 2077 Dev Sets New Revenue Record, Thanks To Witcher 3 On Switch

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Even before the launch of CD Projekt Red's next big game, Cyberpunk 2077, business is booming at the Polish studio. The company has released its latest earnings report, and it shows that the studio had the strongest fourth quarter of any year since the company was founded decades ago.For 2019, CDPR posted revenue of 521 million PLN, which works out $125 million USD. That's up a whopping 44 percent compared to the year prior. CDPR said the uptick in sales was primarily driven by the release of The Witcher 3:

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Review – Stranger tides

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The fourth installation in Bandai Namco's action franchise has arrived. Our review. Since the late 90’s, One Piece has been a major player in the world of anime and manga. The story of Monkey D. Luffy and his daring pirate crew has spanned a number of mediums, including video games. The Pirate Warriors series immerses players in the world of One Piece, allowing them to experience the story and characters they've come to love. Published by Bandai Namco, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is the franchise at its most ambitious. 

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Producer Explains Why The Game Doesn’t Have Gender Restrictions

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Time Stamp: March 24, 2020 7:53 PM - Modified On: March 24, 2020 - Published By:
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons has recently released on Switch, and many players are praising the game for its flexible position on gender identity--it never asks you to confirm a gender, and lets you use any hair, make-up, and clothing on any body, which was not the case with previous games in the series. Now, in a new interview with The Washington Post, the game's producer Aya Kyogoku has explained the game's relaxed stance on identifying and restricting gender.Kyogoku says that the decision is "not just about gender," but a wider

Lord Of The Rings TV Show Writer Talks About Her Process And “Subverting Expectations”

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Gennifer Hutchison, who is known for her work on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul and is currently one of the writers on Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV show, has shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes insight on her process.In a Twitter Q&A, Hutchison spoke about a number of key topics in the writing field, one of which was writing for fans. Lord of the Rings has one of the biggest fandoms in all of entertainment, and from the sound of it, Hutchison and her team want to "subvert expectations." To

I’m Overjoyed That Animal Crossing: New Horizons Includes Afro Twists

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Time Stamp: March 20, 2020 2:10 PM - Modified On: March 20, 2020 - Published By:
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I'm happy that Animal Crossing: New Horizons includes the option to play as a black character. I'm overjoyed the game actually gives you a decent option when it comes to giving your character a traditionally black hairstyle.I've gotten to the point where I'm not really angry anymore whenever I see a video game character creator think that good diversity is making sure to include options for an afro or cornrows. I'm just tired of yelling about it.All of which isn't to say that black people don't have those hairstyles--we do.

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