This post is a bit of an interlude where I talk about the difficulties marginalised groups have in getting hired, it’s also about being a victim, but refusing to be victimised. And it’s a "glorious" CV because I just know that some of you readers have started wondering if I’m really that good at my... Continue Reading →
The Silence
A couple of times these last few weeks I have been asked to keep quiet. Not in so many words, of course. No one has actively told me to shut up, but the implicit meaning has been to STFU and (also implicitly) be a good girl. Don't rock the boat. When that happens I tend... Continue Reading →
GGC13 – Where Do We Go From Here?
As the following two sessions before Sheri Graner Ray's talk were Andrea Hasselager's wonderful Game Girl Workshop Palestine and the panel I myself participated in, I thought I'd link those YouTube sessions in, because you had to see Hasselager's very positive and uplifting talk and I had a hard time taking notes for my own... Continue Reading →
GGC13 – Building Community Through Communication
Amanda Lange was next up with her talk, where she went into specifics about communities. Where Will Bonner's talk was largely about tools to use in connection to moderation, Lange spoke more about moderation and differently themed communities. Building Community Through Communication - Amanda Lange Talking about community, particularly on the internet, but not necessarily... Continue Reading →
GGC13 – Watch Your Ass!
Masculinity, play and games. This talk was a welcome sock in the jaw and outstanding in the way it made me think and react. It was a very academical talk and I absolutely devoured every word that Derek Burrill said. This is what I think we're missing in games at the moment, a long, good... Continue Reading →
GGC13 – Safe by Design
The fourth talk was Will Bonner from Yeti, who it turns out loves Renegade Ops, who talked about how to make online spaces safe to visit and free from harassment. Will Bonner - Safe by Design Sharing game experiences can improve or detract from our enjoyment of games. Talk started at GDC when listening to... Continue Reading →