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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · 2d

www.politico.eu/article/eu-p...

EU pledges to crack down on conversion therapy, LGBTQ+ hate

Brussels won’t hesitate to take EU countries to court if they breach people’s rights, equality commissioner warned.

www.politico.eu

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · 7d

www.eurogamer.net/eas-takeover...

EA's takeover, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, and "vanity mega projects": Human Rights Watch assesses the impact of gaming's latest controversy

EA's leveraged buyout raises ethical concerns due to Saudi Arabia's involvement. Eurogamer speaks to Human Rights Watch to learn more.

www.eurogamer.net

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · 10d

GLAAD unveils Queer Emerging Developers mentorship program - www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gla...

GLAAD unveils LGBTQ developer mentorship program

A new mentorship program from LGBTQ media advocacy organization GLAAD aims to support up-and-coming developers.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Gayming Magazine @gaymingmag.bsky.social · 12d

"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

gaymingmag.com

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · 13d

Did you know the brilliant Special Effect have a charity fundraising walk on Oct 3rd? Fancy joining them or finding out how you can help? Here you go! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-specia... #OneSpecialWalk

One Special Walk 2025

Join us for our inaugural flagship One Special Day event, walking a 26km route from West Ham to Wembley!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · 24d

Ha! Hahahahahahahaha!!!! Brilliant!

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Ukie @ukieofficial.bsky.social · Aug 19

🎮 Ukie Board nominations - NOW OPEN!

Do you want to help guide the direction of the UK games industry? Now’s your chance to get involved.

Help shape Ukie’s strategy, governance and advocacy as we head in year two of our #Supercharged strategy.

Apply by midday 2nd September 2025.

🔗 zurl.co/9zOyi

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · Jul 31

Very excited about this one!

Surgent Studios @surgentstudios.bsky.social · Jul 31

It's time to enter the mansion.

Dead Take is out now.

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3352690/...

Epic Games Store: store.epicgames.com/p/dead-take-...

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Martin Tripp Associates @trippassociates.bsky.social · Jul 23

@trippassociates.bsky.social executive search have been placing leadership into businesses around the world for over 16 years. We have the experience you need. Get in touch. #ExecutiveSearch #Tech #Media #Entertainment #EdTech #gaming & much more

black and whit image of woman climbing mountain. Text reads You are too busy, your hiring team is too busy, we'll make the time to help you both. Martin Tripp Associates Executive Search

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · Jul 19

Well said 🏳️‍⚧️

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · Jul 14

DON'T FORGET Trans Pride is this Saturday!

We're excited to be able to march once more this year with our incredible community 💖🏳️‍⚧️

join us 👇👇

Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · Jun 16

We're heading to Trans Pride Brighton! 🏳️‍⚧️

Join us on 19th July as we celebrate and support the trans community ✨

rsvp:
www.outmaking.games/events-list/...

Join Out Making Games at Trans Pride Brighton 19th July. The background shows the blurred colours of the trans flag, pink, blue and white. The community from Trans Pride 2024 are smiling and holding flags.

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Luke Hebblethwaite @lukethehebble.bsky.social · Jul 11

It was an absolute pleasure to join the inimitable Jennifer English in a cracking conversation about why it's essential that we continue to strive for more authentic LGBT+ representation in the games we make. Check out the write up on the BAFTA website here:

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💖

www.bafta.org/stories/tell...

Telling authentic queer stories through games - Bafta

Actor Jennifer English (Baldur's Gate 3, Expedition 33) and BAFTA's Luke Hebblethwaite discuss telling authentic queer stories in video games.

www.bafta.org

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · Jul 5

Wishing you all a wonderful #Pride #PrideInLondon from @outmakinggames.bsky.social @prideinlondon.bsky.social

Pride in London image from Out Making Games

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · Jul 1

Looking forward to seeing everyone at #Develop with @trippassociates.bsky.social and @outmakinggames.bsky.social
#Development #Software #Games #Tech #Networking

Martin Tripp Associates and Out Making Games at Develop Conference image

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Martin Tripp Associates @trippassociates.bsky.social · Jun 24

In our insights this week @jamesldodd.bsky.social discusses Xbox’s forthcoming multi-store, Windows-based future and what it could mean for Microsoft and the industry. www.trippassociates.co.uk/xbox-multi-s... #Gamesindustry #tech #microsoft #xbox #executivesearch #recruitment

Xbox's Multi-Store Future: A Gaming Industry Revolution - Martin Tripp Associates

Xbox Gaming announces move to multi-store windows OS future for Xbox

www.trippassociates.co.uk

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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 20

We are thrilled to be partnering with @outmakinggames.bsky.social to celebrate #PrideMonth

We asked the OMG community for their favourite games that tell LGBTQ+ stories or celebrate inclusivity.

Check out our list below and tell us about your favourite games that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

A graphic that shows the logos of Out Making Games and BAFTA

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · Jun 16

We're heading to Trans Pride Brighton! 🏳️‍⚧️

Join us on 19th July as we celebrate and support the trans community ✨

rsvp:
www.outmaking.games/events-list/...

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · Jun 13

#StillWakesTheDeep from @thechineseroom.co.uk & @wearesecretmode.com was one of my favourite purchases last year for so many reasons, but my goodness those performances! I cannot wait for this! #games @baftagames.bsky.social

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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · Jun 4

Have you had a breakthrough year in games? Or know someone who has? 🎮

BAFTA Breakthrough UK, supported by Netflix, is open for applications until Thursday 19 June and we’re looking for talented creatives from all fields within the games industry.

Learn more here 👉 www.bafta.org/programmes/b...

A composite image. On the left is Jennifer English, centre is Abubakar Salim smiling with his BAFTA, and right is Beth Park. All three are BAFTA Breakthrough alumni.

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Ash Haddad 🎙️ @ashleighhaddad.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Jonathan Joss murder is horrifying. Anyone who thinks we don’t need Pride, or that LGBTQIA people don’t need everyone’s support and protection is willfully delusional.

CabooseNomerson @caboosenomerson.bsky.social · Jun 2

He and his husband reported a neighbor that directly threatened to burn their house down, and the cops did absolutely nothing. These events were likely the same person with this horrid totem they displayed at the burned down house.

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · Jun 3

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Out Making Games 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We celebrate pride this month to commemorate years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.

We are here, we are proud, and we are not going anywhere 🌈🌈🌈🌈

Happy Pride Month! From all of us at Out Making Games.

Many people smiling, hugging and celebrating pride together wearing pride merch and flags.

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · May 30

inews.co.uk/opinion/nige... #politics

How much longer must we endure Nigel Farage's working class cosplay? — The i Paper

Make no mistake, he remains a Thatcherite to his core

apple.news

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · May 30

Totally agree! We love it!

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Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · May 29

Last day to vote! 🌈

We're up alongside some amazing initiatives and are absolutely thrilled to be finalists! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

Out Making Games @outmakinggames.bsky.social · May 19

We're thrilled to be finalists for Best EDI Initiative at the Develop:Star Awards! 🌈

Voting is open until May 30th, for anyone attending or has attended Develop:Brighton in the last three years ❤️

"Develop:Star Awards 9th July 2025

Finalists - Best EDI Initiative

Recognising an exceptional initiative that has had a positive impact on equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within a video game company or the wider industry."

Members of Out Making Games and their community smiling and waving pride flags at Trans Pride Brighton.

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James Laurence Dodd @jamesldodd.bsky.social · May 28

Technically not mine, but in my house. Does that count? ✨

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