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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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...

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Gayming Magazine @gaymingmag.bsky.social · 9d

"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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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 9d

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-...

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 13d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 16d

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 · 20d

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

www.womeningames.org

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 21d

"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

Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 21d

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 · 22d

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-...

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · 23d

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 · 29d

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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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Aug 21

Last month, BBC Woman’s Hour took a look at the world of women and gaming, exploring all aspects of it – from gamers and creators, to leaders and game changers, including Women in Games CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman.
You can listen via the BBC Woman’s Hour podcast - shorturl.at/TvLdW

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Aug 20

The next edition of the @gameuxsummit.com will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, on September 8th & 9th 2025 for a series of conferences and on September 10th for masterclasses. We are delighted to support the event as a media partner. Read on for more and a 15% discount on tickets - shorturl.at/O8bs1

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Aug 19

Be part of building the future! Inclusive People, in strategic partnership with Women in Games, are launching Women Who Lead in Gaming. This is a leadership movement created to elevate women across every stage of their journey in the games industry. You can find out more here - shorturl.at/e1vIL

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Women in Games @womeningames.bsky.social · Aug 18

A huge congratulations to all the finalists of the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards! Our CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman will be hosting the awards on September 25th. We look forward to seeing you all there for an afternoon of celebrations. You can view the line-up of finalists here - shorturl.at/8l2Rz

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