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Welcome to the She Plays Games Podcast! Over the next weeks, months and years, I, Lauren, hope to speak to a broad spectrum of women who’re working in the video games industry to learn more about their amazing experiences and the paths they've taken to get to where they are today. Whether you’re thinking about joining the video games industry or are just interested to learn more about the incredible women that I’ll be speaking to, my goal is to inspire you through the telling of these stories.
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Making the shift from Animation to Game Design This episode, Abbie Willett, a game designer at Sumo Digital, joins us to talk about her experience working on popular titles such as Hitman 2 and Sackboy Adventures. In this episode we discuss: Abbie’s transition into game design from animation Navigating the pressure of working on games with establis…
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Evolving Studios’ Accountability Through DEI Accreditation Today we have the wonderful initiative Code Coven on the show to talk about their new DEI accreditation program, Evolve, which is designed to accredit studios and give them ratings based off of how closely they follow DEI policies and implement them in their work. On the show I have the CEO…
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This episode we sit down with UK-based Game Audio Professional and Silver Script Games Studio Founder, Alyx Jones, known for her work on AAA titles like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Alyx talks about her journey into games audio, her inspirations for composing, and the challenges of working on a game of Elden Ring's size. She also shares…
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What Makes Failbetter A Place Where Diverse Talent Can Thrive Welcome to the She Plays Games Podcast! In our latest episode, we have the pleasure of hosting two incredible women from Failbetter Games, Emily Short (Creative Director) and Lesleyann White (Principle QA Specialist). Join us as we delve into the world of Failbetter, an award-winning gam…
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Creating positive spaces for asian women in the games industry Join us for a special panel discussion with Project AWR, a diversity group dedicated to supporting and empowering Asian Women in the games industry. Our panelists include: Marion Mỹ Anh Baxerres, founder of Project AWR and Global Community & Social Media Manager at Prime Matter/Plaion K…
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Breaking Barriers in Streaming: Gleaney is Helping the Next Gen of Streamers Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Twitch streamer Gleaney to discuss her streaming journey, from her acting background to her experience working with Twitch's diversity Gleaney shares her best transferable skills and strategies, advice for negotiating sp…
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Gaming for Everyone: Insights from Xbox's Tara Voelker In this episode of She Plays Games, we talk to Tara Voelker, the Senior Xbox Game Studios Accessibility Lead, about her journey into the field of game accessibility, her experience working in the gaming industry, and her thoughts on the future of accessibility in gaming. Tara discusses the impo…
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Levelling Up Your Marketing Agency With Livestreaming This episode we have Digital Producer Taya B from Etch Play. Taya has made her way into games marketing from a more general marketing agency. This episode we discuss what a digital producer in games does, her experience coming into the games industry, and her advice for anyone coming in! This is…
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Creating Games To Process Life's Challenges We have Madison Karrh, an indie developer, on the show to talk about her latest title Birth. Madison’s games all share very unique art styles and themes reflecting her own life. Birth is a puzzle game about overcoming loneliness by building your very own friend. This episode we talk about Madison’s self d…
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How Belle Automata Found Its Voice With Wings Fund This episode we have indie game dev Jessinia! Jessinia is the founder of the studio Jellyfish Parade, whose bio states that they create “ethnically diverse games that'll turn your heart to jelly!” In this episode we talk about Jessinia’s experience creating Belle Automata which releases on March 3r…
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Abandoning the Unhealthy Commuter Life for Streaming This episode we have content creator Mollie Evans also known as Littlemotac. Mollie is a disabled content creator a part of the Nnesaga Content Team and is also helping to consult people in diversity & equity in gaming. This episode we discuss her favorite streaming resources, what it’s been like…
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This episode of She Plays Games is our first ever live panel at Take-Two Interactive Software's studio where we sat down with marketing / influencer agency Disobey to discuss how brands can better their relationships with Influencers and make sure their communications are clear and effective. Joining us are Disobey's Strategy Lead Ruby and Influenc…
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Also known as QueenArrow, Sylvia has been thriving in the pro gaming space nabbing working now with Red Bull and making the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list. This episode we talk about the need for more support in the Kenya gaming scene, how to get involved with Pro gaming tournaments and the benefits of developing careers alongside pro-gaming.…
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This episode we have writer, author, and entrepreneur Amanda Farough. Amanda started off her career in games journalism and has since taken opportunities in many different areas making her a real force within the games industry. We’re so happy to have Amanda with us to talk about the release of her new book with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Digital Playgroun…
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Creating Games for those on the Spectrum This episode we have founder and CEO of ChangingDay Alison Lang and Georgie Christoforou, Jr Community Manager for Neonhive. Alison’s studio is developing a title specifically for those on the Spectrum and this episode we focus on how she got started in games development, their first title Blnnk and the Vacu…
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This episode we have games Journalist Ellie Gibson. Ellie has been a real incredible force of good with in the games industry through her incredible writing and wit. This episode we talk about her experience coming into the industry and how it’s evolved since and of course, streaming choices on Twitch. This is episode 97 of She Plays Games.…
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This episode we have Hannah Nicklin, Hannah is the studio lead at Gute Fabrik and a PhD in games. This episode we focus on her incredible book "Writing For Games" and talk about the future of games writing. This is episode 96 of She Plays Games.
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Capturing the true essence of indie game dev in fiction Author Gabrielle Zevin's latest book Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow focuses on the lives of 3 game dev and the trials and tribulations that come into games development. It’s seen high acclaim with a spot on the New York Best Times list and Jimmy Fallon’s Book Club List as well as cred in t…
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This episode we have Bee who is Social Media Manager at Modern Wolf! This episode we talk all about social media resources, how to identify what viral trend to latch on to, and advice on how to keep KPI Expectations in check. This is episode 94 of She Plays Games.
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This episode we have Emzii who is the first Commonwealth Esports efootball Champion! In this episode we talk about the importance of visibility in online competitive sports, how to keep yourself safe, and the benefits of having an esports coach! This is episode 93 of She Plays Games.
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This episode we have Jazeena who is a Studio Manager at Interior Night and Twitch Streamer at Jazeena Plays. Jazeena and I co-hosted the show Pixel Perfect on Ginx TV which at the time as well Jazeena was working as an operations manager while streaming the nights she had off. This episode we talk about her experience landing the job at GINX, Twitc…
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This episode we have Sophie Vo founder of Rise and Play and Games Investor. Through her platform and podcast called Rise and Play, Sophie shares her knowledge about leadership through a free masterclass and then interviews women in leadership positions in the games industry to further help those who are in need of advice. This episode we discuss th…
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We have a special episode for you all today as it’s sponsored by Wings Fund. Wings is an organization which helps fund indie projects and so we will be featuring a few of their incredible devs to talk about their experience both in creating indie games and how Wings helped in their development. This episode we have developer Alhvi Balcárcel. Alongs…
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This is a special episode as we’re having a Supermassive Games special! We’re featuring 4 of the women who worked on their latest title, The Quarry, Mara Cerreti / Lighting Artist, Rose Kenny / Narrative Designer, Selen Ceri / Producer, and Thea Chetcuti / Designer. In this episode the evolution of roles needed to make a game like this, how superma…
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We have a special episode for you all today as it’s sponsored by Wings Fund. Wings is an organization which helps fund indie projects and so we will be featuring a few of their incredible devs to talk about their experience both in creating indie games and how Wings helped in their development. This episode we have Charlotte Sutherland. Charlotte i…
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This episode we’re talking all about going to conferences. Joining us are Jay Shin from University of West London Lecturer and Director at Arrogant Pixel and Rosie Taylor, Communications Officer and Community Manager at Safe in our World and the host of the Safe Spaces Podcast. We talk about how to prepare for your first games industry conference, …
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Riana is a Brand Marketer having worked recently on the G4 relaunch and Product Marketing for Xbox. This episode we chat about finding the role that works best for you in games, planning out a brand strategy, and how What’s Good Games is paving the way for women in gaming. This is episode 86 of She Plays Games.…
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Kelly is the Founder and CEO of Indie Megabooth as well as a Partner and Community Developer at the 1Up fund which is a Venture fund company setup by former Microsoft VP Ed Fries which works to finance diverse talent in the indie dev scene. This episode we talk about her experience deciding what games get funding, celebrating and HOSTING her last e…
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Cassie is a streamer, community manager of The Noir Network, Director of Nox Lumina,and Co-Founder of Black Twitch UK! In this episode we talk about her mission to create more accessible events in the games industry, how Noir Network supports black femmes, and her exciting mixer she’s holding on behalf of Nox Lumina at Twitch Con in July. This is e…
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How TikTok can Humanize your Brand This episode we have MJ Widomska. MJ is the founder and Director of the Award-Winning Creative studio YRS Truly, helping brands in the games industry reach their KPI targets with influential campaigns with an amazing team that is fully gender diverse. In this episode we chat about the benefits of using TikTok, why…
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What an Indie Studio Needs to Survive This episode we have Sally Sheppard. Sally is the founder of Wyrdren a studio she setup during the early stages of lockdown to help keep her gamedev skills sharp while she was in between projects, but has now blossomed into a full studio with Spellbound as their first game. In this episode we discuss what you n…
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How to Show Your Best Self in an Interview This episode we have Marie Albaza. Marie Ablaza, also known as Your Fairy Job Mother is a Talent Recruiter at Netflix Games who uses her experiences in hiring staff to help others land their dream job by sharing advice through her Linkedin page. In this episode we chat about how talent recruiters fit withi…
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Mel is Editor-in-Chief at GGRecon, a news resource for E-sports. In this episode we talk about where to begin your career in games journalism, how to have an eye for bylines, and how esports is taking over the world. This is episode 80 of She Plays Games.
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Kaalin is a popular twitch streamer from Scotland having previously been a Community Developer and in this episode we discuss her journey into streaming, how she manages her incredible community and Social Media channels and of course, Elden Ring. This is episode 79 of She Plays Games.
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This episode we have Veronica Ripley a.k.a Nikatine. Nikatine is a Twitch Ambassador, co-owner of Purple RP, and Founder of ​​Transmission Gaming, a community for trans gamers who seek safe places in online games. In this episode we discuss navigating identity through games like the Sims, how having an incredible bond with her Dad has shaped her, a…
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Coming from Sports Charities, Sarah brings a generous supply of knowledge to Safe in our World, a games industry charity which focuses on raising awareness for mental health. In this episode we discuss the importance of mental health training for games industry professionals, the various resources Safe in our World offers, and their new Play Your W…
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This episode we have The GameHers Co-Founders, Rebecca Dixon and Laura Deutsch. The*GameHers is hosting a 3 day professional bootcamp from Friday, April 29th to Sunday, May 1st and in honor of the occasion, we’ve had Rebecca and Laura on to discuss The*GameHers community and their incredible app. In this episode we discuss how the gamehers was form…
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This episode we have Lauran Carter. Lauran is the head of comms and host at Liquid Crimson helping indie devs release and promote their games and helps run the Guildford Games Festival. She has worked with a number of brands including Modern World, Sega, and Lionhead Studios and even worked on the Animal Crossing Social Campaign with Maisie William…
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Leslee is a producer at Oculus with years of experience in many major studios in the games industry. In this episode we discuss the importance of producers in games, her amazing experience creating Braum from League of Legends, and of course, her epic Tik Tok, famous_streamer. This is episode 74 of She Plays Games.…
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This episode we have four guests on the show to talk about their experiences as mothers working in the games industry. We discuss our first gaming experiences, common misconceptions about being a mother in games, and whether or not we're doing enough as an industry to give kids the same gaming origins that we had as children.…
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This episode we have Storm Stewart also known as Stormyjazzy Storm is a model and Streamer having started in the games industry as a face model for Supermassive Games. She can be seen as Victoria in Until Dawn’s The InPatient, Jody in Hidden Agenda, and most famously, Captain Fliss in Man of Medan. This episode we discuss how the games industry cou…
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Sara is the Head of Recruitment at Hitmarker. In this episode we talk about her life working as a Brazilian in the UK games industry, tips for how to scope out whether or not a company is the right fit for you, and her role in the UK Kickstart Scheme which saw over 100 young unemployed people get their first roles in the games industry. This is epi…
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This episode again we’re welcoming Mary Kenney! We last spoke with Mary about 2 years ago and since then she has gone from strength to strength. This time we’ll be talking about her experience working at Insomniac on Spider Man Miles Morales, how she makes sure her scripts are true to life, and her new book which comes out later this year Gamer Gir…
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This episode we have Sarah Makdad. Sarah is a Corporate Community Developer at Focus Entertainment and in this episode we talk about her experience as a part of the Game Awards’ Future Class, the French game dev scene, and how she donates her time to the non-profit organization Friendship Garden which helps aspiring game devs get to GDC. This is ep…
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This episode we have Sarah Wellock. Sarah is the Senior European Comms Manager for Sega Europe and in this episode we discuss the evolution of community management over the years, handling press events in a COVID world, and the immense difficulty journalists face playing games without guides. This is episode 68 of She Plays Games.…
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This episode we have Gemma also known as KawaiiFoxita. Having started back in March 2020, Kawaii is a sims builder focusing on Architecture. In this episode we talk about her journey in finding the Sims, how the Sims lead her to pursuing a professional diploma in interior design and how she goes about planning her inspiring builds. This is episode …
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This episode we have Victoria Tran. Victoria is the ​​Community Director on Among Us at Inner Sloth. In this episode we discuss her journey into games, how she manages to stay away from burnout, and her advice for any newcomers who are hoping to join the games industry. This is episode 66 of She Plays Games.…
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Rosa is a Lead Game Designer at Loveshark having worked in the games industry for over 4 years. In her journey, Rosa’s been recognized for her achievements in games design as well as her work helping others to transition into games. In this episode we talk about her games design principles and how she managed to snag the amazing opportunity to work…
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Known as Riot Whiskies on Twitter, Grace is a Sr. Data Engineer at Riot Games. In this episode we discuss the responsibilities of a Data Engineer, what data can tell about players, the amazing way League of Legends handles post game data, and of course, Arcane.
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Stevie is a really inspiring person in the UK games industry having started back in 2007. Stevie is currently a Community Developer PC Gamer and Consultant on the show Games Master. In this episode we discuss the evolution of online communities and her advice for keeping up with the latest platform as well as the benefits of coming into the career …
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