#games hotline
This year reminded us how important it is to resist.
Tomorrow, we begin fundraising for what we believe in: End Abuse and Harassment in the games industry. You’ll join us, won’t you?
https://givebutter.com/femfreq2020
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How has the history of #Latinx#representation in games impacted the present? Who are the people who have been telling these stories? How do we address the issues of poor Latinx representation in our games and behind the scenes? Carolyn Petit interviewed Joe Tirado of Latinx in Gaming to discuss barriers to making games, providing access to resources, and how to break stereotypes.
Many of us are aware of the stories of harmful working conditions in the games industry (mass layoffs, crunch, harassment, etc) but a better space *is* possible and it starts by us putting in the effort to make that change. This Thursday, we’ll be joined by Emma Kinema and Kristen Perez. We hope to see you there!
#hotline #helpline #goodtipsforhardtimes #game #games #videogames #union #unions #workerrights #workplacesafety #unionizing #unionize #organized #organizing #voltage #voltageentertainment #visualnovel #writing #codecwa #cwa #tech #techwork #techology #techjobs #gamejobs
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Have you been wanting to get into voice acting? On Good Tips for Hard Times, we’re joined by returning guest Sarah Elmaleh to learn about how to break into the industry, what goes into a home voice acting set up, and what it’s like doing voices for games.
How do we start conversations about suicide? Watch our interview with Dr. Christine Moutier from The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention as we learn more about suicide prevention, seeking help, and taking care of ourselves throughout the process.
Whether it’s a casual game with friends, evocative solo RPGs, or competitive play against rivals, we all have our own way to game. But what do we do when the standard isn’t accessible? We spoke with Jose Hernandez of The Quad Gods to talk all that and more - check it out here!
This week we want to have a conversation about what accessibility can bring to the competitive video game space. We’ll be joined by Jose Hernandez of The Quad Gods to speak on accessibility, competitive play, and eSports. See you this Thursday!
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How do you find the right mods for your community or online space? How many chances do problematic users get a chance to grow? We share all of this and more in the latest episode of Good Tips for Hard Times! Check it out now!
Ever wondered what sort of work goes into making web communities safe and approachable? This week, we’re interviewing @giantbombdotcom moderator Gino Grieco to discuss the different ways to promote kindness and friendliness within a gaming community.
Join us this Thursday! —-> twitch.tv/femfreq
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Unions! Strikes! Galore! Why is it so important to support union strikes? What if your job or union isn’t even the one striking? What has it been like asking for industry change in video games? Anita Sarkeesian interviews Sarah Elmaleh about her experience as union organizing, what solidarity with developers looks like, and what it takes to organize a strike equitably and fairly to all of the workers impacted.
