The Games Industry Promised Change Then This Happened

The games industry promised change. But did it deliver?
In this video, I break down where things stand today with diversity, inclusion, and representation in the gaming world — and why it feels like we're moving backwards.

I recently attended the DVRS Games Festival in Manchester — the UK’s first ever event dedicated to promoting diversity in games — and it honestly changed my perspective. This video covers the problems we’re still facing, what the DVRS Festival got so right, and why events like this are the future of our industry.

🕹️ Whether you're an aspiring developer, a seasoned pro, or someone who just cares about games being better and more inclusive, this one’s for you.

🔗 Related Links & Shoutouts:
DVRS Festival: https://www.schoolofdigitalarts.mmu.a...

POC in Play: https://www.pocplay.org/

Satish & Manchester Met University – huge thank you for putting this together: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction: The State of Diversity in the Games Industry
01:26 The DVRS Festival: A Framework for Change
01:58 Personal Insights and Background
03:44 Highlights from the DVRS Festival
12:20 Inspiring the Next Generation
18:36 Conclusion: The Importance of Diversity
22:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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