GDC Women in Gaming rally puts spotlight on inclusion, accessibility in industry


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  • Thursday, 21 Mar 2019

In this photo provided by Super League Gaming, Ella Lasky, 12, participates in a “Minecraft” esports competition at a Super League Gaming event in White Plains, New York. Lasky hopes to become a pro gamer. Most professional esports are devoid of female players at their highest levels, even though 45 percent of U.S. gamers are women or girls. Executives for elite esport leagues say they are eager to add women to pro rosters, but many female gamers say they’re discouraged from chasing such careers by toxic behavior and other barriers. (Maria Gambale/Super League Gaming via AP)

LOS ANGELES: Inclusion and accessibility were the big topics this week at the Women in Gaming Rally, held in coordination with the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. 

Women in Gaming is a group formed by women in Microsoft that focuses on providing support, sharing stories and hosting events around the videogame and interactive industry. Every year, they host a networking event at GDC to foster the growing diversity in gaming. 

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