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IGDA challenges US Patent office over requirement for applicants' addresses
Association highlights concerns regarding the potential for harassment, including doxing
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Less than half of devs say their employers "adequately enforce" harassment and anti-discrimination policies
IGDA developer survey also found that nearly 70% game makers felt there was not enough equal treatment and opportunity in the industry
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IGDA: "We need leadership to step up and speak out against hate"
We talk to executive director Jakin Vela about the IGDA's evolution and its role, addressing diversity gaps in times of mass layoffs, and supporting developers in emerging markets
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IGDA calls for action on layoffs
Developer group gives studio leaders six points to follow for a more sustainable industry that stops driving away talent
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IGDA launches new Incubation Special Interest Group
Chaired by Sho Sato, the group will provide a variety of tools and opportunities for gaming startups
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Organization cohort creates Stronger Together in Games fundraising campaign | News-in-brief
The initiative will run from November 28 until December 31
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Deathloop wins big at 2022 IGDA Global Industry Game Awards
It Takes Two, Returnal and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart also picked up multiple wins
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Dr. Jakin Vela confirmed as IGDA executive director
Guy Blomberg and Tarja Porkka-Konturri appointed to the organisation's board
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Interim director says IGDA is "revamping its ethics processes"
After the organisation mishandled complaints of harassment, Jakin Vela says it's gathering community feedback "to ensure that no missteps happen"
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IGDA mishandled complaints of harassment, conduct violations
Devs say association that criticised the industry for ignoring harassment allegations failed to investigate similar complaints
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Jennifer Scheurle steps down as IGDA group chair amid abuse allegations
Update: Employer Blackbird Interactive investigating whether any misconduct has occurred at the studio
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Nika Nour to step down as IGDA Foundation executive director
Sarah Spiers to take over as interim director as new chair Christina Alejandre oversees search for permanent replacement
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43% of developers report better work-life balance during pandemic
IGDA developer survey also finds 37% of developers saw work-life balance hurt over past year and a half
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IGDA partners with ESA to promote indies at E3 2021
"We are reimagining E3 in a variety of ways, and part of that is engaging with indie developers by offering opportunities to help highlight them," ESA's CEO Stanley Pierre-Louis said
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IGDA Foundation launches Diverse Game Developers Fund
The grant will distribute $300,000 to marginalised developers
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IGDA criticizes industry for ignoring harassment allegations
Developer group says it will compile resources for studio leaders to create safe and positive company cultures
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The industry is becoming more diverse, and more developers support inclusion efforts
IGDA developer survey: 85% of developers said that diversity in the games industry was important
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IGDA, IGDAF issue statement on weekend shootings in the US
Advocacy organizations defend industry following President Trump's accusations against "gruesome and grisly video games"
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Game Accessibility Conference makes UK debut this October
Fifth iteration of one-day event will be held in London, initial speakers include Microsoft, Ubisoft, BBC and more
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IGDA, IGDA Foundation name new executive directors
Renee Gittins to head association, Nika Nour to take over leadership of IGDA Foundation
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IGDA's Jen MacLean stepping down
Executive director will be temporarily replaced by association's board chair Lucien Parsons
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New games must comply to accessibility guidelines after FCC waivers expire
Requirements affect in-game communications and related UI
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IGDA calls for industry action on loot boxes
Developer group says publishers should clearly disclose odds, commit to not marketing loot boxes to children
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IGDA appoints new board leadership
Vesa Raudasoja steps up as chairman; Kongregate CEO Emily Greer takes over as vice-chair
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IGDA reaches out to ex-Telltale, Capcom, Carbine devs with Virtual Mentor Café
Initiative designed to help anyone impacted by layoffs in the last 60 days with new career opportunities