Checkpoint

28 Mar 2019

Women in Video Game Development

Video Games

Elliot & Cameron are joined by Katie and Lauren from Lumi Interactive to discuss creating their company, their up coming game and why we need women in game development.

After years of working in the consulting industry in game development Lumi Interactive, founded by three women, is set to launch its first title Critter Clash, a vibrant PVP mobile game that pits the animals of the jungle against each other.

However after carving out their space in the gaming world, where do Katie and Lauren think the industry stands with it’s treatment of women. What can we be doing to bring more women to the industry and where can they look if they would like to get involved in the industry.

Don’t miss any of the action and don’t forget to check out the first half of this podcast to keep up to date!

Giving a 1-UP to diversity in gaming.

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