How wrong are we about the gaming gender divide?

How Wrong Are We About the Gaming Gender Divide?

2018 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage – when women were finally granted equality in terms of voting after a hard-fought battle. So, in the spirit, it’s time to destroy another myth about male-female divide. Namely, the idea that men are the only gender who game. In fact, most people would be surprised about…

Is the gaming world finally considering the female gamer?

Is the Gaming World Finally Considering the Female Gamer?

We all know women have struggled in the geek world, especially in video gaming.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, just look up gamergate. Some people say this is changing, since games like Life is Strange are coming out featuring female protagonists. There are still only a few games, especially AAA titles, that feature…

Girl geek academy: on a mission to teach women to code

Girl Geek Academy: On A Mission To Teach Women To Code

It is well known that men vastly outnumber the amount of women in the tech world. According to a survey done by the International Game Developers Association in 2009, only 11.5% of women worked in the gaming industry. In the newest survey done last month, it was shown that the number had increased to 22%,…