We're excited to announce that Professor Karen Cham FRSA, Director of The BRAINS Lab, will be speaking at Checkpoint Festival! A must-attend session for anyone interested in the shape of future experiences. Get your tickets now. Attend in-person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

Join Micaela Romanini (Women in Games Italia), Cristina Nava (Day 4 Night) and Ana Pellejero Ibáñez (Aream & Co.) at Checkpoint Festival! In their panel, they'll discuss the powerful dual role of women as cultural contributors and advocates. Get your tickets now! checkpointfestival.com

We're delighted to welcome Dr. Chris Lowthorpe to Checkpoint Festival! In his 30-minute talk, Chris argues that video games are exiting the factory line and heading back to the studio, the kitchen table and the garage! Get your tickets now. Attend in-person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

We are incredibly proud to share that our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman, has been honoured with two prestigious Stevie Awards for Women in Business! Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved global recognition! 🎉 You can read more about it here: www.womeningames.org/dr-marie-cla...

We're excited to announce Maddalena Colamusso will be joining us at Checkpoint Festival tomorrow for her talk 'Storytelling, Heritage, and Innovation'. In this 40-minute session, Maddalena will share how Milestone has re-envisioned one of its most iconic IPs, Screamer! checkpointfestival.com

We're welcoming Xavier Planell and Ana Pellejero Ibáñez to Checkpoint Festival! They will introduce Entre Líneas - an innovative, empathy-driven interactive learning concept using visual novel gameplay and powerful storytelling. Get your tickets now. In person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

The GAMM – Game Art Museum of Rome - is Italy's official national museum dedicated to celebrating video games as interactive art, history and creative expression. Rxplore exhibitions and playable archives that show why games are one of the most powerful cultural languages today. (cont. below)

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Sharon Coleclough from Staffordshire University to Checkpoint Festival this week! Sharon will take the stage for our closing session, 'Checkpoint Reflections: Mapping the Past, Questioning the Present, Reimagining the Future'. Tickets: checkpointfestival.com

Hear from the women shaping how we play globally! 🗣️ At the Checkpoint Festival 'Translating Worlds' panel, Micaela Romanini, Francesca Noto and Valentina Mollica will take you behind the scenes of video game localization and cultural adaptation. Get your tickets now. checkpointfestival.com

Checkpoint Festival is only three days away! 🎉 Whether you’re joining us in person or from your own creative workspace, you’ll still be part of the conversation – exploring how games shape our culture and how women continue to redefine its future! Get your tickets: checkpointfestival.com

We warmly welcome Hon. Antonello Aurigemma, President of the Regional Council of Lazio, to Checkpoint Festival next week. With his extensive political background, he has a unique perspective on the power of games that you won't want to miss! Attend in person or online: checkpointfestival.com

We're thrilled to welcome Hon. Marco Perissa, Secretary of the 7th Committee on Culture, Science and Education of the Chamber of Deputies, to Checkpoint Festival! Expect insights on data, policy and public engagement. Get your tickets now. Attend in-person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO of Women in Games, is proud to introduce Checkpoint Festival in Rome - a landmark first-of-its-kind event redefining the strategic, cultural and artistic value of video games. Join us for two-days of curated discussions and insights! Tickets: checkpointfestival.com

ONLY 7 DAYS TO GO 🎉 At the Women in Games Forum (fully incorporated within Checkpoint Festival), we’ll explore how inclusivity, creativity and collaboration drive cultural change across the global games industry. Join the conversation – online or in person. Tickets: www.checkpointfestival.com

Don't miss the 'Saving Play: Preserving Games for Future Generations' panel at Checkpoint Festival next week! Bartosz Kwietniewski and Natalia Kovalainen join the discussion to talk about how we can work together to keep gaming alive. Attend in person or online. Tickets: checkpointfestival.com

Join Women in Games Ambassador Dr. Tracy Gardner, Co-Founder & CTO of Flip Computing, as she presents 'Flock XR: Inspiring the Next Generation of Game Developers' at Checkpoint Festival next month. Get your tickets now. Attend in-person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

This Halloween we celebrate the women and femme-led developers who are crafting our most unforgettable nightmares! 🔪🩸 From grimdark survival horror Void Martyrs, to murder-mystery farming sim Grave Seasons, women-led studios are absolutely slaying this season. #WomenInGames #WomenLedGames

We're excited to welcome Benjamin Rostalski to Checkpoint Festival next month! His talk, Gamescom Awards 2025 Trends in Gaming, will be a 45-minute deep-dive examining the year's most significant movements. Get your tickets for Checkpoint now. Attend in-person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

We're thrilled to welcome Kate Edwards (Geogrify, former IGDA/GGJ) to Checkpoint Festival next month for her talk: When Worlds Collide - Creating Games in a Polarized World. Don't miss it! Get your tickets for Checkpoint now. Attend in-person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

DID YOU KNOW: The average gamer is 41 years old. This means video games have successfully transitioned from a childhood hobby to a lifelong form of entertainment for an entire generation. What is your earliest gaming memory? Source: www.theesa.com/resources/th... #videogames #gamingcommunity

The gaming industry's co-development sector is finally showing "green shoots" after a turbulent 18 months, according to Ashley Liu of Keywords Studios. Read the full outlook on the recovery: bit.ly/47nFVeM #GameDev #CoDevelopment #KeywordsStudios #VideoGames

We're thrilled to welcome Cayetano Torres to the Checkpoint Festival stage next month, to take a deeply personal look at how collecting transforms into storytelling. Get your tickets for the two-day event now // In-person or virtually via RingCentral. checkpointfestival.com

Look at my Aurora Award! 🌟 🌟 🌟 During Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki, I was acknowledged as one of the 15 leading women and non-binary individuals in the Nordic game industry, such an honor! I’m so happy and proud for this! Thank you ❤️ @womeningames.bsky.social and @pgconnects.bsky.social

We are welcoming Roberto Genovesi, Director of Rai Kids, for a keynote on the Technology and the Future of Play at Checkpoint Festival next month! Get your tickets for the two-day event now. Attend in-person or virtually via RingCentral. 👉 checkpointfestival.com #CheckpointFestival #WomeninGames

Athena-Maria Enderstein, Global Head of Diversity & Belonging at Keywords Studios, will be at Checkpoint Festival next month to discuss the powerful, ongoing collaboration between Keywords Studios and Women in Games. Get your tickets. Attend in person or virtually. checkpointfestival.com

DID YOU KNOW: According to the recent Power of Play report, 78% of players agree that gaming creates accessible experiences for people with different abilities. What games would you recommend for their accessibility features? Read about the benefits of gaming: www.theesa.com/resources/th...

It's Invisible Disabilities Week 🫶🏽 Not all disabilities are visible and that doesn't make them any less real. Chronic pain, mental health conditions, neurological disorders, autoimmune diseases & more deserve awareness, respect, and understanding ✨

Excited to announce that Nick Poole, CEO of Ukie, will be speaking at the Checkpoint Festival in November! This 45-minute keynote will explore the critical role of video games as a cultural language, shaping identity & connecting communities. Get your tickets now: checkpointfestival.com

The Women in Games Conference returns in a bold new form as part of the Checkpoint Festival! 💥 Join us in person at the GAMM Game Museum or online via RingCentral for two days of thought-provoking sessions exploring culture, inclusivity and the future of play. Tickets: checkpointfestival.com

The games industry is overlooking a massive opportunity: Queenagers (women 50+) 👑 Liz Prince, who heads up our Corporate Ambassador Amiqus, explains why embracing age diversity is the secret weapon for growth. Learn how your studio can make the shift: bit.ly/WIGLizPrince #AgeDiversity #GameDev

DID YOU KNOW: According to Unesco, women make up just 30% of the games industry workforce, despite representing approximately 46% of the gaming community; and only 16% in leadership roles. #gamesindustry #genderequality #womeningaming Source: www.unesco.org/en/articles/...

The Games & Immersive Salary & Satisfaction Survey is back for its 12th year - and Skillsearch need your voice to make the 2026 report the most accurate yet! What topics or questions do you want to see? Please share your anonymous feedback here: 👉 forms.gle/1YLRfp5MCX3T... #GameDev

Find out the latest news from our Women In Games Asia Chapter. From the launch of the Women In Games Asia microsite to their upcoming presence at gamescom asia x Thailand Gameshow later this month! www.womeningames.org/news-from-ou... #WomenInGamesAsia #GamesIndustry

A message from our CEO, Marie-Claire Isaaman: "Every day, women are creating, innovating, leading, and changing the world of games and beyond. That is worth celebrating, protecting, and amplifying." Read more: www.womeningames.org/holding-our-... #GamesIndustry #WomenInGames

We're delighted to welcome our latest cohort of Individual Ambassadors for 2025! 🥰 Thanks to our ongoing partnership with @keywordsstudios.bsky.social, our Ambassador Programme is growing and going from strength to strength. Discover more and sign up now: www.womeningames.org/a-warm-welco...

Check out Alicia Pritchett in Women in Games this month. At a pivotal moment for games and esports, embracing women’s leadership and perspectives isn’t just the right move, it’s the winning strategy for innovation, growth and community, Read the full article: bit.ly/3WozCT1

Checkpoint Festival x Women In Games 2025 is coming to Rome, Nov 13–16, for a Playful Renaissance! 🏛️ A landmark gathering in partnership with GAMM Game Museum exploring games as culture. Hybrid attendance available, prices from €15. Full program & tickets: bit.ly/WIGcheckpoint #CheckpointFestival

The Women in Games newsletter connects you to a global community that advocates, inspires and spotlights the work taking place to make the industry safer, fairer and more diverse. Get the latest news, activities and events delivered directly to you. Join now: bit.ly/WIGnewsletter

GAMESCOM ASIA X THAILAND GAME SHOW When: 16-19 October 2025 Where: Bangkok, Thailand Featuring business and entertainment areas, this event promises to delight fans and industry members alike. Use code WIGA10 for 10% off your Conference Delegate ticket! reg.eventnook.com/event/GCAxTG...

"While parental controls serve an important purpose, they shouldn't come at the expense of fundamental human dignity." @outmakinggames.bsky.social @womeningames.bsky.social & BAME in Games have co-signed an open letter calling on Roblox to reconsider. Full letter: buff.ly/McSwugO

An open letter has been published addressing Roblox's recently proposed creator guidelines on sensitive issues. The letter, co-authored by Out Making Games, Women in Games and BiG (BAME in Games), argues that they risk causing harm to it's diverse community. www.womeningames.org/robloxs-new-...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of longtime Ambassador and collaborator Gemma Bowen as our new Community Manager! She brings extensive experience in community engagement and social media management within the games industry. Read on for more - shorturl.at/thNgt

Game Jam Albania 3.0 is set for October 10–13, organised by Lorena Gjana and the Albanian Gaming Community. 🎮 The largest and most inclusive gaming event in the country is back for it's third year and it needs your support! Contribute to the campaign now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...

Join us on Wednesday 8th October for our free monthly virtual networking event! 1- 5pm BST Featuring Keyword Studios and Women in Games Ambassador Dr. Tracy Gardner on inspiring the next generation of gamers with Flock XR. Register now: events.ringcentral.com/events/women...

Lewis Silkin presents their first-ever Game Changers event on September 30th in London. 🙌 Join our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman at 4pm, for Boosting the bottom line & beyond; a panel exploring how hiring women can boost profitability and performance. www.lewissilkin.com/.../game-cha....

Join us for the first Ambassador-Led Women in Games Cyprus conference on October 2 in Limassol. Powered by Xsolla and Axlebolt, this free event is about celebrating the incredible women driving the local games industry forward. Spots are limited, so register now! events.xsolla.com/womeningames...

Congratulations to our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman, who has been named a finalist in the 22nd annual The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business in two categories! 🎉 The winners will be announced in New York City on November 10th. Read more here: www.womeningames.org/women-in-gam...

Thank you to @keywordsstudios.bsky.social for their incredible commitment to the games industry! Their long-standing partnership with the Individual Ambassador Programme is a true testament to their dedication to building a more diverse and inclusive industry. Let's keep the momentum going! 💙

Great news! We've partnered with Mobidictum Conference 2025 in Istanbul on October 21-22 - and our community gets discounted tickets! Join us to connect with industry experts, explore the future of mobile gaming, and check out the indie showcase. Read more: www.womeningames.org/get-set-for-...