What is Game On?
At Payload we recognise that more needs to be done to promote diversity with the games industry and ensure our studios are truly inclusive.
Our Game On inclusion and diversity initiative focuses on promoting positive change, both within Payload Studios and the wider industry.
Our previous talks, panels and workshops were attended by guests from 200+ organisations and covered a range of inclusion focused topics.
We’re thrilled to have welcomed a host of wonderful expert speakers and continue to use our platform to amplify the voices of diverse leaders, studios and some of the leading games industry diversity organisations.
Studio Spotlight Panel, February 2020
In February 2020, we hosted a fun and informative panel with indie studio founders, Lucy Dove (The Dangerous Kitchen) and Beidi Guo (Lantern Studio). We chatted to them about their experiences in the industry, learnings from setting up their own studios and their views on the current state of the games industry.
Promoting Racial Equity, July 2020
In July 2020, we hosted an online event to explore what the games industry can learn from others as we take action to promote racial equity. Our keynote speaker, Nii Cleland, shared his experiences from the tech, sports, finance and education sectors to challenge what workplaces should consider when launching initiatives as well as highlighting how the games industry can begin, or in some cases continue, to promote racial equity.
Game Changer Panel, October 2019
In October 2019, we hosted a panel discussing some steps that can be taken to promote, support and increase diversity in the video games industry. We were delighted to host representatives from POC in Play, BalancePatch, Putting the G into Gaming and Women in Games.
Unconscious Bias Talk, August 2019
In August 2019, our keynote speaker Vicki Reynolds, who is Digital Manager for Multiplex (a global construction company) presented on the nature of unconscious bias, the power of diverse teams, and provided practical tips for creative inclusive work environments. We heard about how to apply these learnings to the games industry.
Driving Diversity Panel, November 2019
In November 2019, we held a panel session with representation from Payload Studios, Splash Damage, Fusebox Games and Spilt Milk to discuss actions taken to address diversity - what has worked, what hasn’t and what they have planned for a future. We provided participants with actionable steps to improve the industry.
Game On Social, May 2019
Inclusive (open to everyone) women in games social which provided a space to share learnings and network.
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