Book Descriptions:

Featuring intriguing interviews from 100 influential women in gaming, learn how women have played -- and will continue to play -- important roles in the burgeoning video game industry. Women in Gaming: 100 Pioneers of Play is a celebration of female accomplishments in the video game industry, ranging from high-level executives to programmers to cosplayers. This insightful and celebratory book highlights women who helped to establish the industry, women who disrupted it, women who fight to diversify it, and young women who will someday lead it. Featuring household names and unsung heroes, each individual profiled is a pioneer in their own right. A select few of the remarkable women featured in this book include: * Amy Hennig, Senior creative director and writer * Perrin Kaplan, Former vice president of marketing for Nintendo of America * Ashly Burch, Award-winning writer and voice actress * Lorraine McLees, Senior Artist at Bungie Key Selling Points 100 Pioneers of Play Profiles: Interviews with 100 diverse and prominent women highlighting their impact on the gaming industry in the fields of design, programming, animation, marketing, voiceover, and many more. Pro Tips: Practical and anecdotal advice from industry professionals for young adults working toward a career in the video game industry. Essays: Short essays covering various topics affecting women in gaming related careers, including "Difficult Women: The Importance of Female Characters Who Go Beyond Being Strong," "NPC: On Being Unseen in the Game Dev Community," and "Motherhood and Gaming: How Motherhood Can Help Rather Than Hinder a Career." "A Day in the Life of" Features: An inside look at a typical day in the gaming industry across several vocations, including a streamer, a voice actor, and many more.




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