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This #Juneteenth, explore some organizations and a past G4C festival session that explore Black history and the continuous fight for social awareness. Today, we would like to highlight just a few organizations making a significant impact, including Kinfolk Tech, Black Girls Code, Black Voices in Gaming, and Black In Gaming, which are driving positive change by empowering Black talent and voices in the gaming ecosystem. We also want to spotlight a past festival session, “Black Games: African Diasporic Work and Social Impact,” featuring Lindsay Grace, Allan Cudicio, Carl Varnado, Aaron Trammell, and Nyambura M. Waruingi. Learn the importance of culturally relevant African diasporic representation in games, the challenges of funding and access for developers, and the need to balance social impact with profitability in the gaming industry. 🌍 🎮 Watch the full Talk: https://lnkd.in/eTrmKbgd

Fostering Diversity: Empowering Black Game Developers in the Industry Discover the shocking statistics behind the lack of representation for black game developers in the US. Join the discussion on how we can transform the gaming industry into a more inclusive space. #BlackGameDevelopers #DiversityInGaming #InclusiveIndustry #GameDevelopment #EmpoweringTalent #RepresentationMatters #GamingCommunity #BreakingBarriers #Inclusivity #ChangingTheGame

"Black History Month and the Unseen Faces of Game Development" Epic Games introduces a new UEFN Kente pattern for Black History Month, offering a canvas for uplifting the underrepresented game developers of color. It's a commendable initiative, but let's address the elephant in the room. I can't help but feel a little heated. We've seen instances of Epic Games green-lighting racist islands, tolerating IP theft, and turning a blind eye to scams. THEY, yes, I mean THEY at Epic Games, seem to lack the necessary regulation and monitoring within their own system. Amidst this, let's not lose sight of the real spotlight here – an exhibit showcasing the journey of a gaming veteran, Tony Barnes. This exhibit sheds light on the myriad obstacles he faced as a Black Game Designer, illustrating the industry's struggle to recognize his decades of groundbreaking work. These stories are powerful tools for educators during BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Imagine saying, "Hey, kids, let's hop on one of your favorite games and learn about a developer who received the Jerry Lawson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019." It's time to celebrate the achievements, acknowledge the hurdles, and demand accountability from the gaming industry. #BlackHistoryMonth #GameDevelopment #RepresentationMatters #AccountabilityInGaming

#EmployabilityTalk With the New #UK Government Lead by PM Keir Starmer in place, one of his key focus is to boost manpower development of it's people via apprenticeship, skill empowerment and making them employable which will support the ever growing job market demands. But there are critical foundational building blocks that needs to be reenforce mostly in today's driven world that is moving towards #AI dependent and why #employability Professionals are critical to help the Government in archiving their goals. Book this day to learn more..👇 #btd2024

❓𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿? 🎙 Michal Korek, a Product Owner at Ten Square Games, shares the industry's best practices on how to price special offers based on players' previous spending history. 👉 Discover his full answer and more insights in Balancy's webinar: https://lnkd.in/d6BNUNAb

I join all of you in celebration of Juneteenth! Scientific Games doesn't only post about Juneteenth, we have made it a company holiday. If you are like me and want to learn more, I recommend the podcast 1619 for a history lesson through the lens of a Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines "the long shadow of American slavery." I also found this article to be helpful: https://lnkd.in/e62amK9P

Black Male Youth entering 9th, 10th, and 11h grade in the cities of #Oakland #Richmond #LosAngeles #Detroit #Atlanta #Chicago and #Baltimore, here's an opportunity to take that tech, gaming genius to the next level. #LearnToCode with @hiddengeniuspro.

From June 21 to June 23, the ETHKyiv | Hackathon took place in Kyiv. Our colleagues Diana Zozulia and @Tkachuk Khrystyna from 4IRE Group 4IRE participated in it. The Khrystyna's team won the hackathon, and we congratulate her on this achievement.    Here are some more details about what Khrystyna's team worked on and how they managed to win. "During the hackathon, my team and I developed a project called BunnBattle. BunnBattle is a PvP on-chain game built in the telegram bot. BunnBattle integrates zk-SNARKs to create a secure and fair version of the classic Battleship game. The project aims to demonstrate how zk-SNARKs can be used to ensure fairness and privacy in PvP games. We used libraries like Circom and Snarkjs to implement the zk-SNARK logic. Zero-knowledge proofs prove a game board's validity and move without revealing additional information. Board creation and move verification via proofs ensure no cheating and maintain game state privacy."

✨ Nominations for the Black In Gaming Awards are live until Friday January 5, 2024! Do you know anyone who deserves their flowers? ✨ Please share with your networks and nominate the folks you know! We are thrilled to announce that the Black In Gaming foundation has officially opened nominations for the much-anticipated BIG Awards Show! This is an extraordinary chance to shine a light on the stars of the gaming industry. Have you been inspired, mentored, or profoundly impacted by someone in the gaming community? Now is your opportunity to give recognition where it’s due. From designers and developers to streamers and strategists, every role within the gaming sphere deserves a moment in the spotlight. Why Nominate? The BIG Awards are more than just accolades; they're a celebration of excellence, perseverance, and the vibrant diversity that Black individuals bring to the gaming universe. It's an acknowledgment of talent, hard work, and the powerful influence that these professionals impart on the industry and community. Who Can You Nominate? Anyone in the gaming industry who you believe has made a significant impact — whether through innovation, community building, leadership, or creative storytelling. This is your chance to recognize the unsung heroes and influential leaders who have made a positive impact on you or the industry at large. How to Nominate: Head over to the Nomination Form (https://shorturl.at/lstuV), where you can submit. It's a simple process: Choose the category that best fits your nominee. Tell us why they deserve to be recognized. Submit your nomination and spread the word! Nominations are open until January 5, 2024. Lets celebrate the incredible contributions of Black professionals to the gaming world. Nominate now and let's make this year's BIG Awards a memorable one!

Wahoo! Our studio's in a recent issue of GameInformer, with a feature chronicling our history and what the future looks like. It was so much fun working with our team and the writer, 💬 Khee Hoon Chan, to tell the story and spill some secrets (spoiler: about Adam Esquenazi Douglas' momma's recipe!)