Indie Games on Demand – PAX East, Origins, GenCon
Let me tell you about this cool project I’ve been a part of the past few years called Indie Games on Demand. You’ve probably never heard of us before, cause, y’know, we’re so indie. The event started...
View ArticleBecause They Don’t Wear “I’m a Molester” Con Badge Flags
Years and years ago, when my oldest was still a baby, David and I spoke at a tiny video game convention. David did Design in an Hour, we both talked indie publishing, then I talked about women in...
View ArticleYears Later And I’m Still In Shock: a moment in gaming
I’ve said before how I’m lucky to not have much first hand experience with sexism in gaming. That stands true, but the recent sexist art in games conversations reminded me of an experience I had at...
View ArticleGaming As Women nominated for Best Blog in the ENnie Awards
Our Gaming As Women community was only a thought and a dream a few months ago. That dream was to unite a group of superbly talented women gamers and share our stories with the world. Since then we’ve...
View ArticleGreat News! GenCon to Take a Serious Stand Against Convention Harassment
Several weeks ago, I wrote a post over on Go Make Me a Sandwich talking about my personal experiences with convention harassment and why I was going to make a point of staying away from Penny Arcade...
View ArticleGenCon 2012: Panel Preview
Hello everyone! I know it’s taken me some time to submit more than a comment or two but when I talk, I have a lot to say! GenCon is fast approaching and I wanted to let everyone know I have organized...
View ArticleMakers, Schemers and Dreamers – An Interview with Lillian Cohen-Moore
Who are you and what are you doing at Gen Con this year? I’m Lillian Cohen-Moore. I’m a journalist, and I’m going to Gen Con to start recording interviews for a women in gaming oral history archive....
View ArticleGenCon Bound: Safety and Inclusivity
The convention season is well under way now. We’re looking forward to going to GenCon Indianapolis from August 15-19. GenCon is a tabletop game focused event, though it’s got a bit of everything....
View ArticleWhy One Paragraph Isn’t Enough: Reporting Harassment at Gen Con
Many people have already written about The Bell & the Blade’s policy-violating merchandise at Gen Con 2013. The booth, also known for being the “Nazi fanboy” booth, was carrying novelty underwear...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: it’s hard to have fun with CCGs when you’re a woman
My favorite thing about this year’s GenCon was that I got to attend with my husband for the first time in about seven years. (I’ve lost count, to be honest.) I’d gotten so used to coming on my own and...
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