Game Designer Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Making the shift from Animation to Game Design This episode, Abbie Willett, a game designer at Sumo Digital, joins us to talk about her experience working on popular titles such as Hitman 2 and Sackboy Adventures. In this episode we discuss: Abbie’s transition into game design from animation Navigating the pressure of working on games with established franchise Abbie’s love of all things crocodiles and PERSONA 5 This is episode 112 of She Plays Games. PATREON SUPPORTERS THIS EPISODE Snootboop, Moo Yu, Alice Bowman, Beth Molloy, Rachel ..read more

Code Coven Special Episode Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Evolving Studios’ Accountability Through DEI Accreditation Today we have the wonderful initiative Code Coven on the show to talk about their new DEI accreditation program, Evolve, which is designed to accredit studios and give them ratings based off of how closely they follow DEI policies and implement them in their work. On the show I have the CEOs of Code Coven, Tara Mustapha and Cinzia Musio, to talk about the program and how exactly it will benefit the industry and highlight studios who are absolutely rocking DEI. Code C ..read more

Studio Founder / Post Production Lead Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Processing Life’s Challenges Through Games Development This episode we sit down with UK-based Game Audio Professional and Silver Script Games Studio Founder, Alyx Jones, known for her work on AAA titles like Elden Ring and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Alyx talks about her journey into games audio, her inspirations for composing, and the challenges of working on a game of Elden Ring's size. She also shares her experience as part of the BAFTA Breakthrough program and her new adventure developing her first game, “The Qu ..read more

Special Episode Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download What Makes Failbetter A Place Where Diverse Talent Can Thrive Welcome to the She Plays Games Podcast! In our latest episode, we have the pleasure of hosting two incredible women from Failbetter Games, Emily Short (Creative Director) and Lesleyann White (Principle QA Specialist). Join us as we delve into the world of Failbetter, an award-winning game company that has been recognized as one of GI Biz's best places to work five times. Ever wondered how Emily and Lesleyann found themselves at Failbetter Games and what drew them to this ex ..read more

Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Breaking Barriers in Streaming: Gleaney is Helping the Next Gen of Streamers IJoin us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Twitch streamer Gleaney to discuss her streaming journey, from her acting background to her experience working with Twitch's diversity  Gleaney shares her best transferable skills and strategies, advice for negotiating sponsored streams and regaining momentum during long streams. We also delve into her TikTok Streaming Tips series, benefits of belonging to Twitch support groups, and her unique approach to creating a s ..read more

Xbox Studios Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Gaming for Everyone: Insights from Xbox's Tara Voelker In this episode of She Plays Games, we talk to Tara Voelker, the Senior Xbox Game Studios Accessibility Lead, about her journey into the field of game accessibility, her experience working in the gaming industry, and her thoughts on the future of accessibility in gaming. Tara discusses the importance of staying up to date with the latest accessibility trends and how Xbox Game Studios approaches implementing new concepts. She also shares her thoughts on how the mindset around acce ..read more

Etch Play Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Levelling Up Your Marketing Agency With Livestreaming This episode we have Digital Producer Taya B from Etch Play. Taya has made her way into games marketing from a more general marketing agency. This episode we discuss what a digital producer in games does, her experience coming into the games industry, and her advice for anyone coming in! This is episode 105 of She Plays Games. This episode is sponsored by Splash Damage. PATREON SUPPORTERS THIS EPISODE Alice Bowman, Beth Molloy, Rachel Saunders, George Benjamin Jones, Michelle Velez, Rob ..read more

BIRTH Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Creating Games To Process Life’s Challenges We have indie developer Madison Karrh, a beneficiary of the Wings Fund, on the show to talk about her latest title Birth. Madison’s games all share very unique art styles and themes reflecting her own life. Birth is a puzzle game about overcoming loneliness by building your very own friend. This episode we talk about Madison’s self discovery through game development and how she’s been able to feel fulfilled through the experience.  This is episode 104 of she plays games. This episode is sponsored ..read more

Jellyfish Parade Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download How Belle Automata Found Its Voice With Wings Fund This episode we have indie game dev Jessinia! Jessinia is the founder of the studio Jellyfish Parade, whose bio states that they create “ethnically diverse games that'll turn your heart to jelly!” In this episode we talk about Jessinia’s experience creating Belle Automata which releases on March 3rd! along with her journey into creating visual novels and how the support from the Wings Fund helped her to create her first ever full voice acted experience! This is episode 103 of She Play ..read more

Streamer / Nnesaga Listen to on iTunes / Spotify / Download Abandoning the Unhealthy Commuter Life for Streaming This episode we have content creator Mollie Evans also known as Littlemotac. Mollie is a disabled content creator a part of the Nnesaga Content Team and is also helping to consult people in diversity & equity in gaming. This episode we discuss her favorite streaming resources, what it’s been like to join Nnesaga and her love for Overwatch! This is episode 102 of She Plays Games. This episode is sponsored by Splash Damage. PATREON SUPPORTERS THIS EPISODE Alice Bowman, Beth Mol ..read more