Women in game development breaking the glass level-cap

Videogame development is usually seen as a male dominated field; even playing videogames is often wrongly viewed as a pastime for men only. But behind the curtain, women have always played myriad important roles in gaming. From programmers to artists, designers to producers, female videogame develop...

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Other Authors: Hepler, Jennifer Brandes (Editor)
Format: Manuscript Book
Language:English
Published: CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group 2017
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Summary:Videogame development is usually seen as a male dominated field; even playing videogames is often wrongly viewed as a pastime for men only. But behind the curtain, women have always played myriad important roles in gaming. From programmers to artists, designers to producers, female videogame developers endure not only the pressures of their jobs but also epic levels of harassment and hostility. Jennifer Brandes Hepler's Women in Game Development: Breaking the Glass Level-Cap gives voice to talented and experienced female game developers from a variety of backgrounds, letting them share the passion that drives them to keep making games.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:xiii, 223 pages : illustrations, portraits 23 cm
ISBN:9781138947924