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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