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Amidst this turmoil, the timing of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) proved to be significant. Just weeks after the fallout from the Sweet Baby Inc. controversy, GDC 2024 took place, with attendees engaging in numerous panels and discussions that delve into social issues within gaming.
Some of the featured sessions included topics like:
LGBTQ+ issues and global queer community roundtables
Black designers' dilemmas
LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship and allyship initiatives
Religious and cultural representation in games
Gender gap initiatives in game audio design
Authenticity and representation in casting