Fascination With the Measured

by Charlotte Fisher What do hardcore surveillance and video games have in common? Jen Whitson knows, and it’s not what you’d expect. The theme of the first day of MIGS seemed to be all about metrics and monetization. Jen Whitson (postdoctoral fellow at TAG, the Technoculture Art and Games Research Centre at Concordia University) kicked… Continue reading Fascination With the Measured

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Chasing the Carrot

by Lana Polansky Around 6:00 pm, after the last talk I attended stopped a bit short, I sat down with a friend and a new acquaintance and chatted, keeping my eye out for custodial staff. I had heard the word “product” a lot that first day of the 2013 Montreal International Game’s Summit, on the… Continue reading Chasing the Carrot

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Apply now: Pixelles Game Incubator II

Come make a game with us! The Pixelles Game Incubator is back for a second round! It’s a free, six week workshop series designed to help ten women make their first game! Whether it’s a platformer, education, or historical dramas, you’ll be able to make the game of your heart’s desire. You should apply if: 1. You identify… Continue reading Apply now: Pixelles Game Incubator II

Now Open: Pixelles Mentorship Program!Programme de mentorat maintent ouvert!

We’re re-opening our Pixelles Mentorship Program application, indefinitely! Are you a woman looking to join the game industry within the next six months? Let us help you, by letting you talk 1-on-1 with a professional in your dream job and get real, human advice on the best way to advance your career. Seriously though, it’s… Continue reading Now Open: Pixelles Mentorship Program!Programme de mentorat maintent ouvert!

Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!

Beer and wine and soda were drunk, delicious hors d’oeuvres were consumed, business cards were exchanged, prizes were won, and careers were advanced! Thank you to everyone who came out to support women making games. Gamerwife also posted a nice write-up of the event, with her own pictures. For invitations to our future events, be… Continue reading Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!Pixelles and WIGI Celebrate Mentorship!

You’re Invited: Celebrate Mentorship!Vous êtes invités: Célébrez mentorat!

What: Social & networking event hosted by WIGI MTL & Pixelles When: August 21 2013, 6pm-9pm Where: 3863 Boul Saint-Laurent, Suite 206 (Google maps) Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/552498724813959/ If you’re a game developer that supports women making games, you should come and network! Mentors and apprentices that are participating in the Pixelles mentorship program, or those… Continue reading You’re Invited: Celebrate Mentorship!Vous êtes invités: Célébrez mentorat!

AMC2013 #FirstGame WorkshopAMC2013 #FirstGame Workshop

!!!! First, download these workshop assets. Pictures coming soon! Intro to Stencyl Stencyl is a free, visual game-making tool where you’re literally snapping logic blocks together. There’s no need to learn how to code but it makes things easier if you understand at a high level what the concept of an “if” or “loop” is.… Continue reading AMC2013 #FirstGame WorkshopAMC2013 #FirstGame Workshop

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Play the Games from the Pixelles Showcase!Les jeux du démo de Pixelles!

The games from the first round of Pixelles are available! With the help of Feminists in Games, thirteen women became first-time game makers and created their very own games! We encourage you to play their awesome games and get in contact with them! If you’re interested in creating your own game-making program or in our… Continue reading Play the Games from the Pixelles Showcase!Les jeux du démo de Pixelles!