The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Game Development

This episode discusses harassment and anti-discrimination policies in the indie game industry, as well as layoffs and studio closures. The International Game Developers Association's 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey revealed issues with equity, diversity, inclusion, layoffs, and crunch. Many developers feel that policies on non-discrimination and equal opportunity are not adequately enforced, and a significant number of workplaces lack diversity and inclusion programs. The toxic work culture in many game companies hinders the production of quality games. The episode also touches on the shift towards live service games, microtransactions, and monetization in the gaming industry.