• Breaking Barriers in Games

  • By: Take A Mo
  • Podcast

Breaking Barriers in Games

By: Take A Mo
  • Summary

  • Breaking Barriers in Games is a podcast dedicated to illuminating, exploring, and understanding issues that people face playing games and working in the games industry. We will talk about a wide variety of topics including accessibility in games, mental health support in the games industry, diversity and representation, and working in the games industry.

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Episodes
  • Episode 3 with Alice Cross: How accessible is the games industry for disabled people?
    Jul 18 2024

    How accessible is game development for disabled professionals? What barriers do disabled professionals encounter when entering the games industry? How can studios create more inclusive hiring practices and workplace environments? Join Phoebe (they/she) and Alice (she/they) as they explore what it's like working in the games industry as a disabled professional.

    In this episode, Alice elucidates us on the barriers faced by disabled professionals looking to work in games and games accessibility. We talk about hiring and recruitment practices, workplace environments, and events. We also talk about our hopes for the future of the games industry and how it could become a more welcoming and inclusive place for disabled professionals.

    You can find Alice at the following places!
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicecross/

    Follow this podcast to stay up to date or follow Take A Mo at the following places!
    Website: https://www.takeamo.co.uk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoebeattakeamo

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    45 mins
  • Episode 2 with Arevya: Content Creation and Accessibility Advocacy
    Jul 4 2024

    How does disability, gaming, and content creation all intersect? What barriers do disabled people face in gaming and the games industry? Join Phoebe and Arevya as they explore what it means to play games and create content.

    In this episode, Arevya shares their personal journey navigating games with cerebral palsy. Delve into the barriers faced by disabled people within both games and the industry as Arevya sheds light on the pressing need for inclusivity. Gain insight into the future of accessibility in gaming as she passionately articulate her vision for a more inclusive and accessible gaming landscape for all.

    You can find Arevya at the following places!
    Website: https://www.arevya.tv
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/arevya
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@arevyagaming
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arevya/
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arevya

    Follow this podcast to stay up to date or follow Take A Mo at the following places!
    Website: https://www.takeamo.co.uk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoebeattakeamo

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    58 mins
  • Episode 1 with Tamara Cable of Unsightly Opinions: Accessibility in Games
    Jun 20 2024
    Why does accessibility in games matter? How can we build better accessibility? Join Phoebe of Take A Mo and Tamara of Unsightly Opinions discussing these important questions.

    Discover the pivotal link between accessibility and gaming with Tamara Cable of Unsightly Opinions on Breaking Barriers in Games. Explore why accessibility matters, how it shapes the gaming experience, and gain insights from Tamara, a leading advocate in the field. Join us as we break down barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive gaming industry.

    You can find Tamara at the following places!
    Website: https://www.unsightlyopinion.com/index.html
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UnsightlyOpinions
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsightlyopinions
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsightlyopinions
    Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/unsightlygaming

    Follow this podcast to stay up to date or follow Take A Mo at the following places!
    Website: https://www.takeamo.co.uk
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoebeattakeamo

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    46 mins

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