Why The Games Industry Hates Normal People.
Inclusion in gaming stops at the white working class.
In this episode, I’m taking an unfiltered look at the UK games industry’s "class ceiling". While the industry frequently celebrates its commitment to diversity, the data tells a different story: a story of a "two-tier" talent system where the white working class is increasingly shut out.
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00:00 - Introduction: The Class Ceiling in Gaming
01:06 - The 1980s: A Golden Era of Meritocracy
01:52 - The Rise of the "Bedroom Millionaire"
04:18 - The Degree Barrier and "Social DNA"
08:26 - The Problem with Imported Diversity Frameworks
13:38 - Analysing the UKie Games Industry Census
16:36 - The Creative Cost of Excluding Working-Class Voices
22:07 - Conclusion: A Call for True Inclusion
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