The Game Is on to Woo the Elusive Female Player
Ubisoft is backing three teams of girl gammers from Britain, France and the United States on the competitive circuit, called the Frag Dolls the're promoting gamming for girls.
It’s a massively underserved and overlooked segment of the market - David P. Gardner, CEO of Electronic Arts
Girls want a good story, a good scenario. They want to be able to identify themselves to the character they are playing - Mathilde Abgrall, Frag Doll.
Q&A: Microsoft Expands DigiGirlz Summer Camp
The Balancing Act: Game Industry Careers and Quality of Life - September 16, Seattle
2006 Serious Games Summit D.C. - October 30 - 31, Washington D.C.
Microsoft Research External Research and Programs is seeking to sponsor ten female students majoring in computer science with a concentration in serious game development and research to be selected for the Microsoft Female Academic All-Stars at the 2006 Serious Games Summit D.C.
The selected All-Stars will be invited to meet with an industry luminary to discuss the issues surrounding female game developers and to learn about career opportunities in the field. The Microsoft Female Academic All-Stars will also get a sneak peek at upcoming serious games, and enjoy the opportunity to network with their peers in the serious games community.