More than 7,000 games industry jobs have been lost due to layoffs so far in 2023. Layoffs are stressful for everyone; layoffs can have negative effects on individuals’ mental health,…
Take This is currently partnered with Middlebury’s Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism, and Logically AI to research the ways in which extremists exploit digital games spaces. We’re working to…
According to the 2019 Developer Satisfaction Survey, published annually by the IGDA, 28% of respondents identified as having a disability. The most frequently selected category of disability was psychiatric or…
We are excited to share the schedule for the May 14th Game Development Crisis Conference, hosted by the IGDA and Take This, and sponsored by Xbox. The Game Development Crisis…
The game industry has never quite experienced the cultural embrace and recognition of video games as a social good as we are now, and it has never been more apparent…
Take This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events Video game organizations seek to create safer, more inclusive environments SEATTLE, WA – September 4, 2019 — In this past week,…
Take This is proud to announce a partnership with The International Games Summit on Mental Health Illness and Awareness (TIGS.CA), whose inaugural event will be held October 9-10, 2019 at…
This white paper explores video game workers’ experiences and challenges in the game development industry, taking a close look at how game development companies can mitigate negative impacts and cultivate…
