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- Welcoming inclusive Games and Games inclusivity -
Introducing WiGGi
We are Welcoming inclusive Games and Games inclusivity (WiGGi). We strongly believe that working in video games, whether that be in an academic setting or in industry, should be an inclusive and friendly environment where underrepresented groups (ethnic or cultural minorities, minority genders, religious background etc) especially can thrive and be heard.
WiGGi holds the advocacy for these underrepresented groups in video games at the forefront of its agenda, making sure that events we plan, organisations we partner with and the topics we address are topical and engaging for people of a range of backgrounds.
Our members are staff and students working within the iGGi programme, which is an interdisciplinary team of researchers working in video games research. We hold meetings every Friday, as well as roundtable discussions we call ‘firesides’ every so often to talk with a range of people about a given relevant topic. For example, our most recent fireside discussed ‘Video games for positive change’.
Get involved
We would love to partner with more organisations that share a similar goal, or invite in more video game researchers or industry to take part in our events. If you would like to know more or get involved in some way, please contact us via our email: . We are also on Instagram at @wiggigames.
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Our most recent Fireside Chat
Our most recent fireside discussed ‘Video games for positive change’. Our fireside chat on video games for social change was an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. We delved deeply into the representation of women in video games and explored how these portrayals impact our gaming experiences.
This focus sparked an exchange of diverse perspectives, highlighting how inclusive representation can shape and transform player engagement.
Each participant brought unique insights on how characters and narratives influence players’ connection to games and reflect broader social themes.
Through this dialogue, we gained a richer understanding of how thoughtfully crafted games can inspire change and foster empathy, creating a more inclusive gaming culture for everyone.