Reviews

Women in Game Development: Breaking the Glass Level-Cap by

rachelhelps's review against another edition

5.0

I was completely surprised by this collection of personal essays from women working in the videogame industry. It was fantastic and inspiring! I've always thought that I wouldn't be able to work in games for various reasons but after reading this book I think that it could be a real career option. The women were candid about their passion for games and the obstacles they encountered in an industry that employs mostly men (especially when videogames were just beginning). I also enjoyed reading essays by two of my favorite game journalists who were very active on Twitter when I did my internship at Kill Screen.

After reading this book I have a better idea of the range of occupations within game development and also how varied women's careers can be. I also really liked hearing women reflect on their strengths and weaknesses in a context where they felt comfortable showing vulnerability.

beardybot's review against another edition

5.0

Go ahead and read it. 30 essays packed with experience and advice from women in gaming, and a challenge to everyone in tech to fix their shit.