Gender Disparity at Summer Game Fest 2023

Summer Game Fest, one of the biggest gaming events of the year, failed to feature a single woman onstage during its almost two-hour showcase, despite many of the games featured having female main characters. The lack of inclusion is particularly jarring for an industry that struggles with diversity but has taken great steps to be inclusive. Representation matters, and it's on both the event organizers and developers to ensure marginalized employees are given opportunities like this.