As many of us who’ve been researching/working in/following the e-sports scene for years now know, the issues around gender there are complex and often quite fraught. Intel made a big announcement several months back that they were going to supporting serious initiatives on diversity in a variety of domains.
It just so happens they are also longtime sponsors of the Intel Extreme Masters and decided to support a panel on the subject of women & e-sports at the massive Katowice tournament last week.
I was thrilled to be a part of it, along with a fantastic group of women, and men, working in the space. You can check out a VOD of the panel now. Here’s hoping it is just the kick-off to a rich program that seriously tackles issues around diversity and inclusion.
As I’ve long argued, women make up a tremendously energetic part of gaming. This includes e-sports. There is much to still be done to foster and support their continued participation in the scene. Here’s hoping this is a year where change really gets some momentum!