Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How do we create a sense of belonging in video games? The industry does not yet have a consistent and actionable way to evaluate how well games align with the needs of diverse and underrepresented players. At Stadia Games & Entertainment, we answered this challenge by developing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) rubric for our game development process. This talk will walk through the process of creating, using, and sharing the rubric to promote Product Inclusion and DEI in gaming. A key focus will be on equipping video game professionals to set up similar processes at their organizations to meaningfully integrate DEI as a core part of the development and game evaluation process.
How do we create a sense of belonging in video games? The industry does not yet have a consistent and actionable way to evaluate how well games align with the needs of diverse and underrepresented players. At Stadia Games & Entertainment, we answered this challenge by developing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) rubric for our game development process. This talk will walk through the process of creating, using, and sharing the rubric to promote Product Inclusion and DEI in gaming. A key focus will be on equipping video game professionals to set up similar processes at their organizations to meaningfully integrate DEI as a core part of the development and game evaluation process.
