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elsewherenfp.bsky.social
elsewhereNFP is in Bangkok for gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show! Catch Ashley & Astrid tomorrow, Oct 18, 2:30 PM on the Expo Stage 🌏✨

#gamedev #indiedev #gamesindustry #gamingindustry #workplace #workplaceculture #DEI
October 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
See you Friday 2:30 PM at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show. Ashley Blake and I share new Global Workplace Culture Study findings on Asia and Southeast Asia. 🌏🎮

#gamescomasia #ThailandGameShow #elsewhereNFP #workplaceculture #DEI #gamingindustry
October 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Heading to Cologne for #ddc2025 (Aug 17–19)! Talking women’s health in #gamedev, workplace culture, and sharing stories of turning job loss into new beginnings. Staying for #Gamescom too!

Take part in our research: bit.ly/WorkplaceCul... – join the change.

#GamesIndustry #IndieDev #WomwnInGames
August 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Excited to return to 🇩🇪 #devcom & #gamescom after surgery & a quiet start into 2025! This time not behind the scenes, but on stage THREE times 🫣 Sharing insights from elsewhere NFP’s Workplace Culture Study w/ Ashley Blake.

#ddc2025 #GamesIndustry #DEI #WorkplaceCulture #indiedev #gamedev
July 30, 2025 at 8:55 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Fear of retaliation is real, and it’s stopping people from reporting misconduct at work. We launched the Global Workplace Culture Study to speak up where others can’t. Please add your voice: bit.ly/WorkplaceCul...

#GamesIndustry #DEI #SpeakUp #GameDev #IndieDev #ddc2025 #gamescom #WorkPlaceCulture
July 24, 2025 at 11:46 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
So much for keeping things low-key at this year’s devcom Developer Conference 2025: On stage 3 times to talk workplace culture, reproductive health, and turning setbacks into growth. Cheers to big convos and resilience!

#devcom2025 #DEI #gamesindustry #womeningames #ddc2025 #gamedev #gamescom
July 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Games bring joy. But behind the scenes, workplace culture shapes real lives, for better or worse.

We’re sharing global insights from our workplace culture study at #ddc2025. Let’s make the industry safer, healthier, more human.

#devcom #gamesindustry #WorkplaceCulture
July 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
It’s been quiet on my end, but we’re back on the map.
At gamescom latam, we launched our 2-year Global Workplace Culture Study with elsewhereNFP 🌍

Next stop: devcom Developer Conference 🇩🇪 in August and gamescom asia 🇹🇭 in October.

#DEI #GamesIndustry #ElsewhereNFP #WomenInGames
Two women sit on a stage in conversation during a Gamescom LATAM panel. Behind them is a large screen showing the title “The Global Workplace Culture Study (2025–2027)” with a world map and timeline points for Brazil (May 2025), Germany (August 2025), and Thailand (October 2025). One speaker has pink hair and wears a patterned outfit; the other wears a green dress and denim jacket.
June 25, 2025 at 8:24 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
First time in Brazil, first leg of our elsewhere study – and already in love. We’re in São Paulo till May 3, meeting studios, sharing stories, and learning so much. If you’re around, let’s connect. Also: the food? Unreal.

#gamesindustry #globalresearch #gamedev #indiedev #elsewhereInBrazil
elsewherenfp.bsky.social elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Apr 22
elsewhere has landed in Brazil! We’re in São Paulo until May 3 to kick off the first leg of our Global Workplace Culture Study. Get in touch if you’re around – we’re meeting studios, gathering stories, and soaking in all the vibes.

#elsewhereNFP
#GameDevCulture
#InclusiveWorkplaces
#GlobalResearch
Two smiling women standing close together outdoors in front of lush green vegetation and a pond with water lilies. One has bright pink hair and wears a black t-shirt; the other has curly blonde hair and wears a patterned shirt over a black crop top. They look relaxed and happy.
April 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
So excited that @elsewherenfp.bsky.social will be on the ground in São Paulo and presenting findings at @gamescomlatam.bsky.social❣️

Big conversations, bold questions, soft power. May 2nd, 2:35pm, Stage 1.

#gamescomlatam #gamedev #indiedev #workplaceculture #futureofwork
elsewherenfp.bsky.social elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Apr 17
Our Workplace Culture Study is a call to anyone who’s felt unheard at work. We’re at #gamescomlatam April 30 to May 2 and will be presenting first findings – and we’re already in São Paulo next week❣️

Let’s meet. Let’s listen. Let’s co-create. 🤝

#gamedev #latamgames #workplaceculture #futureofwork
Bright promotional image for gamescom latam. A smiling person (a picture of Ashley „Ashleyriott“ Blake) with vivid pink and purple hair is shown against a bold yellow background. Text on the image reads: “Speaker confirmed at gamescom latam – Let’s meet! 30 April to 4 May.” The gamescom latam logo is in the top right corner, and a ticket link (www.gamescom.com.br) is displayed at the bottom.
April 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Played 40+ indie games - not just for fun (okay, maybe a big little bit for fun, too), but as a juror for the Indie Award at Baltic Games Fest. And let me tell you: Some real bangers just dropped or are coming soon❣️

#indiegames #indiedev #jurydutybutfun #balticgamesfest
Graphic introducing the jury for the Baltic Games Fest Indie Award. Three jurors are shown in circular portraits with stylized text: Marilena Cassetta (Producer, Crytek), Jan Halwe (Business Dev, Byte Rockers’), and Astrid Gooding (Business Dev, Terminal3). The background is neon with geometric shapes. On the right, award categories are listed: Best Game (Jury Award), Audience Award, Best Debut, and Special Award for Best Game from Schleswig-Holstein. The Baltic Games Fest logo appears in the bottom corner.
April 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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indiehubnetwork.bsky.social
🎤 Hier sind unsere Game #Changerinnen!
[german only]

Do (03.04.) um 19:00 Live auf Twitch twitch.tv/indie_hub

(In Coop mit Manasoup Network, Women in Games & Content Affairs im Rahmen des #GirlsDay2025

#girlsingames #gamesundmedia #womeninmedia #femalevoices #rolemodels
April 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Am 3.4. ist Girls’ Day – ich bin mit Julez Klein im ManaSoup Twitch-Stream, um über Games & Business Dev zu sprechen.

It’s Girls’ Day on April 3rd – I’ll be on ManaSoup Twitch with Julez Klein talking games & biz dev.

📺 www.twitch.tv/manasoupnetw...

#GirlsDay2025 #ManaSoup #WomenInGames
www.twitch
April 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
#gdc #gdc2025 #gamedev #indiedev #gamesindustry #SaferSpacesNow
aemu.bsky.social AMY✨IS TIRED @aemu.bsky.social · Mar 17
Heyo GDC peeps, just wanted to flag that there are people going around taking photos of only female presenting people. This is mega suspicious, please say no if they approach you!
March 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
In Germany we say „feministischer Kampftag“ and I think that’s beautiful! It reminds us that March 8 isn’t only #internationalWomensDay but there’s still a long way to go (and to fight) for absolute equal opportunities for all genders 💜 #feministischerKampftag #womeningames #feminism #gamesindustry
getwigi.com Women in Games International (WIGI) @getwigi.com · Mar 8
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all women (trans and cis), femme-identifying, and non-binary friends! We 🫶 you, we see you, and we're going to keep doing all we can to get more of you in this industry successfully 💪

Together, we can get that number higher.
March 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
‼️🤯 Still shocking: Women in gaming earn 26% less than men. Some top studios? Over 30% pay gap! This needs to change. Thanks, elsewhereNFP, for raising awareness. Fair pay = stronger teams. Let’s push for transparency!

#EqualPayDay #WomenInGames #FairPay #PayTransparency #gamedev #indiedev #DEI
elsewherenfp.bsky.social elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Mar 7
🚨 Equal Pay Day Reminder: Women in games still earn 26% less than men. Some top studios report gaps over 30% - it’s time for real change. Fair pay = better games, stronger teams. Let’s push for transparency.

#EqualPayDay #WomenInGames #FairPay #DEI #PayTransparency #GameDev #IndieDev #GamesIndustry
A side-by-side comparison meme featuring two images. On the left is a well-groomed and smiling Jennifer Aniston, with the caption: “BEFORE KNOWING THE GENDER PAY GAP IN GAMING.” On the right is a tired-looking Iggy Pop with long, unkempt hair, with the caption: “AFTER REALIZING IT’S 26%.” The meme humorously exaggerates the shock and exhaustion of learning about the gender pay gap in the gaming industry.
March 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Thrilled to join the first-ever Baltic Games Fest Awards as a jury member! 🎮 Honored to team up with Jan Halwe (ByteRockers’ Games) & Marilena Cassetta (Crytek), with Uke Bosse hosting. Can’t wait to celebrate indie creativity!

#IndieGames #GameAwards #BalticGamesFest #GameDev #IndieDev
gamesmarket.global GamesMarket @gamesmarket.global · Feb 26
Jan Halwe from ByteRockers' Games, Marilena Cassetta from Crytek and Astrid Gooding from Terminal3 are the jury for the Baltic Games Fest Awards. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Uke Bosse.

www.gamesmarket.global/business/bal...
March 5, 2025 at 5:27 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
#GDC is around the corner! After major ankle surgery couple months ago I’m still recovering and training hard - not just mentally, but physically - to be ready for this event. How accessible are industry events for you? Let’s talk about #AccessibilityInGaming & #InclusiveEvents!

#GamesIndustry #DEI
A two-panel meme featuring an UNO card and a man holding a hand of UNO cards. • The left panel shows a customized black UNO card with the text: “Sit down and take a break during GDC week OR draw 25.” • The right panel features a bald man in a black sweater sitting at a table, holding a full hand of UNO cards with a serious expression, clearly having chosen to “draw 25” rather than take a break. A can of soda is on the table. This meme humorously highlights how exhausting GDC week can be, as many attendees struggle to take breaks despite needing them.
February 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
📱 Mobile gaming is booming, but keeping players is tough. Shrinking attention spans & ads every 30s drive them away. Studios adapt with smoother onboarding & community-driven features.

What’s the smartest retention strategy you’ve seen? 👀

#MobileGames #GameDev #IndieDev #UserRetention #LiveOps
A four-panel meme featuring Gru from Despicable Me presenting a plan on a flipchart. 1. Panel 1: Gru excitedly points to a flipchart that reads: “Launch a mobile game.” 2. Panel 2: Gru smirks and presents the next step: “Spam ads every 30 seconds.” 3. Panel 3: Gru, still confident, shows the next slide: “Profit?” 4. Panel 4: Gru suddenly looks confused and disappointed as the final slide reads: “Players deinstalling the game.” The meme humorously criticizes aggressive mobile game monetization strategies that rely on excessive ads, which ultimately drive players away.
February 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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getwigi.com
Sooooooon! Hop into our Discord for tomorrow's Power Leveling with the fabulous @cl1ck1.bsky.social of @elsewherenfp.bsky.social as we talk about how to network safely!

Join in
Blue and pink lightning in the background. Headshot in a circle of a woman with curly blonde hair and a smile. Text reads: Power Leveling: Safely navigating networking in new spaces. Astrid Gooding. Cofounder, elsewhere not-for-profit. Wednesday 26 February, 11am - 12pm PT / 2pm - 3pm ET. Only on the WIGI Discord!
February 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Excited to join @getwigi.com ’s Power Leveling Session on Feb 26 to chat about safer & effective networking at events like #GDC. No talk, just real conversations in a safer space on Discord!

🔗 RSVP & join us: lnkd.in/gDj2WZqZ

#WomenInGames #SaferSpaces #Networking #GameDev #indiedev
A promotional graphic for “Power Leveling,” a Discord discussion hosted by Women in Games International (WIGI). The theme is “Safely Navigating Networking in New Spaces.” The image features Astrid Gooding, Co-Founder of Elsewhere Not-for-Profit, who will be participating in the session. The event takes place on Wednesday, February 26, from 11 AM - 12 PM PT / 2 PM - 3 PM ET and will be held exclusively on the WIGI Discord. The background has a futuristic neon design with purple and blue hues, glowing text, and abstract smoke-like effects. The WIGI logo is displayed in the bottom right corner.
February 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
Waking up this morning in my hometown #Nuremberg to see the #Quelleturm reclaimed as a symbol of freedom and resistance moved me to tears. As a woman, I’m terrified of tomorrow’s #election. But I’m grateful for the people fighting back. Thank you, @disrupt-now.bsky.social
#antifa #NoNazis
A large intersex-inclusive Progress Pride flag is draped over the top of the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg, Germany. The colorful flag, representing LGBTQ+ inclusivity, hangs down from the upper structure of the tower, partially covering its facade. Below, a suburban landscape with houses and streets stretches toward the horizon in the soft evening light. A green protest banner with the words “KLIMAKRISE BEKÄMPFEN!” (“Fight the Climate Crisis!”) hangs from the top of the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg. The surrounding area consists of modern buildings and construction sites, symbolizing urban development amidst climate activism. The message demands urgent action against climate change. A black banner with bold white lettering reading “REMIGRATION? NAZIS RAUS!” (“Remigration? Nazis Out!”) hangs from the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg. The sun sets in the background, casting a golden glow over the cityscape, emphasizing the political statement against far-right ideologies. A large red banner with the words “MIETEN RUNTER!” (which translates to “Rents Down!”) in bold black letters hangs from the top of the Quelle Tower in Nuremberg. The tower stands tall over a residential area with rows of houses and a highway visible in the background. The protest message is clearly displayed, calling for lower housing costs.
February 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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bondsarahbond.bsky.social
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February 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
#Germany votes Sunday. The far-right is rising, BUT SO IS RESISTANCE.

Games like #ThroughTheDarkestOfTimes by @paintbucket.de show why we must fight authoritarianism. Democracy erodes when we stay silent.

History doesn’t have to repeat itself.

#Democracy #Elections #indiedev #indiegames
politicalbeauty.bsky.social Zentrum für Politische Schönheit @politicalbeauty.bsky.social · Feb 3
Es ist einfach unglaublich. Der Aufstand der Anständigen: Das sind VIEL MEHR als 250.000 Menschen! Dieser Druck kann nicht ignoriert werden!
February 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
cl1ck1.bsky.social
💡Game devs are speaking up.
58% now support unionization as layoffs & pay gaps shake the industry.

Is this the best way forward?
More protections or more friction?

🔍 What’s your take?

#Unionization #GamesIndustry #FutureOfWork #GameDev #GDC #IndieDev
elsewherenfp.bsky.social elsewhere Not-For-Profit 🔜 gamescom asia 🇹🇭 @elsewherenfp.bsky.social · Feb 18
🚀 Another key takeaway from the #GDC State of the Industry Report: Unionization in gaming is gaining momentum.

With 58% of #gamedevs now supporting unions, the conversation around job security, fair pay & worker rights is growing fast. Is this the solution the industry needs?

#Unionization #DEI
A popular “Distracted Boyfriend” meme format. The image shows a man (labeled “GAME DEVS”) turning his head to look at a woman in a red dress (labeled “UNIONIZATION”) with admiration while his current partner (labeled “CRUNCH CULTURE, LAYOFFS, LOW PAY”) looks at him angrily. The meme humorously suggests that game developers are increasingly interested in unionization as an alternative to exploitative industry practices such as crunch culture, layoffs, and low wages.
February 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM