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Astrid Gooding 🔜 gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 🇹🇭
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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#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
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📱 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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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
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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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🚀 Want to take your indie game to the next level? Let’s talk business! Learn how to navigate funding, partnerships & avoid common pitfalls at my @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social ® session tomorrow! 🎮

🔗 lnkd.in/g9hHdnE6

#IndieDev #GameDev #IndieGames
A promotional graphic for a live streaming session titled ‘Indie Survival Guide: Mastering Business Development on a Budget.’ The session is scheduled for February 19, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST. The design features a dark blue background with white and blue text. On the right side, there is a circular frame with a portrait of Astrid Gooding, a smiling woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a white shirt. Below her name, the text identifies her as ‘Business Development, Terminal3.’ At the bottom, the logos for ‘IndieGameBusiness Sessions’ and ‘MeetToMatch’ are displayed, along with the note that the session is powered by The Powell Group.
February 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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European #GamePublishers are in for a tough 2025:
⚔️ Market saturation makes discoverability a nightmare
💰 Rising dev costs squeeze mid-tier studios
⚖️ EU regulations tighten monetization
👩‍💻 Talent is fleeing

How do we stay ahead? Innovate, adapt & invest. Thoughts?

#GameIndustry #GameDev #indiedev
A two-panel meme depicting the struggle of game studios in 2025. • In the first panel, a simple cartoon character labeled “GAME STUDIOS IN 2025” excitedly reaches for a large yellow ball labeled “LONG-TERM PLAYER RETENTION.” • In the second panel, another pink, blob-like character labeled “SPENDING MILLIONS ON USER ACQUISITION” pulls back the smaller character, preventing them from reaching the “LONG-TERM PLAYER RETENTION” ball. The smaller character looks nervous and sweaty. The meme humorously critiques how game studios prioritize expensive user acquisition over sustainable player retention.
February 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Gamers are aging, but are payment models keeping up?

Older players (50+) spend more per purchase, prefer premium content & credit cards. Younger players buy frequently & love fintech.

Studios optimizing for speed risk alienating big spenders. Time to rethink game monetization!

#GameMonetization
A meme featuring an elderly woman with white hair and glasses, sitting in front of a laptop. She is adjusting her glasses and squinting at the screen, appearing confused. The text at the top reads, “ME AT 80, STILL PLAYING GAMES…” and the text at the bottom says, “…BUT NOW NAVIGATING 27 DIFFERENT PAYMENT OPTIONS JUST TO BUY A SWORD.” The meme humorously highlights the complexity of modern game payment systems for older players.
February 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Skepticism about AI in gaming is rising. 30% of devs see #AI as harmful, yet 52% adopt it. Concerns? IP theft, job loss & ethics. Then #DeepSeekAI launched, shocking the industry & tanking NVIDIA’s stock by 17%. Is AI disrupting too much, or is this just evolution? #GDCStateOfIndustry #GameDev
February 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Can’t wait to share my tips and strategies at the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social Sessions on February 19! 🎉 Join me for practical advice on building partnerships, pitching confidently, and growing your studio without breaking the bank.

#IndieGameDev #BusinessDevelopment #IndieGames #sharingsession
January 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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I woke up this morning in Germany with this video and I can’t understand why it’s not making headlines or being widely discussed as a scandal. Does it take a German to remind you of the lessons of the past? Happy to be at your service #musk #nazi #fascist #trumpinauguration #trump #usa
January 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Only 2% of venture capital goes to women-founded startups in the U.S. This isn’t just an U.S. issue - Europe faces the same barriers. Women-led teams outperform by 35%, yet their ideas remain undervalued. Let’s change this with #TWOPERCENT. Join the conversation and push for change! #FemaleFounders
January 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I won’t be at #PocketGamerConnectsLondon this year, still recovering from ankle surgery. But I’m gearing up for #GDC and #DICE to discuss trends like frictionless #GamePayments and localization. If you’re attending, let’s connect in advance! #GameDev #GamingIndustry #Innovation #PGCLondon
January 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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95,4% of game revenue is digital - are your games ready for the future? Seamless, localized, and secure experiences are the new standard. Is your strategy prepared to meet gamer expectations in 2025? #GamePayments #FutureOfGames #DigitalTransformation #GamerExperience #MonetizationStrategy #gamedev
January 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Let’s make 2025 the year we celebrate wins, foster inclusion and stop nerfing tall poppies in games. 🌟 Support ambition, give construct feedback, and check biases - leveling up should be a team effort! #TallPoppySyndrome #Inclusion #GameDev #Leadership
January 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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💰 $100T wealth transfer to millennials & women is reshaping industries like #videogames. Impact-driven, transparent + community-focused models are the future. How will the industry adapt? 👾 #wealthtransfer #womeningames #gamedev #purposedriven
January 2, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Wrapping up the year by applying to speak at the @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social Spring Session 2025. Whether this works out or not, I’m ready for new challenges and creative adventure. Let’s see what the new year brings! #indiegames #gamedev #NewYearNewPossibilities
December 31, 2024 at 10:13 AM
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Post-surgery life has me stuck, literally. Temporary for me, but what about those who face barriers every day? Only 27% of EU workplaces are accessible. Gaming leads in player accessibility 🎮 - but what about our teams? What does true inclusion look like? #Accessibility #Inclusion
Screwed together, but full of thoughts
December 19, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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High payment fees? Nah, we’re into A2A payments now 💸. 2024 was a win for the Video Games and Mobile Games Industry. 🎮 2025? Instant payouts, biometrics, and CO₂-neutral payments. The future’s fast and sustainable. 💻🌱 #Fintech #FutureOfPayments #MobileGamesIndustry #Innovation #VideogamesIndustry
December 17, 2024 at 12:11 PM