Curious how creative design blends with cutting-edge game strategy? 🎮 In this Open World Dialogue session, we will be talking with Crystin Cox, Director of Business Strategy, Xbox Game Studios Publishing! She will share her journey from theatrical design to a career in gaming, her early experiences in MMOs, and her transition to leadership. Crystin will focus on how she has brought together her design background and experience in LiveOps to her current role in strategy. About our speaker: Before joining Xbox in 2019, Crystin spent 16 years as a game developer working on large-scale online games with teams at ArenaNet LLC, Nexon America, and Disney (Walt Disney Internet Group). Over the course of her career, Crystin has focused on game design and direction, monetization strategy, and LiveOps, while also being active in the game developer community as a frequent speaker and writer. She is the host of the podcast, “The Art of LiveOps.” This Open World Dialogue session is powered by our friends at Xbox 💚 🗓 Wednesday, September 18 🕒 3 pm PST/6 pm EST 🔔 Click “attending” to get notified for when we go live! #GetWIGI #WomeninGamesInternational #OpenWorldDialogue #womeningaming #LiveOps #Operations #Strategy #Gaming #Design #GameDesign #GameDevelopment #Xbox #VideoGameIndustry #GamesIndustry #GamingJobs #AMA #AskMeAnything #LinkedInLive
Women in Games International (WIGI)
Computer Games
Los Angeles, CA 19,176 followers
WIGI cultivates resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry.
About us
Women in Games International (WIGI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to cultivate resources to advance economic equality and diversity in the global games industry. Through knowledge sharing, access to technology, professional development workshops, and mentorship programs, WIGI works to normalize women, femme-identifying, and all nonbinary professionals in the gaming industry by eliminating barriers and increasing access and opportunities for everyone. Since our inception in 2005, we have grown into the largest worldwide community of women, femme-identifying, and nonbinary professionals and allies in the games industry, providing a platform to amplify the voices of underrepresented gaming professionals everywhere.
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https://www.getwigi.com/
External link for Women in Games International (WIGI)
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Mentorship, DEI Strategy, Community, Inclusion, Video Games, Tabletop Games, Esports, Professional Development, No Woman No Panel, Professional Resources, Equality, Diversity, Get in the Game, Dear Ally, Actionable Allyship, Job Board, and Careers
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Primary
1920 Hillhurst Ave # 1241
Los Angeles, CA 90027, US
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Employees at Women in Games International (WIGI)
Updates
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Check out this incredible game jam 😍 We love to see opportunities like this come about!
We’re beyond EXCITED to launch POWER Up! Game Jam—a groundbreaking event in partnership with the NZGDA and the U.S. Embassy in NZ, dedicated to boosting economic opportunities for women in game development! If you're a woman gamer looking to dive into game creation or a studio eager to back this awesome initiative, we want YOU on board! Spread the word, join the fun, and let’s power up the future of gaming together! Learn more and sign up at: powerup.koia.nz Connect with us on Discord: discord.gg/ZChCA3FFqJ Game on!
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Women in Games International (WIGI) reposted this
Really valuable Q&A with a video game industry recruiter! Topics include how a candidate can assess pros, cons & red flags in company culture; how to follow up effectively/not too aggressively; cover letter tips; technical challenges/skill tests; how to talk about failures and lessons learned; and MUCH MORE! Thank you, Women in Games International (WIGI) and Alex Gombos.
What's this 👀 A new challenger approaches! Join us TOMORROW at 3pm PT / 6pm ET as we ask Alex Gombos (she/her) all your burning questions about what to do to stand out in an interview. As a long time recruiter in the games industry, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge with her, and even has an interview prep pack tucked in her back pocket as a free resource (take a peek at her profile for it)! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is still looking for their next role (😭) in the games industry - only here on LinkedIn Live.
The Intra-View featuring Alex Gombos
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Women in Games International (WIGI) reposted this
Talent Acquisition Leader | Top Recruiting Voice | Worldwide Voice in Gaming 🎮 | All thoughts + opinions are my own 🤘
😍 Shoutout to my incredible mom for the feedback I didn’t know I needed. She pointed out that my live stream events could be easier to find, saying, "You should put them all in one place for your followers!" So this one's for you, mom. And ICYW, she's since been promoted to "Social Media Momager." 🖤 Games Careers AMA with Jon Wolheim & Lizzie Mintus Pt. 1 https://lnkd.in/g9mWVgK4 Pt. 2 https://lnkd.in/g-XqKciB 🖤 Press Play - Navigating Layoffs by Onlive Games with Hannah Wright ⚡️🎮 & Kat Craig https://lnkd.in/gWg6SFpH 🖤 Indie Game Lunch Hour by Indie Game Academy – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Video Games with Willem Delventhal https://lnkd.in/g6__JJ-G 🖤 Stand Out and Get Hired: Expert Recruitment Tips for the Games Industry by Onlive Games with Hannah Wright ⚡️🎮, Veronika Nelsen & Mariia Abramovych https://lnkd.in/gHTZQcny 🖤 Pitch Quest: Showcasing Gaming Talents by Gamers Home with Marie Benigno Ablaza, SHRM-TA & Justin Williams https://lnkd.in/gaGNfjks 🖤 The Intra-View by Women in Games International (WIGI) https://lnkd.in/gx2GxQvX 🖤 GameDevAdvice podcast with John Podlasek 🎮 https://lnkd.in/gNPr4-UU 🖤 Talent Support Day by Raftur Games: Maximize The Chances of Landing Your Next Job in Gaming ➡ Link coming soon! You can now find this on the Feature section of my profile🤘 📸: Cheesing hard at Comic-Con International, thank you Desiree Bragg for the photo 😁 #MamaG #Recruiter #Recruiting #VirtualEvents #LiveStreaming #PersonalBranding
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What's this 👀 A new challenger approaches! Join us TOMORROW at 3pm PT / 6pm ET as we ask Alex Gombos (she/her) all your burning questions about what to do to stand out in an interview. As a long time recruiter in the games industry, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge with her, and even has an interview prep pack tucked in her back pocket as a free resource (take a peek at her profile for it)! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is still looking for their next role (😭) in the games industry - only here on LinkedIn Live.
The Intra-View featuring Alex Gombos
www.linkedin.com
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Women in Games International (WIGI) reposted this
Talent Acquisition Leader | Top Recruiting Voice | Worldwide Voice in Gaming 🎮 | All thoughts + opinions are my own 🤘
Happy halfway through the week! I'm thrilled to joining Women in Games International (WIGI) for their their Intra-View session. Join me today at 3pm PT, and don't forget to RSVP below 👇 See you soon! #VideoGames #VideoGameIndustry #GameDevJobs #WIGI #RepresentationMatters
What's this 👀 A new challenger approaches! Join us TOMORROW at 3pm PT / 6pm ET as we ask Alex Gombos (she/her) all your burning questions about what to do to stand out in an interview. As a long time recruiter in the games industry, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge with her, and even has an interview prep pack tucked in her back pocket as a free resource (take a peek at her profile for it)! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is still looking for their next role (😭) in the games industry - only here on LinkedIn Live.
The Intra-View featuring Alex Gombos
www.linkedin.com
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Women in Games International (WIGI) reposted this
The third annual Celebrating Women in Games event, hosted by Amazon Games, Amazon Web Services (AWS), DoiT and Women in Games International (WIGI) helped kick off Gamescom 2024 in style this week. Highlighting the valuable contributions of women and femme-identifying individuals in the gaming industry, the event featured a panel discussion moderated by Joanie Kraut, CEO of WIGI, with successful leaders sharing their experiences and insights. It was followed by a networking reception, providing an opportunity to connect with others passionate about fostering a more inclusive gaming community. Huge thanks to our fellow sponsors, our terrific speakers who so generously gave their time and insights, and of course to everyone who attended, we had a blast meeting and talking with you! Panelists: - Bruna de Paula Monarin, Nintendo of Europe - Chelsea Blasko, Iron Galaxy Studios - Jasmin Haasbach, ESL FACEIT Group - EFG - Nadia Golubenko, Amazon Games #amazongames #gamescom #gamescom2024 #womeningaming #GetWIGI #WomenInGamesInternational #AWS #DoiT #Devcom2024 #DiversityAndInclusion #CelebratingWomenInGames
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Soooooooon 👀 T-minus 7.5 hours, give or take. This is your chance to interview the interviewer! Tap that "Attending" button to be reminded when we go live - this is a must attend for anyone currently job hunting! #gamedev #gamedevelopment #jobhunting #careeradvice
What's this 👀 A new challenger approaches! Join us TOMORROW at 3pm PT / 6pm ET as we ask Alex Gombos (she/her) all your burning questions about what to do to stand out in an interview. As a long time recruiter in the games industry, Alex brings a wealth of knowledge with her, and even has an interview prep pack tucked in her back pocket as a free resource (take a peek at her profile for it)! This is a great opportunity for anyone who is still looking for their next role (😭) in the games industry - only here on LinkedIn Live.
The Intra-View featuring Alex Gombos
www.linkedin.com
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Women in Games International (WIGI) reposted this
Thank you everyone that supported my fundraising efforts for Women in Games International (WIGI) Run for Equality! We smashed through the original goal I'd set and made it all the way to my final stretch goal of $1500! It was wonderful wrapping up the final 150 miles with a 10km race 😅. ✨ A belated shoutout to the patient folks that waited whilst I wrapped up their pieces. Thank you, Krissa Green, Michele P. Riley, Abby Heil, Anthony Omolewa, MIS, ITIL, Miel Bernath, and Christine Edwards. 💜 And thank you to everyone that donated any amount or shared the fundraiser to their network. Every interaction made an impact! There's a few more days until Gamescom, so you can still support WIGI's campaign here: https://lnkd.in/guy7Z-Vg
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Women in Games International (WIGI) reposted this
Another epic day meeting cool people doing cool things! I can’t say enough how much I appreciate Joanie Kraut 📍Gamescom and Women in Games International (WIGI) for this amazing opportunity to attend gamescom, along with the mentoring and support we will receive through sponsors like Amazon Games of the “Get in the Game” program. (Check comments to see the beautiful swag gifts Joanie gave us! Very practical and so thoughtful and fun!) 👏🙏🏻❤️ Robin Moulder 📍Gamescom Angela Hanna Goulene 📌 Gamescom Claire Wright Ryh-Ming Poon📍Gamescom #getwigi #gamescom #getinthegame
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