Goat Simulator-utvecklaren Coffee Stain Studios låter meddela att de i ett försök att utjämna könsbalansen något via initiativet Levelling the Playing Field, nu investerat i utvecklaren Kavalri. Sistnämnda arbetar för tillfället på spelet Equestrian the Game (som du kan se längre ned), och i pressreleasen får vi veta att endast 22% av spelare utvecklare idag är kvinnor.
Kavalri Games består av sju personer som satsar på att göra ridsporten rättvisa i spelform och visa upp olika grenar som dressyr och hoppning. Molly Ericson, grundare och chef för Kavalri Games, säger:
"We identified our culture and core values very early on in Kavalri's creation. One of our mantras includes focusing on diversity in people, not in vision. Diversity in people's background, ethnicity, gender, and personality is important while making sure there's alignment in vision & mission. Being part of Levelling the Playing Field is a fantastic opportunity. It's a great initiative combined with the expertise and support of Coffee Stain."
Även Coffee Stain-grundaren Johannes Aspey har några ord på vägen i pressreleasen och kommenterar affären såhär:
"The games industry continues to make small advances in diversity but it's still not enough. Levelling the Playing Field is committed to working with studios who are dedicated to diversity while also looking at start-ups that have a unique vision in mind. Equestrian the Game targets a completely new demographic, one that hasn't been reached before and Kavalri's vision for the company is forward-thinking. This is exactly the combination we're looking for."
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