CSS Custom Video Game Workshop for a New Client

On August 28th, the workshops team put on a custom workshop for a major video game client titled “Old Lore in a New Era.” In a time where society is more aware of negative stereotypes and offensive and biased representation, many gaming companies are tackling the task of revisiting older games to update aspects to be more mindful and respectful. This company is at the forefront of inclusive gaming and thus this workshop focused on supporting their efforts to ensure their legacy franchises are prioritizing inclusivity for all players. 

In collaboration with our guest expert, Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm, the team shared research insights that show players want games that feature both diverse characters and diverse stories, how other games have been updated to contend with pre-existing problematic lore, and specific strategies on how our client can update their games to make them engaging for increasingly diverse players. The workshop was well received and the team received great feedback. 

Next, they are developing workshops focused on the Teen audience, who they are, what they care about, and what media creators need to know to keep up with the ever changing times.