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Love and Sex in Games: A Rousing Roundtable (Presented by the IGDA)

Monica Fan  (Game Designer , Pipworks Studio)

Location: Room 203, South Hall

Date: Thursday, March 23

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Independent Games Summit Pass

Topic: Advocacy

Format: Roundtable

Vault Recording: Not Recorded

Join the IGDA Romance and Sexuality for an open, sex-positive roundtable discussion on romance, sex, and sexuality in games. Come talk about successes (and failures!) at romantic and sexual content, finding and reaching your lovesick and thirsty audiences, and treating love and sex seriously (or not!) in games. You’ll also be able to connect with a diverse community of like-minded devs interested in all games sweet and/or sexy. Join our rousing roundtable and be part of the discussion!

Takeaway

Attendees will take away a better understanding of current and future trends regarding romantic and sexual content in games, including discussions on design, inclusivity, and market. Attendees will also connect with a community of like-minded developers and critics.

Intended Audience

Romance or sex game developers, developers including romantic or sexual content in games, anyone interested in the current state of sex and romance in games