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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Melting Hearts and Quenching Thirst Roundtable Day 2: Sex in Games

Souha Al-Samkari  (Vice-President, Truant Pixel)
Michelle Clough  (Game Writer/Editor/Partner, Talespinners)
Location: Room 306, South Hall
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Narrative & Performance, Design
Format: Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All

Making a game with romance or sex in it? Want to talk about love, lust, and intimacy in game design? Then come join fellow developers for a two-day roundtable discussion on romantic and sexual game content, touching on everything from the state of the industry to the potential future of intimacy in games! Attendees can share their thoughts on our prepared discussion topics, or bring their own questions to put to the group!

Roundtable Day 2: Sex in Games
This session focuses on sex in games - discussing the craft, cultural significance, and unique challenges that come with developing, releasing, and selling games with sexual content.

Takeaway

Attendees to one or both sessions will take away a better understanding of current and future trends regarding romantic and/or sexual content in games and collaborative best practices for creating compelling games and ensuring they find their market. Attendees will also connect with like-minded developers, academics, and critics in the community.

Intended Audience

Developers of romance games, adult games, or games with romantic or sexual content, as well as academics, critics, and fans of these games and themes.