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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Michelle CloughGame Writer/Editor/PartnerTalespinners

Michelle Clough is a game writer, editor, narrative designer, and professional fangirl with over ten years of experience in the game industry, from AAA games to small indie projects. Her game writing and editing credits include Destiny 2, Destruction All-Stars, Purrfect Date, EverReach, and Scheherazade at the Library of Pergamum. Her particular interest and expertise is in depicting and designing compelling romances, sexual relationships, and attractive characters, and she regularly gives highly-acclaimed lectures and panels about romance, sex, and diverse sex appeal, as well as writing Passion and Play: A Guide to Designing Sexual Content in Games. She is co-founder and chair of the IGDA Romance and Sexuality Special Interest Group, as well as its independent spin-off community FERIM (Forum for Erotic and Romantic Interactive Media).

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