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#female-athletes
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 hours ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
#game-development
Video games
fromKotaku
2 days ago

Peak Devs Call Out Entitled Gamers Who Want Endless Free Updates

Endless support for games is not guaranteed; updates are considered a bonus, not a right.
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
fromKotaku
6 days ago
SF LGBT

World Of Warcraft's First Official LGBTQ Pride Event Discovered By Dataminers - Kotaku

LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
fromKotaku
6 days ago
SF LGBT

World Of Warcraft's First Official LGBTQ Pride Event Discovered By Dataminers - Kotaku

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

HBO's "The Last of Us" isn't just a trans representation failure. It's a huge step backwards. - LGBTQ Nation

Casting a cis woman as Lev in The Last of Us undermines trans representation and authenticity in media.
#pax-east
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

PAX East showcased innovative games like Grave Seasons and Pokémon Champions, highlighting unique twists in familiar genres.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Cyberpunk, League Of Legends Games Suggest TCGs Are Having A Moment

PAX East 2026 featured a shift from video games to trading card games, particularly a TCG based on Cyberpunk 2077.
Games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

PAX East showcased innovative games like Grave Seasons and Pokémon Champions, highlighting unique twists in familiar genres.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

WNBA 2026 expansion draft: Breaking down Portland, Toronto picks

Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo began roster building in expansion draft, selecting 11 players each from unprotected pool of WNBA franchises.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
6 years ago

The Best Game Controller for Every Kind of Player

A good controller significantly enhances gaming experience, with various options available for different platforms and features.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
#diversity
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Goodell backs Rooney Rule, says diversity 'a benefit' to NFL

The NFL's Rooney Rule, aimed at increasing diversity in hiring, will remain despite legal challenges from Florida's attorney general.
fromGamesBeat
5 days ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
Online Community Development
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Including online games in social media bans is unworkable, unnecessary and would harm young people

Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating addictive products affecting young users, prompting calls for social media restrictions for under-16s.
Typography
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Toby Fox Defends Lack Of Undertale And Deltarune Translations

Toby Fox addresses localization frustrations from Latin American fans regarding his games, explaining his focus on Japanese and English due to personal language skills.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans competitors banned from snooker worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender competitors are banned from playing snooker worldwide following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Survivor's 50th season features significant LGBTQ+ representation and drama, particularly highlighted by a recent episode with close interactions between castaways.
Games
fromGame Informer
5 days ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
#ioc
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago
LGBT

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
Video games
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Indie Pass is a new subscription service just for indie games

Indie.io launches Indie Pass, a subscription service for indie games, priced at $6.99 per month, featuring over 70 titles starting April 13th.
#nintendo
Video games
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Nintendo is weathering the storm

Nintendo remains successful in a struggling gaming industry by focusing on its strengths and maintaining a consistent release schedule.
#online-gaming
fromLondon On The Inside
1 week ago
Digital life

Cultural Codes in Gaming: How Innovation Is Rewriting the Rules

Online gaming design adapts to local behaviors and cultural expectations, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

Marathon Cracks Down On Cool Exploits To Make Things Fair

Bungie has removed the slide-canceling exploit in Marathon to maintain balanced gameplay and has updated the Outpost loot area.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Why Are We So Scared of Trans People?' Fox News Talent BRAWLS Over Olympic Ruling

Marie Harf argued that the decision was solving a problem that I actually don't think is a big problem on the Olympic stage. She stated, 'Honestly, I don't care' about trans women competing against women, which led to stunned reactions from the panel.
Women in technology
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

At Gaming Conference, game-workers keep unionization hopes alive - 48 hills

The United Videogame Workers-CWA Local 9433 is a direct-join organization that, according to organizers, is meant to provide a channel into activism and organizing for workers in a fragmented industry. The day of the organization's launch, its membership swelled to triple digits, and CWA members led an impromptu march from a panel discussion in Moscone's West Hall to the bandshell in Yerba Buena Gardens, accompanied by cheers from passersby.
Media industry
fromBoard Game Quest
2 weeks ago

Crowdfunding Campaigns of the Week - 3/16/26

A beautifully crafted, engine-builder board game where cute creatures & unique factions shape a glowing fantasy underground world.
Board games
#gender-discrimination
Women
fromDefector
2 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Women
fromDefector
2 days ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

One of NFL's first female officials alleges gender discrimination, harassment in lawsuit

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and retaliation after her firing in February 2025.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

PlayStation 5 prices have risen significantly due to increased demand for computing power driven by AI, alongside global economic disruptions.
Video games
fromGamesBeat
4 days ago

Inside Clix Gaming's creator-powered business strategy

Cody 'Clix' Conrod is launching Clix Gaming, a brand and business centered on his success as a top Fortnite player.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

VC Guy 'Shocked And Sad' About How Much Gamers Hate AI

Only 7 percent of game industry workers view generative AI positively, while executives struggle with widespread skepticism about AI's impact on gaming.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Japan and Australia demand equal prize money for women's football, highlighting significant disparities with men's tournaments and the need for partnership with the AFC.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

How A One-Off Pokemon Anime Gag Led To One Of The Best Games Of The Year - Kotaku

Ditto's appearance as a protagonist of one of the best games of 2026 would likely never have happened had it not been for one episode of the original anime.
Games
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Meta continues using transphobic company language despite its Oversight Board's warning

Meta's hate speech policy includes an anti-trans term despite recommendations to remove it, highlighting ongoing issues with content moderation.
Board games
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Are games really "dumbing down"?

The Elder Scrolls evolved from a struggling franchise after failed games Battlespire and Redguard into one of gaming's most influential RPG series.
Video games
fromKotaku
4 days ago

The Black Ops 7 X Half Baked Tracer Pack Featuring Dave Chapelle Is A Real Thing But Players Aren't Impressed - Kotaku

Call of Duty is releasing a special pack inspired by the movie Half Baked for its 4/20 celebration.
#transgender
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans golfer says officials crafted new gender policy specifically to ban her from the sport - LGBTQ Nation

Hailey Davidson is suing the USGA and LPGA over a new rule banning trans women from competing in women's golf.
Video games
fromEngadget
4 days ago

MindsEye will litigate its own launch 'sabotage' controversy in DLC form

Build a Rocket Boy plans to reveal evidence of corporate sabotage in a new mission for MindsEye.
#transgender-athletes
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
Games
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Every Game Coming Out The Week Starting March 30, 2026

I Am Jesus Christ is an immersive sim depicting the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion.
Women
fromFast Company
6 days ago

WNBA star Breanna Stewart: Women 'know what it means to step up to the plate'

Women and girls have made significant strides in sports since the passage of Title IX in 1972, leading to greater visibility and opportunities.
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

150 million users later, Roblox competitor Rec Room is shutting down

"We never quite figured out how to make Rec Room a sustainably profitable business, and our costs always ended up overwhelming the revenue we brought in."
Video games
Games
fromEngadget
5 days ago

BOXROOM lets you build a cozy game room for your Steam library

Customize a virtual space to showcase your game library with personalized furniture and game displays.
Running
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that's not always the best'

Emma Moore, a Galway 800m runner, overcame RED syndrome caused by unintentional under-fuelling during her first year at DCU and is now rebuilding her competitive form.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

In the killer world of online gaming, there are no hits any more just survivors

Highguard's rapid failure demonstrates that modern online games face extreme pressure to deliver immediate returns, leaving no room for player learning curves or developer iteration.
#video-games
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
Games
fromGame Informer
2 weeks ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - March 20

Weekend video game recommendations include Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Ghost of Yōtei Legends.
fromThedrum
1 month ago

CoppaFeel!: Zoning in on female gamers In-Play by Admix

The campaign will feature CoppaFeel!'s standout ad creative, which will be 'digitally injected' by Admix directly into mobile gaming content without disrupting any gameplay. CoppaFeel!'s In-Play campaign will run across multiple gaming genres, targeting women aged 18-24. In the UK, 1 in 7 women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime and CoppaFeel!'s research shows that just over half of young women are confident to start checking their boobs.
Public health
Games
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Jeff Kaplan: Stop Complaining About Games You Won't Play

Jeff Kaplan advises people complaining about games they haven't played to stop, as developers ignore such feedback and it accomplishes nothing.
Video games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

I Miss When Multiplayer Games Weren't Changing All The Time - Kotaku

A patch increasing gunshot volume in Marathon created a more aggressive multiplayer environment, prompting nostalgia for older games that remained static after release rather than undergoing constant balance changes.
Video games
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Gamers' Worst Nightmares About AI Are Coming True

Xbox faces internal challenges amid industry-wide pressures from AI adoption, memory shortages, and rising hardware costs, though the console is not shutting down.
Education
fromJSTOR Daily
4 months ago

The Hidden History of Women Game Designers - JSTOR Daily

Educational board and card games in late 18th–early 19th centuries provided women constrained from formal education opportunities to design and teach scientific knowledge through play.
Women
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

"Women Got Game" Free GDC Esports Summit for Women Gamers w/ Prizes (SF)

Women Got Game is an esports tournament and summit connecting female college students and young professionals with women leaders in gaming and technology through competitions, panels, and networking.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How brands can align their interests with the interests of gamers

Brands can increase engagement and reach diverse audiences by integrating ads into interactive gaming experiences and aligning brand goals with player interests.
Online Community Development
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

This shouldn't be normal': developers speak out about bigotry on Steam, the world's biggest PC gaming storefront

Steam's lax moderation permits pervasive abuse and bigotry, especially targeting transgender creators, undermining developer safety and exposing games to review-based harassment and coordinated campaigns.
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Mothership Is A New Website About Gender And Games Which Feels Like A Radical Thing To Launch In 2026 But Shouldn't Be - Kotaku

I didn't know who knew and who didn't, and I didn't know that everyone who wasn't under NDA wasn't going to be retained. But it did seem suspicious, because I was like, I know not everyone knows about the sale. I don't know why some people are being told ahead of time. This seems fishy to me, and it was a fishy, weird time period.
Media industry
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Mega-popular Nintendo game finally allows players to be gay, bi, ace & nonbinary - LGBTQ Nation

In a video about the sequel, which comes out in April, Nintendo explained that players will be able to choose a nonbinary gender while creating their Mii's and will also be able to set their Mii's "dating preferences" to allow them to date and marry one or more genders or none at all, Kotaku reported. Fans of the original game initially petitioned Nintendo to allow gay marriage.
LGBT
Women
fromDefector
1 month ago

All I Want Is A Women's Hockey Broadcast That Talks About The Hockey | Defector

NBC broadcasters emphasize players' personal or family details over their athletic achievements, diminishing recognition of elite women's hockey accomplishments.
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Are these the gayest video games of all time? - Queerty

Video game culture tends to cater toward cis-het bros, many of whom post whiny complaints on social media when their games feature LGBTQ inclusion or use homophobic language in their gameplay. (Remember the gamer who offered a "But I'm from London" explanation to excuse the slur he dropped?) But lately, many video games - and not even ones with overt queer and trans inclusion - are showing more colors of the rainbow in their pixels and polygons.
LGBT
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why I'm launching a feminist video games website in 2026

A worker-owned, subscriber-funded gaming publication named Mothership will center gender, identity, and feminist-focused reporting, criticism, investigations, and historical coverage.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Male Fortnite Creators Are Using Women To Market Their Maps

Misleading marketing uses young women as spokespeople, obscuring the true creators of popular Fortnite custom maps and disadvantaging female map makers.
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