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I’m going to be on The Geek Show! Videogames Edition 2/18/16!

A NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHES! ...and it is VStheUNIVERSE with their hit variety show "The Geek Show!" This month the VtU crew are celebrating everyone's favorite pastime: Video Games! Join VStheUNIVERSE … Continue reading I’m going to be on The Geek Show! Videogames Edition 2/18/16!

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ICYMI – I’m in this @Offworld piece by @sangfroid_san

What can game developers do to better represent black women in games? “They need to get some fucking empathy,” says Tanya dePass, a campaigner for better representation inside game worlds … Continue reading ICYMI – I’m in this @Offworld piece by @sangfroid_san

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I visited with the fine folks at @OneShotRPG!

128. Fool’s Journey/Tanya DePass by James D'Amato on December 28, 2015 in One Shot, The Podcast This week ONE SHOT is offering a double feature! Podcast Episode Podcast: Play in … Continue reading I visited with the fine folks at @OneShotRPG!

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I’m on @lessthanorequal #72

I had the honor of visiting with Aleen Sims of Less Than or Equal once more! #72: Tanya DePass December 22nd, 2015 · 50 minutes Tanya and Aleen talk about … Continue reading I’m on @lessthanorequal #72

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ICYMI – I was on Double Tap to talk up @GaymerX

[gigya src="https://d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/cdn/embed_player.swf" style="background-color:transparent; display:block; max-width: 700px;" flashvars="image_option=small&imgURL=https%3A%2F%2Fd15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net%2Fi%2F18710409%2F300x300%2Fc&link_color=%2358d1eb&mp3Author=Double+Tap&mp3Duration=1220360.0&mp3LinkURL=https%3A%2F%2Faudioboom.com%2Fboos%2F3970692-episode-6-the-power-of-gaming-conventions&mp3Time=03.13pm+18+Dec+2015&mp3Title=Episode+6%3A+The+Power+of+Gaming+Conventions&mp3URL=https%3A%2F%2Faudioboom.com%2Fboos%2F3970692-episode-6-the-power-of-gaming-conventions.mp3%3Fsource%3Dwordpress&player_theme=light&rootID=boo_player_1&show_title=true&waveimgURL=https%3A%2F%2Fd15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net%2Fi%2Fw%2F4123832" width="100%" height="150" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"] This week on Double Tap, Alice Taplin explores two fantastic gaming events. Firstly she talks to IGI eSports' founder … Continue reading ICYMI – I was on Double Tap to talk up @GaymerX

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It’s @GaymerX go time!

By the time this posts I'll be in San Jose, CA for GX3 aka GaymerX –  December 11 – 13, 2015 Here's my GX3 schedule! I'll be speaking briefly about … Continue reading It’s @GaymerX go time!

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ICYMI – 13 Games Paste Games writers & Editors are thankful for

A lovely list where I am thankful for #DragonAgeInquisition & other Paste writers gave game thanks <3 http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/11/13-games-were-thankful-for.html The internet fuels negativity. There’s so much cynicism and pessimism about games … Continue reading ICYMI – 13 Games Paste Games writers & Editors are thankful for

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I visited with @JusticePoints again for @bioware month!

Ep. #120 - "Good Looking Inquisitors" http://wp.me/p3PYxh-aN  We chat with @cypheroftyr about Bioware games! Our hundred-and-twentieth episode features Tzufit and Apple Cider talking to Bioware fan and #INeedDiverseGames creator Tanya DePass. … Continue reading I visited with @JusticePoints again for @bioware month!

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A plea for enough Patreon support to quit my day job and do the work of #INeedDiverseGames full-time

Hi all, So this is a blatant plea for help. Not even of sorts, as I first had in the title and edited out; but I've had an epiphany today … Continue reading A plea for enough Patreon support to quit my day job and do the work of #INeedDiverseGames full-time

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Striving for Inclusion ~ Jillian of @femhype, @kivabay & me for @HyruleHyrulia

Follow Hyrule Hyrulia on YouTube TW: Racism, harassment, homophobia, harassment. This conversation includes discussions of harassment, mental illness, diverse body types, and more. Tanya D - # I Need Diverse … Continue reading Striving for Inclusion ~ Jillian of @femhype, @kivabay & me for @HyruleHyrulia

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Reminder that our GDC Scholarship applications will open up on November 15th!

Our GDC Scholarship application will open soon, and there's an info page in the header bar in preparation for taking applications. Keep in mind that we anticipate getting far more … Continue reading Reminder that our GDC Scholarship applications will open up on November 15th!

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I was interviewed about #INeedDiverseGames by @sportsmyballs over at @Autostraddle <3

WE ALL NEED DIVERSE GAMES: An Interview with Tanya DePass, Creator of #INeedDiverseGames It can be dangerous to meet the people you internet-admire. There’s the possibility that they’re simply not … Continue reading I was interviewed about #INeedDiverseGames by @sportsmyballs over at @Autostraddle <3

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An #N7Day tale of friendship brought to you by @MassEffect, an #N7 Hoodie and chance encounter

Let me tell you a story of how #MassEffect brought a good friend to my life. I was wearing my #N7 hoodie I happened to sit next to Sean, and … Continue reading An #N7Day tale of friendship brought to you by @MassEffect, an #N7 Hoodie and chance encounter

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Team @MoreThanBits #DragonAgeInquisition stream for @ExtraLife4Kids is a go in T-30 minutes (or so)

Come and run around with me and Endrin Cadash as we stream for Extra Life  from 1:00 - 5:00 PM CST. I'll take a dinner break & come back around … Continue reading Team @MoreThanBits #DragonAgeInquisition stream for @ExtraLife4Kids is a go in T-30 minutes (or so)

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@ExtraLife4Kids Stream Schedule, game is donors choice, thanks @Nebula63 <3

November 7, 2015 Dragon Age Inquisition: Donor's choice Stream Endrin Cadash - Start time TBD - Duration 3 -5 hours November 8, 2015 Dragon Age Inquisition: Donor's choice Stream Endrin … Continue reading @ExtraLife4Kids Stream Schedule, game is donors choice, thanks @Nebula63 <3

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My @ExtraLife4Kids Streaming Schedule – I’m on Team @MoreThanBits !!

Join me as I stream at twitch.tv/cypheroftyr for Team More Than Bits for Extra Life 2015 http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=widgets.250x170ribbon&participantID=154078 Saturday October 31st 10:00 am - 1:00 pm CDT Life is Strange - … Continue reading My @ExtraLife4Kids Streaming Schedule – I’m on Team @MoreThanBits !!

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[DAI & DLC SPOILERS IN THIS POST] For fun, my current DAKeep state with Max Trevelyan @dwyercd

Dragon Age Keep: DAI World State w/Max Trevelyan Inquisitor: Max Trevelyan, Sword & Shield warrior, Romanced Cassandra, took Templar Specialization Party Members: Dorian stayed with the Inquisition, reconciled with his … Continue reading [DAI & DLC SPOILERS IN THIS POST] For fun, my current DAKeep state with Max Trevelyan @dwyercd

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Announcing Year One of the #INeedDiverseGames GDC Scholarship program!

We’re incredibly excited to announce that we will be part of the GDC Scholarship program for 2016! More details, including application deadlines, how/where to apply and what you should expect … Continue reading Announcing Year One of the #INeedDiverseGames GDC Scholarship program!

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ICYMI – I’ll be at @IndieCade next week for @INeedDivGms & @OutOfTokensCast in the #GamingForEveryone Pavilion

The Gaming For Everyone Pavilion presented by Intel Pavilion Dates: Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25 Location: IndieCade Village, 9300 Culver Blvd, Culver City We're excited to announce a … Continue reading ICYMI – I’ll be at @IndieCade next week for @INeedDivGms & @OutOfTokensCast in the #GamingForEveryone Pavilion

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Pondering diversity consulting for conventions as Patreon service…

I've been thinking about changing up my personal Patreon to offer diversity consultant services to conventions. That way you get a thing in return for the monies you/a convention committee gives … Continue reading Pondering diversity consulting for conventions as Patreon service…

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ICYMI – I hung out at @unconsoleable to celebrate a year of #INeedDiverseGames!

55: Tanya is Not the Outrage DMV October 7, 2015   Anna Tarkov & Jessica Dennis   Download the MP3 // Listen over at Unconsoleable on ESN FM Today is the first … Continue reading ICYMI – I hung out at @unconsoleable to celebrate a year of #INeedDiverseGames!

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Very proud to announce that I’ll be at @IndieCade as part of the Gaming For Everyone Diversity Pavilion sponsored by @Intel

The Gaming For Everyone Pavilion presented by Intel So the news I've had to sit on for a bit is that #INeedDiverseGames/Fresh Out of Tokens have been selected as one … Continue reading Very proud to announce that I’ll be at @IndieCade as part of the Gaming For Everyone Diversity Pavilion sponsored by @Intel

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ICYMI, @ChromaticLifeFM Ep #7 with guest @Georgia_Dow of @Isometricshow & @VectorCast

 A Special Snowflake, A Real American, Time for Dowabunga! Listen on Geeked.fm or download the MP3 The Chromatic Life (Taking things one step at a time) We’re part of the … Continue reading ICYMI, @ChromaticLifeFM Ep #7 with guest @Georgia_Dow of @Isometricshow & @VectorCast