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Upcoming Convention Shenanigans…

I'm finally slowing down, a bit on the convention circuit. In a couple of days I'll be on my way to CONvergence with GeekMelange & JesseLex for a few days of … Continue reading Upcoming Convention Shenanigans…

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ICYMI – My #SOCOSY16 talk is online!

Social Computing Symposium 2016: Harassment, Threats, and Trolling Online: Why Diversity in all aspects of Gaming is Vital http://research.microsoft.com/apps/video/ifVideo.aspx?id=262217 A brief talk on why diversity in games is more than … Continue reading ICYMI – My #SOCOSY16 talk is online!

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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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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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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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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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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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I got to spin the @DialogueWheel again! This time @BiancaJAnd joined me :D

Date Night with the Dialogue Wheel #33 - Crit Tokens Chachi and Tyler chat with special guests Tanya (@cypheroftyr) and Bianca (@biancajand) about diversity in Dragon Age, namely the handling … Continue reading I got to spin the @DialogueWheel again! This time @BiancaJAnd joined me 😀

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Excited Muppet Flailing activate! The #INeedDiverseGames panel for @GaymerX has been accepted!

In case you missed my excited muppet flailing last night! Found out our #INeedDiverseGames panel for GaymerX is approved!  Please note the schedule is NOT final. So the final time/date could/might … Continue reading Excited Muppet Flailing activate! The #INeedDiverseGames panel for @GaymerX has been accepted!

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I’m on the Slovenly Gamer podcast!

I had a chance to sit and talk with the Slovenly Gamer, about‪ #‎GamesSoWhite‬, Vivienne of ‪#‎DragonAgeInquisition‬ and other awesome things. Take a listen and subscribe to the show Thanks for … Continue reading I’m on the Slovenly Gamer podcast!

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Why #INeedDiverseGames Wiscon 39 Panel – Audio

Audio of the Wiscon 39 panel on Why #INeedDiverseGames. Featuring: shareefjackson -  Shareef's work on STEM diversity, including video games, has appeared in sources such as Scientific American, NPR, and Jet … Continue reading Why #INeedDiverseGames Wiscon 39 Panel – Audio

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How do people get Patreon Support? I’m still struggling with it so if you have advice I’d love to hear it

So I posted this over at the #INeedDiverseGames tumblr and wanted to pitch this out to other avenues as well. Advice from folks who are successful on Patreon or other … Continue reading How do people get Patreon Support? I’m still struggling with it so if you have advice I’d love to hear it

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Tech Upgrades for #INeedDiverseGames ~ GoFundMe update, signal boost request

So, under the #INeedDiverseGames  hashtag we've been doing some great things! However, keeping on with those great things requires some tech upgrades that don't come cheap. In order to do things … Continue reading Tech Upgrades for #INeedDiverseGames ~ GoFundMe update, signal boost request