Diversity and „Hier spielt Vielfalt“

The games industry is justifiably proud of how incredibly diverse its games and its communities are. More than 3 billion people around the world play computer and video games – regardless of age, gender, nationality, religion or sexual orientation. And the thousands of game developers around the world are just as diverse.

In 2019, the German games industry launched the initiative Hier spielt Vielfalt (Diversity plays here) with the goal of further bolstering its commitment to an open, diverse game culture. A joint declaration on the subject has thus far been signed by more than 1,600 individuals, companies and organisations.

Alongside this initiative, game published the in an effort to raise further awareness of diversity issues. It provides readers with specific tips, best-practice examples and advice on building diverse teams and gaming communities, and it is being expanded on an ongoing basis. For instance, the 2024 Guide includes an additional best-practice example on fostering the talent of female creators in the games industry. Readers will also find free templates for a code of conduct and a safer space policy to use in their own companies, a guideline for respectful interaction with one another and legal tips for achieving greater diversity in companies. In addition, game takes part in various discussions, talks and events on diversity, provides numerous contacts in this area and contributes experience from the games industry. game also hosts a number of programmes and formats where its members can discuss issues of diversity and exchange ideas on the topic. In 2024, for example, game teamed up with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to host a joint webinar on representation in games.