Designing inclusive video games

UsTwo Games, the BAFTA award-winning studio and B-Corp, was preparing for the release of its latest game Desta on the global streaming platform Netflix. The game’s protagonist Desta is a non-binary, queer, person of colour. 

More Diverse Voices built an inclusive LGBTQIA+-focused communication strategy and toolkit for the communication and senior management team. We also advised on the script and delivered workshops about LGBTQIA+ representation in the media and how team members can be allies to the community. 

The game release secured LGBQTIA+ focused media coverage in Pride.com and Gayming Magazine. Desta has been nominated for a GLAAD Award for an outstanding video game.

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“We created a game which tells a highly intersectional story, covering elements of race, gender, and sexuality. We knew we had some blindspots in our knowledge and wanted to make sure we had our script reviewed by experts to ensure we were handling these different elements with sensitivity. More Diverse Voices more than helped us with this, and helped educate us and expand our understanding of LGBT issues.”
Micheal Anderson
Producer, UsTwo Games