Rise of the Videogame Zinesters

Rise of the Videogame Zinesters is part critical essay, part manifesto, and part DIY guide, and it is unparalleled in its approach. It demonstrates why the billion-dollar video game industry needs to change and how a new generation of artists can make that happen. The extraordinary indie game developer Anna Anthropy passionately advocates for the industry to move beyond corporate production structures and the misogynistic culture, supporting games that represent a broader diversity of human experiences. Rise of the Videogame Zinesters is a call to action for anyone who has ever dreamed of creating their own games. Anna's guide to game design encourages aspiring designers to incorporate their unique backgrounds and experiences into their creations, expanding the playing field of an industry that has long been focused on a young male audience. Anna's latest game, Dys4ia, is an autobiographical game about her experiences with hormone therapy and has been featured in various gaming publications. About the author: Anna Anthropy is a freelance game developer, critic, and jack-of-all-trades. She was a former editor of The Gamer’s Quarter, which was described by designer and critic Greg Costikyan in his game review blog as “the closest thing the game industry has to a journal…”.