Game Changer: Stereotypes, Diversity and The Power of Creation presented by Club Sexu

Thursday, August 21, 2025
2:45 pm_3:00 pm

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Game Changer is a research project led by Club Sexu that delves into the heart of Montréal’s gaming industry to understand how stereotypical representations of gender and intimacy arise in our local productions. These representations can reinforce sexist and queerphobic attitudes and internalized misogyny among gamers. In a post-#MeToo and #GamerGate context, marked by a backlash against equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives, it is crucial to examine the creative process of professionals in the video game industry.

Through 26 interviews with professionals from four Montréal studios, this study examines the perceptions, tensions, and levers that influence the creation of diverse characters. We explore the factors that promote either the reproduction or the questioning of sexual and gender stereotypes in productions.

During this conference, Léa Séguin (principal investigator) and Justine Lahaie-Gagnon (research assistant) will present the results of this survey and propose courses of action to build a more equitable and inclusive video game industry.

Please note: this activity will be in French, with live transcription available.