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Friday, September 30 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Reducing Unintended Bias Through Games User Research

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Psychological biases can lead developers to unintentionally exclude players. Learn from Xbox user researchers about how games user research can counteract biases, enhance creativity, and lead to more inclusive gaming experiences for all players!
Speakers
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Melissa Boone

User Researcher, Xbox (Microsoft)
I have a PhD in social-health psychology! Before coming to the games world, I conducted research on the social and psychological factors that impact the health of LGBTQ people and people of color. Since entering the gaming industry in 2015, I've worked in user research on games in... Read More →
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Jerome Hagen

Senior User Researcher, Microsoft
Jerome Hagen is an 18-year game industry veteran who has led user research on game franchises including Minecraft, Halo, Fable, Crackdown, Project Gotham Racing, Phantom Dust, and Kinect Sports. He has a background in social and cognitive psychology, currently leads Team Xbox LGBTQ... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Panels Room C Camino Real
  Digital Games   Game Development   Geek Diversity: LGBTQ   Geek Diversity: Race & Culture   Geek Diversity: Women & Feminism