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With over a decade of experience as a feminist media critic and the founder of a nonprofit dedicated to inclusive representations in video games and pop culture, I’ve consulted on numerous projects of all sizes from AAA titles to smaller indie games.
My team and I focus on representation issues such as gender, race, sexuality, ability, class, and more by examining art, scripts, and gameplay. We provide developers with a detailed report to equipment them with as much information as possible to make informed choices about their games.
Anita’s work has been an essential part of the Devolver production workflow for a long time now. Whether it’s a quick sense check or a full consultancy gig, our teams have always benefited hugely from collaborating with Anita and her group. She is at the forefront of promoting diversity and inclusivity within our industry and for that reason, she’s a vital part of the work that we do.
— Andrew Parsons, Head of Production, Devolver Digital
We worked with Anita on Psychonauts 2 and she helped us make a better game. Anita pointed out multiple issues that were in blind spots we didn’t even know we had. She provided a new perspective and helped us avoid saying things with our game that we didn’t intend to say–and wouldn’t want to say if we knew we were saying them! Basically, she helped us avoid stepping in multiple bear traps. Anita helped us make a product that was just as entertaining as before, but one that now did less harm, and could be enjoyed by more people.
— Tim Schafer, Double Fine Productions
Anita worked on several projects with us and we’ll definitely consult with her again. She provides important actionable feedback and helps more players to enjoy our games.
— Tim Garbos, Creative Director at Triband
My consulting approach is direct, honest, and non-judgmental.
The goal is to elevate your project and provide essential education.
Holistic.
Holistic integration of diverse identities
Eliminate.
Eliminating problematic dialogue
Deepen.
Deepening character development
Appeal.
Appealing to a broader audience
Adapt.
Modernizing historically problematic content
Complex.
Crafting complex, authentic characters
Solutions.
Removing problematic player actions
Identify.
Identifying common design pitfalls
How it works
I can begin engagement with you at any point in your development cycle. I have worked with clients long-term throughout the production while spot-checking work along the way. I’ve also provided reviews closer to the end of production to give developers confidence in their shipped game, while helping them prepare for any post-launch concerns that could arise.
Your project is unique, and so is my approach. I tailor our guidance to your needs, whether it’s brainstorming, script reviews, or team presentations.
Contact me today to create media that truly connects!