GDC Conference 2012 | Women In Gaming

"This is a man's world, but it wouldn't be nothing without a woman or a girl." - James Brown
Geraldine Yong, Chiefs Executive Officer, MogiMe










I went searching far and wide for these amazing women in gaming. GDC ain't nuthin' without a woman or a girl!

A few companies to highlight:

MogiMe
Songster
Killer Tracks
Optitracks

As you can see, I spent a lot of time with the companies involved in the music side of games. "Music makes the people come together. Yeah." - Madonna

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