Last week, Game Developer reported that the organisers of Geoff Keighley-fronted industry awards show/advertising extravaganza The Game Awards had revealed that they’ve got no plans to do anything with their Future Class initiative this year. That’s left the programme, founded in 2020 with the goal of highlighting up and coming talents in and around game development, facing a black hole of a future. Even worse, those featured by the initiative during the years it did run have been left feeling frustrated and unable to access the webpage which confirms they were ever part of the programme.
It’s great to see discussions around the Game Awards and the Future Class inductees. Advocacy in the gaming industry is so important, and it’s crucial for these voices to be heard. Looking forward to seeing how this unfolds!
industry is so important, and it’s concerning to hear that it might not be getting the attention it deserves. These inductees are paving the way for positive change, and their efforts should be recognized consistently. It’s vital for awards like this to integrate advocacy into their core values, ensuring that all voices are heard.