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Microsoft's GDC party extends tradition of sexism in the gaming industry

Discussion in 'Microsoft News' started by T.C. Sottek, Mar 18, 2016.

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    Some tech and gaming companies have left behind a shameful history of objectifying women in major promotional venues, but Microsoft's behavior at the 2016 Game Developers Conference this week was a surprising reversal of progress. Attendees of Microsoft's GDC party were greeted by women dancing on platforms — a choice allegedly made not by the venue but by Microsoft.

    Originally reported by Crave, several attendees spoke out about the event on Twitter. "This is the first ****ing time I've felt this unwelcome at a games event," one attendee said on Twitter. "Thanks for pushing me out of this party, Microsoft." The event took some Microsoft employees by surprise; head of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg said on Twitter that he was...

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