The Game Awards, referred to as “video gaming’s biggest night,” is starting to be scrutinized over the lack of female representation on their jury that consists of representatives from 32 international media outlets. Out of 32 individuals, the lone female representative on the original list of jurors was Chelsea Stark of Mashable. Many individuals from the gaming community have since voiced their concerns over the lack of diversity for the award show
We can probably do better than 1 woman on the Game Awards judging panel right? Bit rubbish - https://t.co/s6FcEelCPl
— John Bain (@Totalbiscuit) November 16, 2015
I am not saying we should affirmative action some women Into gaming awards panels, just that it's sad there weren't more naturally chosen.
— Steven Williams (@Boogie2988) November 16, 2015
Don't let anyone tell you male judges for the Game Awards will be voting on behalf of women.
That's same argument they used for suffrage.
— Brianna Wu (@Spacekatgal) November 16, 2015
The attention has led to publication Kill Screen asking to be removed from the panel of jurors until there is an equal gender split, citing that they wish to only be involved with organizations that maintain a strict 50/50 split.
Here’s the statement @JaminWar provided to @HuffPostTech pic.twitter.com/M1nMddOCFv
— Kill Screen (@killscreen) November 16, 2015
Polygon has also voiced its concern, but rather than pulling out of the award show entirely it has opted to change its representative to deputy managing editor Megan Farokhmanesh.As of writing this article, there have been no further changes to the current jury line up. The Game Awards will be held on December 3, 2015.-----Source: TwitterImage: Game Rant
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