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Who we are

Welcome! Women in Games Argentina (WIGAr) was founded in 2019 as a networking community for professionals and enthusiasts. We bring together women and gender-diverse individuals from the Argentine video game industry.

Board of Directors:
M.Clara “Kurara” Cattaneo Esnaola - President
Valeria “Vale Zumzum” Colombo - Secretary
Silvina “Chuchu” Lemos Hoffmann - Treasurer
Verónica Legal - Voting Member
Laura Palavecino - Voting Member
Gabs Crespín - Alternate Voting Member
Cecilia “Lady Mufa” Duarte - Auditor
Ayelén “Ayu” García - Alternate Auditor


Mission

Our primary mission is to foster a more inclusive video game industry through targeted actions: raising visibility, providing education, and creating access and employment opportunities for traditionally marginalized groups.
For us, diversity also means understanding and showcasing the vast range of roles within the industry—from game development and production to marketing, publishing, preservation, and the study of games as cultural products. We champion the potential of video games as a creative engine for economic growth within a constantly evolving Argentine industry, generating jobs and new possibilities.

Projects

Encuesta de Trabajadores en Videojuegos de Argentina

Survey of Video Game Workers in Argentina

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Escape To Freedom

Escape To Freedom

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Switch Voices

Switch Voices

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Equality MOD

Equality MOD

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Games

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Here, we can visualize some of the projects developed by people from our community.
Personal projects, indie and not so indie games.

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Events

Our most notable meetings, participations, webinars, workshops and game jams

F.A.Q

Do you have any questions? Maybe someone else has had the same inquiry.
Here's a compilation of common questions. Didn't find what you were looking for?
Feel free to send us an email, and we'll respond as soon as possible!

Why create a separate community? Is it because the gaming world is inherently sexist or toxic?

No. We believe that video games—just like film or music—are not inherently harmful. The issue lies in the attitudes of certain individuals who replicate sexist behaviors within these spaces. Historically, technology and gaming were promoted as masculine activities—a myth we are deconstructing today because we know that anyone can be a part of this industry.
WIGAr was born to give visibility to experiences that are often ignored and to show that there are countless people fighting for a safe and healthy industry. We aren't looking to segregate ourselves on a whim; rather, we aim to create a safe space where we can share and grow without fear. Our ultimate hope is that one day, these spaces will no longer be necessary because we will have achieved a global community where gender is neither a barrier nor a cause for discrimination.

Why do you talk about diversity as something important in video games?

As a cultural product and narrative medium, video games tell stories we can feel a part of while playing. If the creators of these stories are always the same, many voices are lost and many stories go untold. Diversity means that many different people can express themselves through video game creation, so that many players can find themselves represented in them!

Is every member of WIGAr a spokesperson or representative of the organization?

No. WIGAr is a Non-Profit Civil Association; therefore, the primary spokespersons are the members of the Board of Directors or those specifically designated by the Board to act as representatives for a particular occasion, event, interview, etc.
If you need to verify whether you are speaking with an authorized representative, please do not hesitate to contact us at womeningamesar@gmail.com.

I want to interview you or invite WIGAr to participate in an event or activity. How do I proceed?

Please send us an email at womeningamesar@gmail.com telling us about the initiative and how you expect us to participate. If you contact us through social media, we will also ask you to send the email.

I don’t develop or code, can I still join WIGAr?

Absolutely! One of our main goals is to highlight the multi- and interdisciplinary scope of the video game industry. Every role is essential in game development. To name just a few: programming, art, production, legal, sociology, communications, UI/UX design, narrative, streaming, gaming, and many more!
Whether you have industry experience or not, there is a place for you at WIGAr.

I want to make a video game, can I hire you?

No. We are a Non-Profit Civil Association, not a game development studio. However, we invite you to reach out to us, and we can put you in touch with specialists within our community who may be able to help.