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Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz recently, the Detroit-based developer doesn't shy from sharing this fact when talking about his motivation for developing Never Yield, which launched on all major platforms this month. He was told repeatedly by studios that he wasn't good enough to be hired. Despite this, his journey led him to be featured on Nintendo's Indie World showcase this past April. Jones' story echoes that of many who are unable to break into the industry. It also speaks to the fact that Black people only account for 2% of the industry, as reported by the IGDA. He shares that he was f...

The Media Indie Exchange unveiled its Black Voices in Gaming Freshman Class, a list which aims at highlighting and celebrating the work of Black developers in the industry. The initiative focuses on developers who have a game releasing in 2021/22, but will return every year with new entries. The inaugural list features 14 games, including Kena: Bridge of Spirits from developer Ember Lab, Neil Jones' Aerial Knight's Never Yield (which released earlier this week), and An Airport For Aliens Currently Run by Dogs by Xalavier Nelson Jr. You can see the full list below. Talking to Axios, Neil Jones...

Black solo games developer Neil Jones has released Aerial Knight’s Never Yield, also admitting he has felt alone and rejected in the industry

Black Voices In Gaming Releases New Artwork Featuring 14 Games Check out a neat piece of art that celebrates the freshman class of the Black Voices in Gaming campaign. The MIX Black Voices in Gaming organization is celebrating this year's Black Voices in Gaming event and upcoming games from Black developers with a new piece of art. The promotional art is called The Black Voices in Gaming Freshman Class, and you can see the artwork embedded below. It features illustrations for 14 different titles that are part of the campaign. The full list is available below. There are 14 games in all represe...

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