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Elizabeth Zelle on Diversity and Inclusivity at Volition: A User Research Perspective

Illinois – Chicago

| 12 Sep 2020

Volition has a history of titles that feature inclusive mechanics and a diverse array of characters. Elizabeth Zelle will discuss this history, and specifically how inclusivity and diversity in games can improve the player experience, grounded in a psychological perspective.

Speaker Bio Elizabeth Zelle is a user researcher at Deep-Silver Volition, where she conducts playtests, player research, analysis, and reporting on a wide variety of Deep Silver titles.

One of the most senior researchers at Volition, her expertise spans multiple genres and research paradigms. Previously a marine biologist, Zelle enjoys applying traditional research methods to players to help developers get better insight into their audiences.

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