Vanessa Capito shares her inspiring journey from a kindergarten gamer to a passionate advocate for inclusive game development, sparked by classics like Pokémon and Mass Effect. She established the MacEwan Game Developers Club to create a welcoming space for aspiring developers and leveraged internships to build a strong portfolio in the gaming industry. Now at Inflection Games, Vanessa focuses on storytelling and emphasizes the importance of effective communication and problem-solving in her role. The conversation also highlights the value of community and collaboration, particularly through events like the upcoming Alberta Game Jam, which offers exciting opportunities for learning and networking.

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https://playnightingale.com/ 

https://askagamedev.tumblr.com/ 

https://gamecampedmonton.com/

https://itch.io/jam/alberta-game-jam-2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1537080/Return/  

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessacapito

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