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Mary Kenney’s ‘Gamer Girls’ Is Finally Telling Gaming’s Biggest Untold Story by Jessica Toomer at Uproxx
The author, educator, and game designer has a fairly gracious understanding when it comes to the misinformation surrounding women’s influence in the gaming world. Her new book, Gamer Girls: 25 Women Who Built the Video Game, is all about dispelling myths surrounding those pesky stereotypes.
Uncovering The Real History Of The Women Who Pioneered Video Games by Isaiah Colbert at Kotaku
Women in game development have often been overlooked, and Mary Kenney wants to change that.
Meet the actress blazing a sign-language trail in new ‘Spider-Man’ video game - LA TIMES
“This definitely was groundbreaking for our community, the Black deaf community, because they don’t see themselves represented on TV or anything,” Natasha Ofili said of her “Spider-Man” role. “If they want to become anything they want, they can.“
Spider-Man: Miles Morales has the most authentic character of 2020 - Techradar
”By being her authentic self, she pushes Miles to be a better Spider-Man.” One of Harlem’s most notable residents we encounter throughout is Hailey Cooper, a street artist who lives nearby and quickly strikes up a clear connection with the superhero. Hailey’s character is a rare representation in games for the Deaf community.
Forbes 30 Under 30 2020: Games
https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2020/games/#742d845e3436
Announcing the BAFTA Breakthrough USA class of 2020
http://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/breakthrough/breakthrough-usa-2020#mary-kenney--game-writer
Godzilla Rivals: vs. Mothra (Review)
https://thegww.com/godzilla-rivals-vs-mothra-review/
Once a newspaper reporter, Mary Kenney now tells stories through video games
https://mediaschool.indiana.edu/alumni/profiles/mary-kenney.html
Forbes 30 Under 30: A Comprehensive List of NYU Alumni
https://nyulocal.com/forbes-30-under-30-a-comprehensive-list-of-nyu-alumni-125d315916e7
Former Telltale Games Lead Writer Joins 'Marvel's Spider-Man' Studio
https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/12/16/telltale-games-lead-writer-joins-insomniac-games/
The Walking Dead: The Final Season receives GLAAD nomination
https://undeadwalking.com/2020/01/10/walking-dead-the-final-season-recieves-glaad-nomination/
Telltale lead writer slings to Spider-Man studio Insomniac Games
https://venturebeat.com/2018/12/18/telltale-lead-writer-slings-to-spider-man-studio-insomniac-games/
Former Lead Writer for Telltale Joins Insomniac Games
https://games.mxdwn.com/news/former-lead-writer-for-telltale-joins-insomniac-games/
The Walking Dead: The Final Season Rises from the Dead
https://www.gamecrate.com/walking-dead-final-season-rises-dead/21455
NYU Announces Roster of Student Recipients of Major, Prestigious Scholarships
https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2019/december/2019_Student_Honors.html
Bugha, SonicFox and Ewok highlight Forbes' 30 under 30 gaming list
https://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/28220811/bugha-sonicfox-ewok-highlight-forbes-30-30-gaming-list
INterviews
Video Game Writing 101! feat. Miles Morales & Apex Legends Writers - Podcast & YouTube
A BRAND NEW PODCAST where Alanah Pearce sits down with two video game writers each month and talks about what they do for a living and their thoughts on the medium. This episode features Mary Kenney and Manny Hagopian!
Mary Kenney (Writer/Author) by She Plays Games - Podcast
In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2), interviews Mary Kenney, an award-winning writer and narrative designer. Mary has written for some of the industry's most celebrated games, including this year's smash hit Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
LET’S PLAY PODCAST by the*gameHERs - Podcast
In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2), interviews Mary Kenney, an award-winning writer and narrative designer. Mary has written for some of the industry's most celebrated games, including this year's smash hit Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
The Mary Kenney Interview by Everything is Permitted - Podcast
The team talks with Mary about everything that goes into being a writer for video games. Mary goes in-depth about her time working on Spider-Man: Miles Morales, The Walking Dead Telltale games, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, and much more. Mary also discusses her new book Gamer Girls, which will release in July.
THIS WEEK IN MARVEL - Podcast
Celebrate the arrival of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5. While there is much discussion about Miles' feline friend Spider-Cat, the hosts also welcome the game's main writers -- Evan Narcisse, Mary Kenney, and Ben Arfmann -- to share how they crafted the story.
Gamer Girls: Game Designer Mary Kenney Interview by Two Girls One Ship - Podcast
In this episode, Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw in Red Dead Redemption 2), interviews Mary Kenney, an award-winning writer and narrative designer. Mary has written for some of the industry's most celebrated games, including this year's smash hit Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
MAN-THING MINUTE - Podcast
Man-Thing Minute is a comedy podcast about an unloved comic book character, the Man-Thing. Adam Teterus invites his funniest friends to discover the virtues and limitations of Marvel's misunderstood muck man, one issue at a time.
PAX SOUTH 2020 - Panel
Ppart of the panel “Student to Professional: Getting your first job after school” with Carmen Askerneese [Lead Designer, Electronic Arts], Mallory Littleton [Writer, Deck Nine Games], Eric Van Allen [News Editor, US Gamer], Matthew Owens [Game Designer, Electronic Arts], Hazel Monforton [Narrative Designer, Arkane Studios].
SCRIPT LOCK - Podcast
Speaking with Walt Williams, Nick Folkman, and Max Folkman about game writing.