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Leveling the playing field: Why Mastercard are creating a Gamer Academy ๐ฎ
๐ฎ Digital transformation is sparking cracks in the gaming world's glass ceiling, and Mastercard's Gamer Academy is here to break the barriers.
๐ก With over 3 billion self-proclaimed gamers globally, it's astonishing to learn that women make up fewer than 5% of the Esports workforce. This represents a gaping inequity in the industry.
๐ In fact, it's a pitfall that shows a stark discrepancy between the number of women gamers and the representation in professional gaming. Did you know nearly half of the gaming population are women?
๐ But don't worry, Mastercard is stepping up to restore the balance of opportunity in gaming with the first-ever Mastercard Gamer Academy, a move I find commendable.
๐ช Their aim? To fuel the next generation of gaming talent, advocating for inclusivity, and providing a supportive environment for those who dream of turning their passion for esports into a profession.
๐ With strategic partnerships from Riot Games to G2 Esports, the Mastercard Academy offers a much-needed platform for nurturing gaming talent, regardless of gender.
๐ซ With the rapid evolution of technologies like Web3, AI, and the Metaverse, I predict a future where the gaming landscape will look vastly different, becoming a more inclusive, dynamic, and competitive field.
๐ฎ As we closely watch the chaos morph into clarity, we can expect the Mastercard Gamer Academy to reshape the gaming industry and inspire future generations of gamers.
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Read the article: https://www.mastercard.com/news/perspectives/2023/leveling-the-playing-field-why-we-re-creating-the-mastercard-gamer-academy/
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