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'Hard to work with' | Game designer boss admits she 'doesn't hire' white people

Game designer boss admits she 'doesn't hire' white people

A recent revelation by a game designer has ignited a fierce debate over discrimination and the importance of fostering diverse teams.

Dani Lalonders, an Associate Narrative Designer at EA-owned Cliffhanger Games, made headlines after admitting in an online stream at the Game Devs of Color Expo that she intentionally avoids hiring white people.

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