Announced in 2020 by the Game Awards as an inclusive programme for the industry’s next generation, the Future Class initiative has now been discontinued. Inductees describe clashes with organisers and a lack of support from the beginningVideo games have long struggled with diversification and inclusivity, so it was no surprise when the Game Awards host and producer Geoff Keighley announced the Future Class programme in 2020. Its purpose was to highlight a cohort of individuals working in video games as the “bright, bold and inclusive future” of the industry.Considering the widespread reach of the annual Keighley-led show, which saw an estimated 154m livestreams last year, Future Class felt like a genuine effort. Inductees were invited to attend the illustrious December ceremony, billed as “gaming’s Oscars”, featured on the official Game Awards website, and promised networking opportunities and career advancement advice. However, the programme reportedly struggled from the start. Over the last couple of years, support waned. Now, it appears the Game Awards Future Class has been wholly abandoned. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/nov/11/future-class-gamings-oscars-game-awards">Continue reading...</a>

تم إلغاء مبادرة Future Class، التي أطلقتها جوائز الألعاب في عام 2020 لتعزيز الشمولية في صناعة الألعاب. أفاد الأعضاء بوجود صراعات مع المنظمين ونقص في الدعم طوال مدة البرنامج. على الرغم من الحماس الأولي، واجهت المبادرة صعوبات في الوفاء بوعودها، مما أدى إلى خيبة أمل بين المشاركين.

La iniciativa Future Class, lanzada por los Game Awards en 2020 para promover la inclusividad en la industria de los videojuegos, ha sido descontinuada. Los inductees informaron sobre conflictos con los organizadores y una falta de apoyo a lo largo de la duración del programa. A pesar del entusiasmo inicial, la iniciativa luchó por cumplir sus promesas, lo que llevó a la decepción entre los participantes.

L'initiative Future Class, lancée par les Game Awards en 2020 pour promouvoir l'inclusivité dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo, a été interrompue. Les membres ont signalé des conflits avec les organisateurs et un manque de soutien tout au long de la durée du programme. Malgré un enthousiasme initial, l'initiative a eu du mal à tenir ses promesses, entraînant une déception parmi les participants.

The Future Class initiative, launched by the Game Awards in 2020 to promote inclusivity in the gaming industry, has been discontinued. Inductees reported conflicts with organizers and a lack of support throughout the program's duration. Despite initial enthusiasm, the initiative struggled to deliver on its promises, leading to disappointment among participants.

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