Sophie the Game Changer: Inspiring Young Girls in Game Development

Gaming Staff • March 3, 2025

Incredibuild, a leading provider of acceleration technology for software development, in collaboration with Overwolf and Women in Gaming IL, is set to launch a new children's book, "Sophie the Game Changer." The book aims to introduce young readers to the world of game development and promote female representation in the gaming industry. It will be unveiled at GDC 2025, offering attendees an exclusive first look.

"Sophie the Game Changer" is an initiative by Incredibuild to inspire interest in technology and high-tech careers among the younger generation, particularly young girls. The book is authored by Atara Shriki and Grace Michaeli, who have crafted the narrative with expertise and a shared passion for social impact.

Despite women making up 41% of gamers in the United States, they represent only 23% of game developers. This initiative aims to encourage more young girls to explore careers in game development.

Tami Mazel Shachar, CEO of Incredibuild, emphasized the importance of education in fostering diversity and inclusion in the industry. Uri Marchand, CEO & Co-Founder of Overwolf, shared the company's commitment to empowering in-game creators and promoting representation and opportunity in the gaming industry.

"Sophie the Game Changer" aligns with Incredibuild's established series of children's books, inspired by their commitment to making high-tech concepts accessible and inspiring the next generation. The book will be available as a free digital download, ensuring that every aspiring young creator has the opportunity to explore the magic of game development.

Incredibuild empowers development teams to build software smarter, faster, and at scale using cloud computing to accelerate development processes. The company is on a mission to revolutionize software development and promote diversity and inclusion in the industry.

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