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Women-Led Game Studio Launches 'Insecure: The Come Up Game' Alongside HBO

HBO and Issa Rae’s “Insecure” isn’t going out without a bang! AfroTech first told you about Glow Up Games, an all-women of color founded game studio on a mission to create games made with Black and brown joy in mind, in March 2020. “Glow Up Games is a research and development studio centered around using AI, AR/VR, games, and other innovative technologies to tell diverse stories,” we reported at the time. “The tech company is founded by three women of color including Mitu Khandaker, Tara Mustapha, and Latoya Peterson. Glow Up Games prides itself on creating experiences that are relatable to players of diverse backgrounds.” Now the founders of color have announced that they’re ready to launch their free-to-play mobile game “Insecure: The Come Up Game” alongside HBO as viewers are halfway through the final and fifth season of the hit series. Glow Up Games The game, which brings the friendships, drama and misadventures of “Issa Dee” and her friends to life is now available after the...

Shanique Yates

Nov 30, 2021

Women of Color Work Alongside Issa Rae to Develop 'Insecure: The Come Up Game'

Insecure season four is upon us! The first episode, “Lowkey Feelin’ Myself,” is set to air on April 12, and I’m sure we are all looking forward to Issa Dee’s ionic mirror raps. As we wait for the premiere, Glow Up Games has come in clutch with the release of its “ Insecure: The Come Up Game “ where you can gas yourself up just like Issa. Glow Up Games is a research and development studio centered around using AI, AR/VR, games, and other innovative technologies to tell diverse stories. The tech company is founded by three women of color including Mitu Khandaker, Tara Mustapha, and Latoya Peterson. Glow Up Games prides itself on creating experiences that are relatable to players of diverse backgrounds. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glow Up Games ✨ (@glowup.games) The free mobile game allows you to create a sim and live life in LA just like the cast of “Insecure.” The game also features a rap word game that allows players to create raps and share them with friends....

Devin Crudup

Mar 31, 2020