Microsoft GDC party criticised for exotic dancers, Phil Spencer apologises

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Microsoft came under fire last night as a corporate-sponsored GDC party made numerous attendees feel unwelcome due to the presence of exotic dancers dressed as scantily-clad schoolgirls.
Various video game developers found Microsoft's use of exotic dancers at what should be an event for people of all stripes to be deeply offensive.
Microsoft had sponsored sessions designed to encourage female game developers at GDC, so the presentation of women at this after-party was seen as a huge backstep for a company attempting to address the issue elsewhere at the same event.
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