🏳️‍🌈 Reminder: Our DIG Pride Meetup is happening this Sunday, Aug. 2! 🌈✨ Join us from 12–3:30PM as we celebrate the Vancouver Pride Parade together! We'll be meeting at Artigiano Roundhouse (126 Davie St.) at 12PM before heading over to catch the parade from 1–3:30PM. ➡️ RSVP here:

Diversity in Games Pride Parade Meetup 🌈 · Luma

🏳️‍🌈DIG Meetup - Pride Edition!🏳️‍🌈 We’re excited to celebrate the Vancouver Pride Parade with all of you once again! This year, we’ll be meeting at…

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✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨ FORGE wouldn't be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors! We're excited to highlight A Thinking Ape, a long time supporter of DIG and an official sponsor of FORGE 2026💛🦧 Thank you for your commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive games industry! 🥰💖

🚨 FINAL HOURS! Applications close TONIGHT at 11:59 PM PT! ⏰ Join us at gamescom dev & gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany (Aug 23–28)! Passes, on-site mentorship, and global networking for underrepresented creators. 🌍✨ 👉 Apply before midnight: forms.gle/oNGLgXUjmAVK...

📢 Reminder: Applications for the DIG x gamescom dev scholarship close in 3 days! ⏰ Attend gamescom dev & gamescom (Aug 23–28) in Cologne on us! Recipients get passes, on-site support, and networking. 🌍✨ ⏰ Closes July 30 @ 11:59 PM PT ➡️ Apply today: forms.gle/rfwCYet1eGoQ...

🔥 Announcing our FORGE host: Carina Kom 🔥 Co-Founder of Simply Sweet Games, VP of Diversity in Games, and a 2025 BIV Forty Under 40 recipient. 18+ years shaping player experiences across indie & AAA. Now building word puzzle games for underserved audiences. 🧵

📢 We’re an official partner for the 2026 gamescom dev scholarship program! 🥳 We’re awarding passes to gamescom dev & gamescom 2026 (Aug 23–28) in Cologne, Germany, featuring on-site mentorship & networking for underrepresented creators! 🌍🎮 ⏰ Closes July 30 at 11:59 PM PST! ⬇️Link in comments!

🏳️‍🌈DIG Monthly Meetup🏳️‍🌈 We’re excited to celebrate the 2026 Vancouver Pride Parade with all of you once again! 📅Date: Sunday, Aug. 2 ⏰Time: 12-3:30PM (Parade: 1-3:30 PM) 📍Location: Artigiano Roundhouse, 126 Davie St We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵💜 ⬇️RSVP link in comments!

The games industry has had a tough year, so we're extending FORGE Early Bird pricing through July 31 to help keep attendance accessible and affordable. Whether you're an indie founder, future founder, or game dev, FORGE is for you. 📍 Vancouver • Sept. 12 #FORGE2026 #GameDev #IndieGames

"Last year, Microsoft made $101 billion in profits, got a $12.5 billion tax break from Trump and paid its CEO $96 million," Sanders said. "This year, it's raising the price of an Xbox by $150 and eliminating 3,200 jobs. Please don't tell me corporate tax breaks create jobs. It never trickles down."

Bernie Sanders is mad about the Xbox layoffs

The senator from Vermont is pretty chapped about the price hikes, too.

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ONE WEEK left to get tickets to FORGE at a 25% discount! ⏳️ luma.com/i6xtq510 Join us for a full-day of panels, plus FREE food and coffee from the lovely people at FUNK Coffee Bar. Get the tools to FORGE your path! 🔥#FORGE2026 #DiversityInGames #IndieGames #GameDevelopment #StudioFounders

Speaker applications are now open! forms.gle/inmMUXEoGDLM... We are looking for founders, devs, publishers & community leaders willing to share real talk on building studios. We are especially looking for diverse voices in games. This is a paid opportunity! #indiegames #diversityingames #FORGE2026

Diversity in Games is officially on Bluesky! 👋 We’re all about building community, sharing resources, and paving the way for marginalized voices in the gaming industry🌈 Follow along for community spotlights, resources, and details on our next big event coming this September! We're glad you're here 🤩