GamedevPerkUp 🌤️
@gamedevperkup.bsky.social
An inclusive, LA-based social/networking event. Uplifting and bringing the gamedev community together via specialty coffee. ☕ 🗓️ Next PerkUp: September 2026! RSVP Coming soon. Who we are & Contact Info: https://linktr.ee/gamedevperkup
Gamedev PerkUp July event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u in, & then ur good to go! ✨Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here!✨ Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u!
We're so sorry to hear about more layoffs this week, & that this keeps happening. This is why we continue to run and foster community spaces & events like Gamedev PerkUp - collaborating with United Videogame Workers and more to make a difference. Let's keep pushing together. ✊✊🏼✊🏾 See y'all tomorrow🌱
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 2mo ago🌞Announcement! Next Gamedev PerkUp will be July 11th, 10am - 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica! As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge + we'll be doing our quick check-ins when folks arrive. See you there & Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈 ✨RSVP: linktr.ee/gamedevperkup
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🌞Announcement! Next Gamedev PerkUp will be July 11th, 10am - 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica! As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge + we'll be doing our quick check-ins when folks arrive. See you there & Happy Pride! 🏳️🌈 ✨RSVP: linktr.ee/gamedevperkup
The longer I go to this, the better it gets. No gimmicks. Just good coffee and good people that work in games.
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 4mo agoGamedev PerkUp April event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u in, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here! Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u!🌱
Gamedev PerkUp April event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u in, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here! Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u!🌱
🌱Announcement! Next Gamedev PerkUp will be April 18th, 10am - 2pm @ Good People Coffee's lovely venue in Santa Monica! ☕ As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge + we'll be doing our quick check-ins when folks arrive. See you there! ☕✨RSVP: linktr.ee/gamedevperkup
We're still reminiscing about what a stellar week of fellowship GDC was - with our Gamedev PerkUp Scholarship + General Meetup being our highlight. 💚 Thanks to you lovely folks, & to GDC for partnering with us and enabling us to further uplift our community. GDC 2026🌱✨ @officialgdc.bsky.social
GDC: Festival of Gaming is right around the corner! RSVP for our Thursday meetup is up in our LinkTree in bio🥳 Stop by for good vibes and limited edition Gamedev PerkUp goodies✨ We'll see y'all soon!
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 6mo agoNext (mini) Gamedev PerkUp meetup: GDC 2026!!✨ We'll see y'all there 💚
First Gamedev PerkUp of 2026 started off with a bang!! We chose and awarded our last GDC pass live on stage! Congrats again to our winner, to you folks for being amazing as always, and to GDC, for allowing us to partner and enable us to further support our community with Festival Passes. 🥳
That was a really great time yesterday! Got to meet some new folks. Really my only complaint is that I wish it was longer! So many folks, not enough time.
Had a blast popping by today with infant in tow. Love what these folks have done with the event and am excited to see where they take it!
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 6mo agoGamedev PerkUp Feb. event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u in, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here! Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u! 🩵
Gamedev PerkUp Feb. event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u in, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here! Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u! 🩵
Our application is now closed! What a list of so many phenomenal applicants! Keep an eye on those emails - as we'll be sending results out soon. Grateful once again for us to be able to make an impact helping those who might not be able to attend GDC otherwise. 💐
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 7mo ago🌱📢 Announcement pt.2! This month, we are also proud to announce that we are 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗖: 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!✨ As a thank you for being a part of our community, you have the chance to apply for a free GDC Festival pass through our Gamedev PerkUp Scholarship. (1/2)
🌱📢 Announcement pt.2! This month, we are also proud to announce that we are 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗗𝗖: 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺!✨ As a thank you for being a part of our community, you have the chance to apply for a free GDC Festival pass through our Gamedev PerkUp Scholarship. (1/2)
🌱 Announcement! 1st Gamedev PerkUp of the year will be February 21st, 10am - 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica! As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge! We'll be doing some quick check-ins when folks arrive. We'll see u there! 🎊 tinyurl.com/GDPU-Feb2026
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We've been busy! Lots of news coming soon; including the date for the 1st Gamedev PerkUp of the year - which will be next month, in February! Stay tuned and hope y'all had a good holiday season! ☕❄️✨
Another great GDC 2026 scholarship opportunity from our friends at @gamedevperkup.bsky.social docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
GameDev PerkUp GDC Scholarship Application
Deadline: Wednesday, January 28th @ 10pm PT Decision Notification: First week of February Recipients will receive: • 1 GDC Festival Pass awarded What’s NOT included: • Airfare • Lodging Our goal is to...
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GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 9mo agoGamedev PerkUp Nov. event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u off, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u! ❤️
Repping @videogameworkers.bsky.social at today's Gamedev PerkUp come swing by and learn about the union!
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 9mo agoGamedev PerkUp Nov. event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u off, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u! ❤️
United Videogame Workers are here again! 💚 If you want to learn about them and/or join the game workers union, go over & chat, support, & get some merch! 📢🎊
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 11mo agoWe are so excited to announce that Video Game Workers Unite is joining us today for Gamedev PerkUp!! If you want to learn about them and/or join the Game Workers Union, go over & chat, support, & get some merch ! ❤️📣 @videogameworkers.bsky.social
Gamedev PerkUp Nov. event has begun! When u walk in, stop by the check-in table so we can check u off, & then ur good to go! Reminder to please support this lovely venue while ur here Here's to another amazing Gamedev PerkUp event @ Good People Coffee Santa Monica full of amazing folks like u! ❤️
Hope to see some of you there!
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 9mo agoLast PerkUp of 2025! See you folks tomorrow! 🎊
Last PerkUp of 2025! See you folks tomorrow! 🎊
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GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 9mo ago✨UPDATED Announcement! 🌱 The now -Rescheduled- Gamedev PerkUp will be November 22nd, 10am to 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica! As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge! We'll be doing some quick check-ins when folks arrive. ☕ tinyurl.com/PerkUpNovem
Hope to see some of my SoCal based friends tomorrow! ✨
GamedevPerkUp 🌤️@gamedevperkup.bsky.social · 9mo ago✨UPDATED Announcement! 🌱 The now -Rescheduled- Gamedev PerkUp will be November 22nd, 10am to 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica! As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge! We'll be doing some quick check-ins when folks arrive. ☕ tinyurl.com/PerkUpNovem
✨UPDATED Announcement! 🌱 The now -Rescheduled- Gamedev PerkUp will be November 22nd, 10am to 2pm @ Good People Coffee's gorgeous venue in Santa Monica! As always, RSVP is required for attendance/name badge! We'll be doing some quick check-ins when folks arrive. ☕ tinyurl.com/PerkUpNovem
🚨 Announcement! 🚨 Gamedev PerkUp November Event has been RESCHEDULED to Nov. 22nd! Heavy rain/thunderstorms are forecasted, so we're pushing it back for maximum comfort for attendees and staff. We will be posting an official announcement with a new Eventbrite link very soon. ✨ (1/2)
Screaming thank you @gamedevperkup.bsky.social for rescheduling because I was about to trek my ass in the rain to Santa Monica on LA public transit and cry about it. I was gonna do it but I wasn't gonna be happy till I got there.
