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The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Foundation is a global charitable organization serving underrepresented and marginalized developers, and individuals interested in a career within the gaming industry.
👽 #WishlistWednesday This week we're spotlighting Destabilized, a co-op sci-fi horror game for fans of SCP and Alien: Isolation! Shout out to 2025 alum @asaraviapt.bsky.social, who's been working on the game's narrative and marketing. ✨ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/6VO8Pmi #GameDev #IndieGame
🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday Check out Velocity '24 alum @elegantlydark.bsky.social on The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope podcast by @inkle.co! She discusses player choice, narrative design, and how she structures game stories. 🎧 buff.ly/oqIdchV #gamedev #narrativedesign
Episode 19: Deborah D'Antonio L.B. Almeida
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🎮 #FeatureFriday What starts with one opportunity can inspire generations. IGDAF co-founder Neil Kirby reflects on the Foundation's origins, its growth, and the moment when former grantees become leaders who give back to the next generation. Watch the latest Game Changers: buff.ly/THCclJ5
⚡ #WishlistWednesday This week we're featuring HRSPWR, an upcoming arcade style racer created by 2024 IGDA Foundation alum O. Kaya! ✨ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/HVCbZCv Congrats to @oksoft.itch.io—we're excited to follow the journey! 💜 #GameDev #IndieGame #IGDAFoundation
🎥 A new IGDA Foundation Speaker Series recording is live! Launching your game soon? Sean Maggard of Ember PR shares practical last-minute PR strategies to help indie developers make the most of launch. More Speaker Series recordings are on the way! Watch now: buff.ly/ZLffjxz #GameDev #IndieDev
Sean Maggard on Last-Minute Indie Game PR | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series
In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, Sean Maggard of Ember PR shares practical strategies for promoting your indie game when launch is just around the corner. From prioritizing media…
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🚨Two Hours Away--Don't Miss It!🚨 🗓️TODAY, July 25, 2026 ⏰12:00 PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/8neobud #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry #IGDAFoundation
📣 Don't forget to join us TOMORROW for our next monthly speaker, Joy Horvath!
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Join us this month in learning from Joy Horvath, Senior Advocate and Livestream Host @unity.com about how to build resilience and think on your feet, transferable skills that apply to the industry,…
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This industry is at its best when we come together to help others. Juntos: Game Jam for Venezuela Earthquake Relief, a community-driven effort with the @globalgamejam.bsky.social and @wfpusa.bsky.social, is bringing devs together to raise funds for Venezuela. 💝 Choose your quest: buff.ly/YloZU1p
🚀 #WishlistWednesday Rogue Eclipse is almost here! 🌌 Congrats to NGL 2022 alum @mcdoogleh.bsky.social! With its August 7 release just around the corner, now's the perfect time to wishlist it! ✨ buff.ly/RW3w52z #GameDev #IndieGame #IGDAFoundation
🎥 A new Speaker Series recording is live! Christine & Harrison Wade of FlatNine Games discuss their journey from theater to game development. We'll keep adding past Speaker Series sessions over the coming weeks, plus future talks! Watch now: buff.ly/Fi1eg16 #GameDev #IndieDev
Christine & Harrison Wade on Building FlatNine Games | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series
In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, Christine and Harrison Wade of FlatNine Games share their journey from running a successful theater company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to founding an…
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Join us this month in learning from Joy Horvath, Senior Advocate and Livestream Host @unity.com about how to build resilience and think on your feet, transferable skills that apply to the industry, and more! 🗓️July 25, 2026 ⏰12:00 PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/riK9zb6 #gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry
⏰ Summer Alumni Weekend starts in ONE HOUR! There's still time to join us for a full day of game dev talks, networking, and game showcases. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Register now: buff.ly/FZoz7Fm #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation
📣 Don't miss out on our free day-long virtual summit TOMORROW!
IGDA Foundation@igdafoundation.org · 4w ago🌞 Summer Alumni Weekend is this Saturday! Join us for a day of talks, networking, and game showcases covering publishing, marketing, community building, indie dev, and more. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Grab your spot: buff.ly/zlzJb1s #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation
🎥Our Monthly Speaker Series is now on YouTube! We're kicking things off with filmmaker Theresa Loong discussing the making of Game On! and exploring women and diversity in the games industry. We'll be adding past sessions over the coming weeks, plus all future speakers. Watch now: buff.ly/lmm4b9M
Theresa Loong on Making Game On! | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series
In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, filmmaker Theresa Loong discusses the making of Game On!, her documentary exploring women and diversity in the video game industry. Theresa shares the…
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🌞 Summer Alumni Weekend is this Saturday! Join us for a day of talks, networking, and game showcases covering publishing, marketing, community building, indie dev, and more. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Grab your spot: buff.ly/zlzJb1s #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation
🎮 #FeatureFriday "Believe in yourself. Get involved." @ambrowskii.bsky.social shares how finding a welcoming community through the IGDA Foundation gave her the confidence to pursue her goals—and find her place in games. Watch the latest Game Changers episode: buff.ly/1DznHrR
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🎉 #WishlistWednesday just became #PlayItWednesday! Beastro has officially launched on Steam! 🐻🍳 Huge congratulations to our alum Luiza, and @timberlinestudio.bsky.social on this exciting release. ✨ Time to move it from your wishlist to your library! buff.ly/tdFTvyI #IndieGame #GameDev
📅 The Summer Alumni Weekend schedule is here! Learn about publishing, marketing, community management, indie game development, horror games, and more—all in one day. 🎟️ Registration is free, and everyone is welcome! buff.ly/UYQqkZ1 #GameDev #IndieDev
🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 We're wrapping up Pride Month with Phantom of the Idol! 🎭💜 A sapphic, anthro take on Phantom of the Opera, this shoot 'em up follows a shy fangirl snake, a magical girl idol, and love that's powerful enough to become magic. 🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/jAuwa0i
🌈 Featured Dev 🌈 @artbyamari.bsky.social is a narrative designer, game writer, and narrative consultant who loves using fantasy stories to create real-world social impact. They are passionate about empathy education through media and are always excited to bring new creative work to life. 💜🎮
🎉 Registration is now open for Summer Alumni Weekend on July 11! 🌞 Join us for talks, workshops, discussions, and game showcases from the IGDA Foundation alumni community. Best of all? Everyone is welcome to attend! 💛 🎟️ Grab your free ticket: buff.ly/FGoDhx2 #GameDev #IndieDev IGDAFoundation
🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 This week we're featuring Ace Naomi Luke, a sound designer and composer whose work includes Kiln, Keeper, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Name Change Simulator. 🎧🎮 She continues to collaborate with teams to help bring their auditory vision to life. #PrideMonth #GameAudio
🚨One Hour Away--Don't Miss It!🚨 “Taming Gaming” with Andy Robertson 🗓️June 19, 2026 ⏰8:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/QmzmEl9
Behind every game developer is a story. Our new series, IGDA Foundation Game Changers, launches today with alumni sharing how mentorship, community, and opportunity helped change the course of their careers. 🎥 Watch now: buff.ly/WBAVuAb
Behind every dev is a story. These are some of those stories. | IGDA Foundation Game Changers
A mentor who opened a door. A community that made them feel like they belonged. An opportunity that changed the course of their career. This is what the IGDA Foundation is all about. Welcome to…
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🌈 #WishlistWednesday This Pride Month, we're featuring @kennalindsay.bsky.social, a 2021 Virtual Exchange recipient. Since Velocity, Kenna has worked with several global interdisciplinary teams and continues to promote ethical production practices and player safety through their work.
📣 Don't forget to join us this Friday for our next monthly speaker, Andy Robertson!
IGDA Foundation@igdafoundation.org · 2mo agoJoin us this month in learning from Andy Robertson, author, youtuber, game developer and more. His book, Taming Gaming, and the Family Gaming Database help everyone find a way to play that meets their needs and brings the fun for all ages! 🗓️June 19, 2026 ⏰8:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/trozCge
🏆Turn Gameplay into Revenue While Supporting the IGDA Foundation Join the IGDAF/Trophy partnership to unlock new, brand-funded revenue from gameplay moments, while helping fund programs for the next generation of game developers. Learn more: buff.ly/4V6OED1 #GamesGiveBack #GameDev #IndieDev
🦇Do you have a game that's cozy but a little creepy too? Check out the new showcase opportunity from our friends at cozyafterdark.io! Apply for your game to be included: buff.ly/TnnkWEZ #GameShowcase #SteamShowcase #IndieDev #GameDev
🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 This week we're featuring @moriboo.bsky.social, a VTuber who supported our DLC event! 💜🎮 As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Mori helps create a welcoming space where players can connect, be themselves, and share their love of games. 📺 buff.ly/O5jGMZx #PrideMonth #VTuber
