Question to games journalists, publishers, show runners, and B2B folks: Are trailers still the best way for you to get a quick look at a game to decide whether you want to learn more about it? Or are TikToks and shorts something you’d rather see in say, a pitch email? (Researching for a video)

The August edition of the NYC Indie Games Social is next Wednesday, 8/5! Read on for details and the link to RSVP: buttondown.com/nycindiegame...

The August NYC Indie Games Social is next Wednesday, 8/5!

Hope you’ve been enjoying the summer so far, especially the somewhat cooler temperatures these past few weeks. We’re back on our regular First Wednesdays...

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The Darkest Files received an award at the @gamesforchange.bsky.social Festival in the category “Best in Learning” and we couldn’t be prouder! 🥳 This means the world to us. Thank you so much to the Games for Change jury and everyone who has supported us along the way! 🧡 #G4C2026 #GamesForChange

Games for Change! A boost for the soul and mind to hang with people making a positive difference in the world. In an inspirational twist, David Gagnon jump-started a lively discussion around the maverick idea of creating a public media model for games—like Sesame Street did in the 1960s. #g4c2026

Thank you to Games for Change for the opportunity to connect, be inspired, and share ideas about what's next for creating impact in the world through interactive media. Our scholars who attended enjoyed this first time experience! #G4C2026 #Reimaginingplay

At #G4C2026, UNICEF and our partners at the LEGO group, @cooneycenter.bsky.social and Games for Change were excited to bring #RITEC — Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children — to the festival. UNICEF Program Specialist Shuli Gilutz talks about why this global initiative matters:

Aug 5: (first Wednesday): NYC Indie Game Dev Social Limited space, RSVP soon, because this popular monthly gathering fills up FAST. @jesshaskins.bsky.social hosting #NYMakesGames

NYC Indie Games August Social · Luma

About 🌇🗽🍎🎮🍻☕🍨💖 The NYC Indie Games Social is a long-running monthly gathering for indie game devs and pals to mix in a casual setting, every first…

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Tim Rattray's lightning talk at @gamesforchange.bsky.social Games for Change 2026 is posted for free! Tim's making a documentary on the NYC game scene called Playing in the Shadows of Skyscrapers. @timrattray.bsky.social #g4c2026 #NYMakesGames

Documenting the New Dawn of NYC Game Development | G4C2026

YouTube video by Games for Change

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A #NYMakesGames LAUNCH! US FIVE FOREVER "Olivia Herrera's bff Kyle went missing at a frat house two years ago. A party at that frat house is her chance to investigate what happened and get to the bottom of a strange connection she shares with her former friend group."

Us Five Forever on Steam

Olivia Herrera's closest friend Kyle went missing at a frat house two years ago. A party at that frat house is her chance to investigate what happened to him, and get to the bottom of a strange connec...

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A #NYMakesGames LAUNCH! SPACE ARENA by @yibblybit.bsky.social "A fast-paced arcade space shooter about surviving a hostile neon battlefield. Pilot a nimble starfighter thru a wraparound arena, blast enemy drones, collect supply crates, manage weapon heat and ammunition, battle bosses."

Aug 8: SUMMER FUN FAIR! (free) "Video games, board games, music, and community. Play classics like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Rock Band, Just Dance, etc." All ages. Raffle prizes: games, gaming accessories, surplus NYU Game Center items. #NYMakesGames @nyugamecenter.bsky.social

NYU Game Center Summer Fun Fair

Come hang out at the Game Center for a day of games and raffles!

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Aug 8: SUMMER FUN FAIR! (free) "Video games, board games, music, and community. Play classics like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Rock Band, Just Dance, etc." All ages. Raffle prizes: games, gaming accessories, surplus NYU Game Center items. #NYMakesGames @nyugamecenter.bsky.social

NYU Game Center Summer Fun Fair

Come hang out at the Game Center for a day of games and raffles!

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There's Tim again, with Amit from @igdanyc.bsky.social, who's organizing another Gamapalooza—an even bigger indie game showcase in #nyc slated for mid-October. You can learn more about it by following the Discord: discord.gg/Ft8vjgg7V #NYMakesGames

At #g4c2026, Tim Rattray @timrattray.bsky.social and Kevin Hoskin filmed talks for their documentary about the NYC game scene, Playing in the Shadows of Skyscrapers. Tim also threw a fun afterparty! Bonus: I met the SON of a coworker from the dawn of my career, now a game audio/music creator.

..."to recreate an ePaper display on the front of your Steam Machine, you can buy the parts yourself, solder them together, 3D print a case, download the files from Gitlab, build the firmware, flash the device, and do it yourself. So I did."

Aftermath@aftermath.site · 2w ago

Instead of selling it, Valve made their ePaper Steam Machine faceplate open source. Though it has its quirks, it is full of potential and people are already putting it in DIY Builds. aftermath.site/steam-machine-...

South of Midnight won Game of the Year at #G4C2026! Congrats to all fellow nominees! As we celebrate this milestone and reflect on our journey, we look ahead with excitement to creating more unique, new original games.

Day 2 of the Games For Change Festival! Here are some more of my highlights. 🎮🧵 #G4C2026 Thank you again to @gdocexpo.com for providing me with a scholarship ticket!

TOMORROW! July's Level Up Tuesday speaker is Omar Youssef, detailing the journey of developing your FIRST TITLE as you strike a balance between the business and creative. He'll focus on the start, then do a post-mortem at a future Level Up Tuesday. FREE with RSVP: #nycgamedev #gamedev #nyc

Level Up Tuesday with IGDA! | Coexist Gaming

Let's get social with the International Game Developers Association and Coexist!

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A #NYMakesGames LAUNCH! SPACE ARENA by @yibblybit.bsky.social "A fast-paced arcade space shooter about surviving a hostile neon battlefield. Pilot a nimble starfighter thru a wraparound arena, blast enemy drones, collect supply crates, manage weapon heat and ammunition, battle bosses."

A #NYMakesGames LAUNCH! US FIVE FOREVER "Olivia Herrera's bff Kyle went missing at a frat house two years ago. A party at that frat house is her chance to investigate what happened and get to the bottom of a strange connection she shares with her former friend group."

Us Five Forever on Steam

Olivia Herrera's closest friend Kyle went missing at a frat house two years ago. A party at that frat house is her chance to investigate what happened to him, and get to the bottom of a strange connec...

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A #NYMakesGames Early Access CAPTAIN CORGI: PLANETARY PROBLEM SOLVER "Hop aboard your cosmic sailboat and seek out folks in need of help! Investigate, trade items, and explore the galaxy in a chill3e out adventure." @whalefoodgames.com

Captain Corgi: Planetary Problem Solver on Steam

Hop aboard your cosmic sailboat and seek out folks in need of help in this storybook universe! Investigate, trade items, and explore the galaxy in a chilled out adventure.

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A #NYMakesGames Early Access: KIDS OF KARENDOW "A pixel-art fantasy sci-fi JRPG about a war built on lies. Join Elmo, a resistance fighter who can't look away from injustice, and Kommander Krewl, the Daughter of Death, as the truth forces former enemies together against something far worse."

Kids of Karendow on Steam

Kids of Karendow is a pixel-art fantasy sci-fi JRPG about a war built on lies. Play both sides: join Elmo, a resistance fighter who can't look away from injustice, and Kommander Krewl, the Daughter of...

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jiajiechen.itch.io/notatio In case you missed it, Notatio is now available with portrait and landscape modes! Check it out here! #notatio #music #cards #tcg #indiegaming #gamedev #nymakesgames

Notatio by jiajiechen

The epic music card strategy game

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we are hosting boshi's THIRD playtesting event on wed 7/22 at 6-8:30pm (limited space! form closes 7/15) submit your game and come playtest with other devs! more info --> boshis.place/events/26-07...

Two new incubators to apply for, new releases and more are free to check out in July's newsletter! #nyc #nycgamedev #gamedev

Let's blaze through this sweltering heat with new funds, projects and more!

A monthly publication of the International Game Developers Association New York City Chapter for the NYC game community.

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Two new incubators to apply for, new releases and more are free to check out in July's newsletter! #nyc #nycgamedev #gamedev

Let's blaze through this sweltering heat with new funds, projects and more!

A monthly publication of the International Game Developers Association New York City Chapter for the NYC game community.

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update: wow we are at capacity for this event! we've added a waitlist, pls join that if you'd still like to come and we will move you up if spots open. ALSO if you already rsvp'ed but can no longer make it, please update your rsvp so we can move someone up from the waitlist. thank you very much!

boshi's place@boshis.place · 4w ago

Due to all the interest we've added a free RSVP for the fireside chat! Please sign up in order to attend pools.events/t/5lt2ymah/

*New game* release event for @molleindustria.org's upcoming Future? No Thanks! Next Monday, July 20th at boshi's place RSVP here: pools.events/t/accw2dqp/

A #NYMakesGames wish list: DESTABILIZED "A co-op sci-fi game, join the GeoDesX Discovery Team and work together to re-stabilize alternate dimensions and jostle for corporate recognition (backstabbing authorized!)." From Deviant Games

Destabilized on Steam

An up to 4-player online co-op sci-fi game. Join the GeoDesX Discovery Team, work together to re-stabilize alternate dimensions, and jostle for corporate recognition (backstabbing is authorized). Be c...

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A #NYMakesGames wish list: ROGUE CARRIER "A roguelite colony management game where you build and manage a city atop an ocean-faring ship. Try to survive as the planet fights back!" @hoodedhorse.bsky.social

Rogue Carrier on Steam

Lead a perilous expedition to study the mysteries of a sentient world in this roguelite colony management game. Build and manage a city atop an ocean-faring ship, and try to survive as the planet figh...

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