Into Games

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We are a UK charity that helps people get the skills and support they need for a career in game development, particularly if they are from a working-class or under-resourced background. Find us here: https://intogames.org/

Check out today’s IG50 Winners in 🎨Art 🎨 This is a huge category! Let's start with concept, illustration, and 2D talent! 🏆 Hannah Appiah (Concept Artist or Illustrator) 🏆 Johnnie Saunders (Character Concept Artist) 🏆 Kayleigh Norris (Illustrator or Concept Artist) Post (1/7) 👇

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Help us celebrate our brilliant #IG50 winners in 💻Programming💻 : 🏆 Benjamin Kimberley (Gameplay or Engine Programmer) 🏆 Charlie Edwards (Graphics Programmer) 🏆 Cuneyd Kahraman (Physics Programmer or DevOps Engineer) Read on for more (Part 1/3) 👇

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Check out today’s IG50 Winners in 🧩Game & Narrative Design🧩 We start off with Level Design Talent: 🏆 Dylan Davies (Level Designer) 🏆 Nick Speedie (Level Designer) 🏆 Tom Sadler (Technical or Level Designer) Read on for more (Part 1/3) 👇

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Check out today’s IG50 Winners in ✨ Animation, VFX & Tech Art ✨ These 5 have been handpicked by industry judges as job-ready games talent: 🏆 Daniele Kofi Ellimah (Technical or VFX Artist) 🏆 Emma Weller (Gameplay or Technical Animator) 🏆 Esther Xinyu Zhong (MoCap or Cinematic Animator) (1/2)

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📣 GET READY FOR THE IG50 WINNERS 2026 This week, we’ll be unveiling 50 winners from working-class & low-income backgrounds. These are the remarkable individuals representing the future of gaming, and they are all ready for their first full-time roles in games. 💪 Stay tuned & celebrate with us!

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🚨 Applications for the IG50 close TODAY! Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait until it’s “perfect”. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ✅ Submit what you have ✅ Show your potential ✅ Give yourself the chance ⏳ Applications close at MIDNIGHT! via intogames50.uk

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⏰ IG50 nominations close tomorrow! You could win: 🏆 Paid placements 🎮 Develop travel + networking 👩‍🏫 Free training & support 🎁 £250+ games membership 📣 Visibility 💬 Community ...and more! You don’t need perfect – just apply! 👉 intogames50.uk

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Nominations Close Tomorrow
Sponsored by Ubisoft 
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Apply if You...
Come from a working-class or low-income background
Live in the UK
Are not in full-time education past September 2026
Haven’t worked in games before OR are trying to re-enter the sector in a vastly different role 
All Criteria Must Apply!
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Sponsored by Ubisoft 
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What do I Win?
Chance to land a paid internship in games
Invite to Develop:Brighton - including accommodation & introductions
Access to our new Games Career Launchpad course
Feedback for your CV or Portfolio
Slow Games Club Membership  
Lots of press and attention
... and more!
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Sponsored by Ubisoft 
Apply Now!
Apply before Sunday, May 24 2026
at www.intogames50.uk
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What makes a strong CV for games job applications and awards like the IG50? 👀 Previous IG50 Winners showed: 🎮 Role-focused experience first 🧠 Specific contributions, not vague tasks 🛠️ Skills that connect to real work 📈 Range + relevance 💡 What inspiration can you take from their CVs?

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🎭 New Slow Game Club title! This month: Promise Mascot Agency by UK studio @KaizenGameWorks - chaotic mascots, heartfelt stories, and a world to get lost in. Join to play & support Into Games, helping young people access game careers. £39.99/yr at www.slowgame.club

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✨ IG50 Challenge of the Week: Nail Your Application Answers Applying for the IG50 Awards or jobs? Strong written answers matter – for IG50, they directly impact 2 out of 3 judging scores. Here’s a thread on how to approach the two key application questions 👇 (1/4)

✨ IG50 Challenge: Update your CV! Applying for games jobs or the IG50? Take the quiz to see if your CV is the best it can be or if there’s room for improvement! Got less than full points? 👇Tell us in the comments what you’ll do this week to level up your portfolio!

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