Games Industry Gathering
@thegig.bsky.social
Welcome to #TheGIG - an exclusive and inclusive networking community for games industry professionals with over 8000 global members. http://games.industrygathering.com
The Games Industry Gathering JULY Digital Event has started! Drop in and out at any point over the next 12 hours where one of our wonderful hosts will welcome you to the event. If it's your first time, this guide (games.industrygathering.com/first_time.h...) will answer your questions.
Tune in to @indiegamebusiness.bsky.social Fireside Chat with myself and @jaypowell.bsky.social A conversation about building games industry communities, creating meaningful networking opportunities, and the evolving challenges facing industry professionals today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C3S...
Fireside Chat with Jay Powell and Guy Blomberg | Games Industry Gathering
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Devestating to see the layoffs at Bungie and Xbox this week. To the folks made redundant, if you want to join #TheGIG we'll make sure to fast track your application. Also if you want to attend @gcxevent.bsky.social we'll ensure your industry badge is approved - www.gcxevent.com/industryapp2...
GCX 2026 Industry Badge Application
Game Community Expo (GCX) July 24 - 25, 2026 Universal Orlando Resort www.gcxevent.com Definition of 'industry' is anyone who professionally works (or has worked but is temporarily unemployed) in the...
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Come join me for a chat with Amir Satvat and his ASGC (Always Supporting the Games Community) about the state of gaming events, building gaming communities, how to network and connect in the games industry, and the best karaoke song to get everyone singing 😆 www.linkedin.com/events/74756...
Network with game industry folks during #SummerGameFest from after, as #TheGIG has now begun! Join at any point over the next 12 hours where we'll be hosting breakout rooms and live streams!
Check our our handy guide for game industry folks navigating their way around Summer Game Fest and Los Angeles this week. Includes networking events, discounts, tips, tricks, bar recommendations, and more! thegig.guide/sgf
Current conversation in the #theGIG : "Which game fight music suits which American fast food restaurants" @damphyr.com @subliminalman.bsky.social @leylses.bsky.social @tumerboy.bsky.social @shidonski.bsky.social @tenaciouschi.bsky.social @roseraven.bsky.social @ktjn.bsky.social @amely.bsky.social
The Games Industry Gathering for May has now begun! Join our digital networking event anytime over the next 12 hours to mingle and connect with your fellow friends and colleagues!
ANNOUNCING THE OFFICIAL GIG MERCH STORE! Back when the GIG started in ye ol 2020, we put together a line of branded merch that our members could wear at gaming conventions when the world opened up again, to identify other members with more than just a secret handshake. 1 / 4
This months Games Industry Gathering has now begun!! Join at any time over the next 12 hours to hang out and network with your fellow game industry friends in #TheGIG
Heading to PAX East this week? Check out our guide to navigate around PAX and Boston, and if you're a GIG member be sure to join our WhatsApp chat, we'll be having an informal meetup on Friday! thegig.guide/paxeast
Thank you to everyone who made it to the Games Industry Social event tonight. 5th year we've run it, and it's such a wonderful way to connect and catch up. Sorry to those who weren't able to RSVP (wait list was 600 people!!), well try to get a bigger venue next year! Have a great GDC folks!
Have a safe and productive #GDC2026 week for those here in SF. Reminder that the @thegig.bsky.social GDC Guide features the best tips, tricks, maps, advice, and recommendations for navigating SF and GDC - thegig.guide/gdc
The Games Industry Gathering Guide
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5 hours left of our Pre [ GDC ] Digital GIG event - come join in!
Our special pre #GDC2026 Digital GIG has now begun! Join at any time over the next 12 hours to connect with industry friends and colleagues, whether you're going to GDC or not!
Heading to #GDC next week? A bunch of game industry veterans from the @thegig.bsky.social have contributed to this handy guide feat tips, tricks, and more. Full guide here - thegig.guide/gdc Thanks to @neurotic.bsky.social @tenaciouschi.bsky.social @alykkat.bsky.social for their contributions
THE GAMES INDUSTRY SOCIAL : San Francisco 2026 Edition For the 5th year @thegig.bsky.social hosts the perfect kick off event for GDC week, supported by the good folks at @xsolla.bsky.social! We're almost at capacity, so if you were considering attending you should RSVP ASAP. www.thegig.social/gdc
Our next digital GIG meetup conveninetly takes place the Friday before GDC! Whether you'll be in SF or not, this is a great chance to connect and network with your fellow game industry colleagues and friends from all over the world! Membership is free (but vetted) - games.industrygathering.com
* If you applied to join the @thegig.bsky.social in the last few weeks, please be patient. As tends to happen around GDC, we get an influx of people joining, it's been about 500 in the last month. Here's the thing though - we manually vet EVERYONE who joins, so the process takes time and effort.
FAQ * RSVP confirmations for the GIG party (thegig.social/gdc) will start going out later today. They go out in batches, and are not entirely based on a 'first come first in', as we work to create a good mix. That said, if you were one of the first 100 to RSVP, you'll definitely be approved.
⭐️NEW Event Added⭐️ 🔍 Games Industry Gathering 🗓️ 9 Mar 🌍 San Francisco, California Register → thegig.social/gdc/ Follow → @thegig.bsky.social Find out more about #gamedev events at Game Conference Guide.
Games Industry Gathering
Games Industry Gathering
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We're back for the 5th year in a row with our Games Industry Social event during GDC week. FYI RSVP ASAP TLDR thegig.social/gdc/
