IGDA Foundation
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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 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
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
🎉 #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
🌈 #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. 💜🎮
🌈 #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
🌈 #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.
🏆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
🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday As an aspiring game developer in Australia without a game design degree, William Hinz didn’t have easy access to industry mentors. Through the IGDA Foundation’s Velocity cohort, they found both mentorship and a supportive community. #gamedev #igdafoundation #Questline
🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 This Pride Month, we're featuring @shleedelie.bsky.social — an IGDA Foundation alum, indie producer, and streamer! 💜🎮 Check out her work: 🎮 buff.ly/7ClWv5H 📺 buff.ly/92BWcjj #PrideMonth #GameDev #LGBTQGameDev #IndieGames
🎮 #WishlistWednesday We're celebrating Eternal Guardian: Forbidden Portals from Coromoto Studio 984, led by IGDA Foundation alumnus Carlos Suarez! Even more exciting? The game will be featured at Summer Game Fest! 🎉 ✨ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/aHWKjpi #indiegame #gamedev #SummerGameFest
🌈 Happy Pride Month from the IGDA Foundation! This month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ members of our community and the creativity, perspectives, and contributions they bring to games and game development. We wish everyone a joyful, safe, and affirming Pride. 💜
Thank you to the alumni and mentors who joined us this weekend for our mixers. It's always wonderful to see and chat with our friends--new and old! 💛❤️ Feeling left out? Join our mentor database and you too can be one of the cool kids! Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/8oZ7vNY #Mentorship #Gamedev #Indiedev
✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ Today we’re featuring When We Found Us, the 4th place winner from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A heartfelt narrative experience about connection, memory, and finding comfort in each other. 💜🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/0qiCm54 #GameDev #IndieDev #GameJam
Don't forget to join @seanmaggard.bsky.social TODAY for the May edition of our monthly speaker series! “Indie Launch Emergency” 🗓️May 23, 2026 ⏰2:00 PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/EYpDarN #gamedev #indiedev
✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ This week we’re featuring Field Study, one of the winning games from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A wonderful example of creativity + collaboration in action. 💜🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/fSzQaVG #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev
🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday Trailer/ripomatic or playable demo — what’s better for a game pitch? Roger Kurtz of @lyricalgames.bsky.social breaks down the pros and cons of each approach. 🎥 Watch the clip #gamedev #indiedev #gamepitch
✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ This week we’re featuring Time’s Tokens, one of the winning games from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A nostalgic puzzle game about memory and connection through time. 💜🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/ATVX1mx #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev
🎮 Trailer submissions are open for Summer Alumni Weekend! 🌞 Got a game trailer or sizzle reel? Submit it to be featured during our showcase breaks on July 11 ✨ 📅 Deadline: June 13 🔗 buff.ly/q37kbHr #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation
🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday How do you create a team culture where people feel comfortable giving honest feedback? Ben Carcich & Aaron Smith (Building Better Games) share strategies for fostering constructive communication and healthier collaboration. 🎥 Watch the clip #gamedev #leadership #communication
#WishlistWednesday 🎮 Kiln is out now! Huge congrats to @becavessal.bsky.social (NGL ’22) and @doublefine.com on the launch 🎉 Chicken turret pot. That’s the post. 🐔 👉 Check it out on Steam buff.ly/CYhMBvX
🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday Your resume shouldn’t just list experience—it should show your passion. Bring your voice into your resume & cover letter to stand out. 🎥 Watch @kennalindsay.bsky.social and Callie Browning discuss! #gamedev #careeradvice #jobsearch
🌞 Mark your calendars! Summer Alumni Weekend is coming July 11 🎉 Talks, workshops, game showcases, and good vibes with the alumni community all in one day ✨ More details soon — stay tuned! 🧡 #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDA #GameDevs #IndieGames
✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ Shoutout to Haiku Hike — winner of our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A wonderful example of creativity + collaboration in action. Play it here: buff.ly/FkwhWLh #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev