Women in Games International (WIGI)
@getwigi
WIGI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to cultivate resources to advance economic equality & diversity in the global games industry.
We've teamed up again with DreamHack's Indie Playground once more, and this time they'll be in Stockholm! They have another dedicated Indie Playground and they're looking for developers interested in showcasing their latest game to join. Apply now: https://loom.ly/8Qvh3GA
Across two days in London, GamesNEXT will bring together decision-makers from game developers, publishers, and selected industry partners to discuss how games are being built, scaled, supported, and operated in today’s market. Register now: https://loom.ly/9OpaSEM
Cozy on the surface, creepy underneath - these games blend the comfort and charm of cozy games with quiet mystery, suspense, and the occasional scare. Submissions are now open for the Fall 2026 Showcase! If your game lives in that space, you should submit yours today. 👻 https://loom.ly/2ovu70U
Looking for a new game to add to your list? Consider picking it up from our Oncade store! By purchasing games through our store, some of the proceeds go directly to WIGI and helps us continue to put on programs that support devs worldwide. Check it out ➡️ https://oncade.gg/store/wigi
Level up your career with thegamehers on April 9th! 🚀 Join CEO Rebecca Dixon, TikTok UK’s Carla Harris, and Riot Games’ Andrew Lind for PowHER Play: Level Up Day. Expect expert workshops, fireside chats, and high-level networking. Register now: https://bit.ly/PowHERLevelUp
Guess who's on the festival floor at GDC?! It's us!! 🎉 Swing by booth 454 to talk to members of the WIGI community about what we do, how you can get involved, snag some sweet swag, and if you want to support us, donations of $20+ get you a super cool shirt! See you there! 👋
Want to get cool games AND support WIGI at the same time? Well now there's a way! We've teamed up with OnCade to open up a WIGI game store - check out what we have in the store so far. More to come! 👉 https://oncade.gg/store/wigi
We've teamed up with @igda.org for our annual networking event, Thursday March 12th during GDC! Thank you to our sponsors: Take-Two Interactive / Zynga, Odin Law, Dell, and the*gamehers. RSVP Now: https://loom.ly/McAUGwQ
Our friends at @blackingaming.bsky.social are teaming up with Plus Arcade to throw an after party! After all is said and done on the Tuesday during GDC, join them for a night of cosplay, video games, and dancing. Get your tickets: https://loom.ly/9eRyDEM
The Black in Gaming Awards is an exclusive evening dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the outstanding contributions of Black professionals in the gaming industry. Learn more: https://loom.ly/T1DvLwY
Join us for BIG Fest - an exciting day focused on uplifting and supporting the Black gaming community, filled with industry panels, esports tournaments, indie game showcases, curated music, and the chance to make connections. RSVP now: https://loom.ly/Yw41DOo
Who are we seeing next month at GDC ✋✋ Hands up! We're so excited to see you all - stay tuned for the full line up of WIGI programming - I promise it's coming! If you haven't snagged your ticket yet, use the code WIGI10 to get 10% on your ticket! See you there ➡️ https://gdconf.com/
Happy Friday! For your listening pleasure, we have this month's Cheat Codes, where TaSh chats with Elizabeth Olson, Director of Marketing Communications at Telltale Games. YouTube: https://loom.ly/dlkYZww Spotify: https://loom.ly/BaYeCjQ
Heading to Toy Fair New York in February? Then you need to sign up for the Women in Toy's Annual Sunday Night After Party! From now until 31 December, you save $15 on tickets using the code EARLYBIRD. Learn more and register now: https://loom.ly/9P6kajI
This is your last chance to enter the giveaway for the @IndieCade Creators Retreat! Enter by 11:59pm PT tonight for your chance to win: https://forms.gle/DLe7Vtc67gLsdUmW8
"The little goblins in my brain told me to make it, here you go, ENJOY!" - possibly the best quote from last month's Cheat Codes. In it, Maynna talks about game design as a human endeavor, and how it showcases so much of yourself. Spotify: https://loom.ly/ZtF0iTE YouTube: https://loom.ly/5XB4lco
🔥Hot tips for #solodevs out there from Mayanna Berrin during last month's Cheat Codes! 🖥️ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://loom.ly/5XB4lco #gamedev #indiedev #womeningames #getwigi
In last month's episode of Cheat Codes, Mayanna Berrin chats with TaSh about the art of game writing, and how to bring life to characters, even when they're not being interacted with. 🎧Listen now: https://loom.ly/cVLjnF4
On October 9, Hasbro is hosting its third annual Women Innovators of Play—a virtual thought leadership event. The program is all about elevating women creators who are redefining toys, games, and digital play—an industry where women are still underrepresented. Register now: https://loom.ly/VNOvXVk
We're back for another year of the BIPOC Virtual Career fair! We've teamed up with Sugar Gamers Labs, Black in Gaming Foundation, IGDA Foundation once again to bring you this incredible event on 10 - 11 October. Learn more and RSVP today: https://www.igdafoundation.org/career-fair
So what even is this Port Quest we've been talking about? You only have to wait until TOMORROW to find out, and ask us your burning questions about porting your game to mobile. Join us on the WIGI Discord at 9am PT / 12pm ET: https://loom.ly/PtJv-E0 #getwigi
Cyprus is calling 🌊 WN Conference returns Sept 11–12 in Limassol — no stages, just real talk. Roundtables, beach networking, free Developer Showcase & more. 🎟 Get your tickets and use code GETWIGI to save 20%: https://loom.ly/0U-4Vyo #getwigi #gamedev
So what does a Community Manager do? In short - a LOT. In the most recent episode of Cheat Codes, TaSh speaks with Victoria Tran, Community Expert and author of "Mastering Community Management". Check out the full episode: Spotify: https://loom.ly/X5IMv70 YouTube: https://loom.ly/f8t3ArQ
Going to be at #devcom2025? Join AWS, Amazon Games, and EPAM Systems, Inc. for an extraordinary event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Women in Games International (WIGI) in Cologne, Germany on Monday, August 18th. RSVP now as seating is limited: https://loom.ly/SKlWAmg
Set sail with us as we embark on a Port(ing) Quest ⛵ We’ve teamed up with @igda.org and @igdafoundation.org to help #gamedevs bring their games to mobile platforms. Learn more: https://loom.ly/Aj1FRcM
We're starting a book club! For the month of August, we'll be reading Mastering Community Management by Victoria Tran - we'll be chatting in the WIGI Discord, and hang out closer to the end of the month to discuss it! Join us in the WIGI Discord! 👾 https://discord.gg/9GAZaDfdEW
Our friends at Simply Sweet Games are launching their new game Criss Cross Castle today! They participated in the 2024 gamescom Get in the Game Program and we're so excited to see how far they've come! Check it out: 🍎 https://loom.ly/nCqC_7o ▶️ https://loom.ly/DNvAj4k
For this month's Cheat Codes episode, TaSh is joined by Renee Gittins, CEO and Creative Director of Stumbling Cat. They talk about the magic of networking, and how to take an idea from inception to release. 🟢Spotify: https://loom.ly/G5p75Ps 🔴YouTube: https://loom.ly/hbgXSJk
DreamHack gaming festival returns to Atlanta from 31 Oct - 2 Nov, and will feature a dedicated Indie Playground space on the expo floor. We've partnered with them to help provide dedicate space to our community of game devs, so mention us in your application 🫶 Learn more: https://dhk.gg/ip-ggda
🚨New job postings alert!🚨 Our friends at The Coalition have got a few good ones posted up there 👀 Take a look! https://www.getwigi.com/job-board #careers #gamedev #womeningames #womeningamesinternational #getwigi #jobhunt