GET HYPE! 🎉 Game Devs of Color Expo returns September 22-25, 2026. ✅ Submissions are now open for panels, speakers, interviews, and games. ❌ No exhibition or submission fees. 💰 Speakers are compensated and all participants are considered for a grant. You in? Tickets: ti.to/GDoCExpo/2026

Hey y'all, I'm a Black narrative designer, writer, editor & consultant who was impacted by layoffs last year. I'm available for immediate work in comics, books and games! Website: www.jayjustice.net LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jay-justi... Direct Support: ko-fi.com/thatjayjustice

You got some extra days to apply to WINGS Award x AMAZE @amazefest.bsky.social 🦩 🎉 The winner receives the award + €2000 prize 👉 APPLY NOW at 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de ❗ NEW DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8

We’re launching a zine about games and play called GUTSPILL! A place to shamelessly gush about play experiences that embed themselves in our hearts and brains and GUTS! No industry talk, no metrics ~ just SPILL! #1 features words by me and the Jameseses: @jickle.net + @omgmorejames.bsky.social

We just released the 2025 Impact Report for Game Devs of Color. It's 39 pages of what we accomplished in 2025, since founding, and priorities for 2026 and beyond. Grateful to work with such a brilliant team. The 2026 GDoCExpo is Sep 22 - 25, with speaker & game applications opening late Feb!

SICKHOUSE ALBUMS 📷️ On 27 & 28 Feb, Sickhouse reopens its doors and we’re preparing a collab program that tells the many stories of Sickhouse & its community. Did you take photos or videos at Sickhouse over the years? Think parties, films, workshops, concerts, festivals, late nights, small moments...

Do I know any South Asian game writers/narrative designers looking for a full-time contract?

Ah the joy of remembering you still wanted to read that new-ish book you have lying around and discovering the book is from 1997 (and yes I bought it way back when)

I'm excited to share that Game Poems Issue 1 is now live at www.gamepoems.com/issue01 A new online literary magazine dedicated to exploring the artistic and poetic potential of short-form videogames by publishing new games directly in a playable format. Thanks for playing and sharing!

I've been commissioned to write a piece about games based on real places that changed peoples' perception of that place or had some kind of local impact - are you a dev who made a game like this? Or are you a player who has a story about a game that inspired you to visit somewhere? Let me know!

I’m planning a column about women and games next year. I want to discuss how stories about women are told/received in games, and how does womens’ criticism exist- where/what is it? If you are a woman game writer/dev/critic and would like to share your thoughts, dm or email [email protected] !

This is a good exploration, but I’d like to see more diversity for these articles. I’m by no means influential in the games industry, but I have gotten harassed in games not only for being a woman, but also specifically for being a Black woman. Black women and women of color get it on two fronts

A MAZE. / Berlin 2026 - Call for works.  https://f.mtr.cool/plwbsyiytx  Our award is celebrating the 15th edition in 8 categories feat. the 5th @wingsfund.me Award + the new addition: XR-History Award by @koerberhistory.bsky.social  Early bird submission is open until Dec 31. #AMaze2026 #mbbfunded

this is today! we'll be approximately here. look for the rainbow parachutes. some reminders: - wear warm clothes, it's 47F at best! we're outside for 3 hours, sometimes standing still - bring a mug / cup of some sort for tea - if you want, bring a toy / prop of some kind to play with

One more week to submit games to the Pico-8 arcade residency! Application deadline is 11/23 at midnight

An eternal (and monthly) championing of the underground game scene, it's Indiepocalypse #70! -10 curated games for $15! -Zine! -Newly commissioned game by @dorukb.bsky.social -Cover by @fairywarriorcat.bsky.social pizzapranks.itch.io/indiepocalypse-70

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Today is the LAST DAY of our crowdfunding! So here’s Marie Janin, co-director of Sickhouse, to thank you and invite you all to the opening of the new Sickhouse! The last chance to be part of our new building 🧱 go to Sickhouse.creativefunding.nl and get amazing rewards!

🎮 3 DAYS until #SuperFESTival2025! Toronto’s celebration of games as art kicks off Nov 1 with the Hand Eye Society Ball: Spooky Soirée, followed by a week of talks, workshops & game showcases across the city + online. 🎟️ Tickets: www.handeyesociety.com/event/superf...

2 DAYS LEFT! It's the final stretch! In our minds, we're already painting, wiring, and creating the best Sickhouse... and we're counting on you! Thanks to Juliette Lizotte for her words 💜 Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and support playful art platforms.

All year long, we dreamed about the events we would hold at our new location. And finally, with your help, we'll open in early 2026! Thanks for your words, Jana Romanova! If you want to revisit the Dreamwalks, you can find the booklets in our rewards: go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl

Press START to build a new home with us! This week we want to achieve 80% of the goal. Would you help us? Do you know someone who is enthusiastic of #playfulart? Or someone who wants to see the #culturalsector flourish? Share our campaign with them! We are all part of this game ;) #crowdfunding

9 DAYS LEFT to support Sickhouse's #fundraising! Every contribution helps to build our new home, and you can get fantastic rewards, as the game bundle that includes Crockpot, a game by @koonce.itch.io 💙 Go to sickhouse.creativefunding.nl/project/crow... and insert a coin to keep #playfulart alive!

A YEAR OF SPRINGS is 30% off for the #gamesunder5hours festival! 🕔🎮 check it out along with a bunch of other great narrative games in the Stories That Stick event bundle → store.steampowered.com/bundle/59940...

Give @sickhouse-nl.bsky.social a home! 🏡 My super cool friends in Enschede have finally gotten the keys to a permanent place after an involuntary nomadic life. And of course nothing comes easy in the cultural world. Everything needs to be renovated and there is no money. Help them out by donating!

Are you or someone you know skipping GDC (or considering doing so) because of worries about coming to the US/San Francisco in the current environment? If so, I want to hear from you for a piece. DM me here or kyle DOT orland AT arstechnica DOT com. Please spread the word

the “Play for Peace - Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle” needs as much support as it can get right now. it’s halfway there with just 2 days to go! itch.io/b/2979/play-... please share and spread the word.

⏰ Last Call! ⏰ You can submit your contributions for our Speakers’ Corner 🗣️ and our Booth of Things until September 26! 🎤 Speakers’ Corner – Our open stage for everyone who wants to join the conversation about games. 📰 Booth of Things – Our kiosk for your creative ideas and projects.

OPEN CALL VIDEO GAME CREATION ON OUR ALT CTRL 💸 2500€ PRIZE 📅 Deadline to submit: Sept 15, 2025 🛠️ Production: Nov–Dec 📦 Delivery: Jan 15, 2026 🎪 Exhibitions in Strasbourg & Amiens (Feb–Mar 2026) 👉 random-bazar.fr/open-calls-f... 🔎 Check out our technical sheet on the wonderful footpedals

Get ready for a fantastic showcase of games! Our annual #GDoCExpo Direct debuts next week, Sept 16 at 1PM PT/4PM ET, so don't forget to hit "Notify Me" on the stream's page! 🙌🏾 With announcements, exclusives, & amazing indies galore, you won't want to miss this💚🩵 gdoc.events/Direct2025 #gamedev

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4️⃣2️⃣ You have 42 hours left to buy Queer Games Bundle 2025. Get over 600 radical, heartfelt games and projects for $60 (or $10+), less than the price of one AAA game. This morning, we've passed $80,000 for queer artists. itch.io/b/3062

The talk I did at @AMazeFest back in May is now online! We discuss @wednesdays-game.bsky.social and how our trauma shaped it. It was the first time I talked about what I went through in front of so many people, hope it will inspire you! ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQxG...

As we all know the game industry is going through very turbulent times, unfortunately this has also affected several members of our collective. The silver lining is that one of the largest rooms in our coworking space in Berlin will be available from September 1st. More info in thread...

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant 2025 🎉 The grant will award $15,000 to five thinky puzzle game developers from all over the world, and a year's mentorship with genre veterans. Deadline: September 28th More info 👇 grants.draknek.org

It's the last week to get your submissions in for Leftfield 2025. They close on Friday 1st of August: airtable.com/appIQDFmYU3o...

TANGENTS is just 1 week away!!✨ We're excited to showcase a selection of weird and wonderful games from across Australia!! And what the hell, @radiatoryang.bsky.social is there too 🤷‍♂️

Photo drop of Sondi's opening at the Rijksmuseum last Saturday 💗 The listening session was beautiful and relaxing. The exhibition will be on display until August 24. Don't miss it!

We're hosting an Alt.Ctrl Festival on Sunday August 24th! Want to showcase your game? Apply here: www.wonderville.nyc/altctrlfest-...

We’re bringing the WINGS Elevate program back, sponsored by @clevendeavgames.bsky.social!🔥 A $50k USD prototype fund where 5 early-stage dev teams will get $10K USD, industry insights, and pitch support to finalize their game prototype! Learn more & submit now ✅ bit.ly/WINGSElevate...

Almost halfway there! This will help fund food and travel grants for our presenters! 💖💖💖 Please donate if you can and reshare if you can't!

💥 Seven groups of #Saxion - CMGT students worked for two months to create #games and #playful interactions inspired by The Overkill Festival theme: “Return to Dreamland.” This Saturday is their showcase, the moment to present their games and invite you to play!

Also, I run the @museumofscreens.bsky.social where i cover old and new web games. If you make a web game: send it to me. If you wish to get paid for a short web game, contact me! I don't pay much but I support in any way I can!

Save the date! The PLAY Festival opens its doors for the 18th time from November 12 to 15, 2025 and invites all fans of gaming culture and interactive arts to discover the creative potential of digital games - online and hybrid on site in Hamburg. Guess where and write it in the comments!

Folks attending @developconference.com , the #gameaudio #gamemusic community is hosting a Demo Derby! More info on the poster, submit your feels here!: Composer submissions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Sound design submissions: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... See you there! #gamedev

Tomorrow’s the day!!! Black Voices in Gaming is pulling up! Tell ya crew, charge ya devices, and clear ya schedule. #BVIG2025 hits different. 📺 youtube.com/@blackvoicesingaming 🎮 twitch.tv/mediaindieexchange #SummerGameFest #BlackInVoicesGaming

🚨 LIVE NOW! 🚨 The Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition is LIVE on our YouTube and Twitch Pages. Trailers, updates, and exclusive announcements from 40+ Southeast Asian games starts RIGHT NOW! youtu.be/Oe4Pm3nYGv8 twitch.tv/seagamesshow...

🚨 One week left to submit your game! Apply now for the GDoCExpo Direct & Steam Sale 2025 💻🎮 ✔️ Stand out in our global showcase ✔️ Reach new audiences on Steam ✔️ Be eligible for $5K–$25K grants ✔️ No fees to submit or participate 🗓️ Deadline: June 13 → www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply

PLAY is happening Nov 12-15 online and on site at Hamburg! 🎉 Propose your game or your playful media work now (including alt.ctrl, interactive theatre and performances) for the awards, the core exhibition «Take Care» or «Focus Hamburg» if you are local. 👉 www.playfestival.de/en/play25-op...

physical video games. that's all.