It's the last few days of the Unity Summer Sale! The final theme is Sci-Fi - you've still got until 7 July to save big. 👉 https://loom.ly/fXOTrTs #Partner #Affiliate #unity #gamedev

The LA Games Conference: Business, Law and Finance Summit returns September 30 at the UCLA Palisades Ballroom. Don’t miss a day of insights and networking with the professionals powering the business of games. 🎟️ https://loom.ly/XNM6Evg #gamedev #IGDAMediaPartner

We are heading to the heart of the city for GIST 2026! 🚀 Get ready for a massive gaming ecosystem as we "LEVEL UP" this year. Tickets are officially on sale now! 🎟️👾 📍 Istanbul Congress Center 🗓️ Sept 18-19-20, 2026 🔗 Tickets: https://loom.ly/T52wN8I

Unity's Summer Sale is still going strong - and this week is all about Fantasy assets. If that fits what you're working on then give it a peek 👀 👉 https://loom.ly/fXOTrTs #Partner #Affiliate #unity #gamedev

The Turkic Game Jam is an international game development hackathon organized under the Turkic Game Developers Association and held simultaneously across six countries within the Turkic world. They just wrapped up their 2nd event - check out all the incredible submissions: https://loom.ly/mIC4Tzk

After the incredible success of our 2025 Cologne Edition—with almost 3.000 attendees and more than 11.000 meetings planned - MeetToMatch is back to bring you the ultimate matchmaking platform during gamescom. Get your tickets today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1984462065458/?discount=IGDA10OFF

GodotCon US is coming to Boston, 21 - 22 July! Whether it’s through inspiring talks, networking, or showcasing games and projects, the event is all about building connections and exchanging knowledge. Get your tickets now: https://loom.ly/7GwhfxU

Unity's Summer Sale is ON - and this week is all about the Return to 3D. Check out the assets on sale this week, and come back for the next two weeks to see what the theme is then. 👉 https://loom.ly/fXOTrTs #Partner #Affiliate #unity #gamedev

The next cohort of the IGDA Global Mentorship Program is getting ready to begin! You have until 20 June to put in your application - get it in now to help boost your career with key contacts in the industry. 👉 https://loom.ly/5sns5cc #gamedev #mentorship

✨ #WishlistWednesday Tomorrow is the day! Build your own tiny MMORPG world, collect adorable creatures, welcome adventurers, and create a cozy village 😊 store.steampowered.com/app/3403590/... #indiegame #cozygames #simulationgame

IGDA and Utrecht University need your help to collect the data the industry has always needed. The Developer Insights Survey digs into what truly drives game creators: their challenges, their teamwork, their diverse stories. The more voices we gather, the louder the impact. ➡️https://loom.ly/lUvIOKM

IGDA and Utrecht University need your help to collect the data the industry has always needed. The Developer Insights Survey digs into what truly drives game creators: their challenges, their teamwork, their diverse stories. The more voices we gather, the louder the impact. ➡️https://loom.ly/lUvIOKM

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

When I designed #ALoM, I set out to make a card game that feels completely approachable, centering entirely on reading the person "sitting" across, and outwitting your opponent driving the core experience. Predicting their strategy and calling their bluff determines the winner of the duel.

If you've never followed SIGGRAPH, the simplest way I can explain it is "The brilliant people doing things you'll see the most advanced games only begin to integrate years from now... today!" Getting a peek into the minds that make the state-of-the-art a reality is a treat that everyone these days.

The new IGDA Board has been announced! Read our latest press release to learn more about our three new Board members - Natasha Skult, Christopher Hamilton, and Mark Stanley. 👉 https://loom.ly/lZNAH6E #gamedev

The SIGGRAPH2026 schedule keeps expanding with new intersections across art, research, production, and emerging technology. Check it out: https://s2026.conference-schedule.org/

The roster for The Arab League of Misfits is finally assembled. This key art represents deep research into regional pop culture, history, memes to create unique character designs for this digital trading card game. Every fighter brings a piece of 17 local heritage to the table. #ALoM #indiegame

💥We need your help!💥 The Developers Insights Survey is gathering data to inform the association and the industry with unprecedented evidence on the challenges, motivations and teamwork dynamics of game creators with their diverse backgrounds. ➡️ https://survey.uu.nl/jfe/form/SV_0HVo5IU0rflTiV8

The leading European b2b conference PGC Barcelona is back! 15–16 June 2026: two days, 1,000+ games industry professionals, packed content tracks and serious networking. Get your tickets now: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1981343716392/?discount=IGDA10

Yo! The Black Voices in Gaming Summer Showcase drops tomorrow! Live on Twitch's front page and our Youtube Channel (link in bio) #summergamefest #summergamefest2026

Don’t miss @devgamm.bsky.social Gdańsk 2026! Mix high-level content, unique networking activities, game showcases, Digital Viking Awards – and you will get a unique conference with top-notch connections. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://devgamm.com/gdansk2026/

Supporting the @igda.org - I'll be doing a number of speaking engagements this Spring supporting various Special Interest Groups (SIGs.) The Jewish in Gaming SIG created this lovely graphic for me.

Your feedback matters for the industry! ✍️ Our partners at @igda.org and Utrecht University launched the Developer Insights Survey 2026 to better understand game creators’ motivations, teamwork, and challenges. 📑Take part in up to 15 minutes: survey.uu.nl/jfe/form/SV_...

@bloody-disgusting.com reels in details on the first public playtest of DREADMOOR, the dark fishing adventure set in a post-nuclear apocalypse world developed by Dream Dock Games and published by @digitalvortexent.bsky.social. Play it on Steam now through May 25. #gamesPR 🎣🚣‍♂️🦑

bit of an honour to have worked on a Spector/neurath joint but I did quite a bit of design for this many yonks ago and it’s lovely that it escaped the stable with all the Thief vibes intact store.steampowered.com/app/3341000/...

Walid was an interesting find for our team. A literal professor in game design at Long Island University, and his experience in LARP and TTRPG themed based on Arabic culture was a no brainer pick for our team.

Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is kicking off Finnish Games Week on October 19, 2026, and they are looking for speakers! ⏱️Submissions are due Friday, June 5th. Apply now to become a speaker: https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day#call-for-speakers

❗ New Survey Alert ❗ We're introducing the Developer Insights Survey - a new effort to gather data on the challenges, motivations and teamwork dynamics of game creators with their diverse backgrounds. Learn more and complete the survey: https://igda.org/devinsights/

Develop:Brighton has announced that its conference programme is now live, with more talks to be added soon. You can explore what’s scheduled so far across each track over the three days, as the event marks its 20th anniversary. Check it out: https://www.developconference.com/conference-programme

Games for Change Hong Kong returns in 2026 as part of a week of connected events across the region, bringing together educators, creators, researchers, and industry practitioners working across games, interactive media, and beyond.

The AAPI Games Steam Sale is almost over! Don't miss your chance to save on incredible games and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. Check it out: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45041544/sale/AAPI_Games ##AAPIingames #gamedev #steam

GDEX 2026 Premium Discount Ends TODAY! Get your ticket now for this great event, October 15 - 18 in Columbus, OH! Last chance for discounts: https://www.thegdex.com/tickets

Join us this month we are playing Trash Goblin @spiltmilkstudios.bsky.social At the end of May, we'll meet for small group discussions about its green game design approach. Find us on Discord lnkd.in/geKXsCWf #trashgoblin #greengames #indiegames

Want to do something meaningful this AAPI Heritage Month? Buy a game. The first-ever AAPI Games Steam Sale (May 1–10) features games made by Asian-American and Pacific Islander developers. 🎮 Shop the sale: tinyurl.com/AAPISteamSale #AAPIHeritageMonth #IndieGames #AAPI #Gaming

We got to show off Mountains & Molehills today at @clarkuniversity.bsky.social’s @igda.org games expo! It was an absolutely AMAZING time, and the folks running it were so great! Met some fantastic people with such cool projects! Definitely gonna be back next year!

I’m so glad that there’s so many unions and organized labor groups in the gaming space. Especially groups like the @igda.org! Honored to have been a lifetime member since 2018. No one will stand with us if we don’t stand up for each other.

ICYMI last week we announced the winners of the Unlikely Collaborator Game Jam! Thank you to everyone who participated - if you want to check out all of the games, visit: https://itch.io/jam/ucgamejam2026/entries

🚀 Join gamescom dev 2026 🎤 First speakers announced! 🎮 indie expo applications (Deadline: May 8) 🎓 scholarship program partner (Deadline: May 28) ▶️ https://dev.gamescom.global/

DreamHack Atlanta is back, May 15 - 17, and it's a great chance to connect with the gaming community! Use the code IGDA10 for a 10% discount on your ticket today. Learn more and register now: https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/

Join us in a few hours at 10:15am PT / 1:15pm ET over at https://twitch.tv/igda to find out who's placed in the Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! Want to check out the games from the jam? Check them out: https://itch.io/jam/ucgamejam2026/entries ##gamedev #gamejam

IGDA is teaming up with DreamHack again to support indie game devs at the upcoming DreamHack Atlanta held May 15-17, 2026 with the Indie Playground. Learn more and apply now: https://vrl.link/5x

Normal Horse will be at the @igda.org Clark Game Expo this Saturday demoing Nocternum! Come hang with us in our neck of the woods. The event is free but you do need to reserve a ticket ahead of time. See you there!

ICYMI: IGDA Albany's first monthly social meetup at Bard and Baker in Troy is TONIGHT from 7 - 9 PM! Hope to see you there.

@fmodstudio.bsky.social have released 4 more 'Building Blocks' tutorials! Audio Channels - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRRj... Controlling the Mixer - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk6d... Item Properties - www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5NM... Managing Platforms - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAhN... #gameaudio #fmod

Hey come check out the game jam that we're organising, theme of Asylum!. ✨ Link: itch.io/jam/pride-ga... ✨ 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗦: @greagoir.bsky.social, @aymi.bsky.social, @knightsicle.bsky.social, @theblitchwitch.bsky.social 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦: @aapiingaming.bsky.social, @igda.org #asylum26 #gamejam #pride

Dell’s seasonal sale event is here. Inspire creativity and enhance productivity with the power of AI-ready PCs. Learn more: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shopshop/a/apd/210-BVKD?dell-business-partnerships-program?dgc=sm&cid=ss&lid=igda ##partner #IGDApartner

"Walkman" fun little 2D platformer I wrote the music for as a part of the @igda.org and @unlikelycollaborators.com Game Jam. Check it out on itch! #indiedev #indiegame #indiegames #composer #vgm #musician #gamedev

🌈 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 05/01/26 @ 10 PM PT — 06/30/26 @ 10 PM PT 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: Asylum 𝗛𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗴: #asylum26 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁: Ranked game jam with a ~2-week voting period 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀: Representatives from each supporting organization 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Overall Presentation & Theme 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀: Yes, website for details.

🌈 𝐈𝐆𝐃𝐀 𝐱 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐋𝐕𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐌 2026! 🌈 Hey there, lil' jammy-jammers! We're excited to announce that starting early-May, we'll be hosting the Pride Game Jam 2026 in partnership with the IGDA LGBTQ+ SIG! 🏳️‍🌈✨ 🔗 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐄: itch.io/jam/pride-ga... (📷: Babette Norton)