✨ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth X AAPI In Gaming ✨ We're looking to spotlight Filipino-American game developers and their work for #FAHM! To be considered, please submit to our form for our Games Made By AAPI series here: forms.gle/idnZvuBYTtpB...

This space is about giving ourselves permission to pause and to remind each other that we don't have to carry life's weight on our own. It feels especially important to say that out loud, because September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth. 📅 9/24 🕓 3-4 pm PT 📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Shavonne Yu - Co-founder, Co-Chair AAPI in Gaming This talk provides attendees with a practical roadmap for starting communities in games, from early research and outreach to organizing events and building long-term sustainability. #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev

This space is about giving ourselves permission to pause and to remind each other that we don't have to carry life's weight on our own. It feels especially important to say that out loud, because September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth. 📅 9/24 🕓 3-4 pm PT 📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

TODAY is the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉 🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT 📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago 📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25 We'll see you all soon! 👋

TOMORROW is the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉 🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT 📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago 📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

We're 3 DAYS AWAY from the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉 🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT 📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago 📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

Join us for this month’s #INeedAMinute community call as we explore the power of community in supporting mental health and well-being. Come as you are and take a minute with us. 📅 8/28 🕓 3-4 pm PT 📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes #CommunityCare #YouMatter

An exclusive flavor. A powerful community. One unforgettable tournament. 👟 💥 Join Chicago Loot Drop + AAPI in Gaming as we debut a new Nomsi flavor made just for this moment. Sip, play, and celebrate with us because we’re gonna #KickItWithNomsi. 🍑 🍊

We're proud to partner with Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉 🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT 📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago 📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

Join us for our interview with Emily Zhang, Associate Systems Designer at @gearboxofficial.bsky.social as we learn about her game dev journey, early career advice, building a strong portfolio, and navigating the industry as an Asian American woman. 📅 Friday 8/8 @ 10am ET 📍 @AAPIInGaming on YouTube

15 MORE MINUTES!! HERE'S WHERE TO WATCH 😎 🔗 twitch.tv/dames4games 🔗 youtube.com/@dames4games 🔗 twitch.tv/ign 🔗 youtube.com/@IGN 🔗 twitch.tv/gamespot 🔗 youtube.com/@gamespot 🔗 youtube.com/@MediaIndieExchange 🔗 twitch.tv/mediaindieexchange #Dames4Games & #D4GSummer2025

Join us for this month’s #INeedAMinute community call as we explore the power of community in supporting mental health and well-being. Come as you are and take a minute with us. 📅 7/29 🕓 3-4 pm PT 📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes #CommunityCare #YouMatter

My first shipped game that I composed #music for is LIVE on #Steam! 🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/The_Afterlife_Cafe 👉🏽 Please wishlist & follow @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social for updates! 💖✨ #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #chicago #visualnovel #scifi #fantasy #cozy #composer #aapi #lgbtqia

#LGBT and #AAPI representation comes in many different forms and we’re thrilled to see them in video games whether these characters are protagonists, supporting characters, or even villains! 🌈 Do you have a favorite queer AAPI character? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #aapiingaming

Take a minute with us. This month’s #INeedAMinute community call is dedicated to Men’s Mental Health Awareness. A space to listen, reflect, and support one another with care and intention. 📅 6/30 🕓 3-4 pm PT 📍Google Meet Invite meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes All are welcome. Always. #INeedAMinute

Our little gift to the community this Pride Month is a curated Spotify playlist from our wonderful staff! 🎧 🏳️‍🌈 🎶 To listen, take a screenshot of this code and scan it using your Spotify app! 📲 🔗 Link to playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/57D... #aapiingaming #lgbtq #queer #aapi

With #PrideMonth almost over, we want to have one last celebration in honor of those who strive to be their most authentic selves! 🏳️‍🌈 Dance & vibe to music from members of our community with us, hosted by #LotusPride Chapter Lead @aidanwxng.bsky.social! 📅 6/27 🕓 5pm PT 📍 discord.gg/r6tk9n74zW

🎨✨ ANNOUNCING: SumHERS Jam 2025 ✨🎨 #gamejam #sumhersjam A month-long creative challenge celebrating femme and gender-marginalized creators across every corner of creativity! 🗓 When: July 1 to July 31 🖊️ Sign-ups are OPEN now: bit.ly/SUMHERSIGNUP

#Juneteenth signifies the ending of slavery on June 19, 1865. We at AAPI in Gaming stand #insolidarity with Black communities & encourage everyone to work towards dismantling anti-Black systems, practices, & institutions. Visit Juneteenth.com, donate, & support Black-owned businesses! #freedomday

We’ve partnered up with Nomsi! drinknomsi.com With real calamansi & mango imported from the #Philippines, these #Filipino flavors give us the ultimate boost. It’s a next-level #collab that celebrates culture, community, & flavor. Let’s sip, level up, & game on together! 🍹🍋‍🟩🎮 #gaming #drink #aapi

✨ Erika Ishii ✨ is a Japanese-American #queer, #pansexual and #genderfluid host and VA. Today, we’re spotlighting Erika’s roles as #LGBT+ #AAPI Characters in Video Games! 🎮 What video game characters or other roles of ‪erikaishii.bsky.social‬’s do you love? Let us know in the comments! 💬

Today is Loving Day, and marks as the 58th Anniversary of the legalization of interracial marriage in the United States. ❤️ Here at AAPI In Gaming, we celebrate love, unity and diversity.🤝 Learn more about Loving Day here: lovingday.org How do celebrate Loving Day? 💬 #LovingDay #aapiingaming

We interviewed Patrick Hitzler, Chair of #ChicagoLootDrop! Patrick is a mission-driven non-profit leader, sports enthusiast, & Cincinnati Bengals fan. He runs #Chicago Loot Drop, a #nonprofit that benefits communities & children’s hospitals & build inclusive #gaming spaces. chicagolootdrop.org

Celebrate what makes you #Proud with #LotusPride Chapter Lead @aidanwxng.bsky.social‬! 🌈 🗒️ Event Guidelines: Bring 1-2 items (physical or digital) that you showcases who you are or has shaped your experiences in any way! 📅 6/13 🕓 4 pm PT 📍 discord.com/invite/zXQFf... #lgbtqia #pridemonth #pride

We intereviewed with @idspuds.bsky.social, Social Media Manager at @obsidian.net, as we learn about how to break into games as AAPI, the importance of leaning into affinity groups and staying true to yourself! 📅 Friday 6/6 @ 4pm PT 📍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmi0... #gaming #firesidechat

We interviewed @biggerbosstricia.bsky.social‬, CEO of Bigger Boss Games & Principal Art Manager at Schell Games! In this talk, learn how to support #AAPI creatives by being present in their spaces & helping others feel seen. 📅 Wed 6/4 @ 6pm PT 📍 youtube.com/watch?v=MeVjf9opIsk #gaming #indiedev

We interviewed @flodapop.bsky.social‬ &‪ @friedcalamahri.bsky.social‬ from @centuryeggstudios.bsky.social about their upcoming #game, Project Umeowmi! Learn about amplifying #AAPI creatives, emphasizing authenticity, & diversifying representation. 📅 Wed 6/4 @ 5pm PT 📍 youtube.com/watch?v=7W6x...

Huge thanks to @danreb.bsky.social & @aapiingaming.bsky.social for featuring me! Fun chat about journalism that also touched on the lack of mixed-race representation, which I'm passionate about as half-Indo-Guyanese. I truly appreciate this spotlight and the incredible work they do for gaming!

We launched "AAPI Chapters" for deeper connections! ✨ Now Live: Lotus Pride 🌸🏳️‍🌈 for AAPI #LGBTQIA+ gamers & allies — an affirming space uplifting queer #AAPI voices & fostering solidarity. Contact the Chapter Lead @aidanwxng.bsky.social for Q’s! ✨Discord: discord.com/invite/zXQFfkrBDr #PrideMonth

We interviewed #1000xRESIST ‘s @remysiu.com & @nhitendo.bsky.social & learned the importance creating impactful experiences for #AAPI gamers & how they connect with them. 📅 Mon 6/2 🕜 6-7pm PT 📍youtube.com/@aapiingaming 🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/1675830/1000xRESIST/ @sunsetvisitor.studio

Watch our exclusive YouTube Fireside Chat with @bradshankar.bsky.social, Gaming Editor at @mobilesyrup.com, as we dive into gaming journalism, his favorite games and interviews, and more! Interview conducted by @danreb.bsky.social, AAPI in Gaming Staff. 📅 6/2 🕜 5pm PT 📍 youtube.com/@aapiingaming

Happy #PrideMonth to all our members of the #LGBTQIA+ community & allies! 🏳️‍🌈 At #AAPIinGaming, we're dedicated to keeping our space as safe & inclusive as possible. This month, we'll be shining a light on LGBTQIA+ voices in #gaming! 🎮 🌈 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 ✨ Party proudly with us: discord.gg/n7yG9XRUBs

Today is the last day of #AAPIHeritageMonth, but you can still take action & #support #AAPI, 24/7, all year round! Here's a list of Instagram accounts dedicated to uplifting AAPI voices in #activism, entertainment, #mentalhealth & more! Thank you for celebrating with us! 🌺✨ #asianheritagemonth

Our board members @kimikimi-more.bsky.social and Abbie Hamilton will be on this special event tonight at 3:00PM PT on twitch.tv/gamingleague...! ✨ Thank you @gamingleagueofw.bsky.social for having us! 💖 #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #gameindustry

Last year, #AAPIinGaming was created to highlight #AAPI #gamedevs for their work & identities. The whole staff is thankful to all our members — both Asians & allies — for sharing these memories & moments together. We’re only just getting started! Here’s to many more years to come! 🎂✨ #gaming

TONIGHT ONLY @ 6:30 PT!!! Hang out with @sonderingemily.bsky.social & us for an exclusive AMA event — perfect for a #gamedev at any level! ✨RSVP: discord.gg/86cz22qeqA #indiegamedev #gaming #aapi #aapiheritagemonth

In honor of #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re proud to recognize our friends at @aapiingaming.bsky.social! 🌺✨ AAPI in Gaming empowers #AAPI creatives in the #gamesindustry by cultivating community, honoring cultural heritage, and showcasing AAPI-made games. Join us in celebrating their amazing work! 💗

Sunil Malhotra (@thatsunil.bsky.social) is a #SouthAsian (Indian) American Actor who voices Akshan in #LeagueofLegends. 🎮 Learn more about Akshan's development & South Asian influence: www.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/d... #aapiingaming #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #desi #southasian #riotgames

Inspired by my friends at @aapiingaming.bsky.social, I had a wonderful chat with Overwatch and Apex Legends' Anjali Bhimani to coincide with AAPI Heritage Month/Asian History Month! We talked about her roles in next month's Date Everything! and Mind's Eye, South Asian representation and much more.

We’re live! Hang out with us on twitch.tv/igda as we watch @naomilasagna.bsky.social play The Girl Who Sees, a #Filipino indie RPG by InterIntellectus! #aapiheritagemonth #gaming #streaming @igda.org

During #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating our favorite #SouthAsian & South Asian-inspired protagonists from #LeagueofLegends, @outerloopgames.bsky.social, @visaigames.bsky.social, @validategame.com, & more! Who's your fave? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #aapi #aapiingaming #asian #gaming #desi

Super fun new show this week with @kimikimi-more.bsky.social of Intel Gaming & @aapiingaming.bsky.social!! ✨ open.spotify.com/episode/503B...

✨SonderingEmily Ask Me Anything ✨ Join us with @sonderingemily.bsky.social, an #indiegamedev, content creator, and creator of lily’s world XD, for an exclusive AMA event! RSVP on Discord: 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28th 🕜 Time: 6:30-8pm PDT 📌 Location: discord.gg/X6QhDer3 #aapi #gaming #gamedev

What Does #AAPIHeritageMonth Mean To You? 💬 We're celebrating the cultural and historical contributions of the AAPI diaspora -- and we invite you to share what this month means to you! 🤝 Join the conversation on our Discord: 🎮 discord.gg/X6QhDer3 #aapiingaming #aapi #asianheritagemonth

We celebrate & honor all the amazing moms & mother figures out there, no matter where they are in their journey. 💖 Happy #MothersDay! 🌸 PS: if this day is hard for you any reason, we’re sending you extra love & hugs! 🫂✨Please feel free to lean on us for support — we’re here for our community!

✨ #AAPI In Video Games: Dewa Ayu Dewi Larassanti as Kena ✨ Ayu is a Japanese, Javanese, and Balinese dancer, musician, singer and voice actor, serving as Kena's VA in Kena: Bridge of Spirits. ✨ Follow Ayu: @dwayu_larassanti (Insta) 🎮 Play Kena: Bridge of Spirits: emberlab.com #aapiheritagemonth

Us because Avitium is releasing on Steam soon (psst.... its on itch right now: studio-mik.itch.io/avitium)

✨NaomiLasagna Plays The Girl Who Sees✨ Join @naomilasagna.bsky.social, a Filipina-Canadian streamer & content creator, as she plays The Girl Who Sees, a turn-based RPG exploring WW2 history & #Filipino mythology! 📅 Wednesday, 5/21 🕜 5pm-8pm PDT 📌 twitch.tv/igda #aapi #aapiheritagemonth @igda.org

Avitium by @mikstudio.bsky.social is a turnbased RPG and card battler. Uncover the truth behind a collapsing kingdom through trick-taking gameplay and combat! ⚔️ Play on #itchio: studio-mik.itch.io/avitium 🎮Proudly showcased at 2025 #GDC For fans of: Inscryption, Slay the Spire #aapi #avitium