The AIAS is heartbroken by the loss of our Board Member & friend, Vince Zampella. His leadership, creativity, & generosity inspired all who worked with him. Vince’s impact will be felt for generations. Our thoughts are with his family & friends during this difficult time.

We hope you have a fantastic holiday season! From us to you--use the discount code DICEHOLIDAY20 to receive 20% off a full D.I.C.E. Summit and Awards pass. For new registrations only--expires Jan 7, 2026! web.cvent.com/event/106a63...

On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with @erikaishii.bsky.social about starring as Atsu in #GhostofYotei, her acting journey and working in games, their time at @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social and the studio’s approach to directing performers, the advantages of early casting, and more!

On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with @erikaishii.bsky.social about starring as Atsu in #GhostofYotei, her acting journey and working in games, their time at @suckerpunchprod.bsky.social and the studio’s approach to directing performers, the advantages of early casting, and more!

We're excited to share the first roundtable and workshop leaders for the 2026 D.I.C.E. Summit! Explore the leaders highlighted below and learn more about our growing programming lineup: www.dicesummit.org/dice_speaker...

On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social chats w/ @shlocltd.bsky.social's Oli Chance & Morgan Rushton about game localization, working on huge IP like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Death Stranding, translating cultural differences, and working with actors/directors to localize performances!

Tomorrow is the LAST day to submit your game for the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, recognizing excellence among your peers currently working in games! Don't forget to submit by Dec 5th, at 5 PM PT and attend this year’s ceremony on Feb 12th, 2026! Submission info and more: www.interactive.org

Help us continue empowering the next generation of game creators! For Giving Tuesday, Givebutter will match 1% of every donation made. Your gift directly supports our Scholarship and Amplifying New Voices programs, empowering the next gen of game leaders! Learn more: givebutter.com/aiasfoundation

If you could pick one person to see speak at a conference, who would it be and why? Let us know down in the comments!

If you could pick one person to see speak at a conference, who would it be and why? Let us know down in the comments!

On #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi about his new game "to a T" from @uvula.jp, going from sculpting to his first job at Bandai Namco, the origins of Katamari, and his philosophy on creating experiences not available in the real world

Don't forget to submit your game for the 29th Annual DICE Awards, recognizing excellence among peers currently working in games! Deadline is Friday, December 5th at 5PM PT To submit or download the full rules and eligibility requirements, please visit: www.interactive.org

Tomorrow, Nov 19, is your last day to take advantage of our DICE 2026 early bird registration! Don't miss out on locking in this special rate and save on the premier video game networking conference happening on Feb 10-12 at the Aria Resort! Learn more and register: web.cvent.com/event/106a63...

On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with @obsidianent.bsky.social's @jesawyer.bsky.social about developing RPGs, his time at Black Isle Studios, adapting D&D to video games, parsing feedback while keeping true to your creative vision, and balancing RNG to improve player experiences!

We're offering more ways to experience DICE 2026! Explore three unique passes designed to support your goals, whether you’re here for content, connection, or celebration. Learn about our Full, Business Connect, and DICE Awards Pass: www.dicesummit.org Register by Nov. 19th for early bird rates!

It was an honor to sit down for an hour with Adam Orth and chat about all things games with him! Thank you, AIAS and Game Maker's Notebook!

On the #GameMakersNotebook, @adamorth.bsky.social chats with @jg93.bsky.social about his long history in the world of RPG dev including Elder Scrolls and Fallout, challenges with starting your own studio, state of the games industry, and lessons learned in leading top gamedev teams, and more!

We're now accepting proposals for our #DICE2026 Summit programming, exploring this year’s theme, 'The Story Ahead'! Learn more about our theme and submit proposals to share with your industry peers promptly as space is limited: www.dicesummit.org/dice_speaker...

This week on the #GameMakersNotebook Podcast, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with @thewritegame.bsky.social about how the path to #gamedev has changed and the challenges with job placement, working with and helping juniors stay in the industry, the importance of institutionalized knowledge, and more!

This week on the #GameMakersNotebook Podcast, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with @thewritegame.bsky.social about how the path to #gamedev has changed and the challenges with job placement, working with and helping juniors stay in the industry, the importance of institutionalized knowledge, and more!

Registration for the #DICE2026 Summit is now open! Join and network with your fellow industry peers on Feb. 10-12 and together explore this year's theme, 'The Story Ahead' Learn about registration, our theme, our new Business Connect Pass, submissions, and more: www.dicesummit.org

On the #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with @newblood.games' @dave.newblood.games about his games journey, their first publishing deal, the boomer shooter genre, their approach to the publisher/dev revenue split, and why their motto "We Hate Money" has led to prolonged success:

We're excited to open submissions for the 29th Annual #DICEAwards! Deadline to enter: Dec 5, 2025 at 5pm PT Submit your 2025 games ASAP and be recognized among your peers currently working in games! Enter now: www.interactive.org

On the #GameMakersNotebook, @adamorth.bsky.social chats with @ubikh.bsky.social about his journey working for some of the biggest game developers and publishers, his work on the R&D side of games, the need for publishers to focus on quality of content/gameplay, and his pitching advice to developers!

Only one month to go until DevGAMM Portugal – time to book your meetings! 🇵🇹 📑 The list keeps growing daily. Check the first confirmed attendees: bit.ly/attendees_de... 🎟️ Don’t miss out — grab your ticket today: devgamm.com/portugal2025...

We're pleased to reveal our final round of D.I.C.E. Edinburgh speakers and roundtable leaders! Check out the newly announced participants below and read more about all of the speakers and roundtable leaders here: www.diceeurope.org/dice_speaker...

Grateful for the chance to chat with Nikita about EFT's exceptional success, distinctive design & immense depth. Some brilliant tales in here, including the exact moment his love of Day-Z and EVE Online gave birth to Escape From Tarkov and with it, the creation of the extraction shooter subgenre. 🤘🏼

On the #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with #EscapefromTarkov creator, Nikita Buyanov about what inspired Tarkov that led to the extraction shooter genre, maintaining artistic vision with community feedback, when to balance the game's meta, lessons learned after debut, and more!

The regular rate for D.I.C.E. Edinburgh ends TONIGHT, August 26th! Secure now and save before late registration rates kick in! Join and network with your games industry peers and make the most of this event with stunning surroundings at the heart of Edinburgh: web.cvent.com/event/3b514c...

On #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with @blendogames.bsky.social Brendon Chung, Tynan Wales, Suzanne Will @binarypartitioned.space about SKIN DEEP, how to create an accessible immersive sim, level design and player guidance, increasing scope and team size during dev, and more!🎙️👇

On #GameMakersNotebook, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with @alexjordanvo.bsky.social about his game journey, the unique opportunity @11bitstudios.bsky.social The Alters provided with multiple roles, working with the team to find distinct voices for each character, doing dialogue with himself, & more!

The AIAS Foundation is pleased to award eight scholarships to outstanding students and early professionals who are dedicating their careers to the advancement of the video game industry! Learn more about our scholars and our various scholarships: www.aiasfoundation.org/news/2025_sc...

Excited to share our latest round of DICE Edinburgh programming! @thewritegame.bsky.social, 20th Century Games @brendaromero.bsky.social, @romerogames.bsky.social @jesawyer.bsky.social, @obsidianent.bsky.social @berkleyegenes.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social Info: www.diceeurope.org/dice_speaker...

On #GameMakersNotebook, @awintory.bsky.social chats with @finishingmoveinc.bsky.social about their history and what led them to games, the advantages of collaborating on game scores, tackling a massive franchise with set audience expectations and how they gave DOOM: The Dark Ages a distinct sound!

Check out our latest announced leaders joining us at DICE Edinburgh to discuss topics important to the industry! Tara Bruno of Tara Bruno PR @iocat.bsky.social of Xbox Cooper Jackson of Electronic Arts (EA) @jeremyraszko.bsky.social of @shirogames.com Learn more: www.diceeurope.org/dice_speaker...

On the #GameMakersNotebook Podcast, @alexaray.bsky.social chats with Ray Chase about his first project as a game developer with @dateeverythinggame.bsky.social, his memorable work as the voice behind many of our favorite characters, how they managed to write and voice cast 100+ characters, and more!

I met my dear friend Ray Chase as Noctis from Final Fantasy XV, and just a few years later he asked me if it would be crazy to make a game himself. I said DO IT. This is the inside baseball interview to end all inside baseball interviews for Date Everything. Enjoy!!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuPa...

We're pleased to announce our next round of industry leaders joining us in D.I.C.E. Edinburgh! Join our leaders and fellow industry peers in Scotland on Sept 15-17 for top level content and networking events! Learn more: www.diceeurope.org/dice_speaker...

Had such a blast chatting with Klaus and Olov. True artists. <3 While Klaus is no stranger to the business realm (he founded Thunderful), this is a special listen for those of us who consider ourselves makers first and foremost. The Midnight Walk's development process is so delightful.

On #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with @moonhood.bsky.social's @klauslyngeled.bsky.social and @olovr.bsky.social about Midnight Walk, co-founding their own studio, creating with real clay and the scanning technology they developed, how they approached "cozy horror" and more! 🎙️

Discover our latest group of confirmed speakers and roundtable leaders for the upcoming D.I.C.E. Edinburgh conference! Join our industry leaders Sept 15-17 in discussing this year's theme, Built to Last. More info: www.diceeurope.org/dice_speaker...

On #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with @guerrilla.bsky.social's Stéphane Varrault and @studiogobo.bsky.social's Xu Xiaojun about working together to bring LEGO Horizon Adventures to life, adapting mechanics for a younger audience, translating to the LEGO aesthetic, and more!

We're pleased to announce our next group of industry leaders joining us for #DICEEdinburgh: @sandfallgames.bsky.social @icotom.icopartners.com @icopartners.com @alexaray.bsky.social Epic Games @jenmacl.bsky.social Learn more about our leaders' topics and join them on Sep 15-17! www.diceeurope.org

If you’ve played (or even haven’t played) the wonderful Bionic Bay, definitely check out this awesome episode I did with @juhanamyllys.bsky.social. Super-interesting story around this game and its creation!

On #GameMakersNotebook, @adamorth.bsky.social chats with Bionic Bay creator @juhanamyllys.bsky.social about how he identifies great ideas and finds inspiration, early designs and concept art, designing the core gameplay loop, creating a visual language that is both mechanical and organic, and more!👇

We're pleased to announce that Nintendo's Satoru Shibata will be our Keynote Speaker at this year's D.I.C.E. Edinburgh! Join us in Scotland this September 15-17, to learn more about his talk on, "The Direction Nintendo Switch 2 Is Heading" More info: www.diceeurope.org

A really wonderful time chatting with Lorien Testard on Game Maker's Notebook about his simply STUNNING score to @expedition33.bsky.social . I love this game and love his work and found many of his anecdotes nothing short of astonishing.

On the #GameMakersNotebook, @awintory.bsky.social chats with @expedition33.bsky.social composer, Lorien Testard about how he first connected with Sandfall, working with singer Alice Duport-Percier, creating a soundtrack with diverse sounds but unified vision, creating art for art's sake, and more! 🎙️

Tomorrow is your LAST chance to save on early bird pricing for DICE Edinburgh! Join us in the heart of Scotland's capital for insightful speaker programming and an intimate exchange of ideas with a network of top talent around issues affecting the business and art form of games: www.diceeurope.org

We're excited to share our first round of DICE Edinburgh speakers and roundtable leaders! Our programming will be discussing this year's theme, Built to Last. Check out our lineup below and join our participating leaders: www.diceeurope.org/dice_speaker...