📣 Don't miss out on our free day-long virtual summit TOMORROW!

🎥Our Monthly Speaker Series is now on YouTube! We're kicking things off with filmmaker Theresa Loong discussing the making of Game On! and exploring women and diversity in the games industry. We'll be adding past sessions over the coming weeks, plus all future speakers. Watch now: buff.ly/lmm4b9M

🌞 Summer Alumni Weekend is this Saturday! Join us for a day of talks, networking, and game showcases covering publishing, marketing, community building, indie dev, and more. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Grab your spot: buff.ly/zlzJb1s #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation

🎮 #FeatureFriday "Believe in yourself. Get involved." @ambrowskii.bsky.social shares how finding a welcoming community through the IGDA Foundation gave her the confidence to pursue her goals—and find her place in games. Watch the latest Game Changers episode: buff.ly/1DznHrR

🎉 #WishlistWednesday just became #PlayItWednesday! Beastro has officially launched on Steam! 🐻🍳 Huge congratulations to our alum Luiza, and @timberlinestudio.bsky.social on this exciting release. ✨ Time to move it from your wishlist to your library! buff.ly/tdFTvyI #IndieGame #GameDev

📅 The Summer Alumni Weekend schedule is here! Learn about publishing, marketing, community management, indie game development, horror games, and more—all in one day. 🎟️ Registration is free, and everyone is welcome! buff.ly/UYQqkZ1 #GameDev #IndieDev

🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 We're wrapping up Pride Month with Phantom of the Idol! 🎭💜 A sapphic, anthro take on Phantom of the Opera, this shoot 'em up follows a shy fangirl snake, a magical girl idol, and love that's powerful enough to become magic. 🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/jAuwa0i

🌈 Featured Dev 🌈 @artbyamari.bsky.social is a narrative designer, game writer, and narrative consultant who loves using fantasy stories to create real-world social impact. They are passionate about empathy education through media and are always excited to bring new creative work to life. 💜🎮

🎉 Registration is now open for Summer Alumni Weekend on July 11! 🌞 Join us for talks, workshops, discussions, and game showcases from the IGDA Foundation alumni community. Best of all? Everyone is welcome to attend! 💛 🎟️ Grab your free ticket: buff.ly/FGoDhx2 #GameDev #IndieDev IGDAFoundation

🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 This week we're featuring Ace Naomi Luke, a sound designer and composer whose work includes Kiln, Keeper, League of Legends: Wild Rift, and Name Change Simulator. 🎧🎮 She continues to collaborate with teams to help bring their auditory vision to life. #PrideMonth #GameAudio

🚨One Hour Away--Don't Miss It!🚨 “Taming Gaming” with Andy Robertson 🗓️June 19, 2026 ⏰8:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/QmzmEl9

Behind every game developer is a story. Our new series, IGDA Foundation Game Changers, launches today with alumni sharing how mentorship, community, and opportunity helped change the course of their careers. 🎥 Watch now: buff.ly/WBAVuAb

🌈 #WishlistWednesday This Pride Month, we're featuring @kennalindsay.bsky.social, a 2021 Virtual Exchange recipient. Since Velocity, Kenna has worked with several global interdisciplinary teams and continues to promote ethical production practices and player safety through their work.

📣 Don't forget to join us this Friday for our next monthly speaker, Andy Robertson!

🏆Turn Gameplay into Revenue While Supporting the IGDA Foundation Join the IGDAF/Trophy partnership to unlock new, brand-funded revenue from gameplay moments, while helping fund programs for the next generation of game developers. Learn more: buff.ly/4V6OED1 #GamesGiveBack #GameDev #IndieDev

🦇Do you have a game that's cozy but a little creepy too? Check out the new showcase opportunity from our friends at cozyafterdark.io! Apply for your game to be included: buff.ly/TnnkWEZ #GameShowcase #SteamShowcase #IndieDev #GameDev

🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 This week we're featuring @moriboo.bsky.social, a VTuber who supported our DLC event! 💜🎮 As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Mori helps create a welcoming space where players can connect, be themselves, and share their love of games. 📺 buff.ly/O5jGMZx #PrideMonth #VTuber

Join us this month in learning from Andy Robertson, author, youtuber, game developer and more. His book, Taming Gaming, and the Family Gaming Database help everyone find a way to play that meets their needs and brings the fun for all ages! 🗓️June 19, 2026 ⏰8:00 AM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/trozCge

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday As an aspiring game developer in Australia without a game design degree, William Hinz didn’t have easy access to industry mentors. Through the IGDA Foundation’s Velocity cohort, they found both mentorship and a supportive community. #gamedev #igdafoundation #Questline

🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 This Pride Month, we're featuring @shleedelie.bsky.social — an IGDA Foundation alum, indie producer, and streamer! 💜🎮 Check out her work: 🎮 buff.ly/7ClWv5H 📺 buff.ly/92BWcjj #PrideMonth #GameDev #LGBTQGameDev #IndieGames

🎮 #WishlistWednesday We're celebrating Eternal Guardian: Forbidden Portals from Coromoto Studio 984, led by IGDA Foundation alumnus Carlos Suarez! Even more exciting? The game will be featured at Summer Game Fest! 🎉 ✨ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/aHWKjpi #indiegame #gamedev #SummerGameFest

🌈 Happy Pride Month from the IGDA Foundation! This month, we celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ members of our community and the creativity, perspectives, and contributions they bring to games and game development. We wish everyone a joyful, safe, and affirming Pride. 💜

Thank you to the alumni and mentors who joined us this weekend for our mixers. It's always wonderful to see and chat with our friends--new and old! 💛❤️ Feeling left out? Join our mentor database and you too can be one of the cool kids! Sign up here 👉 buff.ly/8oZ7vNY #Mentorship #Gamedev #Indiedev

✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ Today we’re featuring When We Found Us, the 4th place winner from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A heartfelt narrative experience about connection, memory, and finding comfort in each other. 💜🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/0qiCm54 #GameDev #IndieDev #GameJam

Our alum, Paula, just released her first solo game! Check out Membrillo Hid My Socks and play for FREE today! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/4075590/...

Don't forget to join @seanmaggard.bsky.social TODAY for the May edition of our monthly speaker series! “Indie Launch Emergency” 🗓️May 23, 2026 ⏰2:00 PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/EYpDarN #gamedev #indiedev

✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ This week we’re featuring Field Study, one of the winning games from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A wonderful example of creativity + collaboration in action. 💜🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/fSzQaVG #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev

Your game is launching and marketing got lost in the final crunch. What now? 🤷 Join @seanmaggard.bsky.social of Ember PR for the May edition of our monthly speaker series where he’ll explain how to pull together an effective PR push when time is short. 🗓️May 23 ⏰2:00PM PT 🔗https://buff.ly/EYpDarN

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday Trailer/ripomatic or playable demo — what’s better for a game pitch? Roger Kurtz of @lyricalgames.bsky.social breaks down the pros and cons of each approach. 🎥 Watch the clip #gamedev #indiedev #gamepitch

✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ This week we’re featuring Time’s Tokens, one of the winning games from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A nostalgic puzzle game about memory and connection through time. 💜🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/ATVX1mx #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev

🎮 Trailer submissions are open for Summer Alumni Weekend! 🌞 Got a game trailer or sizzle reel? Submit it to be featured during our showcase breaks on July 11 ✨ 📅 Deadline: June 13 🔗 buff.ly/q37kbHr #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday How do you create a team culture where people feel comfortable giving honest feedback? Ben Carcich & Aaron Smith (Building Better Games) share strategies for fostering constructive communication and healthier collaboration. 🎥 Watch the clip #gamedev #leadership #communication

#WishlistWednesday 🎮 Kiln is out now! Huge congrats to @becavessal.bsky.social (NGL ’22) and @doublefine.com on the launch 🎉 Chicken turret pot. That’s the post. 🐔 👉 Check it out on Steam buff.ly/CYhMBvX

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday Your resume shouldn’t just list experience—it should show your passion. Bring your voice into your resume & cover letter to stand out. 🎥 Watch @kennalindsay.bsky.social and Callie Browning discuss! #gamedev #careeradvice #jobsearch

🌞 Mark your calendars! Summer Alumni Weekend is coming July 11 🎉 Talks, workshops, game showcases, and good vibes with the alumni community all in one day ✨ More details soon — stay tuned! 🧡 #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDA #GameDevs #IndieGames

✨ #FeatureFriday ✨ Shoutout to Haiku Hike — winner of our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! 🎉 A wonderful example of creativity + collaboration in action. Play it here: buff.ly/FkwhWLh #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday What’s the difference between qualitative & quantitative research in games? IGDAF alum Saba Kohlachian breaks it down from an academic research perspective. 🎥 Watch the clip #gamedev #gamestudies #research

🏆We are proud to announce the winning games for the UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS GAME JAM! Teams pushed creative boundaries, formed unexpected partnerships, and delivered truly impressive games. 1st: Haiku Hike 2nd: Time's Token 3rd: Field Study 4th: When We Found 5th: Anne 6th: Sprite & Sprout

Join us at 10:15AM PT | 1:15PM ET as we announce the placed titles for the UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS GAME JAM! 👉https://buff.ly/5Ddgfja The judges had a blast playing all of the games so congrats to all jammers 🎉

⏰ Tomorrow! Join us at 10:15AM PT | 1:15PM ET as we reveal the placed titles for the Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam 🎉 Follow on Twitch now so you don’t miss it: buff.ly/5Ddgfja #gamedev #gamejam #indiedev

⚓ #WishlistWednesday ⚓ We’re proud to spotlight Sailors of Newport, an upcoming narrative-driven adventure from one of our own! Created by Neil Triffett and 2025 scholar cohort alumnus Kevin Luk--help bring this story to life by wishlisting today: buff.ly/jeBWrzI #indiegame #gamedev #IGDAF

Don't forget our monthly speaker session is 🌟TODAY🌟 at 1pm PT! Christine and Harrison @flatninegames.bsky.social have some great experience that we could all learn something from! 🔗 buff.ly/rNIFyz6 #GameDevs #IndieDev

🚨Almost there!🚨 This #FeatureFriday, we're hyping up our alumni, @monkeykg.bsky.social! They're running a kickstarter to finish queer dating sim, Date Knight, and there are some fantastic stretch goals--check it out and support if you're able! 👉https://buff.ly/m8oj3c8

Join us for April’s Speaker Series session! We’re excited to welcome Christine and Harrison Wade of @flatninegames.bsky.social to discuss starting a studio after running a successful theater company in Minneapolis, MN. 🗓️ April 19th ⏰ 1:00 PM PDT 🔗 buff.ly/Dq1ISxX #GameDev #IndieDev

I know I'm LATE but I still wanted to thank everyone for helping us reach my donation goal for the @igdafoundation.org while we were a part of the #DownloadForChairty event last week! Such an incredible foundation, and a special thank you to everyone who made it the amazing experience it was!! 🖤

🎉 #DownloadForCharity 2026 has wrapped! Over the past 10 days you came together to celebrate games while supporting our mission to create a more inclusive #gamedev community. Huge thanks to the devs, publishers, streamers, and players who made it possible ❤️ Final impact numbers coming in June!

had such a lovely time working with an INCREDIBLE team to submit a game for this! check it out here! litchi-lovers.itch.io/celestialcur...

UNLIKELY COLLABORATORS GAME JAM submissions are officially closed 🎉 Congrats to all the teams on their amazing work and we can’t wait to play the games during judging over the next 2 weeks! Stay tuned as placed games will be announced April 27, 2026 🏆

Going live with Folklore Hunter for my FINAL @igdafoundation.org charity stream 🌲👁️ We’re tracking cryptids tonight… and giving away 4 game codes (2 for Folklore Hunter 👀) Come hang out, hunt something spooky, and help close this event out strong 💜 🔗 below

🚨Final day of #DownloadForCharity! Today is the last chance to explore the Steam event featuring games from participating studios while supporting programs for underrepresented game developers: buff.ly/nqgZq9S 🎥 Creators are still streaming DLC games today — check the schedule below 👇 #IndieDev