“We met as strangers. We left as a team. GGJ reminded me why I love making games.” — Jammer #WorldsLargestGameJam

Got a great idea for a GGJ 2026 Diversifier? 💡 We’re looking for fun, creative, and inclusive twists to inspire jammers around the world! 👉 Submit your idea here: buff.ly/vAu9C7f Submission deadline: December 5. #GGJ26 #GameJam

💡 Did you know that Global Game Jam hosts tons of fun, insightful webinars for organizers, jammers, and anyone curious about game creation! ✨ 📺 Check out GGJ Luma to catch our live streams and recordings — and stay inspired year-round! buff.ly/nQQDrB6 #GGJ #GameDev #IndieDev

WEBINAR: Supercharge Your Jam!⚡ Ready to take your jam to the next level? Join Global Game Jam to discover tools and techniques that boost jammer engagement and create an unforgettable jam site experience. 📅 November 12, 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UTC 🔗 SIgn up: buff.ly/yMMAYiz #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev

Thinking about hosting a Global Game Jam 2026 jam site? Here’s what you need to know 👉 buff.ly/cdVZJZL You can also join our webinars to learn more straight from the GGJ team and organizers - buff.ly/nQQDrB6 #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev

Want to Attend GDC Festival of Gaming 2026? Apply for a GGJ Scholarship! 🌟 This scholarship is designed to support members of our global community who are passionate about game creation, collaboration, and learning. Read more & apply today 👉 buff.ly/zYUWytU #GDC #GameDev #IndieDev #Community

🎉 We’re excited to have Epic Games as a Headline Sponsor for #GGJ26! 🎮 With Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN), developers can build, publish & monetize games—all in one place—and reach millions of players worldwide. 👉 Start creating today: buff.ly/Ahd2QOJ #EpicGames #UEFN #GameDev

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2023! 💜 Here’s jammers from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #Community

🚀 WEBINAR: GGJ Site Organizer Launchpad! Site applications for Global Game Jam 2026 are open and we’re here to help you get started! Meet the GGJ organizers & learn what it takes to run your own jam site (or find one near you). 📅 November 6, 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM UTC 🔗 Sign up: buff.ly/DlTrMZG

🎉GLOBAL GAME JAM 2026 Jam Site Registration is OPEN! 🎉 Be the reason your local devs come together. Host a site for #GGJ26 → globalgamejam.org WELCOME TO JAM WITH US!! 💜 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #IndieGames

We just signed up for the GameDev75 challenge from @globalgamejam.bsky.social We have to post a #DevLog everyday till Jan 15th 2026 starting November 1st.

We have an exciting update! We have just launched the Creator Discovery feature! On AbleToPlay, you could already find games that match your accessibility needs — now you can take it one step further and discover inclusive, accessibility-focused creators who do the same!

📢 Global Game Jam 2026 Site Registration opens next week! Are you ready to host the world’s biggest game jam? Join us at globalgamejam.org 💜 🗓️ SAVE THE DATES: Jam Site Registration opens 3 November 2025. Jammer Registration opens 1 December 2025. #GGJ26 #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGameDev #GameJam

Thinking about hosting a GGJ Next site? 🌟🧐 Get insights from Fathima Minha Farook, longtime organizer and GGJ Next Global Advisory Committee member, on how to inspire the next generation of game creators. 👉 Read her story to learn more buff.ly/joSxuRj #GGJNext #GGJ26 #GameDev

🎤 Call for Nominations: GGJ 2026 Keynote Speaker! We’re looking for an inspiring voice from the games industry to motivate and engage our global jammer community. Know someone who fits the bill? Nominate them today! 🔗 buff.ly/8HdnoKB #GGJ26 #GameDev #GamesIndustry #GameJam #Speaker

Global Game Jam 2026 is Coming!! 🌍🎮 Ready to create, connect, and jam again? #GGJ26 is coming in January! Keep your eyes peeled for Site & Jammer Registration opening up. 💜 #GlobalGameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #IndieGameDev

We’re thrilled to have OVR Technology join us as an Empower Sponsor for #GGJ26! 🌍💫 OVR Technology advances human experience at the intersection of technology, design, and scent, creating a new era of digital immersion through olfaction. 👉 Learn more: buff.ly/jXAmiOA #GameJam #GameDev #OVR

Pocket Gamer Connects returns to Aqaba, Jordan — your access point to the MENA games market! 📅 Nov 8–9 | 📍 Great Arab Revolt Plaza 🔗 20% ticket discount for GGJ Community - buff.ly/w0XpnoB #PGConnects

“I’ve never been more inspired by a group of students than the ones I met during this jam. GGJ is a talent incubator.” — Global Game Jam Organizer #WorldsLargestGameJam

We’re happy to welcome @blueoceangames.bsky.social as an Empower Sponsor for Global Game Jam 2026! 🌊 Blue Ocean Games is early-stage game fund that believes indie developers are the heartbeat of gaming innovation. 👉 Learn more: blueoceangames.com

Global Game Jam Mentor Spotlight: Gonzalo Frick 💫 For Gonzalo, mentoring is a way of giving back to a community that once supported him through his own challenges. 🔗 Read the whole story: buff.ly/wjkeyEi #GamDev #Community

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2025!🫧 Jammers from Zulia, Venezuela! 💜 🔗 Try out games from the site: buff.ly/3kwbZNZ #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #Impact #Community #indieGames

It was just supposed to be a chill prototype 😭 (For the Next Great IP Game Jam though... get your full submissions ready!! Deadline is October 28th. 🔗 buff.ly/Ibph5ra) #GameDev #IndieDev #Meme

🤖 Join us for “IP in the Age of AI” — the last webinar in the Next Great IP Game Jam series!✨ 📅 October 22, 7pm CET / 5pm UTC 💡 Wondering about the implications of AI when it comes to game IP? You’re not alone. 🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/ZS3B3eB #IPGameJam #WIPO #GameDev #IndieDev #GameJam

“My daughter joined GGJ for the first time this year. Now she’s planning to study game design. Thank you for inspiring her.” — Jammer's Dad #WorldsLargestGameJam

Join us for Mentor Monday! 💬 📅 Oct 20, 1 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. UTC Drop in for “Not Legal Advice” – Ask an IP Expert with Daniel L. Fierst (Fierst Bloomberg Ohm LLP)! 💡 Ask about IP & your jam project — live or in advance! 🔗 Details: buff.ly/Ibph5ra #IPGameJam #GameDev #GlobalGameJam #WIPO

The new Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Korea 2025 takes place on October 31, 2025. Join 500+ global games professionals, 50 expert speakers, and top minds from Korea’s game development scene. Get 20% off tickets as a GGJ Community Member! Register now: buff.ly/5WhwFlC #PGCSummitKorea #PGConnects

🎉 Exciting news from Global Game Jam! We’re thrilled to welcome Richard Hebblewhite as our new Director of Programmes & Events! A longtime GGJ organizer, academic, and indie games champion, Richard brings over two decades of experience. 🌍 🔗 buff.ly/tdIHXlL

🌟 We’re excited to be partnering again with Games for Change as the Student Challenge Jam Partner!🎉 The Student Challenge invites young people aged 10-25 to design and submit original social impact games as part of the competition. #GGJ26 #G4C #GameDev #GameJam

🏆Winners of Citizens, Assemble! – A Game Jam to Level Up Democracy!🏆 Best Overall: Diem – by Polyvale Studios Best Aesthetics: Diem – by Polyvale Studios Best Gameplay: kraken down! – by Studio Yuzu Most Likely to Start a Revolution: Vox Pop – by Gut Wrench Public Vote: The Persuader – by DMG4

We are live! And we funded in 15 minutes! Amazing! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lud...

Games do have incredible power: to entertain, comfort, educate, bring people together, and even heal, both physically and mentally.

Global Game Jam Jammer Spotlight: Yann Roirand ✨ “Every event reminds me that making games is hard, but goddamn is it fun!” Read the whole story 🔗 buff.ly/6hQvMOE #GameDev #IndieDev #GameJam #Community

You know how to build fun games—now learn how to present your skills so studios notice. The LinkedIn Bootcamp is a 3-day live workshop from gamingcareers.gg Academy that helps emerging devs create standout profiles, build real connections, and showcase their work with confidence.

🦕 Uh Oh, Dino! hits Kickstarter on October 14 at 10 a.m. ET! From Ludoliminal, founded by longtime GGJ volunteer and board member Sabrina Culyba, this dino adventure is fun for all ages. 🦖 👉 buff.ly/GTW8oOj #Kickstarter #BoardGames

🎮 WEBINAR: Getting IP Right: Tips for Indie Devs 🎮 Join Global Game Jam & WIPO to learn practical IP tips on copyrights, trademarks, licensing, and ownership — and set your game up for long-term success. 📅 October 16, 2 p.m. CET 🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/Mnx8o53 #IPGameJam #GameDev #IndieDev

🎮 WEBINAR: IP Mistakes Too Many Indies Make (And How to Avoid Them) Join Global Game Jam & WIPO for expert insights on the most common IP mistakes indie devs make — and how to steer clear of them! 📅 October 15 🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/KEpYIM2

📣 The Next Great IP Game Jam Webinar Series is here!✨ 🧩 October 15: IP Mistakes Too Many Indies Make (And How to Avoid Them) 💡 October 16: Getting IP Right: Tips for Indie Devs 🤖 October 22: IP in the Age of AI 🔗 Sign up for free: buff.ly/b5keAuu #IPGameJam #WIPO

“It’s not only about making games. It’s about making space for creativity, for expression, for community.” — Global Game Jam Organizer #WorldsLargestGameJam

Gamedev be like 👌 #Indiedev #Meme #IndieGame #GameDev #GameJam

Did you miss the Next Great IP Game Jam Kick-Off stream in collaboration with Global Game Jam and WIPO?🧐 No worries! 🎥 You can now watch the full recording on YouTube: buff.ly/uinVIzS Are you interested in joining the Next Great IP Game Jam or learning more? Check out: buff.ly/be6F9lh

The final voting round for the second Rising Tide Challenge begins on October 10th at 12 PM PST and closes on October 24th. Cast your vote to decide which indie developers get the chance to receive up to $300,000 in funding from Blue Ocean Games! Vote here: buff.ly/rNDwDMK

🎮 The Next Great IP Game Jam Livestream Kick-Off is almost here! ✨ 📅 TODAY October 9, 7pm CET / 5pm UTC 💡 Learn “What is IP anyway?”, discover best practices for game devs, and get the inside scoop on the jam’s scoring criteria. 🔗 Livestream sign-up: buff.ly/zjmnyUR 🎮 Join the jam: buff.ly/3BVcvjq

🎸 Sit down with Guitar Hero and solo dev SGI in his interview with Global Game Jam! SGI's game Double Whammy was one of the winning submissions from Rising Tide #1, which led to him securing funding from Blue Ocean Games! doublewhammy.bsky.social buff.ly/wlsR5Br #gamedev #RisingTideChallenge

🏆 Rising Tide Challenge Winner Spotlight: SGI & Double Whammy 🏆 From guitar riffs to monster rumbles: “Double Whammy” shred its way to $100K in funding from @blueoceangames.bsky.social ! Read the story: buff.ly/wlsR5Br #IndieDev #GameJam

🎉In the lead-up to Global Game Jam 2026 site registration opening in less than a month, we’re thrilled to announce our headline sponsors!🎉 We’re so excited to have Xsolla back as a Headline Sponsor for #GGJ26! 🙌 👉 Learn more: xsolla.com #GlobalGameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #Xsolla

Diversion is hosting a meetup during LA Tech Week! 🎉 📍 Santa Monica | Oct 15 | 5–8pm 🍹 Drinks 🥨 Snacks 🤝 Networking Work in games, virtual production, or animation? Join us to talk creative pipelines, swap stories & connect with fellow creators. 👉 RSVP: buff.ly/KLwBf1S 👈

🏆 Rising Tide Challenge Winner Spotlight: Jorge & Cardboard Cowboy 🏆 From the Marines to the Wild West: How “Cardboard Cowboy” rode to a $100K investment from Blue Ocean Games after participating in GGJ partner jam. Read the story: buff.ly/h4x5YbG #IndieDev #GameJam @blueoceangames.bsky.social

Join us for the Next Great IP Game Jam Livestream Kick-Off! 🎮 ✨ 📅 October 9, 7pm CET / 5pm UTC 💡 We’ll explore “What is IP anyway?”, share key best practices every game dev should know, and reveal the jam’s scoring criteria! 🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/zjmnyUR #IPGameJam #WIPO #GlobalGameJam

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2020! Site at IADE - Universidade Europeia in Portugal! 💜 (Theme was 'repair' 🔧⚙️) #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #Impact #Community #indieGames