2D art made by Babette Norton for Pride Game Jam 2026. Shows ENTRY LVL's green water dragon mascot, FishHook, smiling with his arms raised up. Behind him sits the Progressive Pride Flag.

We’re so stoked to be hosting this, and want to give a big shoutout to our partners for helping make it happen!! 🙌✨

💖 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗦: @greagoir.bsky.social, @aymi1.bsky.social, @knightsicle.bsky.social & @theblitchwitch.bsky.social

💖 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦: @igda.org, @aapiingaming.bsky.social & IGDA WIGSIG

🌈 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)

We couldn’t be more stoked to be hosting this for you all, and a huge thank you to our collaborators for joining us on this jam!
@greagoir.bsky.social, @theblitchwitch.bsky.social, @aymi.bsky.social, @entrylvldev.bsky.social, @igda.org, @lgbtsig.bsky.social, @aapiingaming.bsky.social

Congratulations to Gameheads for an incredible GDC. Special thanks to @ilmvfx.bsky.social @doublefine.com @blackingaming.bsky.social @latinxingaming.bsky.social @aapiingaming.bsky.social @officialgdc.bsky.social and C.J. Kershner for an amazing week.

A collection of some of the devs and organizers of Ctrl+Unite during GDC

a player trying out Clock Out at 2

players trying out Clock Out at 2

a player trying out Clock Out at 2

THANK YOU to everyone at GDC who played our demo! We got lots of great feedback that we're excited to use as we iterate. 🫶🏾

Shoutout to the Ctrl+Unite organizers @aapiingaming.bsky.social @latinxingaming.bsky.social @blackingaming.bsky.social

& wishlist Clock Out at 2 on Steam! 🙏🏾
s.team/a/3235690

At this year’s GDC, we were proud to partner with @aapiingaming.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social to host Ctrl + Unite a celebration of creativity, community, and connection.

Southeast Asian Games Showcase CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Southeast Asian Games Showcase is now accepting submissions from game developers until March 31st.

The Southeast Asian Games Showcase is BACK this Summer!

Submissions are now open to Southeast Asian based developers + Southeast Asian led teams.

The showcase goes live in June during the week of Summer Game Fest ☀️

🗓️ Submit your game by March 31st via the form below!

Happy International Women's Day ✨

Let's celebrate, honor and support the women who have paved the way for everyone in the world! ✊

Here are a few things that we can do to lift them up:
👐 Support Women-Owned Businesses
🎤 Amplify Women’s Voices
🎗️ Spread awareness of issues and obstacles women face

GDC collab! 🧋

Sharetea Metreon + latinxingaming.bsky.social, blackingaming.bsky.social & AAPI in Gaming = 3 community drinks 💛

🥭 Mon 3/9: Mangonada (Latinx)
🍑 Tues 3/10: Peach Cobbler (Black in Gaming)
🥭🍍🍊 Wed 3/11: M.P.G. (AAPI)

📅 Thurs 3/12, 11am–1:30pm: Get together, all 3 drinks available!

AAPI in Gaming Roundtable: Community doesn’t end at the controller. Hosted by AAPI In Gaming, this roundtable will explore how the group creates and nurtures belonging beyond the bounds of the gaming industry.

@aapiingaming.bsky.social

More of our team will be at @officialgdc.bsky.social! 🔥

Nathan will be a part of the @globalgamejam.bsky.social Jam at GDC and Tiffany will be showcasing our game, “Addie Shen”, at the Ctrl + Unite event thanks to @aapiingaming.bsky.social!✨

#GameDev #GDC2026 #FestivalofGaming #GameJam #CtrlUnite

I'm speaking at Crtl + Unite by @blackingaming.bsky.social , @aapiingaming.bsky.social, @latinxingaming.bsky.social at GDC ! It's been my dream to talk a at GDC event and so happy to be a part of a diverse Gaming community!

#GDC2026 #gdc #blackingaming #latinxingaming #aapiingaming

Super stoked to present Jigten at the Ctrl+Unite Showcase happening around the GDC Festival of Gaming! Shoutout to the amazing organizers @aapiingaming.bsky.social , @latinxingaming.bsky.social & @blackingaming.bsky.social for this collaborative celebration 🔥🔥🔥

Century Egg Studios is showcasing a game at Ctrl+Unite. Game: Lucky Fat Cat Diner Info: Lucky Fat Cat Diner is a cozy narrative cooking adventure where you play as Bao, helping Grandma Lola keep the family restaurant open. Background: Purple background with a variety of food items floating as decoration.

We're honoured to be showcasing our game, Lucky Fat Cat Diner, at Ctrl+Unite for GDC 2026! Thank you   @aapiingaming.bsky.social @blackingaming.bsky.social and @latinxingaming.bsky.social for having us be a part of the event!

#cozygames #luckyfatcatdiner #gdc2026 #indiegame #aapi #cookinggame #cats

Check out our first ever podcast feature by New Player Character, where we dive into AAPI representation in games and advice for aspiring devs looking to work in a struggling games industry! 🎤

Spotify: buff.ly/VY6WNPm
Apple Podcasts: buff.ly/KUyYy6p
YouTube: buff.ly/syAnkts

#podcast #aapi #games

🏮Happy Lunar New Year from the AAPI in Gaming Team! 🎆

Celebrate this day by reuniting with your beloved family and may luck be with you by gifting others with hóngbāo. 🧧

May the Year of the Fire Horse bring you upward momentum and freedom! 🔥🐎

#LunarNewYear #AAPIinGaming

⭐AAPI Games Steam Sale: Submission Form⭐ Thank you so much for collaborating with AAPI In Gaming for our Games by AAPI Steam Sale! Use this submission form to apply for a slot in the ✨Games by AAPI sales event on Steam. 📅 When The Games by...

🎮 Open Call: AAPI Steam Sale!

We’re spotlighting games from AAPI developers for AAPI Heritage Month.

Apply here: forms.gle/M4JkHm8w3aMq...

Deadline: Feb 23

Please repost to help us reach more devs 🌏
#AAPI #AAPIHM #indiegamedev

✴️ Global Game Jam is this weekend!
All are welcome, and it's not too late to join—most folks start tomorrow 🎮

Find teammates + co-work with us on Discord!

Join our jam site:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...

#GlobalGameJam #GameDev #AAPI

✨ Beyond The Console Roundtable: Building Authenticity and Inclusive Spaces for AAPI Voices Everywhere (Presented by the @igdafoundation.org)
🗓️ March 10, 2025, 1:50-2:50PM PT at #GDC2026
📍 Room 304, South Hall

Join our roundtable discussion with our co-founders, @mikapinxy.bsky.app and Abbie Hamilton, as speakers! Add our session on the official GDC app and see you in San Francisco! ☀️

Details in the Thread! 🧵

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✨ Ctrl + Unite is coming to GDC 2026! ✨

This is an incredible collab event brought to you by AAPI in Gaming, @blackingaming.bsky.social, and @latinxingaming.bsky.social! 🤩

Join us for:
🎮 Indie games showcase
🎤 Microtalks
🎉 Food, music and culture!

👉 bit.ly/ctrlunite

Built for us, by us 💜

What could it be?! 👀 We're so excited!

Something incredible is coming to GDC 2026! 🥳

Like clear-your-calendar big. 👀

Stay tuned on Monday for an exciting reveal! 🔥

#GDC2026

As we leave behind 2025, AAPI in Gaming wishes you a Happy New Year! ✨

By working together as a community, we can make 2026 an even better year than the last. Let's make more incredible memories by celebrating our creatives, their games, their stories and more! 💛

#HappyNewYear2026

Happy Holidays from the AAPI in Gaming Team🎄

We wish you a peaceful day with your loved ones and get all the rest you need throughout your break! 💖

Play all the games you've been meaning to play in your library as well! 🎮

#HappyHolidays #Xmas2025

AAPI in Gaming — 2025 Wrapped 🎮 2/2

From events and collaborations to creating safer spaces,
2025 reminded us why this work matters.

#AAPIInGaming #GamingCommunity #RepresentationMatters

AAPI in Gaming — 2025 Wrapped 🎮 1/2

This year was about showing up for AAPI voices in gaming.
Representation, community, and care — powered by the people who make this space possible.

Looking ahead to 2026 👀
What should we focus on next?

#GamingCommunity #RepresentationMatters @igda.org

As we transition from Thanksgiving into the full swing of the holiday season, we know feelings can range from joyful to overwhelming. That’s why we’re opening up this month’s call this weekend to all who need a space to breathe.

📅 11/29
🕓 11am PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/cta-krri-pov

Anitu is a developing tactical combat game that intertwines memory, skill and strategy made by FilAm led Get Slapped Studios. ✨

Learn more about Anitu and follow along in its development by checking out @getslappedstudios (IG) and by supporting them on Patreon: www.patreon.com/getslappedst...

👻Happy Halloween from AAPI In Gaming! 👻

We hope today is nothing short of spooktacular! 🎃 Here are our Halloween themed game recommendations to dive into the ghoulish festivities!

Any bone-chilling games made by #AAPI that we missed? Shout them out in the comments! 💬#aapiingaming #horrorgame