Reminder: We’re going live on 04/02 @ 4 PM PT with the amazing @elainegomez.bsky.social as our special guest! 📣✨
If you’re an early-career #gamedev looking to learn more about #gamedesign from someone with lots of know-how, this talk is perfect for you! ᕙ( •̀ ᗜ •́ )ᕗ
💬 Discord
📺 Twitch
In this Breaking Into Games talk, @wilsanity.bsky.social joins us to share his success story! 🙌✨
Michael breaks down how volunteering, leveraging transferable skills, making genuine connections through networking, and staying positive all played a part in helping him land his current role. ⬇️
Banner for Breaking Into Games with Elaine Gómez, hosted by ENTRY LVL. The colors are in a mint chocolate chip palette with greens and brown accents on doodly stickers. Text reads: "Thursday, April 2nd at 4 PM PT." Elaine's headshot is on the left, with the title "Founder & Director @ Midnight Hour Games" below.
Join us 04/02 @ 4 PM PT for a live chat w/ @elainegomez.bsky.social! 🎮✨
With 10-years of expertise, Elaine will offer insights on pursuing a career in #gamedesign, covering what the role entails, the basics of running your own #indiestudio + tips for junior game designers.
🔗 linktr.ee/entrylvldev
🌸 #ELVLARC: DAY TWO 🌸
For DAY TWO of ENTRY LVL Arc-ademia, join us for a casual co-working meetup, plus a Breaking Into Games talk with Michael Wilson! 🐲🌸
Whether you want to connect with fellow #gamedevs or learn more about the industry—we'd love to have you! ദ്ദി(•̀ ᗜ <)
🔗 discord.gg/rjCHffrb8N
Graphic promoting a live event with ENTRY LVL titled “Breaking Into Games with MEMODEMO.” Design is in a sketchbook-style with sea green, teal, white, and black colors. Memo's mascot can be seen, which is a light blue cartoon blue character that's winking. Text reads: “Friday, February 27th at 11 AM PST,” with Memo listed as a Composer at Unexpected Accessories. There are orange hand-drawn accents (hearts, lines, and sparkles.) The background for Memo's headshot is a purple, space and music-themed design.
Join us 02/27 @ 11 AM PST for a live chat w/ @memodemo.zip! 🎶💜
Memo will share his 10-year journey making upbeat music for games & animation. We'll discuss how he got started, what a game composer does, his creative process + advice for pursuing a career in #gameaudio.
🔗 linktr.ee/entrylvldev
We had the pleasure of hosting our first workshop w/ @luketalksgames.bsky.social as our speaker! 🙌✨
This workshop covers all things resume-related: writing tips, navigating ATS & showcasing your best skills. It also includes a live review section to show how recruiters think & what they look for. ⬇️
Friendly reminder: we’re going live tomorrow, 12/13 @ 4 PM PST for our first-ever workshop w/ @luketalksgames.bsky.social! 📣✨
If you're a job seeker in the #gamesindustry looking for solid resume writing advice from a seasoned recruiter, join us on Discord & Twitch (links ⬇️)! ദ്ദി ˉ͈̀꒳ˉ͈́ )✧
In our latest Breaking Into Games episode, we spoke with @katcraig.bsky.social, Senior UI/UX Designer @ Jam City! 🤩💜
We covered portfolio building, tips for junior #uiuxdesigners, the value of mentorship, how personal projects & volunteering can support your job hunt, and more! ⬇️
A cutesy, spring colored graphic woth light and dark greens. Announcing ENTRY LVL’s next Breaking Into Games interview with Kat Craig, Senior UI/UX Designer at Jam City. Her name and title are written in a purple font. There are adorable hand-drawn stickers of our green water dragon mascot, FishHook. Additional stickers like stars and heart speech bubbles are on the flyer.
Join us 12/08 @ 5 PM PST for a chat w/ @katcraig.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ٩(^ᗜ^ )و´-
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
In our latest Breaking Into Games episode, we spoke with @aydrob.bsky.social, Co-Founder, Producer & Marketer @ Glowbox Games! 📺💖
We covered #indiegame marketing, tips for marketing juniors, starting your own #indiestudio, why networking in the #gamesindustry matters, and more.
Friendly reminder: we’re going live tomorrow, 11/17 @ 4 PM PST w/ @aydrob.bsky.social! 📣✨
We’ll be chatting about his experience working in #indiedev, his marketing background, what it's like to start your own studio & more.
Join us on Discord & Twitch (links below.) See you then, loves! (๑'ᵕ'๑)⸝*
Graphic for Brody Armstrong’s “Breaking Into Games” Q&A with ENTRY LVL. It’s got a sage green background with a white hand-drawn grid, plus a little blue birthday hat with yellow stars and pink heart stickers on him. His name, title, and current companies are listed on the left in dark green text/borders.
Join us 11/17 @ 4 PM PST for a chat w/ @aydrob.bsky.social as he shares his #indiedev journey & advice for juniors looking to break into the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. See you then! ദ്ദി(•̀ ᗜ <)
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
In our latest Breaking Into Games panel, we spoke with @bigealien.bsky.social, Founder & Creative Director at @cavebeargames.bsky.social! 🐻❤️
From starting an #indiestudio & mentoring juniors to her studios debut game, Plantasia—Ayla shares her #gamedev journey + tips on entering the #gamesindustry.
Reminder: we’re going live tomorrow, 10/20 @ 6 PM PDT with @bigealien.bsky.social! 📣✨
We’ll chat about her #gamesindustry experience, life as a Creative Director at @cavebeargames.bsky.social & her go-to advice for aspiring #gamedevs.
Join us on Discord & Twitch (links ⬇️). See you then!ヾ(•̀ヮ<)و
A promo flyer from ENTRY LVL for a Breaking Into Games interview with Ayla Derrick, Founder & Creative Director at Cave Bear Games. It’s happening Monday, October 20th at 6 PM PDT on the ENTRY LVL Discord and streaming on their Twitch. The flyer has a green theme (Ayla’s favorite color) with cute hand-drawn brown bears, pink hearts, and flower stickers.
Join us 10/20 @ 6 PM PDT for a chat w/ @bigealien.bsky.social as she shares her #gamedev journey & advice for anyone looking to enter the #gamesindustry! 🐲💚
This 45-min talk streams live on Discord & Twitch, followed by a 15-min Q&A. Come hang out with us! ٩(ˊᗜˋ)و ♡
🔗 Links: linktr.ee/entrylvldev
In our latest Breaking Into Games panel, we spoke with Emily Zhang, Systems Designer at @gearboxofficial.bsky.social & Board Member at @igda.org! 🐲💚
From her work on AAA & indie games, dedication to mentoring, community & more—Emily shares her #gamedev journey + tips on entering the #gamesindustry.
🎤 JamJam 2025 workshop and speaker applications are open till May 23!
If you’ve got insights on game jams or game development, this is your chance to be heard!
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what a good question. my answer will take an hour, at 10am, on Friday, in room 2018:
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