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Hey BSKY Peeps! I am joining the @igdafoundation.org DLC Download For Charity Event! Join me from March 27th through April 6th to support an incredible cause and help make a difference! twitch.tv/mycenathepixie
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🌟It's almost time!🌟

Mark your calendar for our Portfolio and Resume review, sponsored by @unity.com. We can't wait to see you there!

🗓️March 12th
⏰10-12 & 2-4 PT
📍West Hall, Room 3024
🔗https://buff.ly/3hqXVO2

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🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday

Met someone new? Don’t let the connection fade.

Mario Kroll shares why documenting your conversation and following up quickly helps turn meetings into lasting professional relationships.

🎥 Watch the clip

#gamedev #igdafoundation #networking

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday

You don’t have to know everything.

Lena LeRay and @leylses.bsky.social share why curiosity, not certainty, is what really fuels growth in the game industry.

#gamedev #igdafoundation #careeradvice

🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday

Today’s tip: how to market your indie game — straight from our 2023 Virtual Exchange session with Melanie Gordon (hosted by Kenna Lindsay).

🎥 Watch the clip & level up your marketing strategy!

#gamedev #indiedev #igdafoundation

Crowd at a previous GamesBeat Next with text overlaying, "Gaming is no longer just play. It's the driver of innovation across industries--and GamesBeat is where that story gets written."

❤️💛 Heading to #GamesBeatNext? We can’t wait to see you there!

Still need a pass? Save 25% with code GBN25IGDAF25 before it kicks off Nov 12–13.

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🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday 🌟

This week’s tip from the 2023 Virtual Exchange: how to read a job posting!

🎥 Watch the clip & level up your application!

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Only GamesBeat brings top executives together to shape what's next for gaming and beyond.

🎟️ On the fence about attending #GamesBeatNext? You can still save 25% with code GBN25IGDAF25!

📅 Nov 12–13 | San Francisco
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#GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation

The future of gaming and entertainment? It's defined at GamesBeat Next.

🚨 Deadline today! 🚨

Win 1 of 5 passes ($1,200 each) to #GamesBeatNext in SF, Nov 12–13.

🎟️ $50 donation = 1 entry
🌍 Supports underrepresented voices in games
⏳ Entries close Oct 23

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GB Next: Not just another conference--500+ innovators and decision-makers defining what's next.

🚨 Last chance! 🚨

GamesBeat has given us 5 passes ($1,200 each) to raffle for #GamesBeatNext in SF, Nov 12–13.

🎟️ $50 donation = 1 entry
🌍 Supports underrepresented voices in games
⏳ Deadline: Oct 23

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🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday 🌟

This week’s tip is from our alum, @augustjbrown.bsky.social.

🎥 Watch the clip & level up your pitch!

#gamedev #igdafoundation #indiedev

Indie Allies for Impact bundle featuring Pip Pepper Park Planner

🐦‍⬛ Big news for indie fans!

Pip Pepper Park Planner is joining the Indie Allies for Impact Itch.io bundle — supporting @takethis.org & @igdafoundation.org!

Want your game featured alongside titles like this? Submit here ➡️ buff.ly/ckZ29WL

#IndieGames #GameDevs #IGDAFoundation #TakeThis

The non-profit helping people from all over the world to become successful game developers The IGDA Foundation broadened its reach by attending the world’s biggest video games event this summer – but faces challenges funding its work helping underrepresented developers

Huge thanks to @theguardian.com for spotlighting our work helping devs from around the world build sustainable careers in games 🎮💫

Read the story 👉 buff.ly/e5iyPDa

Support our mission to make games more inclusive: buff.ly/0Gz5Hib

#GameDev #Inclusion #IGDAFoundation

GamesBeat Next returns November 12-13 in San Francisco. Unlock VIP access with GB MAX.

✨ Want to attend #GamesBeatNext in SF (Nov 12–13)?

@gamesbeat.bsky.social has offered the IGDA Foundation 5 complimentary passes ($1,200 each) to raffle!

🎟️ $50 donation = 1 entry
🌍 Supports underrepresented voices in games
⏳ Deadline: Oct 23

👉 buff.ly/5ymUiWd

#Giveaway #IGDAFoundation #GameDev

Photo of the presentation portion of the Game Jam for Everyone event. Slide reads "We aren't here for capitalism! We love games"

Photo of the game jam for everyone event. Panelists are explaining the rules.

Photo of the Game Jam for Everyone event. A participant is presenting their idea in a room full of people at tables.

✨ What a JAM! ✨

In just 60 mins at #PAXWest, participants dreamed up and presented some amazing game ideas! 🎮🚀

Big cheers to everyone who pitched, played, and imagined with us. 💡 Can’t wait for the next one!

#GameJam #GameDev #IGDAFoundation

#TBT 🕰️ Back in 2022, devs in the #IGDAFoundation Game Jam created Bare-Bones Apothecary 🧙💀🌿—a magical shop game with a skeletal twist.

Play it here 👉 buff.ly/A0sxRdA

#GameDev #IndieGames #ThrowbackThursday

Fortnite ready screen featuring aquamarine2179 and wonderwheeler

Fortnite screenshot featuring rollingcarey and another player fishing

Fortnite screenshot featuring RollingCarey and wonderwheeler

🎮 Work hard, play harder!

Sometimes our alumni take a break from building the next big thing to squad up in Fortnite, and honestly, we love to see it. Because creating games is cool, but playing together? That’s where the real fun is.

#IGDAFoundation #GameDevLife #FortniteBreak #AlumniVibes

#IGDAFVirtualExchange2025 kicks off today! 🎉
Programs like this are powered by your generosity—and they’ve already changed countless #gamedevs lives.

💖 Search #Benevity: 57J34Y8WJ3 or donate at butter.com/IGDAF
🎥 Watch how your support makes a difference.

#igdafoundation #indiedev

We're raising funds on Givebutter to keep doing the work that matters.
Every dollar helps us offer professional development programs and mentorships for underrepresented developers. 💛

🙏 Donate or share: buff.ly/pGrAnay

#IGDAFoundation #Nonprofit #Givebutter #gamedev

Ricardo, Karen, Mico, and Iman in front of the San Diego Comic Con sign

Karen, Iman, and Mico at a San Diego Comic Con session

Though many of our programs like the Virtual Exchange and Alumni weekend take place online, sometimes our alumni get the chance to hang out irl too! 🌳

Last week Mico, @haren.bsky.social, @ricardoaviles.bsky.social, and Iman got to do just that at San Diego Comic-Con!

#IGDAFoundation #SDCC

Congrats to alumni Glen Henry and @spritewrench.com for the release of Sunken Stones! 🥳

☠️ 6 Pirate Captains
🦜 48 Crewmates
💥 Strategic Elemental Combat
💎 Risk vs. Reward Mechanics

Check it out now! buff.ly/EnYkrX7

#indiedev #newgame #gaming #igdafoundation #featurefriday

Michal Fried presenting about game jams

Zach Deocadiz presenting on UI and emotional intelligence

Brie Chin-Deyerle presenting about the Title Agnostic Career Stage Framework

🗣️ 19 speakers
🕒 24 hours of free content
🎫 131 tickets claimed

Alumni Weekend = a wrap! Huge thanks to our speakers, attendees & IGDAF alumni team—you made it amazing.

Missed it? Stay tuned… something might be coming this fall. 😉

#AlumniWeekend2025 #IGDAFoundation #GameDev #IndieDev

The countdown is counting, the DLC Event has started and I can't wait to show you everything I prepared for our charity stream on Tuesday!!!
#DLC #IGDAF #IGDAFoundation

We're gettng closer to the DLC event and the Charity stream and I can't wait to play all these amazing games!

During the stream we will be giving away Game Keys to a few of the featured games so don't miss it!
May 27th 8pm CEST

#charity #igdafoundation #igdaf #giveaway