An international 501c3 charity providing professional development programs for current and aspiring game developers from underrepresented backgrounds.
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๐ #FeatureFriday ๐
This week we're featuring @MoriBooVT, a VTuber who supported our DLC event! ๐๐ฎ
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.
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ALT Pride month feature friday. Spotlighting LGBTQIA creators & stories in games. Moriboo
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Join us this month in learning from Andy Robertson, author, youtuber, game developer and more.
"Taming Gaming"
๐๏ธJune 19, 2026
โฐ8:00 AM PT
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ALT IGDA Foundation Monthly Speakers: Taming Gaming with Andy Robertson, Digital Play Practitioner on June 19, 2026 at 8AM PT.
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๐ #TakeNoteTuesday
As an aspiring game developer in Australia without a game design degree, William Hinz didnโt have easy access to industry mentors.
Through the IGDA Foundationโs Velocity cohort, they found both mentorship and a supportive community.
#gamedev #Questline
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๐ #FeatureFriday ๐
This Pride Month, we're featuring Ashley Phipps โ an IGDA Foundation alum, indie producer, and streamer! ๐๐ฎ
Check out her work:
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#PrideMonth #GameDev #LGBTQGameDev #IndieGames
ALT Pride month feature friday. Spotlighting LGBTQIA creators & stories in games. Ashley Phipps, Shleedelie
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๐ฎ #WishlistWednesday
We're celebrating Eternal Guardian: Forbidden Portals from @CoromotoSTU_984, led by IGDA Foundation alumnus Carlos Suarez!
Even more exciting? The game will be featured at #SummerGameFest! ๐
โจ Wishlist it on Steam: buff.ly/aHWKjpi
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๐ Happy Pride Month from the IGDA Foundation!
This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ 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. ๐
ALT IGDA Foundation logo over a rainbow background.
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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! ๐โค๏ธ
Feeling left out? Join our mentor database and you too can be one of the cool kids!
Sign up here ๐ buff.ly/laV1xAX
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โจ #FeatureFriday โจ
Today weโre featuring When We Found Us, the 4th place winner from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! ๐
A heartfelt narrative experience about connection, memory, and finding comfort in each other. ๐๐ฎ
Play it here: buff.ly/0qiCm54
#GameDev
ALT Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam 4th Place Winner: When We Found Us
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Our alum, Paula, just released her first solo game! Check out Membrillo Hid My Socks and play for FREE today!
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Membrillo Hid My Socks IS OUT NOW on Steam and Itch for FREE! ๐
This is my first published game as a studio and solo developer! It's a point & click puzzle game about finding all the missing socks your cat hid in your room.
#TrailerTuesday #indiegame
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Don't forget to join @SeanMaggard TODAY for the May edition of our monthly speaker series!
โIndie Launch Emergencyโ
๐๏ธMay 23, 2026
โฐ2:00 PM PT
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#gamedev #indiedev
ALT IGDA Foundation Monthly Speakers. Indie Launch Emergency, Sean Maggard, Ember PR. May 23, 2026 2:00 PM PT
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โจ #FeatureFriday โจ
This week weโre featuring Field Study, one of the winning games from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! ๐
A wonderful example of creativity collaboration in action. ๐๐ฎ
Play it here: buff.ly/fSzQaVG
#GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev
ALT Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam 3rd Place Winner: Field Study
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Your game is launching and marketing got lost in the final crunch. What now? ๐คท
Join @SeanMaggard of Ember PR for the May edition of our monthly speaker series where heโll explain how to pull PR together when time is short.
๐๏ธMay 23, 2026
โฐ2:00 PM PT
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ALT IGDA Foundation Monthly Speakers. Indie Launch Emergency, Sean Maggard, Ember PR. May 23, 2026 2:00 PM PT
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๐ #TakeNoteTuesday
Trailer/ripomatic or playable demo โ whatโs better for a game pitch?
Roger Kurtz of @LyricalGamesCo breaks down the pros and cons of each approach.
๐ฅ Watch the clip
#gamedev #indiedev #gamepitch
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โจ #FeatureFriday โจ
This week weโre featuring Timeโs Tokens, one of the winning games from our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! ๐
A nostalgic puzzle game about memory and connection through time. ๐๐ฎ
Play it here: buff.ly/cXmenZr
#GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev
ALT Unlikely Collaborators Game 2nd Place Winner: Time's Tokens
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๐ฎ Trailer submissions are open for Summer Alumni Weekend! ๐
Got a game trailer or sizzle reel? Submit it to be featured during our showcase breaks on July 11 โจ
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Deadline: June 13
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#GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation
ALT IGDAF Alumni Weekend July 11. Talks by alumni, workshops, game dev showcase, key guest speakers. Have a game you want featured? Sign up to share your trailer!
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๐ #TakeNoteTuesday
How do you create a team culture where people feel comfortable giving honest feedback?
Ben Carcich & Aaron Smith (@_BBG_Official_) share strategies for fostering constructive communication and healthier collaboration.
๐ฅ Watch the clip
#gamedev
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#WishlistWednesday ๐ฎ
Kiln is out now! Huge congrats to Beca Vessal (NGL โ22) and @DoubleFine on the launch ๐
Chicken turret pot. Thatโs the post. ๐
๐ Check it out on Steam buff.ly/E1ZGXy3
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๐ #TakeNoteTuesday
Your resume shouldnโt just list experienceโit should show your passion.
Bring your voice into your resume & cover letter to stand out.
๐ฅ Watch @kenna_lindsay and Callie Browning discuss!
#gamedev #careeradvice #jobsearch
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๐ Mark your calendars!
Summer Alumni Weekend is coming July 11 ๐
Talks, workshops, game showcases, and good vibes with the alumni community all in one day โจ
More details soon โ stay tuned! ๐งก
#GameDev #IndieDev #IGDA #GameDevs #IndieGames
ALT IGDA Foundation Alumni Weekend, July 11. Talks by alumni, workshops, game dev showcase, and key guest speakers.
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โจ #FeatureFriday โจ
Shoutout to Haiku Hike โ winner of our Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! ๐
A wonderful example of creativity collaboration in action.
Play it here: buff.ly/FkwhWLh
#GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev
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