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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 13h

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Announcing the Winners of Citizens, Assemble! – A Game Jam to Level Up Democracy | Global Game Jam

The Global Game Jam community has once again proven that creativity and civic imagination can go hand in hand.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 13h

🏆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

Announcing the Winners of Citizens, Assemble! – A Game Jam to Level Up Democracy | Global Game Jam

The Global Game Jam community has once again proven that creativity and civic imagination can go hand in hand.

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Ludoliminal @ludoliminal.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Tarja Porkka-Kontturi @tarjapk.bsky.social · 19h

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

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 19h

Global Game Jam Jammer Spotlight: Yann Roirand ✨

“Every event reminds me that making games is hard, but goddamn is it fun!”

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Global Game Jam Jammer Spotlight: Yann Roirand | Global Game Jam

“Game Jams have been the main vital force that keeps my passion for making games alive,” Yann says. “My life would not be the same without the GGJ, and you have my deepest thanks for this — thank you…

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

Facilitated by certified coach and 10+ year games industry veteran Adam Hobbs and Darren Playford from Games Jobs Direct, both with a cumulative network of over 25,000 industry pros on LinkedIn.

In partnership with GGJ, a limited number of free seats are reserved for GGJ members at every bootcamp!

Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

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.

LinkedIn Bootcamp. October 24-26, 2025. 10am CDT / 11am EDT / 3pm BST / 4pm CET.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

🦕 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. 🦖

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A completely accurate cooperative dinosaur game. Kickstarter Projects We Love.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

🎮 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

Getting IP Right: Tips for Indie Devs · Luma

Ignoring IP can be as destructive to a game's success as bad UX or bugs in the code. Indie game developers often overlook IP during development, but getting it…

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 2d

Part of The Next Great IP Game Jam 👉 buff.ly/qBaTgPR

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⭐The Next Great IP Game Jam ⭐

A game jam from 2025-10-09 to 2025-10-28 hosted by Global Game Jam. Do you have a big idea for the next game everyone around the world will know? The Next Great IP Game Jam is challenging game…

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 2d

🎮 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

Next great ip game jam. IP Mistakes too many indies make (and how to avoid them). October 15, 7pm CET.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 2d

📣 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

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Next Great IP Game Jam Webinar Schedule. Webinar Schedule: 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.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 4d

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

#WorldsLargestGameJam

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 5d

Gamedev be like 👌

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 5d

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

Next Great IP Game Jam in collaboration of Global Game Jam and WIPO

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 6d

🎮 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

Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 7d

What a weird thing 🧐 Thumbnail looks like that to us too.

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Blue Ocean Games @blueoceangames.bsky.social · 7d

🎸 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!

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Rising Tide Challenge Winner Spotlight: SGI & Double Whammy | Global Game Jam

From guitar riffs to monster rumbles: “Double Whammy” shred its way to $100K in funding from Blue Ocean Games

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 7d

🏆 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 !

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Rising Tide, Blue Ocean Games x Global Game Jam. Winner: Double Whammy.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 8d

🎉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

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Headline Sponsor Global Game Jam 2026, Xsolla.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 8d

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 👈

RSVP to Life After Perforce: Next-Gen Version Control for Game Dev & Virtual Production - #LATechWeek | Partiful

📍 Santa Monica | October 15 | 5-8pm 🍹 Free drinks • 🥨 Snacks • 🤝 Networking ✨ Join us for an evening of innovation, drinks, and great conversations! We’re bringing together the people who keep…

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 8d

🏆 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.

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#IndieDev #GameJam @blueoceangames.bsky.social

Rising Tide, Blue Ocean Games x Global Game Jam. WInner: Cardboard Cowboy.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 9d

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

Next Great IP Game Jam Livestream Kick-Off on October 9 at 7pm CET / 5pm UTC. WIPO and Global Game Jam.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 9d

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2020!

Site at IADE - Universidade Europeia in Portugal! 💜
(Theme was 'repair' 🔧⚙️)

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#GameDev
#IndieDev
#Impact
#Community
#indieGames

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