Game Devs of Color Expo
@gdocexpo.com
Our mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games. We do this by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, & building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities. EXPO: Sept 22-25
gdoc.events/m/GDoCExpo
gdoc.events/m/GDoCExpo
Derek is the perfect person to give a masterclass on crafting a compelling and effective trailer. If you're near France, don't miss the chance to attend this masterclass!
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gamemasterclasses.catalogueformpro.com/7/business/2...
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Derek is the perfect person to give a masterclass on crafting a compelling and effective trailer. If you're near France, don't miss the chance to attend this masterclass!
gamemasterclasses.catalogueformpro.com/7/business/2...
gamemasterclasses.catalogueformpro.com/7/business/2...
"QTBIPoC Storm is a bundle supporting Queer and Trans Global Majority (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) creators. Instead of giving your money to strengthen capitalism's grip around your throat this holiday season, support QTBIPoC creatives who can use that money to live!"
qtbipocstorm.itch.io
qtbipocstorm.itch.io
November 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"QTBIPoC Storm is a bundle supporting Queer and Trans Global Majority (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) creators. Instead of giving your money to strengthen capitalism's grip around your throat this holiday season, support QTBIPoC creatives who can use that money to live!"
qtbipocstorm.itch.io
qtbipocstorm.itch.io
🎮 Schell Games is hiring a Game Engineering Manager!
👥 Lead & mentor engineers across VR, AR, & large-scale projects
🛠 Unreal Engine 4/5 required | Strong leadership & coding skills
📍 Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid: T–Th in office)
💼 8–10 yrs exp | 4+ as a manager
🔗 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/jobs/game-en...
👥 Lead & mentor engineers across VR, AR, & large-scale projects
🛠 Unreal Engine 4/5 required | Strong leadership & coding skills
📍 Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid: T–Th in office)
💼 8–10 yrs exp | 4+ as a manager
🔗 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/jobs/game-en...
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
🎮 Schell Games is hiring a Game Engineering Manager!
👥 Lead & mentor engineers across VR, AR, & large-scale projects
🛠 Unreal Engine 4/5 required | Strong leadership & coding skills
📍 Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid: T–Th in office)
💼 8–10 yrs exp | 4+ as a manager
🔗 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/jobs/game-en...
👥 Lead & mentor engineers across VR, AR, & large-scale projects
🛠 Unreal Engine 4/5 required | Strong leadership & coding skills
📍 Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid: T–Th in office)
💼 8–10 yrs exp | 4+ as a manager
🔗 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/jobs/game-en...
Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit org.
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
October 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit org.
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
For 10+ years, we've provided so many opportunities along with our annual Expo.
From scholarships to #gamedev events, to our payment of all our #GDoCExpo speakers and devs, we succeed because of your support & grants!
🙌🏾 givebutter.com/GDoCExpo2025
Making a game trailer is a unique skill that even seasoned video editors can have trouble with due to the very specific needs of their audience.
Watch @derek-lieu.com's full talk here:
youtu.be/fFSNJ_Hsfx0?...
#gamedev
Watch @derek-lieu.com's full talk here:
youtu.be/fFSNJ_Hsfx0?...
#gamedev
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Making a game trailer is a unique skill that even seasoned video editors can have trouble with due to the very specific needs of their audience.
Watch @derek-lieu.com's full talk here:
youtu.be/fFSNJ_Hsfx0?...
#gamedev
Watch @derek-lieu.com's full talk here:
youtu.be/fFSNJ_Hsfx0?...
#gamedev
Being able to connect local #gamedev to learn from some of the brightest in our industry is such a pleasure💚💙 Great shots from our NYC Watch Party!
We want to see even more watch parties next year, you in? 🔥
#GDoCExpo2025
We want to see even more watch parties next year, you in? 🔥
#GDoCExpo2025
October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Being able to connect local #gamedev to learn from some of the brightest in our industry is such a pleasure💚💙 Great shots from our NYC Watch Party!
We want to see even more watch parties next year, you in? 🔥
#GDoCExpo2025
We want to see even more watch parties next year, you in? 🔥
#GDoCExpo2025
This Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better!
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
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"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...
October 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
This Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better!
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-state-...
We're collaborating with leaders in the NYC #gamedev scene to bring you:
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
On Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better! 💜
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
On Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better! 💜
September 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We're collaborating with leaders in the NYC #gamedev scene to bring you:
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
On Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better! 💜
"The State of NYC Indie: Developing a Better Games Community"
On Thursday, October 9th, join us for a discussion on the state of the community and how we can improve it for the better! 💜
That's right - Game Devs of Color Expo will return on September 22 - 25, 2026!🎉
Don't forget to embrace your community, take care of yourself to keep that creativity flowing, make games that you love, and play them too.
Thank you everyone - we'll see you next year! 💚💙
Don't forget to embrace your community, take care of yourself to keep that creativity flowing, make games that you love, and play them too.
Thank you everyone - we'll see you next year! 💚💙
September 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
That's right - Game Devs of Color Expo will return on September 22 - 25, 2026!🎉
Don't forget to embrace your community, take care of yourself to keep that creativity flowing, make games that you love, and play them too.
Thank you everyone - we'll see you next year! 💚💙
Don't forget to embrace your community, take care of yourself to keep that creativity flowing, make games that you love, and play them too.
Thank you everyone - we'll see you next year! 💚💙
A huge thanks to all of our Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 sponsors! We couldn't have brought this event to life without your support.
#GDoCExpo2025
#GDoCExpo2025
September 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
A huge thanks to all of our Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 sponsors! We couldn't have brought this event to life without your support.
#GDoCExpo2025
#GDoCExpo2025
Congratulations to the winner of our Game Devs of Color Grant, Mays Dweiri, at Saf Interactive!
We look forward to the narrative driven power of A Heavy Morning, releasing Fall 2025!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
We look forward to the narrative driven power of A Heavy Morning, releasing Fall 2025!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Congratulations to the winner of our Game Devs of Color Grant, Mays Dweiri, at Saf Interactive!
We look forward to the narrative driven power of A Heavy Morning, releasing Fall 2025!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
We look forward to the narrative driven power of A Heavy Morning, releasing Fall 2025!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Congratulations to the next winner of our Game Devs of Color "Made in NY" Grant, Chris James, at Dusk Sharp!
We can't wait for Scramble Star Crossing!
store.steampowered.com/app/2471020/...
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
We can't wait for Scramble Star Crossing!
store.steampowered.com/app/2471020/...
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Congratulations to the next winner of our Game Devs of Color "Made in NY" Grant, Chris James, at Dusk Sharp!
We can't wait for Scramble Star Crossing!
store.steampowered.com/app/2471020/...
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
We can't wait for Scramble Star Crossing!
store.steampowered.com/app/2471020/...
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Congratulations to the first winner of our Game Devs of Color "Made in NY" Grant, Sri Kankanahalli, at Zenovia Interactive!
We can't wait for the upcoming November 20th release of Neon Inferno!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
We can't wait for the upcoming November 20th release of Neon Inferno!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Congratulations to the first winner of our Game Devs of Color "Made in NY" Grant, Sri Kankanahalli, at Zenovia Interactive!
We can't wait for the upcoming November 20th release of Neon Inferno!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
We can't wait for the upcoming November 20th release of Neon Inferno!
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Ain't I a game dev?
@scardeykat.bsky.social says if the system doesn't have a solution for you, work outside of it! Great insights here on how to make an impact in your company and community! 🙌🏾 It's worth it.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
@scardeykat.bsky.social says if the system doesn't have a solution for you, work outside of it! Great insights here on how to make an impact in your company and community! 🙌🏾 It's worth it.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Ain't I a game dev?
@scardeykat.bsky.social says if the system doesn't have a solution for you, work outside of it! Great insights here on how to make an impact in your company and community! 🙌🏾 It's worth it.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
@scardeykat.bsky.social says if the system doesn't have a solution for you, work outside of it! Great insights here on how to make an impact in your company and community! 🙌🏾 It's worth it.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Don't start from scratch! Co-Founder & Co-chair of AAPI in gaming, Shavonne Yu, gives a practical roadmap & tips on how to kickstart your community! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Don't start from scratch! Co-Founder & Co-chair of AAPI in gaming, Shavonne Yu, gives a practical roadmap & tips on how to kickstart your community! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
What can YOU do? At a certain point, making art will not feel like you're doing enough.
Bloomzeye provides us with great tips on inspiring change within ourselves and others. For starters, get out there in your community! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Bloomzeye provides us with great tips on inspiring change within ourselves and others. For starters, get out there in your community! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
What can YOU do? At a certain point, making art will not feel like you're doing enough.
Bloomzeye provides us with great tips on inspiring change within ourselves and others. For starters, get out there in your community! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Bloomzeye provides us with great tips on inspiring change within ourselves and others. For starters, get out there in your community! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Great conversations with @sharpiepls.com, @epistellar.bsky.social and Viv, about High Elo Girls!
The game is a Visual Novel set in the esports scene where you play as the latest recruit for a new all-girls team - wishlist it now! store.steampowered.com/app/1735080/... #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
The game is a Visual Novel set in the esports scene where you play as the latest recruit for a new all-girls team - wishlist it now! store.steampowered.com/app/1735080/... #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Great conversations with @sharpiepls.com, @epistellar.bsky.social and Viv, about High Elo Girls!
The game is a Visual Novel set in the esports scene where you play as the latest recruit for a new all-girls team - wishlist it now! store.steampowered.com/app/1735080/... #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
The game is a Visual Novel set in the esports scene where you play as the latest recruit for a new all-girls team - wishlist it now! store.steampowered.com/app/1735080/... #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
A great conversation happening now between union organizers from United Video Game Workers - CWA.
Learn more about their work here: uvw-cwa.org
#gamedev #GDoCExpo2025
Learn more about their work here: uvw-cwa.org
#gamedev #GDoCExpo2025
September 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A great conversation happening now between union organizers from United Video Game Workers - CWA.
Learn more about their work here: uvw-cwa.org
#gamedev #GDoCExpo2025
Learn more about their work here: uvw-cwa.org
#gamedev #GDoCExpo2025
With the pipeline deteriorating, @emmakidwell.bsky.social takes us through the rise and fall of that pipeline, and where we are now.
Great insights and suggestions on next steps from Emma! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Great insights and suggestions on next steps from Emma! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
With the pipeline deteriorating, @emmakidwell.bsky.social takes us through the rise and fall of that pipeline, and where we are now.
Great insights and suggestions on next steps from Emma! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Great insights and suggestions on next steps from Emma! #GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Fireside chat at our NYC Watch Party with one of our GDoCExpo Directors Brian @t3ambrian.bsky.social and Host Sharpie! @sharpiepls.com
So great to see so many faces in person today! 🥰
#GDoCExpo2025
So great to see so many faces in person today! 🥰
#GDoCExpo2025
September 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Fireside chat at our NYC Watch Party with one of our GDoCExpo Directors Brian @t3ambrian.bsky.social and Host Sharpie! @sharpiepls.com
So great to see so many faces in person today! 🥰
#GDoCExpo2025
So great to see so many faces in person today! 🥰
#GDoCExpo2025
We LOVE the accessible and fun stretches/mini workouts that @geekgirlstrong.bsky.social has given us each day of the expo so far! Definitely feeling it in the back and spine 😅
Don't forget to unshrimp 🦐
Don't forget to unshrimp 🦐
September 19, 2025 at 6:36 PM
We LOVE the accessible and fun stretches/mini workouts that @geekgirlstrong.bsky.social has given us each day of the expo so far! Definitely feeling it in the back and spine 😅
Don't forget to unshrimp 🦐
Don't forget to unshrimp 🦐
How do you find the “right” form for your interactive story?
@aprilsoetarman.bsky.social's talk explored how adapting a story across different mediums, from Twine to Zoom to guerrilla physical installation, has its own unique advantages & challenges.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
@aprilsoetarman.bsky.social's talk explored how adapting a story across different mediums, from Twine to Zoom to guerrilla physical installation, has its own unique advantages & challenges.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
How do you find the “right” form for your interactive story?
@aprilsoetarman.bsky.social's talk explored how adapting a story across different mediums, from Twine to Zoom to guerrilla physical installation, has its own unique advantages & challenges.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
@aprilsoetarman.bsky.social's talk explored how adapting a story across different mediums, from Twine to Zoom to guerrilla physical installation, has its own unique advantages & challenges.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
"Games can be pathways for individuals and communities to reclaim agency around mortality and meaning making."
Christian dives into how play can be a powerful tool for transformation.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Christian dives into how play can be a powerful tool for transformation.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
"Games can be pathways for individuals and communities to reclaim agency around mortality and meaning making."
Christian dives into how play can be a powerful tool for transformation.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Christian dives into how play can be a powerful tool for transformation.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
Enjoying all things Game Devs of Color Expo? 🥳
Rep the event with some of our incredible merch, in collaboration with @theyetee.com!
Come pick up a shirt, poster, tote bag or enamel pin! 💚💙 Only available until 9/22!
theyetee.com/collections/...
Rep the event with some of our incredible merch, in collaboration with @theyetee.com!
Come pick up a shirt, poster, tote bag or enamel pin! 💚💙 Only available until 9/22!
theyetee.com/collections/...
September 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Enjoying all things Game Devs of Color Expo? 🥳
Rep the event with some of our incredible merch, in collaboration with @theyetee.com!
Come pick up a shirt, poster, tote bag or enamel pin! 💚💙 Only available until 9/22!
theyetee.com/collections/...
Rep the event with some of our incredible merch, in collaboration with @theyetee.com!
Come pick up a shirt, poster, tote bag or enamel pin! 💚💙 Only available until 9/22!
theyetee.com/collections/...
Here's how Deb's team got diversity success - how can you implement some of these ideas into your own studio or team? Diversity allows creativity to flourish and help teams find economic success, too.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
September 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Here's how Deb's team got diversity success - how can you implement some of these ideas into your own studio or team? Diversity allows creativity to flourish and help teams find economic success, too.
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev
#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev