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The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Foundation is a global charitable organization serving underrepresented and marginalized developers, and individuals interested in a career within the gaming industry.
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IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · Oct 13
📣 Got a great game? Let’s get it in front of 100K+ players!

Join Port(ing) Quest ⛵ for mentorship, workshops & global showcase opportunities. No mobile experience needed — we’ll help you every step.

👉 buff.ly/5ZG3yNc

#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames
All aboard! We're looking for games to join us on a porting quest. Let us help you bring your game to mobile platforms and reach new global audiences.
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🍁 Our first-ever Autumn Alumni Weekend was incredible! For #FeatureFriday, we’re sharing a quick look at some of the teaser trailers featured during the event.

Huge thanks to all the alumni who presented, showcased their games, or joined us — this community is amazing.
Fall Alumni Weekend 2025 - Featured Game Sizzle Reels
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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#DownloadForCharity (DLC) returns March 27 – April 6, 2026! 🎮💙

We’ve opened signups for our Steam fundraising event. If your game has paid DLC or a purchase price, we’d love to feature it.

Submit your game: buff.ly/3M2jObL
Deadline: Feb 20, 2026

(Details in thread 👇)

#IndieDev #GameDevelopment
IGDA Foundation DLC Download for Charity Logo
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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It's tiiiiime! Tonight I'm checking out just a few of the games from this bundle of 40+. Come take a look and see what you can get for just $12!

👉http://twitch.tv/shleedelie
igdafoundation.org IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 6d
🎉 It’s live! 🎮

The Indie Allies for Impact itch.io bundle is officially out!

Dozens of amazing indie games, all supporting @takethis.org + @igdafoundation.org and their work with mental health and the global dev community.

Check out the bundle:
👉 buff.ly/yAMkc6b

#IndieGames #GameDevs #IndieDevs
Indie allies for impact "play" it forward! By Take this, IGDA Foundation, and itch.io. Background shows many of the games included in the game bundle.
November 19, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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🚨 LIVE NOW: the Indie Allies for Impact Bundle on @itch.io! 🚨

Featuring more than 40 games and a total value of over $60, this bundle can be yours for just $10! Proceeds benefit Take This & the @igdafoundation.org!

Join the Indie Allies for Impact & grab your bundle now!

itch.io/b/3381/indie...
Indie Allies for Impact. Play it forward! The bottom of the image has the logos for Take This, IGDA Foundation, and itch dot eye oh. Behind the image’s text are the cover images of several of the games offered in the bundle. The borders of the image are purple and green lines with Tetris like blocks in the corners.
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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🎉 It’s live! 🎮

The Indie Allies for Impact itch.io bundle is officially out!

Dozens of amazing indie games, all supporting @takethis.org + @igdafoundation.org and their work with mental health and the global dev community.

Check out the bundle:
👉 buff.ly/yAMkc6b

#IndieGames #GameDevs #IndieDevs
Indie allies for impact "play" it forward! By Take this, IGDA Foundation, and itch.io. Background shows many of the games included in the game bundle.
November 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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🎉 Today’s the day!
Autumn Alumni Weekend kicks off soon — join us for talks, workshops, and indie game showcases all day long 🍁🎮

🎟 It’s free to join → buff.ly/N8Rx8Fy

#gamedevs #indiedevs
Fall Alumni Weekend Schedule - November 15th
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Today I'll be a speaker at the @igdafoundation.org Alumni Weekend! I'll give a talk called "Oops, I joined another Game Jam: Lessons on +20 Game Jams", in which we'll talk about scope, burnout, failure and how to apply jam lessons to "real" game dev!

Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/igda-found...
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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🌟 Tomorrow’s the day--and we have an updated schedule to share with you!

Join us for Autumn Alumni Weekend — talks, workshops, and indie game trailers all in one cozy Saturday online 🎮✨

🎟 Get your free ticket: buff.ly/0jD3RZ4

#gamedevs #indiedevs
Fall Alumni Weekend Schedule - November 15th
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Imagine your game on mobile — reaching players worldwide, boosted by mentors, and featured in a showcase seen by 100K+ people. ✨

That’s what Port(ing) Quest ⛵ is here to help you do.
Join us → buff.ly/pu3hvM3

#indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames
All aboard! We're looking for games to join us on a Port Quest. Let us help you bring your game to mobile platforms and reach new global audiences. Sponsored by IGDA Foundation, IGDA, and WIGI.
November 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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📢Check out this great game jam opportunity! Get your game livestreamed while supporting Extra Life!
asaraviapt.bsky.social andrea s. @asaraviapt.bsky.social · 15d
We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam!

All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.
November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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❤️💛 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.

👉 buff.ly/cMYg1O7

#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."
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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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!

#gamedev #igdafoundation #indiedev
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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📣 GamesBeat Next was sold out — but 100 new tickets just opened up! Join 500+ leaders from across gaming, tech, and entertainment this Nov 12–13 in SF.

Hear from Humam Sakhnini (CEO, Discord), Lisa Burgess (GM, Kids Games, Netflix), and more.

Use code GBN25IGDAF25 ➡️ buff.ly/fKP4K54
Audience at a previous GamesBeat Next with text overlaying, "The conversations that shape tomorrow's industry don't happen online. They happen here."
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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🎤 Got something to share with the community? There’s still time!

We’ve extended the deadline to submit your talks, workshops, and game trailers for Autumn Alumni Weekend to Nov 4 at 11:59pm PST! 🌙

Submit here 👉 buff.ly/hxd09cJ
IGDAF Alumni Weekend Nov 15-16. Talks by alumni, workshops, game dev showcases, and key guest speakers. Got an interesting topic in mind? Sign up to be a speaker!
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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🎟️ On the fence about attending #GamesBeatNext? You can still save 25% with code GBN25IGDAF25!

📅 Nov 12–13 | San Francisco
👉 buff.ly/G1Ks5mM

#GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation
Only GamesBeat brings top executives together to shape what's next for gaming and beyond.
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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🎮✨ Good news, devs — we’ve extended the deadline to submit your game trailers for Autumn Alumni Weekend to Nov 3 @ 11:59pm PST! 🍂

If you’ve got a sizzle reel or trailer ready, submit it to be featured in our indie promo breaks between speaker sessions. 🥳

Submit yours here 👉 buff.ly/gQRVQjr
IGDAF Alumni Weekend Nov 15-16. Talks by alumni, workshops, game dev showcases, and key guest speakers. Got an interesting topic in mind? Sign up to be a speaker!
October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Our hearts go out to all those effected by Hurricane Melissa. If you're able, please consider donating through the Government of Jamaica directly or reputable non-profits providing aid to the many people who are and continue to be effected.
October 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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We launched Port(ing) Quest ⛵ to help #gamedevs bring their games to mobile & reach players worldwide.

Get mentorship, workshops, & a global showcase to grow your audience — no mobile experience needed.

👉 buff.ly/JTYWDij

#indiedev #mobilegames
All aboard! We're looking for games to join us on a Port Quest. Let us help you bring your game to mobile platforms and reach new global audiences. Sponsored by IGDA Foundation, IGDA, and WIGI.
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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🔥 Devil’s Liminal is joining the Indie Allies for Impact itch.io bundle — and we couldn’t be more excited!

Every game in this bundle helps raise funds for @takethis.org and the IGDA Foundation, supporting developer mental health and career growth.

Join the bundle today ➡️ buff.ly/DPIUwT2
Indie Allies for Impact bundle featuring Devil's Liminal
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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🌟 Have you gotten your FREE ticket for tomorrows @gamerella.bsky.social panel yet? 🌟

Some of our fantastic #IGDAFVirtualExchange alumni will be speaking about their unique paths to games--definitely one to make time for!

🎟️FREE SIGN UP
www.tickettailor.com/events/gamer...
Gamerella Unusual Paths Through the Games Industry panel on Wednesday, October 29th at 12-1pm EDT
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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🎉✨ Kreaturekind (@valiant.se) has joined the party! ✨🎉

A wholesome deckbuilder, in Kreaturekind you battle cards, debate monsters, & save magic!

Add your game to the Indie Allies for Impact @itch.io bundle benefiting Take This & @igdafoundation.org today!

Submit now: tinyurl.com/iaibundle
Text reads: "Indie Allies for Impact. Play it forward! Got a game on itch dot eye oh? Whether it's premium or free to play, we'd love for you to play it forward by donating your game to support our cause. Have questions? Please reach out to us. kim at take this dot org." The cover image for the game Kreaturekind is featured in the center of the graphic. Three characters, a femme presenting person with long curly red hair, a male presenting green person with scars that make him look a bit like a twinky version of Frankenstein's monster, and a pale vampire with long pointed ears and two puncture wounds on their neck, stand in front of a fantasy nature setting complete with waterfall and lagoon and fuchsia flora. In front of the characters is the game's title/logo, Kreaturekind. At the bottom are the logos for Take This, The IGDA Foundation, and Itch dot eye oh.
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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What is Tech Design? An @igdafoundation.org talk.

As a Tech Designer in #gamedev , I noticed what the role implies is hazy to most, so I gave a little talk about it, now available on youtube. I hope you find the info interesting or valuable! youtu.be/CtZovcz4hoQ
What Is Tech Design?[Gamedev]
YouTube video by Kaya's Stuff
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October 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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🚨 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

👉 buff.ly/EYax2Fo

#IGDAFoundation #GameDev
The future of gaming and entertainment? It's defined at GamesBeat Next.
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🚨 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

👉 buff.ly/r5zCpXc

#Giveaway #IGDAFoundation #GameDev #IndieDev
GB Next: Not just another conference--500+ innovators and decision-makers defining what's next.
October 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM