IGDA NYC
@igdanyc.bsky.social
The NYC chapter of the International Game Dev Assoc. aims to grow and connect our tristate area community and industry!
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News? Use #NYMakesGames when sharing!
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IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
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Indie game friends, Tribeca Game Festival OPEN for submissions (Jan/Feb deadlines for June event).
Emphasis is squarely on INDIE games, a chance to show your work at large. Check out prior selections for a taste.
tribecafilm.com/festival/sub...
Emphasis is squarely on INDIE games, a chance to show your work at large. Check out prior selections for a taste.
tribecafilm.com/festival/sub...
2026 Festival Submissions | Tribeca
Tribecafilm.com: Home of the 2025 Tribeca Festival
tribecafilm.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Indie game friends, Tribeca Game Festival OPEN for submissions (Jan/Feb deadlines for June event).
Emphasis is squarely on INDIE games, a chance to show your work at large. Check out prior selections for a taste.
tribecafilm.com/festival/sub...
Emphasis is squarely on INDIE games, a chance to show your work at large. Check out prior selections for a taste.
tribecafilm.com/festival/sub...
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November's NYC Game Dev Digest is out! Head right into events for Game Design Days leading up to No Quarter, plus enough new releases by NYC Game Devs to fill a holiday gift list!
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
IGDA NYC Chapter Newsletter
Your monthly guide to NYC game dev jobs, events, and news!
mailchi.mp
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
November's NYC Game Dev Digest is out! Head right into events for Game Design Days leading up to No Quarter, plus enough new releases by NYC Game Devs to fill a holiday gift list!
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
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IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
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It's been years since I went to the NYU Game Center playtest Thurs, and it's amazing how much it's grown and slicked up.
Open to the public, tables and testers filled the room, and I was happy to see at least a few tabletop games and a very cool, retro radio video game.
#NYMakesGames
Open to the public, tables and testers filled the room, and I was happy to see at least a few tabletop games and a very cool, retro radio video game.
#NYMakesGames
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
It's been years since I went to the NYU Game Center playtest Thurs, and it's amazing how much it's grown and slicked up.
Open to the public, tables and testers filled the room, and I was happy to see at least a few tabletop games and a very cool, retro radio video game.
#NYMakesGames
Open to the public, tables and testers filled the room, and I was happy to see at least a few tabletop games and a very cool, retro radio video game.
#NYMakesGames
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This month's Level Up Tuesday was awesome! Also got some proof that I leave the house on occasion. ⬇️
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
November 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This month's Level Up Tuesday was awesome! Also got some proof that I leave the house on occasion. ⬇️
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Your deck, your voice. Careful what say, or don’t say, in our deck builder RPG 🃏
✨Wishlist today✨
#indiegamedev #gamedev #rpg #deckbuilder
✨Wishlist today✨
#indiegamedev #gamedev #rpg #deckbuilder
November 19, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Your deck, your voice. Careful what say, or don’t say, in our deck builder RPG 🃏
✨Wishlist today✨
#indiegamedev #gamedev #rpg #deckbuilder
✨Wishlist today✨
#indiegamedev #gamedev #rpg #deckbuilder
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17 wishlists in 1 day! 🫠
For a teeny tiny indie game dev team, we’re feeling really grateful and inspired by this.
Can we get to 30? 🪟
store.steampowered.com/app/4025790/...
#gamedev #indiegame
For a teeny tiny indie game dev team, we’re feeling really grateful and inspired by this.
Can we get to 30? 🪟
store.steampowered.com/app/4025790/...
#gamedev #indiegame
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
17 wishlists in 1 day! 🫠
For a teeny tiny indie game dev team, we’re feeling really grateful and inspired by this.
Can we get to 30? 🪟
store.steampowered.com/app/4025790/...
#gamedev #indiegame
For a teeny tiny indie game dev team, we’re feeling really grateful and inspired by this.
Can we get to 30? 🪟
store.steampowered.com/app/4025790/...
#gamedev #indiegame
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Unity games are coming to Fortnite in 2026
#Gaming #Fortnite #GameDev #Unity
geekrealmhub.com/unity-games-...
#Gaming #Fortnite #GameDev #Unity
geekrealmhub.com/unity-games-...
Unity games are coming to Fortnite in 2026
Starting in 2026, games built with Unity will be able to live inside Fortnite. Yes, that's right, two rival engines, one massive Playground.
geekrealmhub.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Unity games are coming to Fortnite in 2026
#Gaming #Fortnite #GameDev #Unity
geekrealmhub.com/unity-games-...
#Gaming #Fortnite #GameDev #Unity
geekrealmhub.com/unity-games-...
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This Saturday, come to No Quarter to play brand new game, THIS MUST BE THE FACE by me & @okremiok.bsky.social
Compete in a head to head to head to head battle of expressivity. Will they understand you're in love or will they think you just ate a weird egg?
gamecenter.nyu.edu/events/no-qu...
Compete in a head to head to head to head battle of expressivity. Will they understand you're in love or will they think you just ate a weird egg?
gamecenter.nyu.edu/events/no-qu...
November 20, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This Saturday, come to No Quarter to play brand new game, THIS MUST BE THE FACE by me & @okremiok.bsky.social
Compete in a head to head to head to head battle of expressivity. Will they understand you're in love or will they think you just ate a weird egg?
gamecenter.nyu.edu/events/no-qu...
Compete in a head to head to head to head battle of expressivity. Will they understand you're in love or will they think you just ate a weird egg?
gamecenter.nyu.edu/events/no-qu...
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Enjoyed this event! Always energizing to see new faces and connect with game friends from Gumbo, NYU, IGDA, and all kinds of other game hubs around the city.
Geez, I even met a pair of accountants and a financial adviser blending in nicely with the tech + creative crowd.
#NYMakesGames
Geez, I even met a pair of accountants and a financial adviser blending in nicely with the tech + creative crowd.
#NYMakesGames
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
November 19, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Enjoyed this event! Always energizing to see new faces and connect with game friends from Gumbo, NYU, IGDA, and all kinds of other game hubs around the city.
Geez, I even met a pair of accountants and a financial adviser blending in nicely with the tech + creative crowd.
#NYMakesGames
Geez, I even met a pair of accountants and a financial adviser blending in nicely with the tech + creative crowd.
#NYMakesGames
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Also tonight, but already at capacity, is Pitch & Plate by @womeningamesnyc.bsky.social ! For those going: have a great time this evening celebrating women in games, creativity, and community over dinner! Attendees will share what they're working on in a supportive, inspiring space.
November 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Also tonight, but already at capacity, is Pitch & Plate by @womeningamesnyc.bsky.social ! For those going: have a great time this evening celebrating women in games, creativity, and community over dinner! Attendees will share what they're working on in a supportive, inspiring space.
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
We packed the space at Coexist last night to hear Josh Hirshfield, play Wynd and Legendary Heroes, and meet/greet game devs in the NYC area.
Here's our photo recap!
#NYMakesGames #gamedev #nyc
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In this video from @gdocexpo.com, Ed Lago, Senior Producer at Creature Label shares lessons he's learned after reviewing more than 200 game pitches. Ed deep dives into valuable and actionable suggestions on how to improve your game pitch, avoid common mistakes and stand out. tinyurl.com/2jp9rc9u
250 Reviewed Game Pitches Later: The Lessons Learned
Join Ed Lago, Senior Producer/Biz Dev/Scout at Creature Label as he shares his insights and the lessons learned after reviewing more than 200 game pitches. With his experience working for the Indie VR Fund initiative in a partnership between Creature and SideQuest, Ed deep dives into valuable and actionable suggestions on how to improve your game pitch, avoid common mistakes and stand out. Helping you be in a better, more confident position when pitching to publishers and platforms.
tinyurl.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
In this video from @gdocexpo.com, Ed Lago, Senior Producer at Creature Label shares lessons he's learned after reviewing more than 200 game pitches. Ed deep dives into valuable and actionable suggestions on how to improve your game pitch, avoid common mistakes and stand out. tinyurl.com/2jp9rc9u
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Find more info about this BumbleBear Open Studio and the rest of the event series at game-design-days.com
Game Design Days
Game Design Days is a NYU Game Center sponsored event series that highlights the underground independent game development communities of NYC.
game-design-days.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Find more info about this BumbleBear Open Studio and the rest of the event series at game-design-days.com
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Game Design Days part 8! Tonight at 6pm, come visit BumbleBear Games at their Open Studio in DUMBO! The creators of Killer Queen, ZOMBEEZ, and Black Emperor will be there to show off their new prototypes, the hardware they use to build great arcade games, and talk to you about their development!
November 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Game Design Days part 8! Tonight at 6pm, come visit BumbleBear Games at their Open Studio in DUMBO! The creators of Killer Queen, ZOMBEEZ, and Black Emperor will be there to show off their new prototypes, the hardware they use to build great arcade games, and talk to you about their development!
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Entries now OPEN for the New Media Writing Prize (Feb 1 deadline), with categories for social good, new work, student work, digital journalism, and the Chris Meade top prize.
NMWP is about digital-forward storytelling—works that could not exist in print. Cash prizes. #elit #elo #ifcomp
NMWP is about digital-forward storytelling—works that could not exist in print. Cash prizes. #elit #elo #ifcomp
Enter Competition - New Media Writing Prize
Enter the CompetitionEntries to the Prize are now open for 2025.Check out last year's shortlist and our archive of previous entries before submitting and most importantly read the terms and conditions...
newmediawritingprize.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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GDC survey indicates over half of U.S. game workers want to join a union
Half of U.S. game workers want to join a union
According to the 2025 Game Industry Salary Report, 64 percent of developers support unions and 56 percent want to join one.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
GDC survey indicates over half of U.S. game workers want to join a union
Game writers and narrative designers!
An opportunity to showcase your work in a competition that has been going for more than 10 years.
An opportunity to showcase your work in a competition that has been going for more than 10 years.
Entries now OPEN for the New Media Writing Prize (Feb 1 deadline), with categories for social good, new work, student work, digital journalism, and the Chris Meade top prize.
NMWP is about digital-forward storytelling—works that could not exist in print. Cash prizes. #elit #elo #ifcomp
NMWP is about digital-forward storytelling—works that could not exist in print. Cash prizes. #elit #elo #ifcomp
Enter Competition - New Media Writing Prize
Enter the CompetitionEntries to the Prize are now open for 2025.Check out last year's shortlist and our archive of previous entries before submitting and most importantly read the terms and conditions...
newmediawritingprize.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Game writers and narrative designers!
An opportunity to showcase your work in a competition that has been going for more than 10 years.
An opportunity to showcase your work in a competition that has been going for more than 10 years.
November's NYC Game Dev Digest is out! Head right into events for Game Design Days leading up to No Quarter, plus enough new releases by NYC Game Devs to fill a holiday gift list!
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
IGDA NYC Chapter Newsletter
Your monthly guide to NYC game dev jobs, events, and news!
mailchi.mp
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 AM
November's NYC Game Dev Digest is out! Head right into events for Game Design Days leading up to No Quarter, plus enough new releases by NYC Game Devs to fill a holiday gift list!
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
Check it out and let us know what you think!
#NYMakesGames #nyc #gamedev
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TOMORROW, it's the IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
I'll be there!
Speaker, two indie games in the spotlight, and plenty of time to play and talk games with NYC area game devs and friends.
FREE entry to Coexist Gaming with RSVP: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
I'll be there!
Speaker, two indie games in the spotlight, and plenty of time to play and talk games with NYC area game devs and friends.
FREE entry to Coexist Gaming with RSVP: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Level Up Tuesdays with IGDA! | Coexist Gaming
Let's get social with the International Game Developers Association and Coexist!
www.coexistgaming.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
TOMORROW, it's the IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday!
I'll be there!
Speaker, two indie games in the spotlight, and plenty of time to play and talk games with NYC area game devs and friends.
FREE entry to Coexist Gaming with RSVP: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
I'll be there!
Speaker, two indie games in the spotlight, and plenty of time to play and talk games with NYC area game devs and friends.
FREE entry to Coexist Gaming with RSVP: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
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THIS TUESDAY!
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
Game Spotlight: Legendary Heroes: A Game Of Death by Auteurian Pro.
A fast-paced action beat'em up with fighting game mechanics and skill-based gameplay!
#NYMakesGames
Hub site: www.kahl-one.com/legendaryher...
A fast-paced action beat'em up with fighting game mechanics and skill-based gameplay!
#NYMakesGames
Hub site: www.kahl-one.com/legendaryher...
Legendary Heroes
www.kahl-one.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
THIS TUESDAY!
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
THIS TUESDAY!
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
Game Spotlight: Legendary Heroes: A Game Of Death by Auteurian Pro.
A fast-paced action beat'em up with fighting game mechanics and skill-based gameplay!
#NYMakesGames
Hub site: www.kahl-one.com/legendaryher...
A fast-paced action beat'em up with fighting game mechanics and skill-based gameplay!
#NYMakesGames
Hub site: www.kahl-one.com/legendaryher...
Legendary Heroes
www.kahl-one.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
THIS TUESDAY!
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
IGDA NYC Level Up Tuesday RSVP and info: www.coexistgaming.com/event-detail...
Speaker ("tech tools"), two NYC indie games in the spotlight, tacos, talk time, and plenty of opportunity to enjoy the toys and games at Coexist Gaming in Midtown.
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Again, here are ALL the NYC Game Design Days events (thru Nov 22), at various venues around the city.
(I'll also be at No Quarter on Nov 22 to check out the curated games at NYU Game Center, and perhaps other events a schedule allows.)
#NYMakesGames
game-design-days.com
(I'll also be at No Quarter on Nov 22 to check out the curated games at NYU Game Center, and perhaps other events a schedule allows.)
#NYMakesGames
game-design-days.com
Game Design Days
Game Design Days is a NYU Game Center sponsored event series that highlights the underground independent game development communities of NYC.
game-design-days.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Again, here are ALL the NYC Game Design Days events (thru Nov 22), at various venues around the city.
(I'll also be at No Quarter on Nov 22 to check out the curated games at NYU Game Center, and perhaps other events a schedule allows.)
#NYMakesGames
game-design-days.com
(I'll also be at No Quarter on Nov 22 to check out the curated games at NYU Game Center, and perhaps other events a schedule allows.)
#NYMakesGames
game-design-days.com