Into Games
@intogames.bsky.social
We are a UK charity that helps people get the skills and support they need for a career in game development, particularly if they are from a working-class or under-resourced background. Find us here: https://intogames.org/
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It’s ALIVE! 🐌🎮 Join our book club for games for only £39.99 (whilst stocks last) and unlock a new indie game every month. PLUS exclusive community events and a Discord community. 💸 All funds go towards the great work of UK registered charity, Into Games. www.slowgame.club
It’s ALIVE! 🐌🎮 Join our book club for games for only £39.99 (whilst stocks last) and unlock a new indie game every month. PLUS exclusive community events and a Discord community. 💸 All funds go towards the great work of UK registered charity, Into Games. www.slowgame.club
November 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It’s ALIVE! 🐌🎮 Join our book club for games for only £39.99 (whilst stocks last) and unlock a new indie game every month. PLUS exclusive community events and a Discord community. 💸 All funds go towards the great work of UK registered charity, Into Games. www.slowgame.club
Slow Game Club returns for 2026 to raise funds for Into Games Initiatives!
We’re looking for ambassadors to help us lead, create and share the fun for a good cause. In return, you’ll get a free SGC membership, a feature on our channels, & support from the IG team.
Curious? www.slowgame.club/press
We’re looking for ambassadors to help us lead, create and share the fun for a good cause. In return, you’ll get a free SGC membership, a feature on our channels, & support from the IG team.
Curious? www.slowgame.club/press
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Slow Game Club returns for 2026 to raise funds for Into Games Initiatives!
We’re looking for ambassadors to help us lead, create and share the fun for a good cause. In return, you’ll get a free SGC membership, a feature on our channels, & support from the IG team.
Curious? www.slowgame.club/press
We’re looking for ambassadors to help us lead, create and share the fun for a good cause. In return, you’ll get a free SGC membership, a feature on our channels, & support from the IG team.
Curious? www.slowgame.club/press
Curious about freelancing in games? This masterclass will help you navigate freelancing with less guesswork, more confidence.
Led by Lucy Kyriakidou (Disney’s Illusion Island, indie hits) who will draw on 15 years of freelancing in the industry.
🎟 Book now: www.intogames.courses/course/gamed...
Led by Lucy Kyriakidou (Disney’s Illusion Island, indie hits) who will draw on 15 years of freelancing in the industry.
🎟 Book now: www.intogames.courses/course/gamed...
September 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Curious about freelancing in games? This masterclass will help you navigate freelancing with less guesswork, more confidence.
Led by Lucy Kyriakidou (Disney’s Illusion Island, indie hits) who will draw on 15 years of freelancing in the industry.
🎟 Book now: www.intogames.courses/course/gamed...
Led by Lucy Kyriakidou (Disney’s Illusion Island, indie hits) who will draw on 15 years of freelancing in the industry.
🎟 Book now: www.intogames.courses/course/gamed...
We are now officially a UK charity.
Our focus is now 100% on building socioeconomic diversity in the UK games sector, and we couldn't be more ready.
We are actively looking for new UK-based Trustees - if this mission aligns with you, please take a look at our Trustee pack - lnkd.in/eGCETDyA
Our focus is now 100% on building socioeconomic diversity in the UK games sector, and we couldn't be more ready.
We are actively looking for new UK-based Trustees - if this mission aligns with you, please take a look at our Trustee pack - lnkd.in/eGCETDyA
August 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
We are now officially a UK charity.
Our focus is now 100% on building socioeconomic diversity in the UK games sector, and we couldn't be more ready.
We are actively looking for new UK-based Trustees - if this mission aligns with you, please take a look at our Trustee pack - lnkd.in/eGCETDyA
Our focus is now 100% on building socioeconomic diversity in the UK games sector, and we couldn't be more ready.
We are actively looking for new UK-based Trustees - if this mission aligns with you, please take a look at our Trustee pack - lnkd.in/eGCETDyA
🚀 Indie devs and game marketers, find out how to make your Steam page work harder.
Join our expert (Happy Volcano, ex-Raw Fury) for a live 3hr Masterclass on boosting reach, trust, and performance.
📅 3PM, 5 Sept
🎟️ 50% Early bird "MASTERMARKETING" ends soon www.intogames.courses/course/steam...
Join our expert (Happy Volcano, ex-Raw Fury) for a live 3hr Masterclass on boosting reach, trust, and performance.
📅 3PM, 5 Sept
🎟️ 50% Early bird "MASTERMARKETING" ends soon www.intogames.courses/course/steam...
July 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🚀 Indie devs and game marketers, find out how to make your Steam page work harder.
Join our expert (Happy Volcano, ex-Raw Fury) for a live 3hr Masterclass on boosting reach, trust, and performance.
📅 3PM, 5 Sept
🎟️ 50% Early bird "MASTERMARKETING" ends soon www.intogames.courses/course/steam...
Join our expert (Happy Volcano, ex-Raw Fury) for a live 3hr Masterclass on boosting reach, trust, and performance.
📅 3PM, 5 Sept
🎟️ 50% Early bird "MASTERMARKETING" ends soon www.intogames.courses/course/steam...
On the last day of the IG50, we celebrate the 📅 Production Winners 📅:
🏆Harvey Jones (Producer)
🏆Jasmine Gonzalez (Producer - open to specialise)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆Harvey Jones (Producer)
🏆Jasmine Gonzalez (Producer - open to specialise)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
July 4, 2025 at 11:45 AM
On the last day of the IG50, we celebrate the 📅 Production Winners 📅:
🏆Harvey Jones (Producer)
🏆Jasmine Gonzalez (Producer - open to specialise)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆Harvey Jones (Producer)
🏆Jasmine Gonzalez (Producer - open to specialise)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
On day 4 of the IG50 announcements, we celebrate our 🖥️ Programming Winners 🖥️ (1/3):
🏆 Casper Helliwell (Lead/Tools)
🏆Chukwuyenum Opone (Programmer)
🏆Dean Atkinson-Walker (Gameplay)
🏆Dylan Marley (Gameplay)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 Casper Helliwell (Lead/Tools)
🏆Chukwuyenum Opone (Programmer)
🏆Dean Atkinson-Walker (Gameplay)
🏆Dylan Marley (Gameplay)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
July 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
On day 4 of the IG50 announcements, we celebrate our 🖥️ Programming Winners 🖥️ (1/3):
🏆 Casper Helliwell (Lead/Tools)
🏆Chukwuyenum Opone (Programmer)
🏆Dean Atkinson-Walker (Gameplay)
🏆Dylan Marley (Gameplay)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 Casper Helliwell (Lead/Tools)
🏆Chukwuyenum Opone (Programmer)
🏆Dean Atkinson-Walker (Gameplay)
🏆Dylan Marley (Gameplay)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
Celebrate today’s IG50 ✍️ Design & Narrative Category Winners ✍️ (1/3):
🏆 Calvin Nixon (Level/Narrative)
🏆Daniel Gething (Level)
🏆Daniel Slater (Level)
🏆Elicia Clark (Writer/Narrative)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 Calvin Nixon (Level/Narrative)
🏆Daniel Gething (Level)
🏆Daniel Slater (Level)
🏆Elicia Clark (Writer/Narrative)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
July 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Celebrate today’s IG50 ✍️ Design & Narrative Category Winners ✍️ (1/3):
🏆 Calvin Nixon (Level/Narrative)
🏆Daniel Gething (Level)
🏆Daniel Slater (Level)
🏆Elicia Clark (Writer/Narrative)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 Calvin Nixon (Level/Narrative)
🏆Daniel Gething (Level)
🏆Daniel Slater (Level)
🏆Elicia Clark (Writer/Narrative)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
Don't miss out on our incredible IG50 🎤 Audio Category Winners 🎤:
🏆 George Walker (Sound Design/Composer)
🏆 Parth Prashant Rane (Sound Design/Technical Sound)
Explore further at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 George Walker (Sound Design/Composer)
🏆 Parth Prashant Rane (Sound Design/Technical Sound)
Explore further at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
July 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Don't miss out on our incredible IG50 🎤 Audio Category Winners 🎤:
🏆 George Walker (Sound Design/Composer)
🏆 Parth Prashant Rane (Sound Design/Technical Sound)
Explore further at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 George Walker (Sound Design/Composer)
🏆 Parth Prashant Rane (Sound Design/Technical Sound)
Explore further at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
Check out today’s IG50 💃 Animation & VFX Category Winners 💃 (1/2):
🏆 Jack Finch (Gameplay Animator)
🏆 Keziah Stevens (Gameplay/Cinematics Animator)
🏆 Rafiul Alam (VFX Artist)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 Jack Finch (Gameplay Animator)
🏆 Keziah Stevens (Gameplay/Cinematics Animator)
🏆 Rafiul Alam (VFX Artist)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
July 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Check out today’s IG50 💃 Animation & VFX Category Winners 💃 (1/2):
🏆 Jack Finch (Gameplay Animator)
🏆 Keziah Stevens (Gameplay/Cinematics Animator)
🏆 Rafiul Alam (VFX Artist)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
🏆 Jack Finch (Gameplay Animator)
🏆 Keziah Stevens (Gameplay/Cinematics Animator)
🏆 Rafiul Alam (VFX Artist)
More details at www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
We kick off the IG50 Awards 2025 with our 🎨Art Category Winners🎨(1/5):
Anna Catarina Pereira Finn (Concept)
Barbora Hrabovcová (Weapons/Props)
Christian Millado (Character)
Elizabeth Orji-Smith (Concept)
You can see all winners on www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
Anna Catarina Pereira Finn (Concept)
Barbora Hrabovcová (Weapons/Props)
Christian Millado (Character)
Elizabeth Orji-Smith (Concept)
You can see all winners on www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
June 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We kick off the IG50 Awards 2025 with our 🎨Art Category Winners🎨(1/5):
Anna Catarina Pereira Finn (Concept)
Barbora Hrabovcová (Weapons/Props)
Christian Millado (Character)
Elizabeth Orji-Smith (Concept)
You can see all winners on www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
Anna Catarina Pereira Finn (Concept)
Barbora Hrabovcová (Weapons/Props)
Christian Millado (Character)
Elizabeth Orji-Smith (Concept)
You can see all winners on www.intogames50.uk/ig50-2025
👏 Get ready for a thrilling week! 👏
Over the next 5 days, we’ll share the winners of this year’s #IG50 awards.
50 wonderful people from working class background across 9 categories, ready for their first full-time games job!
Keep your eyes peeled & celebrate with us! 👀
Over the next 5 days, we’ll share the winners of this year’s #IG50 awards.
50 wonderful people from working class background across 9 categories, ready for their first full-time games job!
Keep your eyes peeled & celebrate with us! 👀
June 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
👏 Get ready for a thrilling week! 👏
Over the next 5 days, we’ll share the winners of this year’s #IG50 awards.
50 wonderful people from working class background across 9 categories, ready for their first full-time games job!
Keep your eyes peeled & celebrate with us! 👀
Over the next 5 days, we’ll share the winners of this year’s #IG50 awards.
50 wonderful people from working class background across 9 categories, ready for their first full-time games job!
Keep your eyes peeled & celebrate with us! 👀
The winners for this years IG50 have been selected! 🎉
Make sure to check your email inbox (and spam folder) now to see if you've been chosen! ✉️
Stay tuned for the winner features coming soon. 👀
Make sure to check your email inbox (and spam folder) now to see if you've been chosen! ✉️
Stay tuned for the winner features coming soon. 👀
June 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The winners for this years IG50 have been selected! 🎉
Make sure to check your email inbox (and spam folder) now to see if you've been chosen! ✉️
Stay tuned for the winner features coming soon. 👀
Make sure to check your email inbox (and spam folder) now to see if you've been chosen! ✉️
Stay tuned for the winner features coming soon. 👀
You have 2 hours to submit your applications for this year's IG50 awards—they close at midday today! If you are from a working-class or low-income background, from the UK and ready to work in games but yet to have your first full-time role, this is for you!
www.intogames50.uk
www.intogames50.uk
May 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
You have 2 hours to submit your applications for this year's IG50 awards—they close at midday today! If you are from a working-class or low-income background, from the UK and ready to work in games but yet to have your first full-time role, this is for you!
www.intogames50.uk
www.intogames50.uk
@electricsquare.bsky.social and @livelygames.bsky.social are back on board for 2025! ⚡ We’re focusing on Brighton & Hove, supporting young people through careers events, workshops, and hiring support—helping break down barriers to the games industry and boost social mobility 💥
May 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
@electricsquare.bsky.social and @livelygames.bsky.social are back on board for 2025! ⚡ We’re focusing on Brighton & Hove, supporting young people through careers events, workshops, and hiring support—helping break down barriers to the games industry and boost social mobility 💥
We’re teaming up with @RareLtd again in 2025 🎮 Together, we’ll launch a new Waypoint in Birmingham—bringing workshops, bursaries, and career events to young people from low-income backgrounds. Real change, real impact for social mobility 🚀
intogames.org/news/2025-ra...
intogames.org/news/2025-ra...
May 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
We’re teaming up with @RareLtd again in 2025 🎮 Together, we’ll launch a new Waypoint in Birmingham—bringing workshops, bursaries, and career events to young people from low-income backgrounds. Real change, real impact for social mobility 🚀
intogames.org/news/2025-ra...
intogames.org/news/2025-ra...
We have extended the IG50 award application deadline to midday on May 19th, so you now have the whole weekend to submit your applications!
If you are from a low-income or working-class background and you haven't yet had your first full-time role in games, you need to apply... www.intogames50.uk
If you are from a low-income or working-class background and you haven't yet had your first full-time role in games, you need to apply... www.intogames50.uk
May 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
We have extended the IG50 award application deadline to midday on May 19th, so you now have the whole weekend to submit your applications!
If you are from a low-income or working-class background and you haven't yet had your first full-time role in games, you need to apply... www.intogames50.uk
If you are from a low-income or working-class background and you haven't yet had your first full-time role in games, you need to apply... www.intogames50.uk
Our friends at @ndreams.bsky.social return as Studio Partners for the 4th year! 💜 In 2025 we’re bringing work experience, bursaries, and careers guidance to Farnborough—supporting local talent and driving social mobility in games from the ground up 🌱 intogames.org/news/2025-nd...
nDreams has partnered with Into Games to help boost diverse talent
We’re delighted to announce that our long-time partners and friends nDreams will be returning for a fourth year as Into Games Studio Partners.
intogames.org
May 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Our friends at @ndreams.bsky.social return as Studio Partners for the 4th year! 💜 In 2025 we’re bringing work experience, bursaries, and careers guidance to Farnborough—supporting local talent and driving social mobility in games from the ground up 🌱 intogames.org/news/2025-nd...
You have 10 days left to apply for the IG50 awards this year - if you are from the UK and a working-class background, sign up and get the chance to win; Access to paid placements in UK studios, free training, portfolio reviews and long-term career support... www.intogames50.uk
May 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
You have 10 days left to apply for the IG50 awards this year - if you are from the UK and a working-class background, sign up and get the chance to win; Access to paid placements in UK studios, free training, portfolio reviews and long-term career support... www.intogames50.uk
Working-class? Based in the UK? Haven't got your first role in games yet but ready to work? This 👇👇👇👇
April 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Working-class? Based in the UK? Haven't got your first role in games yet but ready to work? This 👇👇👇👇
🎮 The IG50 ARE BACK!
Are you:
📍 From the UK
💪 From a working-class or low-income background?
🔎 Not yet in the games industry?
Apply for the IG50 2025 for celebration, support finding work and more!
👉 Apply now: intogames50.uk/apply-2025
👇 Or read on to find out more… (1/4)
Are you:
📍 From the UK
💪 From a working-class or low-income background?
🔎 Not yet in the games industry?
Apply for the IG50 2025 for celebration, support finding work and more!
👉 Apply now: intogames50.uk/apply-2025
👇 Or read on to find out more… (1/4)
April 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎮 The IG50 ARE BACK!
Are you:
📍 From the UK
💪 From a working-class or low-income background?
🔎 Not yet in the games industry?
Apply for the IG50 2025 for celebration, support finding work and more!
👉 Apply now: intogames50.uk/apply-2025
👇 Or read on to find out more… (1/4)
Are you:
📍 From the UK
💪 From a working-class or low-income background?
🔎 Not yet in the games industry?
Apply for the IG50 2025 for celebration, support finding work and more!
👉 Apply now: intogames50.uk/apply-2025
👇 Or read on to find out more… (1/4)
Thank you @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social for a great article on our mission around social mobility in the UK games sector ❤️
Comments for "The UK games industry has a class problem - here's how one organisation is trying to fix it"
PC gaming news, previews, reviews, opinion.
www.rockpapershotgun.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Thank you @rockpapershotgun.bsky.social for a great article on our mission around social mobility in the UK games sector ❤️
Reposted by Into Games
What if your favourite detective wasn’t a hardened cop, but just an art school grad figuring things out? 🦝
Tails Noir gives us the ultimate millennial main character.
🐌 slowgame.club
#IndieGames #GameDev #SlowGameClub #TailsNoir @danshinwastaken.bsky.social
Tails Noir gives us the ultimate millennial main character.
🐌 slowgame.club
#IndieGames #GameDev #SlowGameClub #TailsNoir @danshinwastaken.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What if your favourite detective wasn’t a hardened cop, but just an art school grad figuring things out? 🦝
Tails Noir gives us the ultimate millennial main character.
🐌 slowgame.club
#IndieGames #GameDev #SlowGameClub #TailsNoir @danshinwastaken.bsky.social
Tails Noir gives us the ultimate millennial main character.
🐌 slowgame.club
#IndieGames #GameDev #SlowGameClub #TailsNoir @danshinwastaken.bsky.social
Game Dev Heroes is a celebration of the people behind the scenes of the games industry.
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Someone who makes a difference in the industry?
Go nominate your hero now! ✨ gamedevheroes.co/nominations-...
#GameDevHeroes #GamesIndustry #GameDev
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Someone who makes a difference in the industry?
Go nominate your hero now! ✨ gamedevheroes.co/nominations-...
#GameDevHeroes #GamesIndustry #GameDev
March 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Game Dev Heroes is a celebration of the people behind the scenes of the games industry.
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Someone who makes a difference in the industry?
Go nominate your hero now! ✨ gamedevheroes.co/nominations-...
#GameDevHeroes #GamesIndustry #GameDev
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond? Someone who makes a difference in the industry?
Go nominate your hero now! ✨ gamedevheroes.co/nominations-...
#GameDevHeroes #GamesIndustry #GameDev
Congratulations to the sprinters who've just completed the 'Design Environmental Puzzles: Mastering Flow' sprint with Joel Beardshaw 🌠
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
March 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Congratulations to the sprinters who've just completed the 'Design Environmental Puzzles: Mastering Flow' sprint with Joel Beardshaw 🌠
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev
Thank you to our masterclass hosts:
💛 Betty Robertson (Narrative Consultant)
🧡 Matty McGrory (Design Director)
#PuzzleDesign #LevelDesign #GameDev