IGDA Foundation

An international 501c3 charity providing professional development programs for current and aspiring game developers from underrepresented backgrounds.

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🎮 Download for Charity 2027 is coming to Steam!

This year’s theme: Press ‘Start’ Together—a celebration of multiplayer, co-op games, and the communities we build by playing together. ❤️💛

📅 Late May 2027
🎮 Devs: Submit by Dec. 17, 2026!

Learn more: https://t.co/cfvy1rB2SG

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🎃👻 #WishlistWednesday: Frighteningly Fun Spotlight!

Three alumni-connected #indiegames for your Halloween gaming lineup! 🕸️

🩸 Mircea: https://t.co/JDNrnJogdS
👅 Bite Your Tongue: https://t.co/XvdKbhIr5t
⏰ Clock Out at 2: https://t.co/xjDZ968LGA

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🎮 GamesBeat NEXT 2026 is almost here! Join 500 gaming industry leaders in San Francisco, Nov. 2–3, to explore what's next for the business of games.

Save 25% with code GBN26-IGDAFoundation-25. Last year's event sold out!

🎟️ https://t.co/vgSdRlk3mW

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Making the journey into games a little easier, one mile at a time! ❤️💛

James Lewis is running a half marathon to support IGDAF's 20 years of creating opportunities for underrepresented and marginalized game developers.

Celebrate 20 years with $20! https://t.co/gy78OIQURX

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🎃👻 #WishlistWednesday: Frighteningly Fun Spotlight!

We're kicking off our Halloween spotlights with Uncosy, a game by Rohan Richards, from our 2024 Velocity cohort! 🖤

Give it a look and add it to your Steam wishlist! 🕸️
https://t.co/wOaDZEHvze

#IGDAFoundation #IndieGame

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We’re proud to partner with GamesBeat NEXT 2026, Nov. 2–3 in San Francisco! 🎮

Connect with 500 gaming leaders shaping the industry’s future—and save 25% on your ticket with code GBN26-IGDAFoundation-25.

Last year sold out! Get your ticket: https://t.co/P3fzHPA5yI

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🎥 A new IGDAF Speaker Series recording is live!

Andy Robertson, author of Taming Gaming, explores how families and game developers can find games that fit different needs and bring the fun to players of all ages.

Watch now: https://t.co/g2qHpk3ezg

#GameDev #FamilyGaming

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🐶 #WishlistWednesday

This week we're spotlighting @DoggyDontCare, created by Rotub Games and worked on by Alex Beaty, a current Questline: Online participant! 🎮

Show your support by wishlisting or picking it up on Steam! 🐾

👉 https://t.co/X4Y54zejbc

#IndieGame

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🌟 #TakeNoteTuesday

How do you finish a job interview strong? Crystal Daniels of Amazon Games shares tips on closing an interview and asking thoughtful questions as a candidate.

🎥 Watch the clip!

#gamedev #careeradvice #igdafoundation

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🎮 #FeatureFriday

When COVID disrupted their career as a circus performer, Kenna Lindsay (Velocity 2021) found a new path through IGDA Foundation programs.

Now they're giving back as our Alumni Team Lead!

Watch their #GameChangers story: https://t.co/WX2hjBPzK5

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We’re excited to be a Community Partner for the inaugural Cozy After Dark Showcase, premiering October 12 at 11am PDT!

50+ games. Cozy vibes. Strange mysteries. A suspicious amount of “what was THAT?” 👀

https://t.co/7OG1dbTfAH

#CozyAfterDark #IndieGames

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🚨Two Hours Away--Don't Miss It!🚨

Video Game Education is relatively new and some wonder whether the degree is worth it. Join Valencia as she shares her experience as a student, teacher, and professional game dev.

🗓️October 3, 2026
⏰10:00 AM PT
🔗 https://t.co/dlsmzL5YLf

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🎮 #FeatureFriday

From small-town Alabama to gameplay engineer—Valencia Coleman shares how IGDA Foundation programs helped her find connections and build a career in games.

Consider this your preview for tomorrow Speaker Series 👀

🎥 https://t.co/jnfzJ5GOHE

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📣 2 Days Away!

Video Game Education is relatively new and some wonder whether the degree is worth it. Join Valencia as she shares her experience as a student, teacher, and professional game dev.

🗓️October 3, 2026
⏰10:00 AM PT
🔗 https://t.co/dlsmzL5YLf

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Video Game Education is relatively new and some wonder whether the degree is worth it. Join Valencia, a technical designer and adjunct professor, as she shares her experience as a student, teacher, and professional game dev.

🗓️October 3
⏰10:00 AM PT

Watch here for the link!

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🚨Two Hours Away--Don't Miss It!🚨

Paige Carter will be sharing her journey into the industry and day to day work as a character artist. The highlights, the lessons, and the friends we made along the way!

🗓️TODAY
⏰9:00 AM PT
🔗https://t.co/9QtNOakyer

#gamedev #indiedev

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🚨 Don't forget to join us TOMORROW 🚨

Paige Carter will be sharing her journey into the industry and day to day work as a character artist. The highlights, the lessons, and the friends we made along the way!

🗓️September 26, 2026
⏰9:00 AM PT
🔗https://t.co/9QtNOakyer

#gamedev

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🎥 A new IGDA Foundation Speaker Series recording is live!

GC Chew shares insights into the ins and outs of starting your own game studio, from building an independent company to navigating the challenges that come with it.

Watch now: https://t.co/yf5anHmjF6

#GameDev #IndieDev

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🎮The quest begins!

Questline: Online kicks off today! Over the next six weeks, 80 grantees representing 29 countries will connect with 80 mentors and 20 speakers for a journey of learning, mentorship, and community.

We can’t wait to see what this incredible group accomplishes.

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📢Join us this month as Paige Carter shares about her journey into the industry and day to day work as a character artist. The highlights, the lessons, and the friends we made along the way!

🗓️September 26, 2026
⏰9:00 AM PT
🔗https://t.co/OWUUPeDiiy

#gamedev #indiedev #gameart

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Here is our last (but not least) group of wonderful #QuestlineOnline grantees for 2026! 🥳

🟡 Hazel Blackwood
🔴 Sara Echeverría
🟡 Katherine Vildoso
🔴 Tatjana Ristić
🟡 Sophie Azlan

👉 Want to be like them? Keep an eye out this Spring when our next application period opens!