Checkpoint

A casual monthly games industry meet-up in Leamington Spa! We also showcase local games via Checkpoint Arcade 🎮 Tweets by @magpoitweets and @nomaki

[Checkpoint @checkpoint_leam]

If you're working from home or self-isolating, fight the loneliness by joining us in the Midlands Games Industry Discord!

We've got members from companies and organizations all over the region so you can stay connected!

https://t.co/mfCeWtH9IC

[Now Play This @nowplaythese]

OPEN CALL: We're busy planning the programme for Now Play This 2024 and we want to know what you're working on! Are you a game-maker, artist, designer making work that investigates the in-between spaces? #NPT2024 may be for you! https://t.co/XJPY32Bhs6

[Rainbow Game Jam 🌈 @RainbowGameJam]

This year, we let YOU put forward ideas and suggestions for the game jam theme and you gave us some fantastic ideas so first of all thank you! ❤️

We're pleased to announce that the winner of the game jam theme for #RainbowJam23 is

🌈COME TOGETHER 🌈

[Netspeak Games @NetspeakGames]

We're #hiring!

🎯Community Marketing Manager

- Drive community growth and engagement
- Analyze sentiments and metrics
- Share findings regularly
- Innovate strategies/tools
- Player support

More info 👉 https://t.co/DfUAWV6uBL

#gamedevjobs #remotejobs

[Moo Yu 🏹 Mythmatch (DEMO on Steam!) @oneofmoo]

The topic of residuals in games is coming up and I wanted to share adjacent forms it has taken in my career.

Insomniac - Bonus
Media Molecule - Bonus
A Bit Lucky - Stock Option
Mind Candy - Stock Option
Trailmix - Stock Option
Die Gute Fabrik - Profit Share

[Chris Sayers (he/him) @NotSoLittleC]

I've had a few people ask about my CV that i posted a while back and how I made it, so, just for ease, I've turned it into a template.

please feel free to go (File > Make a copy) and use it to your hearts content if you would like to! 💚

https://t.co/n4ORp0baMX

[Rainbow Game Jam 🌈 @RainbowGameJam]

We are into September which means RAINBOW JAM IS IN 8 DAYS 🎉

https://t.co/FrzolwFpdB

Sign up's still happening and would be marvellous to get over to 100 mark over the weekend.

#gamedev #gamejam #itchio

[UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund]

NOW OPEN

Details of how registered UK-based studios and solo devs (with a company) can apply for grants of up to £25,000 are now available on our website.

Apply here: https://t.co/fVfAEJG4Ov

[International Game Developers Association @IGDA]

#GAconf USA registration open! First speakers announced, including Xbox, Ubisoft, Player Research, Descriptive Video Works, and independent specialists & advocates.

Learn more here: https://t.co/mJrn8gG4Pl

#gamedev #gameindustry

[UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund]

We'll open very soon for applications.

More info below.

[UK Games Fund @ukgamesfund]

Opening soon!

Our next call for applications will launch in the coming weeks. Applications from registered UK-based studios and solo devs (with a company) will be welcomed.

More info to be shared soon.

Sign up to our mailing list to find out more.

https://t.co/Is0tJj3PSN

[The Game Accessibility Conference @GA_Conf]

First speakers announced for GAconf 2023!

@Jennissary @jessicaroache @ross_minor @LadieAuPair @AlexxAplin @ianhamilton_, and many more to come!

9th-10th Oct, hybrid online & Redmond. Registration & info at https://t.co/Wc54mlGUFe

#gamedev #indiedev #accessibility

[Mark Friend @markusfriend]

Two big new #accessibility features rolling out in beta today on PS5:
- System UI Haptics Feedback
- Assist Controller (that's right, you'll finally be able to use two controllers as if it were a single controller)

https://t.co/OaiUiaf5OY

[Rainbow Game Jam 🌈 @RainbowGameJam]

33 lovely folks signed up already for #RainbowJam23 but we know we can do better than that!

Please RT to spread around the word of this awesome queer focused game jam starting Sept 9th.

https://t.co/FrzolwFpdB

#gamedev #gamejams #LGBTQ

[BAME in Games @BAMEinGames]

Want to #Mentor Africa's Future Game Artists? 🎨

Our friends at @MaliyoApp are seeking skilled mentors for their Games Art Training Program, supporting African talent! 🚀

Global mentors are welcome!

📅 Register by: 24 July
⏰ Duration: 31 Jul-25 Aug

👉 https://t.co/tvdVYJIXeN

[🌿Kinder World: Cozy Plants🌿 @kinderworldgame]

We are hiring for a Marketing artist role!
This role will need to have experience in:
• Graphic design
• Mobile Marketing assets
• App icons
• Video editing experience around App trailers and User Acquisition videos.
We are a female-founded team and this role is remote!

[Ukie @uk_ie]

New: Industry agrees 11 principles and guidance on Paid Loot boxes designed to improve protections for all players.

This follows extensive engagement with @DCMS, other government authorities, academics, third party advocacy groups and consumer groups.
https://t.co/fNcff03Vf3

[Guardian US @GuardianUS]

Pushing Buttons: Why it’s getting harder to play your old favourite games https://t.co/o27cdgCICt

[🌿Kinder World: Cozy Plants🌿 @kinderworldgame]

✨We're hiring!✨

Our marketing team is hiring for the following roles:

🌿 Marketing lead
🌿 Marketing artist

We're a female-founded team and these roles are remote! 🌻

[Conar Cross @ConarCross]

We are expanding our Fable Art Team, Environment Concept Artists, please link your portfolios!

[Sumo Digital @SumoDigitalLtd]

✨ Applications now OPEN ✨

We're ready to find the next Diversity Interns for our #SumoDigitalAcademy 2023 cohort 👀

What is it?
💻 Games Programming internship
🧍 Aimed at underrepresented folks
💸 Unique paid opportunity
⌛ 6 weeks long
📍 Fully remote (UK only)...🧵👇