Level Up Link Up

Creating a space for Black gamers to decompress, relax and network while making a more diverse video games industry in the UK.

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

Hey all, just a quick update on Level Up Link Up.

Hope you’re all keeping safe!

[BAFTA Games @BAFTAGames]

Let’s continue the celebration of Black people working in games! Next up ⬇⬇⬇ #POCinPlayTakeover #BHM

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

We are over halfway through #BlackHistoryMonthUK meaning it’s a good chance to pause and reflect on what has been everyone’s favourite celebration, event, initiative or story to result from this month?

[Ukie @uk_ie]

.@leveluplinkup is a space for Black gamers to decompress, relax and network while making a more diverse video games industry in the UK

https://t.co/Zh2xUPHWOr #BlackHistoryMonth #RaiseTheGame

[Charity Digital @CharityDigiOrg]

👾🎮controllers at the ready🎮👾

This weeks Charity Digital podcast discusses #GamingForGood joined by @leveluplinkup & @SalesforceOrg

https://t.co/VDzWZlFOSy

#DigitalImpact #DigitalFundraising #CharityPodcast

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

Get on this folks! It looks like a very exciting opportunity! ⬇️

[shay thompson! @shay__thompson]

My talented friend over @flyfangirlclub is running a raffle to raise money for @FORWARDUK, an organisation dedicated to ending violence against Black women & girls across the globe. Up for grabs are her incredible cakes that taste as good as they look!
https://t.co/2ADVBJ7XxU

[Fly Fangirl Club #BLACKLIVESMATTER @flyfangirlclub]

Below is a list of unambiguously black organisations that black women may find welcoming within the realm of nerddom:

@leveluplinkup - workshops delivered by @moods_jpg on how to get into the gaming industry

[Fly Fangirl Club #BLACKLIVESMATTER @flyfangirlclub]

Fly Fangirl Club is one of the first inclusive, inherently feminist nerd community in the UK. I started it because I did not feel safe in the spaces that supposedly welcomed nerds like me and to show the world that nerdiness is nuanced!

[Alex Francois @thebrained]

I'm very reluctant to respond to this call as my level of faith in EGX/Gamer Network is very low, partly through having never had a response to contact about my own games, but more importantly due to an indefensibly all-white writing staff at @eurogamer, @rockpapershot etc.

[POC in Play✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽 @pocinplay]

We spoke to @MCV_DEVELOP on:

✊🏿Racism in the games industry & the need to believe Black people

✊🏾How it's prevalent & exclusionary at all levels from defining what a 'good developer' is to treatment in workplaces

✊🏽Ways companies must be proactive & make changes starting now

[POC in Play✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽 @pocinplay]

Damn. $1 million to publish games by Black developers. Get your names and pitches in.

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

@ChucklefishLTD 🧡🧡🧡

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

We appreciate orgs like @ChucklefishLTD who not only recognise the racism and societal inequality Black people face, but also commit their own resources to fighting this issue. We urge all current and future Black game devs to get involved with this great offer

[Chucklefish @ChucklefishLTD]

#BlackLivesMatter

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

@ColmSeeley Thank you for your support 😁 been an absolute pleasure to work with you too

[Chucklefish @ChucklefishLTD]

Review Form
https://t.co/965fLJ3DXf

Charity Links
https://t.co/uR02FvESM2
https://t.co/021SNlzROy
https://t.co/exXX1OjIhm
https://t.co/B2RQceQlpE

Accounts
@leveluplinkup @POCinPlay @BAMEinGames @gdocexpo @BrwnGrlGamrCode

[Outside Xtra @outsidextra]

The wonderful @moods_jpg created @leveluplinkup, working to create spaces for Black gamers in the UK where they can network and relax. Plus, she's an excellent host and interviewer, working with @BAFTAGames and @McLarenShadow, which you can see right here! https://t.co/02R0lVj6x8

[James Law @JamesMacLaw]

There are a hell of a lot of people in games doing brilliant work raising up Black voices and making this a better place, including but not limited to

@pocinplay
@leveluplinkup
@GDoCExpo

https://t.co/d003oDb1K7

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

🗣 CALL TO ACTION❗️For any of you current or budding game devs who want to gain practical industry advice for your career and work, this opportunity is for you! Apply below and let us know if you are selected

[Callum Underwood 🔜 Bitsummit @DevRelCallum]

Robot Teddy will offer up the following this month, free, to Black game devs each week:
🧑‍💻Two 30min consulting sessions on any business related topic
🧑‍🏫Two pitch deck reviews
🧑‍🎓Two 30min consulting’s sessions on any production topic
💁$50 to 2 people
📧 [email protected]

[Level Up Link Up @leveluplinkup]

@runjnee @ifnotnowgwen @sarahhana @DevRelCallum Thank you for alerting us to this great opportunity Ranjani! We will definitely promote this amongst our network 😌