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Social events connecting games professionals changing the industry for the better. Los Angeles based. Founded by @_nyanbun_ 📩 for ticket link

[Iris Zhang @_nyanbun_]

Bittersweet announcement: I’m wrapping up operations on @supportbuffla. Thank you to everyone who came out to an event, worked or volunteered, and cheered me on. Y’all showed me what it meant to be in community.

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A mark of a great panel: Folks stuck around for over an hour just to chat & process. Thanks majorly to @genies for providing us a space to do so.

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Thanks for joining us for an evening of robust discussion at the BIPOC mixer and panel. The energy in the room was electric! ⚡️

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Big round of applause to our panelists @jasonchumusic, Seth Smith, @thedroyouknow, and @timstasis for bringing their passion and experience. They showed us DEI panels can be dynamic and feature fierce disagreement while being rooted in respect.

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We'll have soft drinks & food at the event free for attendees. We're proud to be one of the few game dev events in the area that throws non-alcoholic events.

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Today's the day! We'll have tickets at the door but to help us with the line and expedite check in please purchase a ticket in advance. You can do so up until the event itself.

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Sneak preview of our venue at @genies offices in Mar Vista. Grateful for orgs that support local game community events. See you all tomorrow!

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As always, free & discounted tickets are available for folks in our community. Please don’t let cost be a factor in considering attending our events. Still a few left up for grabs but if those run out DM or reach out to svpportbuff (at) gmail

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Last day to grab tickets. Join us soon for our summer mixer! https://t.co/YE9EiMkHjm

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Our last panelist Seth Smith needs no intro. A writer, Systems Designer at Riot Games, DJ, and founder of @dreambashworld and @HelloWorldMixer, Seth has been a longtime advocate of DEI and community builder through art, entertainment and technology.

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Our panel on Allyship in Action will be moderated by our founder @_nyanbun_. Iris has worked previously at Riot Games, founded and led ERGs, and currently works at Netflix.

She looks forward to leading robust & frank discussion on intra-BIPOC community relations.

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In working with Latinx in Gaming we found out Alejandro is currently on sabbatical. We stan someone coming out of rest to help the local game dev community. We can’t wait for him to share his many years of wisdom! 👏🏼

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Introducing our next Allyship in Action panelist
@thedroyouknow! Alejandro Marin Vidal is on the board of directors of @LatinosinGaming and has formerly worked at Activision Publishing as the Director of Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence.

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Thanks again for coming out to do crafts with us and Qweerty Gamers. If you’re looking to do a collab like this in the future, slide into those DMs 📩

[Alicen Lewis @alicen_lewis]

Games Industry Crafts Night- now at your local bookstore 🌈💕

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One more week til our BIPOC mixer!

Panelist @timstatis is Lead Encounter Designer at Brass Lion Entertainment.  A recent recipient of Black in Gaming’s Social Impact award, Timothy has played an influential role in building the local and online black game dev scene.

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Introducing our speakers for the first ever Support Buff panel on Allyship in Action.

@jasonchumusic is an Activist and Rapper working with @hateisavirus_. Jason’s music has been heard in VALORANT, American Born Chinese, Joyride and Warriors.

[Alicen Lewis @alicen_lewis]

Games Industry Crafts Night- now at your local bookstore 🌈💕

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RSVP soon, as spots are limited https://t.co/YE9EiMk9tO

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Get excited! We're announcing our third flagship Support Buff event bringing together the vibrant BIPOC communities in gaming and entertainment for Friday July 12th, 7-10pm ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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You know what to expect from us: a networking and mingling event for the books. Included will be a panel discussion where leaders of the industry will have frank and illuminating dialogue on Allyship in Practice