@IGDAFoundation

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: buff.ly/E0lLcsf
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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! buff.ly/hQGNU08
Fundraising graphic featuring James Lewis, Director of the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program. Lewis says, “Making games is hard, getting into the industry is hard, and for me running is hard. I’m taking on this challenge in hopes of making other people’s journey into games a bit easier.” He is running a half marathon to raise funds for the IGDA Foundation in celebration of 20 years of supporting opportunities, mentorship, and career development for underrepresented and marginalized game developers. The graphic encourages viewers to donate $20 to celebrate 20 years.

ALT Fundraising graphic featuring James Lewis, Director of the ID@Xbox Developer Acceleration Program. Lewis says, “Making games is hard, getting into the industry is hard, and for me running is hard. I’m taking on this challenge in hopes of making other people’s journey into games a bit easier.” He is running a half marathon to raise funds for the IGDA Foundation in celebration of 20 years of supporting opportunities, mentorship, and career development for underrepresented and marginalized game developers. The graphic encourages viewers to donate $20 to celebrate 20 years.

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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! 🕸️ buff.ly/HWybUj3 #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: buff.ly/1WYZPAL
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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: buff.ly/R5nwpoJ #GameDev #FamilyGaming

Andy Robertson on Family Gaming | IGDA Foundation Speaker Series

In this IGDA Foundation Speaker Series session, Andy Robertson—auth...

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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! 🐾 👉 buff.ly/YJZKKms #IndieGame
Doggy Don't Care game key art. A determined looking dog in the foreground with various messes in the background such as a tipped over plant, broken statue, and loose chicken.

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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: buff.ly/NY9waBM

How the IGDA Foundation Helped Me Pivot My Career | Kenna Lindsay...

What happens when the career you've built is no longer a viable pat...

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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?” 👀 buff.ly/9tRwzZw #CozyAfterDark #IndieGames
The Cozy After Dark Showcase Community Partner: IGDA Foundation. October 12th, 2026. 11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm BST, 8pm CEST

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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 🔗 buff.ly/CmSEWhy
IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Valencia Coleman. Video Game Education. October 3, 2026 at 10am PST.

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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 👀 🎥 buff.ly/99kcmN8
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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 🔗 buff.ly/CmSEWhy
IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Valencia Coleman. Video Game Education. October 3, 2026 at 10am PST.

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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!
IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Valencia Coleman. Video Game Education. October 3, 2026 at 10am PST.

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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 🔗buff.ly/zhjug11 #gamedev #indiedev
IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Paige Carter. An artist's journey through game dev. September 26, 2026. 9am PST.

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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 🔗buff.ly/zhjug11 #gamedev
IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Paige Carter. An artist's journey through game dev. September 26, 2026. 9am PST.

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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: buff.ly/aAs3H3y #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.
IGDA Foundation. 6 weeks, 80 grantees, 20 speakers. Questline Online 2026 starts now!

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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 🔗buff.ly/xe5LSqS #gamedev #indiedev #gameart
IGDA Foundation Monthly Speaker. Paige Carter. An artist's journey through game dev. September 26, 2026. 9am PST.

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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!
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⏰ LAST CALL, game devs! The Big Blast’n Sounds for Game Devs Humble Bundle ends in 24 HOURS! Pay $20+ for 48 royalty-free music & sample packs and help support the IGDA Foundation at the same time. 🎮🔊 Grab it before it’s gone: buff.ly/JWNWz6G #GameDev #GameAudio
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🚀 They’re talented, they’re passionate, and they’re ready to level up their game industry journeys! Meet five more #QuestlineOnline grantees. 💛 Lucy Stevens ❤️ Taylor Merrill 💛 Megumi Fujita ❤️ Jordan Hill 💛 Merel Steeland #gamedevs #indiedevs #Questline2026 #IGDAFQuestline
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