The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is the largest non-profit membership organization in the world serving all individuals who create games.
I am delighted to present the Best Free Food or Drink of #Gamescom 2026 award to Brazil Games, Hall 3.2, for facilitating this duel-wield of a beer and cocktail after my final meeting. Special mention to @IGDA for supply of the deck chair. 🇧🇷🏆🏖️
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We're thrilled to share our interview with Tate Pollock (@NRNStudios1) about the visual novel RPG, 30 Days: A Sobriety Simulator, and the motivations behind making a game that doesn't just tell, but simulates, a story of addiction recovery. 👀
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ALT Safe In Our World quoting Tate Pollock, Creative Director of the video game 30 Days: A Sobriety Simulator, reads "We wanted addiction support resources to feel visible, normal, and present in our world-building." An image shows a cyberpunk street scene with silhouettes of people scattered across the neon lit street. Banner reads "safe in our world dot org".
You a #gamedev sitting on an offer from a publisher? Then you might want to check out this free e-book from our friends at Odin Law & Media, all about Key Provisions in Video Game Publishing Agreements.
Check it out ➡️ vrl.link/6l#indiedev
Is Funding Friday a thing? If not, we're making it a thing, at least for this week! Our friends at Odin Law & Media have brought us another e-book to share with everyone - The Game Studio Funding Playbook.
📘 vrl.link/6k#resources#indiedev#funding
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Massive shoutout to Christopher James for a sick @IGDA evening in Vancouver tonight.
Getting to finally put a face to a name for people you've had digital relationship with, and making some new friends is a genuine pleasure.
We're back with another resource from our friends at Odin Law & Media. Check out the following e-book, 10-Step Quick Start Guide for New Businesses!
📘 vrl.link/6j#resources#indiedev
Don’t miss DevGAMM Gdańsk 2026!
Mix high-level content, unique networking activities, game showcases, Digital Viking Awards – and you will get a unique conference with top-notch connections.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: devgamm.com/gdansk2026/
🎵 Do you wanna fill a survey? 🎵
We're sharing this one on behalf of our community - the focus of this one is on wages and factors influencing compensation. We'd appreciate your help in filling it out: vrl.link/6r
PGC Summit Malmö arrives on 27–28 May 2026: two focused days of high-value games industry networking, meetings and expert-led content during the busy Nordic Game week.
Get your tickets now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/198155955…#gamedev
D.I.C.E. Athens is a 3-day conference filled with insightful speaker programming and an intimate exchange of ideas with top talent around topical issues affecting the business and art of #gamedev. Find more info @ diceeurope.org/
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Summer Game Fest is about to get a lot more gay. 🌈
Gayming Magazine and the Gayming Foundation are thrilled to announce the Gayming Pride Parade, the first-ever LGBTQ+ games stream at Summer Game Fest. 🎮
June 6th, 12pm PT / 3pm ET
More info: gaymingfoundation.org/pridea…
Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is kicking off Finnish Games Week on October 19, 2026, and they are looking for speakers!
⏱️Submissions are due Friday, June 5th.
Apply now to become a speaker: igda.fi/leadership-day#call-…
Our friends over at Odin Law & Media have shared with us a number of their FREE RESOURCES they have available. One of our favourites is their one-pager on what #indie devs need to know about working with a lawyer. Check it out: vrl.link/6i#resources#indiedev
We're introducing the Developer Insights Survey - a new effort to gather data on the challenges, motivations and teamwork dynamics of game creators with their diverse backgrounds.
Learn more and complete the survey: igda.org/devinsights/
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.@siliconera experiences the joys of parenthood in their review of @magicalbakerybg's Magical Princess, the child-rearing simulator based on the beloved Magical board game series! 🪄👸🐈 #GamesPR
Develop:Brighton has announced that its conference programme is now live, with more talks to be added soon. You can explore what’s scheduled so far across each track over the three days.
Check it out: developconference.com/confer…
Games for Change Hong Kong returns in 2026 as part of a week of connected events across the region, bringing together educators, creators, researchers, and industry practitioners working across games, interactive media, and beyond.