IGDA Foundation

🏆Turn Gameplay into Revenue While Supporting the IGDA Foundation Join the IGDAF/Trophy partnership to unlock new, brand-funded revenue from gameplay moments, while helping fund programs for the next generation of game developers. Learn more: buff.ly/XSjd1lv #GameDev

5:00 PM Networking Breakout Rooms 7:00 PM When to Say Yes! The Art of Discernment for Projects 7:30 PM Cloutmaxxing 101: Your Guide to Influencer Outreach 8:30 PM No Map, No Compass: Building a Game Studio from Scratch 9:00 PM Closing Remarks

11:30 AM 0–60 Community Management When You've Gone Viral 12:00 PM Anatomy of a Publishing Agreement 1:00 PM Building a Publisher-Ready Indie Game 2:00 PM 404 Error: Marketing Not Found 3:00 PM The History of Horror Games 4:00 PM Bubblegum Galaxy Post-Mortem

⏰ Summer Alumni Weekend starts in ONE HOUR! There's still time to join us for a full day of game dev talks, networking, and game showcases. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Register now: buff.ly/FZoz7Fm #GameDev #IndieDev #IGDAFoundation

📣 Don't miss out on our free day-long virtual summit TOMORROW!

🎥 Our Monthly Speaker Series is now on YouTube! We're kicking things off with filmmaker Theresa Loong discussing the making of Game On! and exploring women and diversity in the games industry. Watch now: buff.ly/lmm4b9M #GameDev #WomenInGames

5:00 PM Networking Breakout Rooms 7:00 PM When to Say Yes! The Art of Discernment for Projects 7:30 PM Cloutmaxxing 101: Your Guide to Influencer Outreach 8:30 PM No Map, No Compass: Building a Game Studio from Scratch 9:00 PM Closing Remarks

11:30 AM 0–60 Community Management When You've Gone Viral 12:00 PM Anatomy of a Publishing Agreement 1:00 PM Building a Publisher-Ready Indie Game 2:00 PM 404 Error: Marketing Not Found 3:00 PM The History of Horror Games 4:00 PM Bubblegum Galaxy Post-Mortem

🌞 Summer Alumni Weekend is this Saturday! Join us for a day of talks, networking, and game showcases covering publishing, marketing, community building, indie dev, and more. 🎟️ It's free, and everyone is welcome! Grab your spot: buff.ly/zlzJb1s #GameDev #IndieDev

🎮 #FeatureFriday "Believe in yourself. Get involved." @Ambrowskii shares how finding a welcoming community through the IGDA Foundation gave her the confidence to pursue her goals—and find her place in games. Watch the latest Game Changers episode: buff.ly/zLpEsoU

🎉 #WishlistWednesday just became #PlayItWednesday! Beastro has officially launched on Steam! 🐻🍳 Huge congratulations to our alum Luiza, and @TimberlineGames on this exciting release. ✨ Time to move it from your wishlist to your library! buff.ly/tdFTvyI

5:00 PM Networking Breakout Rooms 7:00 PM When to Say Yes! The Art of Discernment for Projects 7:30 PM Cloutmaxxing 101: Your Guide to Influencer Outreach 8:30 PM No Map, No Compass: Building a Game Studio from Scratch 9:00 PM Closing Remarks

11:30 AM 0–60 Community Management When You've Gone Viral 12:00 PM Anatomy of a Publishing Agreement 1:00 PM Building a Publisher-Ready Indie Game 2:00 PM 404 Error: Marketing Not Found 3:00 PM The History of Horror Games 4:00 PM Bubblegum Galaxy Post-Mortem

📅 The Summer Alumni Weekend schedule is here! Learn about publishing, marketing, community management, indie game development, horror games, and more—all in one day. 🎟️ Registration is free, and everyone is welcome! buff.ly/UYQqkZ1 #GameDev #IndieDev

🎮 Play it here: buff.ly/jAuwa0i #PrideMonth #IndieGames #GameDev #LGBTQGames @AceLukeMusic

🌈 #FeatureFriday 🌈 We're wrapping up Pride Month with Phantom of the Idol! 🎭💜 A sapphic, anthro take on Phantom of the Opera, this shoot 'em up follows a shy fangirl snake, a magical girl idol, and love that's powerful enough to become magic.

Check out their work! buff.ly/Gus9qhw #PrideMonth #GameDev #NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #LGBTQGameDev

🌈 Featured Dev 🌈 Amari O’Connor is a narrative designer, game writer, and narrative consultant who loves using fantasy stories to create real-world social impact. They are passionate about empathy education through media and are always excited to bring creative work to life.