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The journey begins. Take Us North is a narrative-driven game inspired by real-world stories that follows the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border. Back it now on Kickstarter and help humanize migrant stories: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...

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In 2024, with the help of 70+ volunteers, we translated Psychroma by @rocketadrift.bsky.social and @gammaspace.bsky.social into 15 languages, and Confluence by @forsythiaprod.bsky.social into Japanese 🌈 This year, we're striking again! Fill out our form: tinyurl.com/4zu5msak #indiegame #gamedev

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The Squad Up Solidarity Stream for Game Devs of Color is happening on Saturday, June 21st! I'll be live from 6PM-12AM ET playing games from @gdocexpo.com alumni and raising funds via Tiltify to benefit the Game Devs of Color organization! 💚🧑🏾‍💻 tiltify.com/@sylverstone14/sylver-stream-squad-up-gdoc

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TYSM to KhardiTV and Natasha for donating during today's charity stream for @gdocexpo.com ! SO to everyone who slide thru 💜 We raised $125 when our goal was $100. Ayyyee! Below are the indies we played today, and you can find more on the GDoCExpo Steam Sale: store.steampowered.com/sale/gdocexp...

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Tomorrowwwwwww, come watch me play some indies and donate to help @gdocexpo.com raise funds for their 10th annual GDoCExpo! I'm raising funds as part of their Squad Up Solidarity Stream campaign. Come thruuuuuuu. I'll be playing multiple indie games from 12 - 3pm ET! #TwitchStreamer #CharityStream

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🚨 FINAL HOURS!🚨 Submissions for the GDoCExpo Direct & Steam Sale 2025 close TONIGHT at 11:59pm ET! We’re looking for creative, polished, & passionate games from devs of color worldwide. Digital, tabletop, experimental, we welcome it all! 📝 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply Last minute q's? Reply👇🏾

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Our Kickstarter launches TOMORROW! Take Us North is a narrative adventure/survival-lite game following the journeys of migrants & asylum seekers crossing the US-Mexico border. This moment for telling these stories is more timely than ever, & we need your help to bring our creative vision to life⬇

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Julien Balbontin (@balbontino.com)'s talk: "'Do we get a TikTok?' - An Introduction to Marketing Video Games" is premiering now! 🔴 Marketing in the game space doesn't have to be a mystery, but it is something to consider early. Tune in now! ⬇ youtu.be/foN4d6edhFU #gamedev #indiedev

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📣 Hey game devs of color, time’s almost up! The GDoCExpo Direct & Steam Sale application closes this Friday! Show us what you've been building! 🙌🏾 Whether your game is digital or tabletop, released or upcoming, we want to see it. 📝 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply ⏰ Deadline: June 13 at 11:59pm ET

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if you're watching the game awards and thinking "there has to be a BETTER SIDE of game dev...", THERE IS !! @gdocexpo.com literally pay for devs to speak and showcase their games 🗓️ only 7 days left to apply !! → www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply

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📣FRIENDLY REMINDER STREAMER FRENS Charity stream for GDoC! Help raise funds for GDoCExpo 2025 between June 14 - 28. You must sign up & also set up Tiltify fundraiser. Details are in the Notion page below! You don't have to stream 2 wks straight, pick dates! #TwitchStreamers #YouTubeStreamers

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🚨 One week left to submit your game! Apply now for the GDoCExpo Direct & Steam Sale 2025 💻🎮 ✔️ Stand out in our global showcase ✔️ Reach new audiences on Steam ✔️ Be eligible for $5K–$25K grants ✔️ No fees to submit or participate 🗓️ Deadline: June 13 → www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply

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The new demo for the lesbian roller derby rhythm game Skate & Date is out NOW on itch.io for Mac/Windows/Android!! If you like wholesome yuri and visual novels you'll like this! And don't worry! There's an easy mode if rhythm games are hard for you. Check it out at: gensuta.itch.io/skate-and-date

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APPLY BY JUNE 13⚠ The GDoCExpo Direct is a game trailer showcase that features the latest exclusive announcements and news from devs of color, premiering live on YouTube, Steam, and partner channels like IGN and Gamespot. You can see a past example here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnbo...

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Scholarship applications have closed! Thank you for applying!🙌🏾 All applicants should hear back soon, but Friday by the latest. Still want to attend the Games for Change Festival? Here's a 20% off festival ticket! G4CFRIENDS25 festival.gamesforchange.org/tickets

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🎉 We're excited to announce our very first Thinky Direct! Yep, we'll be sharing brand new trailers and exclusive reveals for lots of exciting thinky games! 📺 Watch live on Thursday, May 29! 👉 thinkygames.com/direct/

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Stream for a cause! 🎮 Join the Squad Up Solidarity Stream to support the 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo! From June 14–28, streamers can help fund our mission to amplify the creative power of people of color in games by hosting a charity stream! Interest form 🔗 forms.gle/neDjpvLyXtHL...

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Stream for a cause! 🎮 Join the Squad Up Solidarity Stream to support the 10th annual Game Devs of Color Expo! From June 14–28, streamers can help fund our mission to amplify the creative power of people of color in games by hosting a charity stream! Interest form 🔗 forms.gle/neDjpvLyXtHL...

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"It landed like a quiet spark of hope, reminding me that this kind of support can light up the road to chasing a dream." Thanks to your support, we’ve granted $6,100 to 16 #gamedev of color facing hardship, helping our community stay afloat & stay inspired 💙 Here's what some recipients had to say🧵

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heyyyyy streamer friends: how about ya consider doing a charity stream for @gdocexpo.com in june with their squad up for solidarity stream to help raise funds for GDocExpo 2025? 👀 all details on how and what ⏬ 👉🏾 gamedevsofcolor.notion.site/streamer-gui... #twitchstreamers

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Premiering now📢 How your video games can be used in therapy and rehabilitation This talk explores how video games can serve as powerful tools for therapy, delving into the "just right challenge" & examples of games targeting specific skills. Catch it now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cxp...

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We’re offering a Game Devs of Color Scholarship for the Games for Change Festival 2025, happening June 26–27 in NYC! 🎯Our goal? Improve access to in-person industry events & support creators of color shaping the future of games. Apply by 5/30: forms.gle/pc8WMqKB9fXG... @gamesforchange.bsky.social

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It’s jam season again at the Game Kitchen! Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize! Starting on June 1st! Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...

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🎟️ Tickets are LIVE for GDoCExpo 2025! Join us Sept 16–19 for our 10th annual online celebration of game devs of color! ✨ Hear powerful talks & panels from devs of color 🎥 Watch the #GDoCExpo Direct 🕹️ Play games in our Steam Sale 💬 Network, learn, & grow 🎫 Get your ticket: gdoc.events/2025tickets

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This #GDoCExpo talk shows how game communities are built through collaborations among game scholars, players, and makers, focusing on the recently published essay collection, Made in Asia America: Why Video Games Were Never (Really) About Us. Premiering now: youtu.be/LCxdg9-fOkY #gamedev

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Follow & support @vcd.bsky.social 🙌🏾

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VCD spoke with Sharpie about The InBetween at Game Devs of Color Expo! Forge your path in The InBetween, a heart-wrenching yet wholesome hand-drawn action-adventure metroidvania. Premiering now: youtu.be/FyiPRTqIO5M #gamedev

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Are you a jackal or giraffe? Promoting non-violent communication (NVC) & compassionate leadership - attendees will acquire practical techniques for cultivating stronger team dynamics! #gamedev Premiering now: youtu.be/-8zOEpLrB-Y

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PANEL PREMIERING NOW: The Way We Work – Deconstructing Human Sustainability in Game Development Hear practical solutions for leaders on how to build culture, hire effectively, put people before products, & more: youtu.be/RFlz2iTtfX8

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Many thanks to @gdocexpo.com for talking to us about Space Boat and the trials of making an Indie game! You can watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg4a... #videogames #indiegames

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Follow @spaceboat.bsky.social! 🔥

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LIVE ON @gdocexpo.com is @indiedevluisalonso.bsky.social talking about @spaceboat.bsky.social and INDIE GAMES youtu.be/lg4aYE9q3Us?...

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Game Dev Interview 👾 Recombobulator Games talks with Sharpie about Space Boat. Play as Inspector Domino, a space cat detective, charged with finding a shapeshifting thief. Premiering NOW! 🔗 youtu.be/lg4aYE9q3Us

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We've got a talk premiere coming up in 15 minutes! 🔥

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📣ITS AN INVASIONNN!!🛸 Dames 4 Games is takin' over!! Play games, speed-run, and fundraise with us in our YouTube & Twitch channels. 👀 You in? 👉 Fill out the Creator Interest Survey to get involved: forms.gle/UW5pJr9ZHV6X... #Dames4Games ♀ #Gaming4ACause ♀ #D4GTakeover

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🎮 Schell Games is hiring a Senior Game Engineering Manager! 🎮 Mentor engineers, lead complex projects, & help grow a high-performing team 🛠 Unreal Engine 4/5 required 📍 Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid: T–Th in office) 💼 10+ yrs experience, 4+ as a manager www.gamedevsofcolor.org/jobs/senior-... #JobBoard

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🎮 Schell Games is hiring an Experienced Game Designer! Schell is looking for someone who can design elegant systems, prototype & balance gameplay, & collaborate across disciplines. Requires 3–5 yrs experience and proficiency in Unity or Unreal. 🔗 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/jobs/experie... #gamedev

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GOOD MORNING The Crips for eSims for Gaza Itch Bundle is live! itch.io/b/2965/crips... 200+ video games, TTRPGs, zines, comics, & more $16+ to support Palestinians surviving occupation! On sale April 28-May 20 🇵🇸✊❤️ SPREAD THE WORD!

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👀 Got a cool game? We wanna see it. Apply now to be part of the Game Devs of Color Expo 2025 Direct or Steam Sale! 🎥 Showcase your game 🛒 Boost wishlists + sales 💵 Get considered for up to $25K in grants 👉🏾 www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply #gamedev #indiedev #GDoCExpo

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