IGDA Women in Games * BLM * Trans folks welcome (@igda_wigsig) 's Twitter Profile
IGDA Women in Games * BLM * Trans folks welcome

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The IGDA WIG SIG was formed to create a positive impact on the game industry with respect to gender balance in the workplace and marketplace.

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Nicole Lazzaro 🦋bsky @nicolelazzaro 🦋 (@nicolelazzaro) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thrilled to join this Pantheon of Pioneers in AWE's XR Hall of Fame. Humbled to be honored alongside my industry heroes such as Brenda Laurel, Jacki Morie, Tom Furness, Tony Parisi, @jeriellsworth bit.ly/4aQ3GfX 🏆 Full list: awexr.com/hall-of-fame/ #XR #AR #VR #AWE24

Thrilled to join this Pantheon of Pioneers in AWE's XR Hall of Fame. Humbled to be honored alongside my industry heroes such as Brenda Laurel, Jacki Morie, Tom Furness, <a href="/auradeluxe/">Tony Parisi</a>, @jeriellsworth 
bit.ly/4aQ3GfX

🏆 Full list: awexr.com/hall-of-fame/ #XR #AR #VR #AWE24
Game Devs of Color Expo (@gdocexpo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Submissions for the GDoCExpo Direct close TOMORROW on May 10th! Get those submissions in and share this with any devs of color you know! gdoc.events/showcase2024

1,000 Dreams Fund (@1000dreamsfund) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our #BroadcastHERAcademy Challenge returns thanks to our partners HyperX & Skillshot Media! This fellowship program for women in esports and gaming offers our recipients an all-expense paid trip to Games Week Georgia to spend shadowing Skillshot Media, $500 grant, laptop

Our #BroadcastHERAcademy Challenge returns thanks to our partners <a href="/HyperX/">HyperX</a> &amp; <a href="/SkillshotMedia/">Skillshot Media</a>!   

This fellowship program for women in esports and gaming offers our recipients an all-expense paid trip to Games Week Georgia to spend shadowing <a href="/SkillshotMedia/">Skillshot Media</a>, $500 grant, laptop
International Game Developers Association (@igda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You guessed it - another #BoardMemberMonday. Today we're showcasing Valentina Birke! She works at Super Crowd Entertainment as the Director of @indiearenabooth, and also serves in the selection committee for funds at the WINGS and the Gamecity Hamburgs Prototype Fund.

You guessed it - another #BoardMemberMonday. Today we're showcasing <a href="/valentinahank/">Valentina Birke</a>!

She works at Super Crowd Entertainment as the Director of @indiearenabooth, and also serves in the selection committee for funds at the <a href="/wingsfundme/">WINGS</a> and the Gamecity Hamburgs Prototype Fund.
1,000 Dreams Fund (@1000dreamsfund) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What better way to celebrate #NationalVideoGameDay than to make an announcement? A massive thank you to ALL of our #BroadcastHERAcademy (Powered By HyperX & Skillshot Media) Applicants - with hundreds of BIG dreams in esports and gaming. Join us July 17th @ 6PM EST over on

What better way to celebrate #NationalVideoGameDay than to make an announcement? A massive thank you to ALL of our #BroadcastHERAcademy (Powered By <a href="/HyperX/">HyperX</a> &amp; <a href="/SkillshotMedia/">Skillshot Media</a>) Applicants - with hundreds of BIG dreams in esports and gaming. 

Join us July 17th @ 6PM EST over on
The Game Awards (@thegameawards) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet Future Class' Jennifer Estaris (Jennifer Estaris) a climate activist and game director at ustwo games. A Filipina-American immigrant, Jennifer is involved with UN’s Playing for the Planet, the IGDA Climate SIG, and Extinction Rebellion.

Meet Future Class' Jennifer Estaris (<a href="/aeiea/">Jennifer Estaris</a>) a climate activist and game director at ustwo games. A Filipina-American immigrant, Jennifer is involved with UN’s Playing for the Planet, the IGDA Climate SIG, and Extinction Rebellion.
Game Developers Conference (@official_gdc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's time: The #GDC2025 Core Concepts Call for Submissions is now open! This is your opportunity to share your incredible work, innovative ideas, and one-of-a-kind perspective with thousands of peers in the industry. (thread) gdconf.com/news/gdc-2025-…

Womenize! (@womenize_action) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For this edition, we collaborated with ESBD - E-Sport-Bund Deutschland and talked to Lara Lunardi, Head of Creative at SK Gaming. She speaks about how her role & being a cosplayer complement each other, highlights her educational background & shares valuable advice. 🔗 womenize.net/2024/08/14/lar…

Amy Diehl, Ph.D. (@amydiehl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Study (N=8K) finds job ads that emphasize a flat hierarchy had 28% fewer women applicants. Women perceived flat hierarchies as boys' clubs, challenging to fit in, higher workloads & fewer opportunities for career advancement. Reuben Hurst Justin Frake hbr.org/2024/09/resear…

Game Developer (@gamedevdotcom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Art tests in game dev often harm diversity and fail to reflect real skills. "It’s time for the game dev industry to evolve and adopt hiring practices that truly reflect the collaborative nature of our work." gamedeveloper.com/art/why-art-te…

Art tests in game dev often harm diversity and fail to reflect real skills.

"It’s time for the game dev industry to evolve and adopt hiring practices that truly reflect the collaborative nature of our work."

gamedeveloper.com/art/why-art-te…
Women-Led Games (@womenledgames) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SUPRISE! Women-Led Games is coming back this December for our The Game Awards edition showcase! If you're a women-led or majority women dev team fill out our form! #WLGxTGAEdition 📅Submit by October 20th 👇Submission form link below!👇

International Game Developers Association (@igda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

❗If you're on the job hunt, and can't afford it right now, consider applying for one of our free memberships as well: forms.clickup.com/14141235/f/dfh… ▶️Join today: igda.org/membership/ #gamedev #gameindustry

Womenize! (@womenize_action) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We talked to Mai Huyen Vo Dieu, Game Designer & Project Manager at Playing History. She speaks about balancing historical accuracy with engaging gameplay, using games to raise social awareness through creative storytelling. Read more about Mai here: womenize.net/2024/10/30/mai…

Womenize! (@womenize_action) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We collaborated with ESBD - E-Sport-Bund Deutschland and talked to Julia, Director Social Media at ESL FACEIT Group. She speaks about leadership, social media in #esports, and strategy & hands-on work during major #esportsevents. Read more about Julia in this interview: womenize.net/2024/11/13/jul…

IndieCade 🕹️🌟 (@indiecade) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deadline Extension!! Game submissions for IndieCade Festival 2025 will remain at their regular pricing for three more weeks (May 5th) in recognition of the economic turmoil for so many indie makers. indiecade.com/submissions/ #indiegame #indiedev #indiecade #indie #GameDev #games

Deadline Extension!! Game submissions for IndieCade Festival 2025 will remain at their regular pricing for three more weeks (May 5th) in recognition of the economic turmoil for so many indie makers.
indiecade.com/submissions/ #indiegame #indiedev #indiecade #indie #GameDev #games