Join our friends at Unity for Unite 2024 Barcelona! From 18 - 20 September, preview what's next, uplevel your skills, and celebrate the #Unity Community 👾 Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/gDUjpeWy #gamedev #gamingevents #unitydev
International Game Developers Association (IGDA®)
Computer Games
San Francisco, CA 25,489 followers
Supporting and empowering game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers.
About us
The International Game Developers Association is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals that create games. The IGDA®'s mission is to advance the careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community.
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http://www.igda.org
External link for International Game Developers Association (IGDA®)
- Industry
- Computer Games
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- game development, game developers, advocacy, and networking
Locations
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San Francisco, CA, US
Employees at International Game Developers Association (IGDA®)
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Tom Sloper
Consulting Game Producer, Designer
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Derek Smart
CEO/CTO at 3000AD, Inc
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Oded Sharon
Indie Game Developer, Virtual Reality, and Metaverse World Builder, Generative AI Enthusiast, Digital Artist, and Super Geek.
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Joseph Saulter
Joseph N. Saulter is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in the entertainment and video game industries. He is an accomplished…
Updates
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Join us on 5 September for a townhall/AMA to find out about SAG-AFTRAs new slate of agreements for indie game developers. Actor, Committee Member, and author of the Interactive Tiered Budget agreements Zeke Alton will field questions and feedback on the new agreements designed to simplify the process and ease the financial requirements of making video games with SAG-AFTRA Performers for game budgets under $30 Million.
Navigating the new SAG-AFTRA Agreements for Indie Game Devs
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We've teamed up with Women in Games International (WIGI) and the IGDA Foundation to bring you ThanksGaming Live - our indie showcase celebrating women, femme-identifying, and non-binary professionals in the gaming industry. We're looking for games for the steam sale and showcase - we'll be accepting all submissions until 13 September, 2024! Submit your game now: https://lnkd.in/ggEjkqj3 #gamedev #gameshowcase #womenindies
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Another week, another #MentorMonday. This week, we've got Paul D. Quinones! Paul Quinones is a Senior Software Engineer that started in Games QA long ago. Paul's career was never traditional in Game Development. Paul has gone from QA to indie development to games journalism to working on tabletop games and more game adjacent work as well. Paul started PaulPrograms, a small company focused on making games and teaching about games. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Paul!
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International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) reposted this
Introducing Midwest Games Community Series: For the Love of Games! 🎮❤️ This new series is designed to provide valuable resources and insights into indie game publishing in an accessible way. Regardless of your background or location, we are here to help you navigate the video game industry we love. Join us for our first event: ❓ Topic: "What Exactly Does a Publisher Do?" 📅 Date: Wednesday, September 25th ⏰ Time: 5:00 - 5:45 PM CT 🖥️ Where: Zoom Get the chance to ask our CEO, Ben Kvalo, your burning questions about the publishing world! 👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e5gJH-k9
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Running over seven days & nights from October 14–20, SXSW Sydney brings together a diverse array of industry leaders, creators, and visionaries from around the globe. This unique convergence fosters meaningful connections that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and career advancements. The event is designed for attendees to engage in discussions that matter, share ideas, and build lasting relationships. During the month of August, IGDA members save 20% on tickets - get the link by logging in to your account and going to the Discounts page! https://lnkd.in/g_pByjw #sxsw #gamingevents #gamedev
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International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) reposted this
Leadership Day 2024: Ticket Registration Now Open! 🤩 Join us on September 30th as we kick off Finnish Games Week! Just like in previous years, Leadership Day will be held both in-person and online and best of all, it’s completely free! Leadership Day is a one-day event focused on how we build companies, teams, and working cultures to create better games. Expect inspiring talks from some of the brightest minds in the industry! ✨ Register for the event: https://lnkd.in/dZrDQWAm For more info on the event: https://lnkd.in/eYueQN6
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Did you know that 12 September is #VideoGamesDay? Well we've decided to celebrate with a livestream! IGDA members are encourage to submit their game - some will be selected for the event, while others will be streamed on our channels across the coming months. Be sure to follow us on Twitch and YouTube to join us on the day! 👾Submit your game: https://lnkd.in/gmhc7cmq 👀Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/igda 📢YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gbAjy9N3
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Day one of #gamescom was busy! Our booth with ÜberStrategist is constantly flowing, and we had a wonderful leadership dinner with our Lifetime Members and Chapter/SIG leaders, along with our partners at Xsolla . Can't wait to see what day 2 brings! #games #gamedev
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We're doing it again! We've teamed up with MidBoss and Gayming Magazine to host the 🌈Queer Indies Showcase 🌈 -- a fun and engaging live-streamed event where streamers play through selected queer games alongside their developers. We're looking for games for the Season of Pride steam sale event, as well as for the live stream event - submit yours now by 6 September: https://lnkd.in/gFY89pra #lgbtq #queer #queergames #gamedev
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