Member Benefits

Why join the IGDA?

IGDA members enjoy exclusive discounts on software and events, access to a global network of peers, and a wealth of knowledge and resources to boost their careers and improve their professional lives:

  • Knowledge: Access the IGDA Expert Resource Library, Special Interest Groups, and countless other resources to advance your career.
  • Community: Connect with the largest network of game industry professionals, from peers to mentors, including in our Global Mentorship Program.
  • Advocacy: Ensure your voice is heard by governments, games studios, and companies around the world.
  • Discounts: Access thousands of dollars in savings on conferences, software, and more.
  • Support: Give back to the game development community by supporting the resources and communities that empower all of us.

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Want to hear more? Read on to learn about the many benefits of IGDA membership.

Volunteer Appreciation 2020: Brandon Huffman

Boost Your Career

Our career development resources will keep you on the cutting edge and give you the boost you need to succeed and thrive in your career.

  • Find a mentor in the IGDA Global Mentorship Program and get advice about your career, your game, or your start-up
  • Promote your game or project on the IGDA Game Showcase and have it promoted to 30,000 other game developers in the IGDA Newsletter
  • Get early access to job postings and free career coaching in the IGDA Career Center, a full-service portal for job seekers and career changers

Save Money

Enjoy significant savings on software, books, events, and other valuable professional resources.

  • Save on all Dell desktops, notebooks, servers, electronics, and accessories with a discount on top of current promotions
  • Save 20% on Buildbox software.
  • Save 10%–75% on passes to major industry events including GDC, DICE, Casual Connect, and many more
  • Save 10% on the GDC Vault, a trove of over twenty years of videos, talks, and slides given at the worldwide Game Developers Conferences
  • Save 10% on tuition at DeVry
  • Save on reports from NPD
  • Get a special rate on OFX International Money Transfers and vastly save over normal bank transfer fees
  • Hundreds of discounts and cash back opportunities on travel, auto, entertainment, and more through BenefitHub
  • Save on Loot Crate subscriptions, General Assembly Workshops, and much more!

Volunteer Appreciation 2020: Gwen Foster

Access Knowledge

IGDA members join together to share knowledge, advance the state of the art, and support one another in a community of peers.

  • Attend IGDA-sponsored talks and webinars for free.
  • Access NPD summaries for free and get a massive discount on full reports to inform your business decisions
  • Enjoy discounted access to talks and workshops at major game industry conferences.
  • Consult with subject matter experts in special interest groups and exclusive AMAs.
  • Share YOUR expertise with speaking and exhibition opportunities at IGDA and partner-sponsored events.

Stay Informed

The IGDA is a great source of news and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

  • Subscribe to the IGDA Insider newsletter for a weekly roundup of member news, upcoming events, new benefits and discounts, exclusive opportunities, and global industry headlines.
  • Keep up-to-date with your local chapter and SIG communities, event calendars, full benefit details, and members-only resources on the IGDA.org website.

Volunteer Appreciation 2020: Terry Nguyen

Leverage a Global Network

The IGDA is your gateway to a network of thousands of game industry professionals from around the world, members and non-members alike.

  • Browse over 150 local chapters and global special interest groups to meet developers in your area or connect with members worldwide.
  • Mingle at IGDA-hosted networking events at major game conferences like the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco and Melbourne International Games Week.
  • Score exclusive discounts to dozens of game industry conferences and special events year-round.

Have a Voice

By joining together through the IGDA, thousands of game developers like you are speaking out and making a difference.

  • Help motivate government action and hold companies liable for the treatment of game developers
  • Vote in local chapter and global IGDA elections and make your voice heard.
  • Participate in annual surveys to sound off about your workplace, your career, and the industry at large.
  • Join a special interest group to get informed and take action on key issues affecting you and game developers around the world.

Volunteer Appreciation 2020: Carlos Arturo Reyes

Get a Helping Hand

IGDA membership includes several benefits to support you in your career and give you a helping hand when you need it.

  • Navigate your insurance options with HUB International, a leading global provider of insurance services for game studios. HUB offers liability, E&O, workers’ compensation, group health plans and a range of other products.
  • Advisory letters to assist with the immigration process.

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Visit the Discounts and Benefits Details page to view a complete list of your benefits with links and discount codes!