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1st Game Discussion Club in Katowice

On February 15th 2020 we held our first Game...

Polska Poludniowa (Southern Poland)

18 Feb 2020
2014 GDC Scholars Announced, plus E3 Application Now Open

Please welcome the 2014 Game Developers Conference Scholars! Raghav...

IGDA

5 Feb 2014
2014 IGDA Board of Directors Election Now Open

The 2014 IGDA Board of Directors election has begun...

IGDA

21 Feb 2014
2014 IGDA Board of Directors Election Results

Another year has passed and another IGDA Board of...

IGDA

26 Mar 2014
2015 IGDA Board of Directors Election Results

The 2015 IGDA Board of Directors election has wrapped...

IGDA

25 Feb 2015
2016 IGDA Board of Directors Election Results

The 2016 IGDA Board of Directors election has concluded...

IGDA

3 Mar 2016
2017 IGDA Board of Directors Election Now Open

The 2017 IGDA Board of Directors election has begun...

IGDA

1 Feb 2017
2017 IGDA Board of Directors Election Results

The 2017 IGDA Board of Directors election has concluded...

IGDA

27 Feb 2017
2020 Chapter Awards (Events): Chicago

It’s no secret that the pandemic has made it...

IGDA

4 Nov 2020
2020 Chapter Awards (Growth): Kansas City

Los Angeles, Seattle, and now Kansas City! IGDA Kansas...

IGDA

3 Nov 2020
2020 IGDA Board of Directors Election Results

The 2020 IGDA Board of Directors election has concluded...

IGDA

31 Mar 2020
2020 Online Event Videos + Free Audio Panel Online This Thursday

COVID-19 related complications have disrupted our ability to meet...

California - Los Angeles

15 Sep 2020
2020 SIG Awards (Advocacy): LGBTQ+

The IGDA LGBTQ+ SIG is working to improve games...

IGDA

11 Nov 2020
2020 SIG Awards (Growth): Games Research and User Experience

Do you like having brilliant ideas? Do you like...

IGDA

15 Oct 2020
2021 IGDA LA Board Candidates – Election Form Open Until Nov 15

Our 2021 board candidates are now finalized! Details are...

California - Los Angeles

5 Nov 2020
2022 IGDA Global Industry Game Awards Winners Announced

October 27, 2022 – The International Game Developers Association...

27 Oct 2022
2022 Volunteer Appreciation

April is a time for organizations to appreciate the...

25 Apr 2022
3D•AI: At the Forefront of Immersive Gaming

Gaming is moving off the screen and into a...

Partner

20 Mar 2023
500 Members!

We have reached 500 members! We have hit a...

Ohio - Cincinnati

7 Oct 2019
99.99% of apps don’t make it to the party. That’s why it pays to bring your games to AppGallery

Meet AppGallery from Huawei: one of the top 3...

Partner

20 Jun 2023
A Closer Look at the Turkish Game Industry with Senem Aksakal

A Closer Look at the Turkish Game Industry with...

Turkey - Izmir

28 Jan 2025
A world first for recognising the importance of inclusion in game development.

Australia is leading the world in making games accessibility...

IGDA

19 Sep 2013
Action Requested: ICANN Domain Name Rules May Jeopardize Privacy

The IGDA regularly monitors issues that may affect game...

IGDA

1 Jul 2015
Advisory: Game Industry Employment Scam

It has come to our attention that there is...

IGDA

30 Sep 2020
Advisory: Hackers Targeting Game Studios

It has come to our attention that a large...

IGDA

10 Feb 2021
Affiliate Spotlight: AcceleratXR

IGDA Studio Affiliates help us pursue our mission while...

30 Jan 2020
Alpha Release of UNITEDNATIONSPLAY

The following is a spotlight article from IGDA Studio...

Partner

3 Jun 2021
An Evening with Bose AR on July 23rd, 2019

We are thrilled to announce that Bose AR is...

New York - Albany

20 Jul 2019
An Exciting First Semester

As the second week of the semester starts and...

Texas - UTRGV

5 Sep 2022
An Open Letter to Employers on Summer 2020 Internship Commitments Amidst the Covid-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 crisis is disrupting society across all sectors,...

IGDA

8 Apr 2020
Announcement Of Upcoming Increase To Lifetime Membership Dues

Attending GDC13? Stop by the IGDA Booth in the South Hall...

IGDA

21 Mar 2013
AppGallery spoils gamers with unique offers and gives them an ultimate gaming experience during Game Fest online event

This is the last article from the four-piece series...

Partner

18 Jul 2023
AppGallery: The Best Alternative App Store You Need to Know About

Meet AppGallery from Huawei: one of the top three...

Partner

7 Jun 2023
Application for 2014 IGDA Scholarship to GDC Closes 17 December 2013

The IGDA and the IGDA Scholarships Committee are delighted...

IGDA

23 Nov 2013
Application Now Open for IGDA 2014 E3 Scholarships

The application is now open for the 2014 IGDA...

IGDA

10 Feb 2014
Applications Now Open for Chartboost University

Game discovery platform Chartboost is excited to partner with...

IGDA

15 Jan 2014
Apprenti: Keeping Great Talent in the Game

IGDA recently met with a group of women from...

5 Oct 2021
Are You Eligible To Vote For This Year’s Board Of Directors?

We’re less than a week away from the deadline...

IGDA

22 Jan 2013
Assisting Game Developers Impacted by Layoffs

In Magic Leap’s recent announcement, they declared they are...

IGDA

22 Apr 2020
Back in Action!

We’re happy to let you know that the IGDA...

North Carolina - Triangle

13 Aug 2023
Benefits & New Showcase Opportunities for Indie Studio Affiliates

There has never been a better time to join...

12 May 2020
Board Member Interest Form!

Your interim board is hard at work behind the...

North Carolina - Triangle

20 Sep 2023
Board Talk – Justin Berenbaum for July 2014

I recently joined the International Game Developers Association (IGDA)...

IGDA

7 Jul 2014
Bring Games to True 3D with Lume Pad

Thanks to groundbreaking nanotechnology, Lume Pad’s 3D Lightfield technology...

Partner

24 Nov 2021
Call For Nominations – IGDA 2016 Board Election

The call for nominations for the IGDA Board of...

IGDA

9 Nov 2015
Call For Nominations – IGDA 2017 Board Election

The call for nominations for the IGDA Board of...

IGDA

28 Nov 2016
Call for Papers: Music and the Moving Image

CALL FOR PAPERS 2022 MUSIC & THE MOVING IMAGE...

18 Nov 2021
Call For Proposals Now Open For 2013 IGDA Summit

IGDA Summit | 31 July – 1 August 2013...

IGDA

19 Apr 2013
Call for Submissions: #gamesUR US Summit 2018

Summit Theme The IGDA Game User SIG’s theme this...

IGDA

15 Sep 2017
Call to Action: Blockchain in Games

The surge in usage of blockchain-based solutions and productions...

IGDA

12 Jul 2021
Call to Action: Game Industry Support for Ukraine

Dear Game Industry Leaders, The International Game Developers Association...

IGDA

10 Mar 2022
Call to Action: Safe & Inclusive Networking Events

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is deeply troubled...

IGDA

5 Apr 2023
Call to Action: Studio Leadership Must Prioritize Sustainable Efforts to Prevent Layoffs

Studio leaders in the game industry must implement sustainable...

IGDA

11 Apr 2024
Catch up with our last virtual event!

Greetings fellow IGDA members, Last month we held a...

California - Los Angeles

30 Jun 2022
Chapter Elections

It’s time for our yearly chapter board member elections....

North Carolina - Triangle

3 Dec 2024
Chapter Spotlight: IGDA Chicago

The IGDA has 111 local chapters around the globe,...

IGDA

18 Aug 2019
Chapter Spotlight: IGDA Finland

IGDA Finland is the local Finnish chapter of IGDA...

IGDA

22 Sep 2019
Chapter Spotlight: IGDA Manila

The IGDA has 111 local chapters around the globe,...

IGDA

29 Sep 2019
Chapter Spotlight: IGDA Switzerland

The size of Switzerland’s game development industry is comparable...

IGDA

9 Jan 2019
CISPA Update

The IGDA commends the United States Senate for rejecting the U.S....

IGDA

27 Apr 2013
CNN Money Includes IGDA Executive Director in ‘10 Most Powerful Women in Gaming’ Piece

Kate Edwards, IGDA’s Executive Director, has been included in...

IGDA

24 Oct 2013
Collecting stories from game developers

If you would like to report missing credits due...

Game Credits

16 Apr 2022
Congratulations to our 2014 E3 Scholars!

The IGDA and the IGDA Scholarships Committee are delighted...

IGDA

28 May 2014
Congratulations to our 2014 GDCE & Gamescom Scholars!

The IGDA Scholarship Committee is excited to reveal the...

IGDA

1 Jul 2014
Creative Greece – Game Development Ecosystem Gathering

Saturday, January 25, 2025, marked a significant milestone for...

Greece

21 Feb 2025
December Update from the IGDA Board of Directors

The IGDA Board of Directors has posted its December update to...

IGDA

13 Dec 2013
Dev On Air #4: “How to discuss a publishing deal (and live happily).” by Antab Studio.

IGDA Turin returns from summer vacation with a very...

Italy

20 Sep 2020
Developers Satisfaction Survey – Facebook Partnership and Your Input

The IGDA is proud to announce it is partnering...

27 Feb 2021
Developers Satisfaction Survey 2021 Survey Question Correction and Apology

The IGDA released the Developers Satisfaction Survey 2021 on...

20 Feb 2021
Developers: Express Your Opinions on Grey Market Practices

The IGDA has partnered with Startselect (a digital game...

IGDA

29 Jul 2016
Digital Workshop for Children held by IGDA Japan

Featured Piece by Kenji Ono IGDA Japan SIG-4NG held...

Japan

10 Dec 2021
Discord Meetings

Discord meetings for the SIG are changing from monthly...

Game Credits

16 Apr 2022
Discounted Employee Assessment Survey for IGDA Members in Partnership with McBassi & Company

The IGDA’s latest DSS has shown improvements in working...

5 Feb 2020
Don’t Miss Your Chance: Membership Registrations And Nomination Packets Due TODAY

Are you an IGDA member planning to run for...

IGDA

28 Jan 2013
DSS 2014 – Employment Report Now Available

As a follow-up from the IGDA’s 2014 Developer Satisfaction...

IGDA

13 May 2015
Dungeons & Dragons Comes to Core

Manticore Games is launching a $20,000 D&D adventure building contest with...

6 Aug 2020
Ed Fries, Jen MacLean To Keynote IGDA Summit 2013

Former Microsoft VP to Predict Industry’s Future; MacLean to...

IGDA

9 Jul 2013
EGX (Empire Game Expo) coming up on July 13th, 2019!

The inaugural video game convention here at the Capital...

New York - Albany

8 Jul 2019
eJam and Students Teams to be Featured on Twitch

IGDA’s upcoming eJam— a virtual game jam pairs students...

IGDA

21 Jun 2020
eJam for Students & IGDA x Core Jam Referral Prizes

The IGDA is hosting two impressive game jam events...

IGDA

12 Jun 2020
eJam’s Success in Empowering Students

IGDA’s eJam— a virtual game jam that paired students...

IGDA

30 Jun 2020
Embrace the Evolution: How Publishers can turn Gaming Threats into Opportunities

  As the gaming industry continues to evolve, publishers...

28 Feb 2023
Epic Releases More Free Assets for Developers

Epic Games made waves with their recent Unreal Engine...

23 Sep 2020
Events Happening Monthly!

We’re excited to be celebrating the anniversary of the...

North Carolina - Triangle

21 Aug 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Filing a US Nonresident Tax Return

The following guest article is by Sprintax. The IRS...

Partner

26 Feb 2021
Exciting Scholarship Opportunities from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) is...

IGDA

5 Jun 2015
Executive Director Blog: A Fond Farewell From IGDA ED Jen MacLean

In my family, we talk about feeling “happysad”: the...

IGDA

8 Apr 2019
Executive Director Blog: A Fond Farewell From IGDA ED Jen MacLean

In my family, we talk about feeling “happysad”: the...

IGDA

8 Apr 2019
Executive Director Blog: Helping Those Impacted by Layoffs

The Activision/Blizzard layoffs that happened yesterday impacted great people,...

IGDA

13 Feb 2019
Executive Director’s IGDA @ GDC Recap

The IGDA showed up to GDC 2023 with a...

29 Mar 2023
February 2020 Meeting Announcement – Game Jam Roundtable

Our first roundtable discussion is all about game jams!...

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

11 Feb 2020
February 2025 Update!

Hi everyone! The IGDA LA chapter has two events...

California - Los Angeles

10 Feb 2025
Finland Games Job Fair

          https://gamesJobsfair.com  Finland Games Job...

Partner

9 Mar 2021
First Fighting Competition in Milwaukee – Cream City Convergence

Cream City Convergence Mothership attended Cream City Convergence, which...

Wisconsin - MATC

11 Oct 2023
First post-ish pandemic in person get together was a success!

Hey everyone, After consulting our local members, we decided...

California - Los Angeles

30 Jun 2022
Former Nintendo President Reginald Fils-Aimé, Cameroonian Developers Kiro’o Games, Actor Chris Judge and Others Honored at the Black In Gaming Awards

LOS ANGELES – Sept. 10, 2020 – The Black...

IGDA

10 Sep 2020
From the IGDA Foundation Chair – The First Six Months

Luke Dicken, Chair of the IGDA Foundation, reflects on his...

IGDA

13 Oct 2014
Game Design Challenge Winners Announced

Legends of Learning, Inc., the leading game-based learning platform...

IGDAPartner

18 May 2021
Game Development Anywhere with Azure and HP Anyware

In an increasingly hybrid environment, game developers need security...

Partner

17 Feb 2023
Game Development Crisis Conference – Schedule Announcement

We are excited to share the schedule for the...

11 May 2020
Game Development Crisis Conference & Webinar Series

IGDA and Take This are partnering to host an...

IGDA

31 Mar 2020
Game Development Crisis Conference Recap

The Game Development Crisis Conference and Webinar Series, sponsored...

IGDA

27 May 2020
Game Localization Horror Stories

The nights are longer, the weather colder, and spooks...

Localization

30 Oct 2022
Gameathlon – October 2023

IGDA Greece was present at GAMEATHLON, Greece’s most monumental...

Greece

21 Feb 2025
Gameathlon Summer – June 2024

In collaboration with Gameathlon, the biggest gaming event in...

Greece

21 Feb 2025
GDC 2017 IGDA Scholars Applications Now Open

The IGDA Foundation is delighted to announce that the...

IGDA

17 Oct 2016
GDC Europe and Gamescom Application Now Open

While judges deliberate over the many applications the IGDA...

IGDA

14 Apr 2014
GDC Planning / Discord and More!

Winter is coming (for those of us in the...

Serious Games

12 Dec 2019
GDC Scholarships have Opened!

Celebrating its 15th year in 2016, the IGDA Scholarships...

IGDA

16 Oct 2015
Get Involved with the IGDA Localization SIG!

The IGDA Localization SIG (LocSIG) was created in 2007...

IGDA

6 Sep 2019
Giving Back – New Programs and Membership Discount

In celebration of #GivingTuesdayNow, use the code DEVTOGETHER to...

IGDA

5 May 2020
Global Game Jam IGDA SLC Utah Valley University Report

Just over 40 people gathered in Utah Valley University’s...

Utah - Salt Lake City

3 Feb 2020
Global Game Jam Site hosted by Triangle Interactive Arts Collective

Looking for a local site to meetup and participate...

North Carolina - Triangle

17 Jan 2025
Google for Games – Mobile Insights Report

Innovating with the latest insights is critical for finding...

15 Jun 2022
GRUX SIG Tackles Equity

May 20, 2022- Last week more than 400 game...

Games Research and User Experience

31 May 2022
Happy New Year – Letter from the Executive Director

Happy New Year, game developers! Thank you for making...

IGDA

7 Jan 2020
Hello World!

Greetings from Chicago! I bear tidings of deep dish...

Illinois - Chicago

12 Sep 2020
High Quality Localization? Help Loc Help You!

Translators, editors, and localization testers all need context.  ...

Localization

23 Aug 2021
Hiring War 2020 – Game Industry Struggling to Fill Roles

The following is a guest article by Marc Mencher,...

Partner

19 Feb 2020
How Long Will It Take to Localize My Game? – Localization Scheduling

How Long Will It Take to Localize My Game?...

Localization

13 Aug 2022
How to Get the Most from LQA – What It Is and Best Practices

LQA stands for localization/linguistic quality assurance. By Jennifer O’Donnell,...

Localization

31 May 2023
Huawei’s mobile ad platform Petal Ads helps developers grow their apps

Welcome to a four-piece series, in which we dive...

5 Jul 2023
Idle Tycoon Games: Market Overview

Authored by: AppMagic A deep dive into the Idle...

29 Jun 2022
IGDA @ GDC 2013

Your IGDA is going to be very busy at GDC...

IGDA

7 Mar 2013
IGDA 2013 Board Of Director Elections – Call For Nominations

The call for nominations for the IGDA Board of...

IGDA

7 Jan 2013
IGDA 2014 BoD Election – Call For Nominations

The call for nominations for the IGDA Board of...

IGDA

15 Jan 2015
IGDA 2015 BoD Election – Call For Nominations

The call for nominations for the IGDA Board of...

IGDA

26 Nov 2014
IGDA 2019 Board of Directors Elections

Elections for the 2019 IGDA Board of Directors is...

IGDA

27 Feb 2019
IGDA 2020 Annual General Meeting Summary

On August 13th, the IGDA held our 2020 Annual...

IGDA

17 Aug 2020
IGDA 2021 Annual General Meeting Summary

On the 27th of September, the IGDA held our...

IGDA

29 Sep 2021
IGDA Affiliate Spotlight: PlayEveryWare

PlayEveryWare is a console co-development team that works with...

Partner

3 Feb 2021
IGDA and IGDAF Response to Recent Tragedies in Dayton, OH and El Paso, TX

IGDA and IGDAF Response to Recent Tragedies in Dayton,...

IGDA

4 Aug 2019
IGDA Announces First Global Industry Game Awards Winners

Debut Award Show Acknowledges Diverse Winners Across Games Industry...

IGDA

30 Aug 2021
IGDA Appoints Jen MacLean Permanent Executive Director Press Release

IGDA Appoints Jen MacLean Permanent Executive Director Emily Greer,...

IGDA

12 Feb 2018
IGDA Appoints New Chair, Announces Four New Board Directors

TORONTO – April 05, 2023 – The International Game...

IGDA

5 Apr 2023
IGDA Appoints New Chair, Announces Two New Board Directors

SACRAMENTO – May 9, 2024 – The International Game...

IGDA

9 May 2024
IGDA Appoints New Chair, Members to 2021 Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO – March 25, 2021 –  The International...

25 Mar 2021
IGDA Appoints New Chair, Vice-Chair of Board of Directors Press Release

IGDA Appoints New Chair, Vice-Chair of Board of Directors...

IGDA

26 Nov 2018
IGDA Appoints New Executive Director

Adds Three Members to 2022 Board of Directors and...

IGDA

18 May 2022
IGDA Appoints New Executive Director Renee Gittins

IGDA Appoints New Executive Director Renee Gittins  Nika Nour...

IGDA

10 Jul 2019
IGDA Berlin – Connecting The Dots: The Berlin Dev Scene

Our first IGDA Berlin revival event happened on the...

Germany - Berlin

5 Mar 2025
IGDA Board encourages US Developers to Speak Out on ACA

The IGDA Board of Directors has released the following...

IGDA

23 Jan 2017
IGDA Board of Directors Application Open

Applications for the IGDA Board of Directors are now...

30 Nov 2020
IGDA Board of Directors Statement on Harassment

The IGDA Board of Directors has released the following...

IGDA

28 Aug 2014
IGDA Board of Elections Nomination Period Open

Interested in a seat on the IGDA Board of...

IGDA

10 Dec 2019
IGDA Board: On Recent Concerns Regarding Preservation of Games

Today, by unanimous vote, the IGDA Board of Directors...

IGDA

9 Apr 2015
IGDA Brings its Mentor Café to Games for Change

The IGDA is thrilled to bring its Mentor Café...

IGDA

29 May 2019
IGDA Brings Leadership Track to SIEGE 2013

The IGDA Leadership Track at SIEGE (4 – 6...

IGDA

6 Aug 2013
IGDA Business & Legal SIG – Position Statement on Trademarks

Earlier this year, trademark applications and other actions taken...

IGDA

29 Apr 2014
IGDA Bylaws Change and 2018 Elections

For the IGDA, everything we do must be to...

IGDA

13 Dec 2017
IGDA Bylaws Change and 2018 Elections

For the IGDA, everything we do must be to...

IGDA

13 Dec 2017
IGDA Chicago Sets New Personal Fundraising Goal for Extra Life Charity!

Gamers can be a competitive bunch. Too often that...

Illinois - Chicago

9 Nov 2020
IGDA CM SIG: Monitoring Your Community During the Holidays

Community management is a role that demands 24/7 attention...

IGDA

18 Dec 2015
IGDA Codes and Processes Updates

Over the past four months, the IGDA has been...

26 Jan 2022
IGDA Community: Leading by Example – Rosman, IGDA Melbourne Chapter Lead, Wins Woman of the Year

In a world where heroes are few and far...

IGDA

21 Jun 2015
IGDA Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is deeply concerned...

IGDA

25 Feb 2022
IGDA DC 2020 Board Election Results

IGDA DC held board elections on Nov. 12, 2019....

Washington D.C.

21 Nov 2019
IGDA Developer Satisfaction Survey Summary Report Available

As the largest professional association for game developers worldwide,...

IGDA

25 Jun 2014
IGDA DSS 2017 Press Release

Increasing Percentage of Game Developers Regard Diversity as Important,...

IGDA

8 Jan 2018
IGDA DSS 2017 Results

Click here to download the 2017 DSS Summary Report (PDF).

IGDA

8 Jan 2018
IGDA Events Cancelled with GDC Postponement

At the end of last week, it was announced...

IGDA

2 Mar 2020
IGDA Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open for GDC 2018

The IGDA Foundation is excited to announce that applications...

IGDA

23 Oct 2017
IGDA Game Credits SIG: 2020 Election Now Open

The IGDA Game Credits SIG is holding its steering...

Game Credits

28 Oct 2020
IGDA Indies Showcase – Watch This Friday!

Join us Friday from 12-4:30pm PDT for the Twitch-exclusive...

15 Sep 2020
IGDA Indies Showcase Recap

The first-ever IGDA Indies Showcase was a huge success...

23 Sep 2020
IGDA Internal Harassment Investigation Process

It has come to our attention that there has...

16 Sep 2021
IGDA Interview Series: Ben Kane

Jillian Mood kicks off a new interview series this...

IGDA

17 Oct 2015
IGDA Interview Series: Judy Tyrer

Read our more recent interview with Judy Tryer! Judy...

IGDA

2 Dec 2015
IGDA Interview Series: Keith Fuller

An integral part of the IGDA Leadership Summit this...

IGDA

25 Oct 2015
IGDA Interview Series: Mike Kent

Mike Kent is a Professor at Algonquin College’s Concept...

IGDA

5 Nov 2015
IGDA Interview Series: Scott Rogers

Scott Rogers is the game designer and creative director...

IGDA

4 Nov 2015
IGDA Interview Series: Scott Rogers and Mike Kent

First, check out an interview with Scott Rogers. Scott...

IGDA

5 Nov 2015
IGDA LA 2020 Calendar of Events

IGDA LA 2020 Calendar of Events If you’re wondering...

California - Los Angeles

19 Feb 2020
IGDA LA 2021 Board Elections – Audio Panel Video

Applications are now open to run for the IGDA...

California - Los Angeles

21 Oct 2020
IGDA LA Board for 2021 – Election Results

We’re excited to announce your 2021 IGDA LA board,...

California - Los Angeles

21 Nov 2020
IGDA Launches Discord and Other Resources for Game Developers

The International Game Developers Association has been hard at...

IGDA

29 Sep 2019
IGDA launches new Career Center

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) is very pleased...

IGDA

29 Aug 2016
IGDA Launches Regional Coordinator Program with 12 Leads Worldwide

The IGDA is excited to announce the launch of...

1 May 2020
IGDA Launches Special Interest Group Coordinator Program

The IGDA is excited to announce the launch of...

IGDA

13 Aug 2020
IGDA Los Angeles – 2019 Year in Review!

LA’s IGDA chapter is excited to kick off 2020...

California - Los Angeles

14 Jan 2020
IGDA Mental Health Advocacy SIG announced at GDC 2019

At GDC 2019, the IGDA announced the creation of...

Mental Health

22 Apr 2019
IGDA Mentor Café is heading to Casual Connect USA

In Seattle, US, Casual Connect is partnering with IGDA...

IGDA

10 Jul 2017
IGDA MH SIG at the Toronto International Game Summit on Mental Health

IGDA MH SIG chair Kelli Dunlap, PsyD was an...

Mental Health

22 Nov 2019
IGDA NC-Triangle Hosts Smash Bros Tournament Benefiting Take This Project

IGDA NC-Triangle has been going through a lot of exciting...

IGDA

25 Aug 2015
IGDA Newsletter: “Board Games” Edition Plus January Call for Submissions

The November edition of the IGDA Perspectives newsletter, “Board Games!,” is...

IGDA

2 Dec 2013
IGDA Newsletter: December Call for Submissions

The IGDA Perspectives Newsletter is looking for content for its December...

IGDA

28 Oct 2013
IGDA Newsletter: November Call for Submissions

The IGDA Perspectives Newsletter is looking for content for its November...

IGDA

26 Sep 2013
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – June 2019

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New York - New York City

4 Jun 2019
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – April 2022

Thursday, April 7th, 2022 Editor: Mattia Sicuro A monthly publication...

New York - New York City

13 Apr 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – April 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

21 Apr 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – April 2025

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

24 Apr 2025
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – August 2022

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

6 Aug 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – August 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

6 Aug 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – August 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

27 Aug 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – December 2022

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

15 Dec 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – December 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

15 Dec 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – December 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

18 Dec 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – February 2023

  Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news,...

New York - New York City

19 Feb 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – February 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

21 Feb 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – February 2025

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

17 Feb 2025
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – January 2023

  Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news,...

New York - New York City

14 Jan 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – January 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

22 Jan 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – January 2025

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

17 Jan 2025
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – July 2022

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

9 Jul 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – July 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

15 Jul 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – July 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

19 Jul 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – June 2022

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

8 Jun 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – June 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

10 Jun 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – June 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

26 Jun 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – March 2020

IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest Chapter and community news,...

New York - New York City

16 Mar 2020
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – March 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

17 Mar 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – March 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

23 Mar 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – March 2025

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

21 Mar 2025
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – May 2019

In this issue: NY MAKES GAMES! AROUND TOWN JOBS...

New York - New York City

7 May 2019
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – May 2020

May 4, 2020 Editor: Matt Fisher A monthly publication of...

New York - New York City

4 May 2020
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – May 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

15 May 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – May 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

27 May 2024
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – November 2022

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

4 Nov 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – November 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

14 Nov 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – October 2022

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

7 Oct 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – October 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

17 Oct 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – September 2022

  Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news,...

New York - New York City

9 Sep 2022
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – September 2023

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

7 Sep 2023
IGDA NYC Game Dev Digest – September 2024

Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs,...

New York - New York City

17 Sep 2024
IGDA Offers Counsel To Biden Task Force On Gun Violence

Welcomes Research, Says Game Developers Ready to Contribute MT....

IGDA

10 Jan 2013
IGDA partners with #ResistJam

The IGDA is showing its support as a media...

IGDA

15 Feb 2017
IGDA Partners with Game Marketing Experts!

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is excited to...

IGDA

20 May 2024
IGDA Partners with GameDev.World and Take This to Support Game Devs Through COVID-19 Effects

The IGDA strives to ensure game developers can successfully...

28 Feb 2020
IGDA partnership with Denuvo

Partner Spotlight- Denuvo by Irdeto – IGDA   The...

Partner

28 Apr 2021
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: “Going Indie”

The July 2014 edition of the IGDA Perspectives newsletter, Going...

IGDA

1 Aug 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: “This Indie Life”

The May 2014 edition of the IGDA Perspectives newsletter, This...

IGDA

31 May 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: April Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives newsletter is looking for content for its April...

IGDA

24 Mar 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: August Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives Newsletter is looking for content for its August...

IGDA

4 Jul 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: Educational Games

The June 2014 edition of the IGDA Perspectives newsletter, Educational...

IGDA

30 Jun 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: July Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives newsletter is looking for content for its July...

IGDA

11 Jun 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: June Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives newsletter is looking for content for its June...

IGDA

20 May 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: March Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives newsletter is looking for content for its March...

IGDA

12 Feb 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: May Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives newsletter is looking for content for its May...

IGDA

21 Apr 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: October Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives Newsletter is looking for content for its October...

IGDA

22 Aug 2014
IGDA Perspectives Newsletter: September Call for Contributions

The IGDA Perspectives Newsletter is looking for content for its September...

IGDA

24 Jul 2014
IGDA Philly April 2020 Meeting Announcement – Guildings w/ Jonathan Culp

Join us for our April meeting as we Zoom...

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

8 Apr 2020
IGDA Presents to FTC About Loot Boxes and ESA Adopts IGDA Recommendations

IGDA Presents to FTC About Loot Boxes and ESA...

IGDA

10 Aug 2019
IGDA Reiterates Stance On Quality Of Life In Response To Allegations Of Poor Working Conditions At T

While we have no direct knowledge of the situation,...

IGDA

11 Jun 2013
IGDA Relaunches Audio SIG with IASIG Partnership

Today we announced a partnership between the IGDA and...

IGDA

12 May 2020
IGDA Relaunches with New Member Benefits Press Release

IGDA Relaunches with New Member Benefits   Three New...

IGDA

22 Mar 2018
IGDA releases 2014/2015 Diversity Report

On 12 September 2016, the IGDA released our Diversity...

IGDA

12 Sep 2016
IGDA Releases 2021 Developer Satisfaction Survey in Partnership with Western University

Importance of Diversity Contrasts Lack of DEI Reporting Policies...

IGDA

18 Oct 2021
IGDA Releases COVID-19 Resources for Game Developers

The effects of COVID-19 evolve by the hour, and...

16 Mar 2020
IGDA Releases Updated Game Crediting Policies, Toolkit, and Data

Toronto, Canada –March 27, 2023 – The IGDA Game...

Game Credits

23 Mar 2023
IGDA Salt Lake/Provo Area Chapter – 2020 Leadership Announcements and More

2020 is going to be an exciting year for...

Utah - Salt Lake City

26 Jan 2020
IGDA Scholarships Return To Europe

Thanks to the continuing support of UBM, organizers of...

IGDA

6 May 2013
IGDA Scholarships To 2013 IGDA Summit And Casual Connect USA Now Open For Applicants

The IGDA is happy to announce that applications are...

IGDA

29 Apr 2013
IGDA Spotlight: Indie Developer Ashraf Abouhaikal

Today we would like to spotlight one of IGDA’s...

13 Oct 2020
IGDA Statement on #MeToo and Harassment in the Game Industry

This week, game developers from around the world used...

IGDA

19 Oct 2017
IGDA Statement on Activision Blizzard Lawsuit

SAN FRANCISCO, CA –22 July 2021 — This week,...

22 Jul 2021
IGDA Statement on CDPR Mandatory Overtime

While many gamers are excited to enjoy CD Projekt...

IGDA

30 Sep 2020
IGDA Statement on King Trademark

As an advocacy organization for game developers, the IGDA...

IGDA

18 Feb 2014
IGDA Statement on Reproductive Choice & Access to Care

The International Game Developers Association supports and empowers game...

IGDA

24 Jun 2022
IGDA Statement on US Law Enforcement Violence and Protests Against

To the Game Development Community:  This is the beginning...

1 Jun 2020
IGDA Statement on Violence and Human Rights in Belarus

The people of Belarus are taking to the streets...

IGDA

18 Aug 2020
IGDA x Core Summer Game Jam

The IGDA is proud to announce the IGDA x...

Partner

1 Jun 2020
IGDA x Core Summer Jam Winners Announced

The judging for the IGDA x Core Summer Jam...

IGDA

30 Jun 2020
IGDA x GGJ x CORE Holiday Jam Winners!

This incredible collaboration with CORE and Global Game Jam had...

26 Jan 2022
IGDA’s 2019 DSS Report is Now Available!

The latest DSS report is now available on the...

IGDA

29 Jan 2020
IGDA’s Response to Recent Harassment Revelations

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – June 26, 2020 — Over...

IGDA

30 Jun 2020
IGDA’s Executive Director, Renee Gittins, Steps Down

Gittins to Remain on IGDA Board of Directors, Begin...

20 Jan 2022
Industry Insights: How to Ace Your Game Audio for an Alpha Launch

Alpha releases are a vital opportunity for developers to...

Partner

9 Jul 2024
Industry Insights: The Heart of Better Game Audio Collabs by Unlock Audio

Relationships can be everything, but pay no mind to...

Partner

30 Apr 2024
International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Statement On CISPA

The IGDA urges Congress and President Obama to reject...

IGDA

16 Apr 2013
International Women’s Month 2022

March is International Women’s Month, and the IGDA would...

IGDA

8 Mar 2022
Interview with IGDA x Core Winner: Coaster Creator

Join us for an interview with Waffle, one of...

26 Aug 2020
Interview with IGDA x Core Winner: Corenival

Join us for an interview with Aggripina, one of...

IGDA

18 Aug 2020
Interview with IGDA x Core Winner: Island Race Festival

Join us for an interview with Marcela Roberts, one...

8 Sep 2020
Introductory Event

The introductory event was organized on April 3, 2025,...

India - IIIT-DELHI University

15 Apr 2025
It Takes a Village – And We Thank You!

Last week (19-25 April) was Volunteer Appreciation Week and...

29 Apr 2020
Jammer Registration for #GGJ18 Now Open

Get ready to jam, because jammer registration is now...

IGDA

1 Nov 2017
January Update from the IGDA Board of Directors

The IGDA Board of Directors has posted its January update to...

IGDA

23 Jan 2014
Jewish Game Developers GDC 2024 Roundtable Summary – Antisemitism in the Games Industry

At GDC this year, our roundtable focused on antisemitism...

Jewish Game Developers

13 Apr 2024
Join our Discord!

San Francisco IGDA is back! Head on over to...

California - San Francisco

18 Sep 2023
Join us for today at 5 PM (ET) or Friday at 10 AM (ET) for a special game audio panel!

Today at 5 PM Eastern/2 PM Pacific, please join...

Interactive Audio

23 Jun 2020
JOIST – Game Developers Meetup 2 – November 2024

The second developers’ meet-up at the JOIST Innovation Hub in...

Greece

21 Feb 2025
JOIST – Game Development Meetup October 2023

The 1st Game Development Meetup IGDA Greece, co-organized with...

Greece

21 Feb 2025
Keywords Studios

  Today we would like to spotlight one of...

18 Aug 2021
Leader Spotlight: IGDA Muslims in Games Co-Lead Osama Dorias

Osama Dorias has worked in the Canadian game industry for...

IGDA

6 Sep 2019
Leader Spotlight: IGDA Seattle Board Member, Tim Cullings

Today the IGDA would like to feature one of...

IGDA

16 Aug 2019
Letter from the ED – April 2021 – New Board, DSS, AAPI

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

6 Apr 2021
Letter from the ED – April 2023

  Dear Game Dev, We’ve had a very busy...

18 Apr 2023
Letter from the ED – August 2022

 Hi everyone. I’m Dr. Jakin Vela, Executive Director...

17 Aug 2022
Letter from the ED – December 2022

   Hello Everyone, I want to take this...

6 Dec 2022
Letter from the ED – December 2023

   Dear IGDA Community,   December is upon...

6 Dec 2023
Letter from the ED – February 2022

  Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game...

IGDA

9 Feb 2022
Letter from the ED – February 2023

  Greetings Everyone! I want to let you know...

15 Feb 2023
Letter from the ED – January 2022

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry!...

5 Jan 2022
Letter from the ED – January 2023

  Hi Everyone, We are thrilled to ring in...

18 Jan 2023
Letter from the ED – July 2022

 Hello and happy timezone to you all,   ...

13 Jul 2022
Letter from the ED – July 2023

   Hi everyone,  Last month, I had the...

26 Jul 2023
Letter from the ED – June 2022

Dear Game Development Community, I hope you are doing...

IGDA

15 Jun 2022
Letter from the ED – June 2023

 Greetings, As you might notice, I have a...

28 Jun 2023
Letter from the ED – March 2021 – DSS, Game Design Challenge, & Women’s History Month

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

1 Mar 2021
Letter from the ED – March 2023

 Dear Game Dev, Next week kicks off the...

15 Mar 2023
Letter from the ED – March 2024

YouTube Video   Dear IGDA Community, It’s been a...

IGDA

6 Mar 2024
Letter from the ED – May 2022

  Dear Game Development Community,    I hope this...

IGDA

18 May 2022
Letter from the ED – May 2023

Dear Game Dev,  I hope you’re doing well. I...

23 May 2023
Letter from the ED – November 2022

   Hello Everyone, I hope you’re having a...

9 Nov 2022
Letter from the ED – November 2023

   Hi everyone,    I hope you’re all...

21 Nov 2023
Letter from the ED – October 2022

  Hello Everyone, I hope you’re having a good...

5 Oct 2022
Letter from the ED – October 2023

   Hi everyone,    I hope you are...

25 Oct 2023
Letter from the ED – September 2022

   Hi everyone –  and happy timezone! We...

21 Sep 2022
Letter from the ED – September 2023

  Hi everyone,   I hope you’re having a...

13 Sep 2023
Letter from the ED – August 2021 – GIGA Awards Show

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

2 Aug 2021
Letter from the ED – December 2021

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

30 Nov 2021
Letter from the ED – July 2021

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

4 Jul 2021
Letter from the ED – June 2021 – Happy Pride!

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

IGDA

1 Jun 2021
Letter from the ED – May 2021 – Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebrations

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

3 May 2021
Letter from the ED – November 2021

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

IGDA

3 Nov 2021
Letter from the ED – October 2021

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

4 Oct 2021
Letter from the ED – September 2021

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

IGDA

8 Sep 2021
Letter from the Executive Director – Happy New Year

Happy New Year, game developers! It warms my heart...

5 Jan 2021
Letter from the Executive Director – October 2020

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

7 Oct 2020
Letter from the Executive Director – February 2021 – Black History Month Celebrations

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

1 Feb 2021
Letter from the Executive Director – Giving Tuesday: Giftable Memberships – December 2020

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

1 Dec 2020
Letter from the Executive Director – November 2020 – IGDA Election Updates

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

IGDA

3 Nov 2020
Letter from the Interim ED – April 2022

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

IGDA

6 Apr 2022
Letter from the Interim ED – March 2022

Greetings, IGDA and other members of the game industry,...

9 Mar 2022
Letter To The Honorable Carlos Alberto Puente Salas Regarding EL INICISO XXI BIS DEL ARTICULO 27

May 7, 2013 Alejandro David Castellanos, Daniel Greenberg, Anti-Censorship...

IGDA

7 May 2013
LifePack

  Gaming is fast overtaking other forms of entertainment...

Partner

15 Mar 2023
Making Game Devs Sane Again with CI/CD

Written by: Mina Pêcheux   The world of game...

6 Apr 2023
Managing a Team From Home

As part of their series on games industry mental...

Mental Health

12 Aug 2020
March Edition of ‘Board Talk’ Available

This month’s Board Talk comes from outgoing Board Member Brian Robbins...

IGDA

14 Mar 2014
March Update from the IGDA Board of Directors

The IGDA Board of Directors has posted its March...

IGDA

31 Mar 2014
Mark Stanley to Chair Indie Special Interest Group

The IGDA is proud to announce that Mark Stanley...

IGDA

9 Apr 2020
MATC Mothership Attends M+Dev

As a new semester starts, Mothership members reminisce on...

Wisconsin - MATC

8 Feb 2024
MATC Mothership Demo Day 2023

On December 14th, 2023, Mothership proudly hosted its first...

Wisconsin - MATC

17 Jan 2024
MATC Mothership Hosts the First Game Jam & Game Showcase in Years

Milwaukee Area Technical College’s club named Mothership hosted its first...

Wisconsin - MATC

17 Oct 2023
Maximizing Gaming Localization Efficiency

Maximizing Gaming Localization Efficiency: How memoQ TMS is a...

Localization

5 Mar 2024
Meet your IGDA San Francisco Leaders and Board!

Hey San Francisco – Say hello and welcome to...

California - San Francisco

10 Oct 2023
MGS (Mobile Growth Summit) coming up on July 18th, 2019!

MGS (Mobile Growth Summit) is July 18th at the...

New York - Albany

6 Jul 2019
Mike Acton to Keynote IGDA Leadership Track at SIEGE

Mike Acton will be featured as he opens the...

IGDA

13 Aug 2013
Mobile Games in 2021: the most notable trends and releases

  The most ambitious gaming companies focus on the...

4 Mar 2022
More Information On The 2013 IGDA Board Of Director Elections

This will be the second election following the new nomination...

IGDA

14 Jan 2013
Mothership Dev Talk

Mothership hosted its first Developer talk of the year!...

Wisconsin - MATC

6 Nov 2023
My First Game Credit

SIG members held a roundtable discussion at GDC 2022...

Game Credits

16 Apr 2022
MY.GAMES Launches Global Mental Health Survey in Partnership with Leading U.S. Video Game Nonprofits, Take This and IGDA, and the Fair Play Alliance

17 November 2020 – Global gaming brand MY.GAMES has...

IGDA

17 Nov 2020
New 2021 Regional and SIG Coordinators

We are now celebrating the conclusion of the first...

IGDA

15 Jun 2021
New benefit: IGDA members receive 10% off a GDC Vault Subscription

Unlock a Wealth of Industry Leading Content! Subscribe to GDC...

IGDA

8 Oct 2013
New Benefit: IGDA Student Portfolio Showcase

In order the support the next generation of game...

IGDA

9 Sep 2020
New Board Elected!

We just held elections for three chairs at the...

Brazil - Recife

3 May 2019
New Board Members, New Officers and New Foundation Trustees

The IGDA Board of Directors announced today that new...

IGDA

16 Apr 2014
New ED Blog: Welcome home to IGDA.org!

“You may ask yourself, why is the IGDA website...

IGDA

1 Oct 2013
New Expert Resource: HR Policy Guidebook Template

The IGDA has just published a new resource for...

IGDA

15 Sep 2020
New Website Launch!

The IGDA is proud to announce the launch of...

IGDA

21 Nov 2019
New website launched!

We’re excited to share that we’ve recently launched our...

California - San Francisco

24 Jan 2024
Newsletter

A note from the current chair Chase Bethea It...

Interactive Audio

16 Nov 2023
Now Hiring: Executive Directors for IGDA and IGDA Foundation

IGDA Executive Director The Executive Director of the International...

IGDA

8 Apr 2019
Now Hiring: PARTNER and MEMBER RELATIONS MANAGER

10 August Update: The IGDA is no longer accepting applications....

IGDA

7 Jul 2015
October Update from the IGDA Board of Directors

The IGDA Board of Directors has posted its October update to...

IGDA

14 Oct 2013
One Sheet Summary

SIG leaders have completed a summary of the credit...

Game Credits

13 Jun 2021
Online Event – DEVS Talk with IGDA Finland and IGDA Turin

IGDA Turin invites you to our November event: an...

Italy

18 Nov 2020
Online Harassment Resource Now Available

The IGDA is pleased to announce the release of...

IGDA

19 Nov 2014
Open board opportunities

Looking for board members We’ve got a few open...

California - San Francisco

15 Aug 2023
Open Letter: Quality of Life Issues are Holding Back the Game Industry

Despite the continued success of the games industry, the...

IGDA

16 Nov 2004
Optimize your Game Awareness for Multiplatform Games

The following guest article is by Gus Pineda, Director...

Partner

26 Jan 2021
Oscar Award Winning Co-Producer of “Big Hero 6”, Kristina Reed, to Keynote IGDA Leadership Summit

In her keynote address entitled “No Spectators: How Inclusivity...

IGDA

23 Jul 2015
Partner Spotlight: Amazon Web Services

Today we would like to spotlight our partner Amazon...

Partner

10 May 2022
Partner Spotlight: DeVry University

The IGDA believes strongly in the value of education...

12 Mar 2020
Partner Spotlight: Riotloc

Today we would like to shine a spotlight on...

19 Dec 2019
Partner Spotlight: Streamline Media Group

We would like to spotlight Streamline Media Group, who...

Partner

23 Nov 2021
Partner Spotlight: Teradici

Today we would like to shine a spotlight on...

Partner

15 Mar 2021
Partner Spotlight: Two Hat

Today we would like to shine a spotlight on...

5 Mar 2020
Partner Spotlight: Xsolla

Today we would like to spotlight our partner Xsolla...

Partner

1 Sep 2021
PATHFINDIN.GS Event Recap

Pathfindin.gs was a weeklong celebration of game development from...

30 Nov 2020
Pathfindin.gs Uplifted Global South Developers

Pathfindin.gs was a three day celebration of and collaboration...

1 Dec 2021
PAX South After Party

We will be hosting a party PAX South After...

Texas - San Antonio

5 Jan 2020
Pennsylvania’s Fact-Finding Commission on Video Games and Violence Fails to Find Facts

By the Anti-Censorship and Social Issues Committee of the...

IGDA

28 Jan 2014
PHL Gaming

IGDA Philadelphia will not be holding our regular meeting...

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

10 Sep 2024
PHL Gaming Taskforce Assembly

This January, the PHL Gaming Taskforce, assembled by Philadelphia...

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

24 Feb 2025
Pixelated Playgrounds: IGDA’s Voyage into ZEPETO’s World Universe

We are always on the lookout for innovative platforms...

Partner

6 Nov 2023
Press Release: 62% of Developers Indicate Their Job Involves Crunch Time

Sixty-Two Percent of Developers Indicate Their Job Involves Crunch...

IGDA

15 Sep 2015
Press Release: IGDA Developer Satisfaction Survey results are released

Women Now 22% of Game Industry Workforce; Developers Generally...

IGDA

24 Jun 2014
Press Release: IGDA Names Jen MacLean Interim Executive Director

MOUNT ROYAL, NJ – Sept. 18, 2017 – The...

IGDA

18 Sep 2017
Press Release: IGDA, IEP Announce New Video Game Industry Education Initiatives

AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 13, 2018 – The International Game...

IGDA

13 Sep 2018
Press Release: Industry Trends Report + IGDA DSS 2015 Launch

PC Development Very Important to Future Growth of Industry;...

IGDA

3 Mar 2015
Press Release: International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Announces New Team Member

Jillian Mood of IGDA Ottawa takes role as Partner...

IGDA

9 Sep 2015
Press Release: Jen MacLean Steps Down as IGDA Executive Director

Lucien Parsons Appointed as Interim Executive Director TORONTO –...

IGDA

8 Apr 2019
Press Release: Kate Edwards Steps Down as IGDA Executive Director

Search for Replacement Underway MOUNT ROYAL, NJ – June...

IGDA

30 Jun 2017
Press Release: The IGDA and Western University Release 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey

DEI, employment, crunch, credits, and demographics SAN FRANCISCO –...

IGDA

2 May 2024
Protecting the Games Industry

Let’s talk about Insurance for your Games Business This...

26 Oct 2022
Rate this SIG

IGDA HQ has created a survey that members can...

Game Credits

11 Jan 2021
Rebooting the SIG Website

Hi folks.  We’re back and looking to get active...

Free and Open Source Software

22 Feb 2019
Remote Work, Distractions, and Unemployment – IGDA’s COVID-19 Survey Results

The IGDA recently conducted a survey on how the...

IGDA

24 May 2020
SAE Athens – Meetup May 2023

The very first Meetup for Game Developers of IGDA...

Greece

21 Feb 2025
Salón del Ocio y la Fantasía (SOFA 2024)

Ven a corferias y visitanos en el pabellón 18....

Colombia

10 Oct 2024
Salt Lake City Chapter Event Report – SLC Finish Your Game Jam 2024

Many of us have side projects that languish until...

Utah - Salt Lake City

23 May 2024
Salt Lake City Chapter Meeting Report – Crypto and the Future of the Game Industry

This week we had an online meeting where we...

Utah - Salt Lake City

12 Mar 2022
Salt Lake City Chapter Meeting Report – July 2024 Summer Splash

Yesterday we gathered as a local chapter and got...

Utah - Salt Lake City

21 Jul 2024
Salt Lake City Chapter Meeting Report – March 2023 Arcade Social

Last week we had a fun gathering at a...

Utah - Salt Lake City

20 Mar 2023
Salt Lake City Chapter Meeting Report – September 2023 Community BBQ

Last week on Saturday we gathered as a local...

Utah - Salt Lake City

24 Sep 2023
Salt Lake City, USA Chapter Game Jam Report

Last weekend, gamers and creatives all over the world...

Utah - Salt Lake City

4 Feb 2022
Season’s Greetings

‘Tis the season of kindness and giving! Give back...

IGDA

24 Dec 2019
Self-Care While Working From Home

While there are many benefits, working from home can...

Mental Health

12 Aug 2020
Should I Translate My Game Using Machine Translation or AI?

By Jennifer O’Donnell, with assistance and checks from Miguel...

Localization

15 Mar 2024
SIG Spotlight: IGDA Games Research and User Experience SIG

The IGDA Games Research and User Experience Special Interest...

IGDA

16 Jan 2019
SIG Spotlight: Romance and Sexuality SIG

The IGDA Romance and Sexuality Special Interest Group is...

IGDA

8 Sep 2019
SIG Spotlight: Women in Games (WIG SIG)

Today we would like to highlight our largest Special...

IGDA

3 Sep 2019
Skills You Need to Start a Career in the Game Development Industry

Today we welcome this guest blog from Artur Meyster,...

28 Aug 2020
SLC Chapter Global Game Jam Report 2024

Last weekend, gamers and creatives all over the world...

Utah - Salt Lake City

28 Jan 2024
Special Considerations in Video Game M&A Transactions

Guest article by Zachary Turke and Taylor Parks, from...

17 Mar 2021
Sponsor Highlight: PlayEveryWare

Today we are proud to shine a spotlight on...

20 Feb 2020
Spooky Game Jam Midwest Post Mortem

Last week was the inaugural Spooky Game Jam Midwest!...

Illinois - Chicago

30 Oct 2020
Spotlight: Michael Schwalbe and What He Said Voiceovers, LLC

Today we wanted to shine a spotlight on Michael...

IGDA

26 Aug 2021
Statement Against Harassment in the Games Industry

We are deeply concerned about the increased harassment of...

19 Mar 2024
Statement on Ban of Non-Compete Agreements

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) fully supports the...

IGDA

6 May 2024
Statement on Iran Protests

The IGDA & IGDA Foundation are deeply saddened by...

4 Oct 2022
Student Development Lessons: Game Design Challenge

In less than a week, students and teachers from...

24 Feb 2021
Student Game Jam | Oct 2021

One of the events we were excited to do...

New Mexico - Doña Ana Community College

31 Oct 2021
Successful 2019 SIG Roundtable at GDC

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and...

Free and Open Source Software

20 Apr 2019
Supplement Education with Game Developer Communities for Greater Success

We supported the Future of Video Games and Esports...

Partner

19 Sep 2023
Support Resources for Challenging Times

While we were all excited to leave the troubles...

IGDA

20 Jan 2021
Supporting Our IGDA Members Affected by California Wildfires

As wildfires continue to spread across California and in...

10 Jan 2025
Take the State of Crediting Survey

The Game Credits SIG is asking all game developers to...

Game Credits

19 Jun 2020
Take This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events

Take This, IGDA, and IGDAF Statement on Recent Events...

IGDA

4 Sep 2019
The COVID-19 Survival Guide

COVID-19 continues to ravage the world, with many more...

Partner

13 Apr 2020
The ESA and the IGDA Partner to Highlight Indie Developers at E3 2021

The ESA and the IGDA partner to offer more...

IGDA

18 May 2021
The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is live!

The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free,...

Mental Health

12 Aug 2020
The IGDA Game Credits SIG 2023 Survey

The IGDA Game Credits SIG is launching a global...

Game Credits

6 Mar 2023
The IGDA Scholars at E3

The IGDA Scholars had a great time at E3!...

IGDA

1 Jul 2015
The IGDA Studio Affiliate Program

The IGDA is very proud of the Studio Affiliate...

IGDA

7 Nov 2016
The Impact of Data Breaches in Game Development

The following is a guest article by Olivia Scott,...

Partner

26 Nov 2019
The International Games Developers Association launch original news-format programme, in collaboration with ITN Productions Industry News – Games for Good

LAUNCH: Programme premiere on 27th August 2021 at 3pm...

IGDA

19 Aug 2021
The MIDI Association and IASIG at NAMM 2024

January 9, 2024… At this year’s NAMM Convention, held January...

Interactive Audio

18 Jan 2024
The NPD Group: More People are Gaming in the US, and They’re Doing So Across More Platforms

There is a general trend towards more significant gaming...

Partner

22 Jul 2020
The NPD Group: U.S. Consumer Spend on Video Game Products

The NPD Group: U.S. Consumer Spend on Video Game...

Partner

11 Aug 2020
The Powell Group launches masterclass series on the business of games and will donate a pass to deserving developers for each pass sold

The following article is by The Powell Group Video...

Partner

27 Jan 2021
Through the Eyes of Many – Student Developer Spotlight

Today we would like to highlight two students who...

13 Sep 2021
Time for Some Traffic Problems… In Your Video Games!

By the Anti-Censorship Committee of the International Game Developers...

IGDA

17 Feb 2014
Tokyo Games Show & CEDEC IGDA Scholarship Applications Now Open

The IGDA Scholarship program is excited to announce that...

IGDA

20 May 2014
Too Many Cooks – Your Game Localization and Community Translation

This is a guest post from Jennifer O’Donnell who...

Localization

24 Mar 2021
Two upcoming events!

IGDA Philadelphia will be hosting two events this month!...

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

4 Sep 2020
Unity Learn Pathways Guide

Unity’s new career pathways guide you step-by-step as you...

12 Jan 2021
Upcoming 2020 Roundtable at GDC “Open Source Game Development”

This year’s SIG round table will be on Wednesday...

Free and Open Source Software

21 Apr 2019
Utah Game Dev Choice Awards 2023 Results

Saturday, Dec 2nd, game developers in Utah gathered at...

Utah - Salt Lake City

3 Dec 2023
Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2019 Results

  Congratulations to this year’s nominees and winners! We...

Utah - Salt Lake City

1 Dec 2019
Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2021 Results

Congratulations to this year’s nominees and winners! We had...

Utah - Salt Lake City

6 Dec 2021
Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2022 Results

The 7th annual Utah Game Developers Choice Awards were...

Utah - Salt Lake City

4 Dec 2022
Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2024 Results

50+ Utah game developers and enthusiasts filled the hall...

Utah - Salt Lake City

8 Dec 2024
Video Game Industry Wins Termination of Anti-Video Game Propaganda by South Australia Gov’t

The Anti-Censorship and Social Issues Committee of the International...

IGDA

8 Jan 2014
Volunteer Appreciation Week Starts Today!

This week is National Volunteer Week, an opportunity for...

IGDA

19 Apr 2020
Volunteer with IGDA @ GDC 2015!

Each year, the IGDA has a booth at the Game...

IGDA

5 Jan 2015
Volunteer with IGDA @ GDC 2017!

Each year, the IGDA has a booth at the Game...

IGDA

3 Jan 2017
VOTE NOW – Board Of Directors Elections!

The 2013 elections for the Board of Directors has...

IGDA

7 Mar 2013
We’re Back!

After the pandemic put a damper on many, many...

California - Orange County

26 Feb 2023
We’re only getting started!

“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do...

IGDA

18 Dec 2013
Welcome to GameJamPlus 24/25, the official Game Jam Marathon Partner of IGDA

Did you know that the IGDA now has an...

25 Sep 2024
Welcome to the new IGDA Website!

IGDA HQ has set up an entirely new site,...

California - Los Angeles

11 Apr 2019
Welcome Tristin Hightower, Our New Operations Manager!

We’re very pleased to announce Tristin Hightower as the...

IGDA

7 Mar 2013
What Remains of Edith Finch Assets Free on Unreal Marketplace

Epic Games has been releasing massive AAA quality asset...

24 Nov 2020
Why Representation Matters to Your Mental Health: Video from the International Games Summit on Mental Health

In October 2020, games industry leaders gathered to discuss...

Mental Health

23 Oct 2020
You should join us at GDC24!

https://gdconf.com/passes-prices?_mc=barter_gdcsf_3pvr_le_x_x_iasig_2024 Join us in San Francisco March 18 –...

Interactive Audio

20 Nov 2023