In this issue:

What’s on | Highlights of upcoming events.

Chapter Events | Meetups, talks, and other events we’re hosting.

#NYMakesGames News | Game launches and other updates from local creators.

Around Town | A community calendar of events from across the city.

Jobs & Opportunities | The latest posts from our notice boards.

IGDA Resources | Discounts and other benefits for IGDA members.

Chapter Resources | Where to go for more info.

What’s On This Month

• The NYC Summer of Games is live through September! Check out the full lineup for this summer on the NYC Digital Games page

• 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Games for Change. This year’s Games for Change Festival will be bigger and better than ever, including newly expanded programming like the first-of-its-kind Games & SDG Summit at the United Nations, the flagship Games for Change Festival, the cutting-edge XR for Change Summit, and the inaugural Next Gen Fest for youth.

On the Horizon

• Tickets are now available for the Game Devs of Color Expo! Returning online September 27-30th!

• Play NYC is back live and in-person at the Metropolitan Pavilion this August! Exhibitors, Media and Attendees are officially open to register!

• • The 2023 Developer Satisfaction Survey is LIVE! All individuals from the game industry are encouraged to participate in the survey – it’s available in 7 languages. Your work, your experiences, & your voices matter. Take the survey here

• Dell is having its biggest sale this summer! Limited-time deals are available with up to an additional 10% off for IGDA members. Shop Here
• Hireability Gaps and Frictions Between University Game Programs and Industry Hires

• The IGDA has published a new study in partnership with the Department of Informatics at the University of California – Irvine highlighting significant gaps between university game development programs and industry recruitment expectations and hiring needs. Read the full press release here
• Valkyrie Jam is a ten day game jam for gender minorities who are comfortable in a feminine space. It takes place in a cottage in northern Sweden and will be held July 14th-23rd.
• The Road to Devcom Workshop is a free crash course available to IGDA members before Devcom on networking, negotiating, and communicating in different cultures. This series from Conduit covers business development skills every game developer should have before attending a convention, or talking with just about anyone outside your team. Register here!

Monday Afternoon Co-Working on Discord

IGDA NYC Discord

Every Monday, 1pm – 4pm

Come join us at our new regular co-working hours on our Discord channel!

We’ll be working camera optional/mic off on the Events Voice Channel. But our new Lounge Channel will be right next door for anyone who wants to show off what they’re working on, ask some questions, or just hang out.

Taco Tuesday with Coexist!

*RSVP Required*
Coexist Gamehouse

Tue, July 25th @ 6:30pm

Join us at the Coexist Gamehouse for a casual social with Tacos, games, drinks and music!

RSVP here required for free entry!

Share your NY game news here or tweet #NYMakesGames.
Section Editor: Mattia Sicuro

Making Waves

• Talks from the 2022 Game Devs of Color Expo are continuing to roll out! Check out the GDoCExpo Youtube channel each week to catch up on all of the most recent talks.

• Miss the Games for Change Student Challenge awards ceremony? You’re in luck – it’s now available on their YouTube channel! This year, the Awards highlighted 298 students and a handful of educators from 107 schools across the United States, including the Grand Prize Winner – Buddy System by Finneas M., Eden B., Alexander S., and Warren K from Pasadena High School! Play all the finalist and winning games here!
• Submissions are now open for the 3 month Fall 2023 Wondercab residency! With the residency beginning September 1st, submissions close on July 31st

Pre-Order/Wishlist

• despelote is a reflection on the presence of soccer in everyday life in Ecuador releasing in 2024! By Julián Cordero, Sebastian Valbuena

• Super Space Club by GrahamOfLegend is a lo-fi arcade space shooter to chill to. Defend a vibrant galaxy as a club of misfit heroes and battle endless waves of spacecrafts to the tune of atmospheric beats.

Launched

• Hyper Bimbo Beats is a survival rhythm game available for IOS and Android

• VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR – A Year-By-Year Guide To The Best, Boldest, And Most Bizarre Games From Every Year Since 1977 By Jordan Minor

• Blink Land – A mobile game that teaches you about eye health in partnership with Midnight Hour Games and the American Optometric Association. Available on IOS and Android!

Ongoing Initiatives

• Applications to join GUMBO are open! GUMBO is a non-profit collective of indie game creators located in Dumbo, Brooklyn formed to inspire and motivate each other, stay current in the indie game makers community, and expand an already amazing skill-sharing network.

• In support of Wonderville, consider becoming a member of Death By Audio Arcade to earn discounts on event tickets, help the team raise funds to build new arcade cabinets and make other cool things happen with local game devs!

• ANNY Exchange is a Talent Connect Initiative for Animation Nights New York. Want to participate and be added to the database of Animation Talent from all around the world? More info here

• Want to show your Pico-8 game at Wonderville? Submit to the curation team here!

• Animation Nights New York (ANNY) is always accepting submissions for Animated Short Films, AR Animation Experiences, VR animation Experiences, and Interactive Media (including Video Games). More info here

• Coexist Gaming is a subscription-based gaming lifestyle company that provides an inclusive ecosystem for community, culture, connection and opportunity. Including a gaming lounge, optimized networking experiences and accessible resources for Devs, find out more and become a member here!

• Women in Games NYC has begun hosting monthly meetups! Keep an eye on their meetup page for all upcoming details as space is limited

Unless otherwise noted, events are (probably!) free to attend. Follow @GameDevNYC for event alerts. Contact nyc@igda.org to add your org’s events.

Wednesday, July 5th

NYC Indie Games Social – The NYC Indie Games social is a monthly gathering for indie game devs of all stripes to mix and mingle in a casual, relaxed setting.

Tuesday, July 11th

Tournament Tuesday at Wonderville – Tournament Tuesday has returned to Wonderville with an arcade favorite Nothing Good Can Come Of This by Cartwheel Games!

Wednesday, July 12th

Jordan Minor in conversation with Patrick Austin for VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR – Join Astoria Bookshop for the launch of Jordan Minor’s new book VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR!

Sunday, July 16th

Saison Zero at Wonderville – looking to jump into the wide world of TTRPGs like D&D, but maybe a little less crunchy? Come on down to Saison Zero, this month will feature open tables for Dialect and CY_BORG!

Monday, July 17th

Radical Experiments: Making Space/Breaking Space – Eyebeam presents a 3-day, hybrid digital and IRL showcase that is free and open to all, highlighting Eyebeam’s most recent cohort of community organizers and radical artists.

Networking and Social Impact at Unity – Join Unity at the Unity Technologies Hub for an evening of networking and a fireside chat with Christopher Kovalik, the Creative Director of Rushdown Revolt, and Thomas Winkley from Unity and Pluralsight.

Tuesday, July 18th

Games for Change Festival – The annual Games for Change Festival is the must-attend gathering for changemakers, developers, executives, and fans who believe in the impact potential of gaming and immersive media.

Wednesday, July 19th

Action Design NYC: Summer Social in Central Park! – Join ADNYC for this summer picnic in the park to socialize with friends new and old.

Building and Using Virtual Reality in Education (VR in Education) – Connect with educators, developers and others in the space to discuss effective ways of developing and implementing VR in educational spaces.

Thursday, July 20th

Monthly Thursdays with Hacker Hours – Free office hours for coding help—any programming language, all levels of experience!

Black Emperor Live Score at Wonderville! – Compete against other players to get the high score – with Kleeb and Alan Worm playing the score live!

XR for Change Summit – The XR for Change Summit is a day-long event highlighting cutting-edge immersive experiences unlocking new pathways for social impact.

Friday, July 21st

React Jam – React Jam is an online event where React developers come together to design and develop innovative games within a limited timeframe.

Sunday, July 23rd

Virtual Sundays with Hacker Hours – Free office hours for coding help—any programming language, all levels of experience!

Tuesday, July 25th

AWE Nite NYC – A monthly meetup for Augmented Reality enthusiasts!

Wonderville’s last Tuesday of the Month Playtest – Come to Wonderville to playtest in production games! No signups required

Taco Tuesday with Coexist – Join Coexist for a casual social with Tacos, games, drinks and music!

Thursday, July 27th

Brooklyn Experimental & Electronic Music Meetup July Showcase – The Brooklyn Experimental and Electronic Music Meetup kicks off its free July showcase event with a talented and eclectic local lineup of performers!

View or submit a listing for free.

Jobs

• Lead Gameplay Designer at Brass Lion Entertainment

• Principal Combat Designer at Brass Lion Entertainment

• Nuwa Inc

  • Game designer
  • 3D Character Artist
  • 3D Environment Artist

• Jr Game Developer at geebo

• Sr Sound Designer at Heart Machine

• Assistant Arts Professor at NYU

• Web Designer at Global Game Jam

• Senior Photon/Unity3D Developer at Giant Fox Studios

Exhibit/Speak/Publish

• The Indie Arcade at MAGFest has opened submissions for independently-made arcade cabinets, alt-control games, and physical game installations! Read the FAQ for submission info here. [Deadline August 31st]

• Brooklyn Arts Council’s Arts in Education invites dynamic, experienced and creative Teaching Artists for after-school and in-school residencies in New York City public and private schools, Kindergarten through high school. Find more info and apply here!

Benefits for IGDA members.

Join here. Log in for all member discount codes and details.

• Event discounts: IGDA Members save 10% on tickets to GI Live: Online – visit the Discounts page for details!

• Education discounts: 10% off all General Assembly classes and workshops. Browse NYC classes.

• Software discounts: 20% off Buildbox. Details.

• IGDA Career Center: Job listings open to all; early access for members. Careers.igda.org

• IGDA Crowdfunding Collection: Member projects featured on Kickstarter. Submit.

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• Meetup group
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