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A casual monthly games industry meet-up in Leamington Spa! We also showcase local games via Checkpoint Arcade 🎮 Tweets by @magpoitweets and @nomaki checkpointleamington.com Leamington Spa, England Joined June 2019-
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OPEN CALL: We're busy planning the programme for Now Play This 2024 and we want to know what you're working on! Are you a game-maker, artist, designer making work that investigates the in-between spaces? #NPT2024 may be for you! nowplaythis.net/2023/09/11/now…
This year, we let YOU put forward ideas and suggestions for the game jam theme and you gave us some fantastic ideas so first of all thank you! ❤️ We're pleased to announce that the winner of the game jam theme for #RainbowJam23 is 🌈COME TOGETHER 🌈
We're #hiring! 🎯Community Marketing Manager - Drive community growth and engagement - Analyze sentiments and metrics - Share findings regularly - Innovate strategies/tools - Player support More info 👉 netspeakgames.teamtailor.com/jobs/3140619-c… #gamedevjobs #remotejobs
The topic of residuals in games is coming up and I wanted to share adjacent forms it has taken in my career. Insomniac - Bonus Media Molecule - Bonus A Bit Lucky - Stock Option Mind Candy - Stock Option Trailmix - Stock Option Die Gute Fabrik - Profit Share
I've had a few people ask about my CV that i posted a while back and how I made it, so, just for ease, I've turned it into a template. please feel free to go (File > Make a copy) and use it to your hearts content if you would like to! 💚 docs.google.com/document/d/1qh…
We are into September which means RAINBOW JAM IS IN 8 DAYS 🎉 itch.io/jam/rainbowjam… Sign up's still happening and would be marvellous to get over to 100 mark over the weekend. #gamedev #gamejam #itchio
NOW OPEN Details of how registered UK-based studios and solo devs (with a company) can apply for grants of up to £25,000 are now available on our website. Apply here: tinyurl.com/5bh9wcnm
#GAconf USA registration open! First speakers announced, including Xbox, Ubisoft, Player Research, Descriptive Video Works, and independent specialists & advocates. Learn more here: ow.ly/9Ucf50PEpJl #gamedev #gameindustry
We'll open very soon for applications. More info below.
Opening soon! Our next call for applications will launch in the coming weeks. Applications from registered UK-based studios and solo devs (with a company) will be welcomed. More info to be shared soon. Sign up to our mailing list to find out more. ukgamesfund.com
First speakers announced for GAconf 2023! @Jennissary @jessicaroache @ross_minor @LadieAuPair @AlexxAplin @ianhamilton_, and many more to come! 9th-10th Oct, hybrid online & Redmond. Registration & info at GAconf.com #gamedev #indiedev #accessibility
Two big new #accessibility features rolling out in beta today on PS5: - System UI Haptics Feedback - Assist Controller (that's right, you'll finally be able to use two controllers as if it were a single controller) blog.playstation.com/2023/07/31/ps5…
33 lovely folks signed up already for #RainbowJam23 but we know we can do better than that! Please RT to spread around the word of this awesome queer focused game jam starting Sept 9th. itch.io/jam/rainbowjam… #gamedev #gamejams #LGBTQ
Want to #Mentor Africa's Future Game Artists? 🎨 Our friends at @MaliyoApp are seeking skilled mentors for their Games Art Training Program, supporting African talent! 🚀 Global mentors are welcome! 📅 Register by: 24 July ⏰ Duration: 31 Jul-25 Aug 👉 maliyo.com/maliyo-game-ar…
Want to #Mentor Africa's Future Game Artists? 🎨 Our friends at @MaliyoApp are seeking skilled mentors for their Games Art Training Program, supporting African talent! 🚀 Global mentors are welcome! 📅 Register by: 24 July ⏰ Duration: 31 Jul-25 Aug 👉 maliyo.com/maliyo-game-ar…
We are hiring for a Marketing artist role! This role will need to have experience in: • Graphic design • Mobile Marketing assets • App icons • Video editing experience around App trailers and User Acquisition videos. We are a female-founded team and this role is remote!
New: Industry agrees 11 principles and guidance on Paid Loot boxes designed to improve protections for all players. This follows extensive engagement with @DCMS, other government authorities, academics, third party advocacy groups and consumer groups. ukie.org.uk/loot-boxes
Pushing Buttons: Why it’s getting harder to play your old favourite games theguardian.com/games/2023/jul…
✨We're hiring!✨ Our marketing team is hiring for the following roles: 🌿 Marketing lead 🌿 Marketing artist We're a female-founded team and these roles are remote! 🌻
✨ Applications now OPEN ✨ We're ready to find the next Diversity Interns for our #SumoDigitalAcademy 2023 cohort 👀 What is it? 💻 Games Programming internship 🧍 Aimed at underrepresented folks 💸 Unique paid opportunity ⌛ 6 weeks long 📍 Fully remote (UK only)...🧵👇

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The Leamington Societ... @LeamingtonSoci1
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