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.
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IGDA NYC Discord Launch
We are officially (re)launching our IGDA NYC Discord! The server is the place for our virtual hangouts and events. Come and join the NYC game dev scene here and be a part of the community!
We are also looking for mods and community managers to help with our Discord. If you are interested, head over to the #ask-management channel on our Discord, or email nyc@igda.org.
Speaking of our Discord, the IGDA NYC Discord Expo will be an opportunity to share a project you're currently working on or have already finished and just want to show off. Want feedback on some work you've done so far, or have a finished game for playtesting? Want to show off some music, art or other material? We're currently looking for people who are interested in sharing their work on our Discord server this fall. If you're interested, please fill out this form.
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What's on this month
The 2020 Games for Change Virtual Festival runs July 14–16. Register now for free to take part in talks, panels, workshops, networking sessions, and mentorship opportunities. (Details)
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On the horizon
Registration has opened up for Play NYC, running entirely online and for free from August 10–16. The festival showcases the latest and greatest from NYC’s indie and larger studio devs as well as others from around the world. (Details)
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And finally...
We're a little late this month. Sorry about that, but we've been busy revamping our Discord server in order to best serve you as the NYC game dev community.
We're also issuing a call for speakers: are you an industry professional with something to share? IGDA NYC is looking for speakers for our IGDA NYC Talks series. We're interested in presentations on all topics related to game development including development, design, art, music, game marketing and more. For the foreseeable future, we'll be hosting the events live on our Discord server and streaming them on both our local IGDA YouTube and the main IGDA Twitch channel. Please submit a short bio and a synopsis of your presentation, along with links to videos (if available) to nyc@igda.org.
We're starting to see a cautious re-opening here in NYC. Hopefully we can soon see each other safely. Until then keep working on your games, stay engaged with the community, and stay safe.
Matt
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News and updates from the mothership.
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IGDA Resources
The IGDA has put together an extensive document with information and a list of resources and advice for anyone who feels like they have been a victim of online harassment. Click this link for more information.
Designed to support industry professionals around the world, the IGDA Global Mentorship Program provides a way for IGDA members to support each other and to progress their career. The program allows for mentees to get advice from people in their field and mentors to practice mentorship and build relationships. (Details)
IGDA Videos
Sledgehammer Games teamed up with the IGDA to hold an LGBTQ+ SIG Round Table Discussion to talk about the issues faced by LGBTQ+ folks in the games industry as well as the progress that has been made. You can watch the video here.
The IGDA recently hosted several SIG panels with discussion from the black game dev community. You can check out the video of the IGDA Blacks in Gaming SIG along with joint panels of the IGDA Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) and Blacks In Gaming SIG here (panel 1) and here (panel 2).
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What we're up to this month!
View all upcoming IGDA NYC events on Eventbrite.
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IGDA NYC Talks: Logan Cavaliere "Effectively Pitching Your Ideas"
IGDA NYC Discord
July 14, 2020, 6:30pm
When it comes to expressing your creativity and presenting your ideas, you want to be able to do so in as optimal a fashion as possible. But have you considered literally every facet of how such a presentation should be prepared? Join us on our Discord server as Logan Cavaliere takes you on an adventure that will surely show you how to more effectively pitch your projects.
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IGDA NYC Open Forum
IGDA NYC Discord
July 23, 2020, 6:30pm
Come spend an evening catching up with what everyone's been up to on our Discord server. The Open Forum is a place for us to virtually gather and chat, network, show off our games, get feedback on our work, or ask IGDA NYC questions.
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Celebrating work by the NYC game dev community.
Share your NY game news here or tweet #NYMakesGames.
Section Editor: Matt Fisher
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Making Waves
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The Game Devs of Color team raised an incredible $6,670 for Black Lives Matter with their livestream of games made by Black developers on their Twitch channel. (details)
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Contigo Games hosted a fundraiser bundle on their itch.io page for the Black Lives Matter movement, raising an amazing $113,801.36. (details)
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Glow Up Games was recently featured on McDonalds’ Twitter page, where the creators discussed their upcoming title, Insecure: The Come Up Game. You can also check out their feature in Teen Vogue.
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Read this article written by Malindy Hetfeld discussing diversity in the games industry and how developers can take action on their promises to improve diversity.
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Check out NYU Game Center MFA student Jess Erion’s interview with faculty members Frank Lantz and Charles Pratt where they discuss the future of esports.
- Wonderville is back open for outside drinks! Stop by on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays and even pick up an arcade game on USB to play at home! Keep an eye out for additional days being added in the future as NYC begins to open back up. (details)
Awards
- Congratulations to Local No. 12 and Catt Small for their nominations in the Games for Change Awards. The ceremony will be streamed on July 14. You can register to watch the ceremony by registering for the Games for Change Virtual Festival here. (details)
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Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the Games for Change Student Challenge. You can play all the games here. Special congratulations to Sarah!! Who won the G4C NYC Student Challenge with her game Move 2 Da Groove! This game is about a young, blind DJ named Lazer who learns to make music and overcome hardships from his disability. You can play it here.
Launched
Wishlist
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Rosewater by Grundislav Games is now available to wishlist on Steam. This thrilling wild west adventure set in the world of Lamplight City is anticipated to release in 2021. (Steam)
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We should talk. by Insatiable Cycle is available to wishlist ahead of its launch on July 16. This short-form narrative game will make you think carefully about the words you choose. (Steam)
- From Rust by Razbury Games is a card game where you gather your friends, fight bots and smash 'em up for parts, and craft gear to help you survive in the wastes. (Steam)
Crowdfunding
- In That Monkey Game by Mularki you must race to collect the unique monkey cards while battling your friends and family in a game of strategy, hilarity, and wit. (kickstarter)
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Happenings in the NYC game dev community and beyond.
Unless otherwise noted, events are (probably!) free to attend. Follow @GameDevNYC for event alerts. Contact nyc@igda.org to add your org's events.
Section Editor: Serena Sanchez
Due to the current pandemic, and in the consideration of public safety, all events listed are remote.
Tuesday, July 14
NY Tech Latinas: Latina Luminaries Fireside Chat – A program aimed at highlighting the incredible work that Latinas are doing in the NYC Tech ecosystem. (FREE)
 Unreal Fest Online – A free one-day virtual event that brings together Unreal Fest and Unreal Academy to offer an exciting and informative program of sessions that’s open to everyone. (FREE)
 IGDA NYC Talks: Logan Cavaliere "Effectively Pitching Your Ideas" – Logan Cavaliere of Glass Robot Games will take you on an adventure that will show you how to more effectively pitch your projects. (FREE)
Wednesday, July 15
Building and Using Virtual Reality in Education (VR in Education) – Connecting educators, developers and others to create effective ways of developing and implementing VR in educational spaces.
Thursday, July 16
Babycastles: WordHack – Short talks and performances and an Open Projector where anyone from the audience can sign up to present their work.
Sunday, July 19
Babycastles Academy: How to Chip2une 2 – Join the Babycastles academy and learn how to Chiptune. (Suggested donations: $5–$15)
Thursday, July 23
IGDA NYC Open Forum – The Open Forum is a place for us to virtually gather and chat, network, show off our games, get feedback on our work, or to ask the IGDA NYC questions.
Tuesday, July 28
AWE Nite NYC - Online meetup – An online meetup of everything augmented. ($5)
NY Tech Latina: Latina Luminaries Fireside Chat – A program aimed at highlighting the incredible work that Latinas are doing in the NYC Tech ecosystem. (FREE)
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Section Editor: Serena Sanchez
Jobs
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