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Your monthly guide to NYC game dev news, jobs, and events.
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Wednesday, October 6th, 2021
Editor: Mattia Sicuro
A monthly publication of the International Game Developers Association New York City Chapter for the NYC game community.
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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

Level Up Your Career: Video Games (Oct 13th)- Hosted by the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, join this experienced industry panel discussing building your skills to pursue your passion in this thriving field.

On The Horizon

  • ANNY Best of Fest - The two day animation festival will be returning November 13-20!

  • GameSoundCon [November 8-10] - The game music, sound design and VR audio conference normally held annually in Los Angeles, is online for 2021. Featuring sessions on the creative, technical and business aspects of working in video game music and sound design.

News and updates from the mothership.
  • GAconf USA 2021 (October 11th) - The IGDA Game Accessibility SIG will be holding two days of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility!

  • IGDA Toronto Panel: The COVID Game Changer (October 6th) - A Panel on the Impacts of the Pandemic on Toronto’s Game Developers

IGDA NYC 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.

Join the Discord!

IGDA NYC BYO Ice Cream Social

 

IGDA NYC Discord

Tuesday, October 19th, 5:30 – 7:00pm ET

While it may be too soon to gather indoors, why not eat some ice cream and socialize outdoors (while vaccinated and before it gets too cold).

For the health and safety of everyone, it is extremely important to us that you be vaccinated to attend.

Whether it's just to chat, get some feedback or show off a project, come and spend some time catching up in an informal weekend setting.

Ice Cream Social Details
What else we're up to this month!

View all upcoming IGDA NYC events on Eventbrite.

Thursday, October 28th

IGDA NYC Open Forum on Discord 6:30 – 8:30pm ET - 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 the board any questions.

NY Makes Games!
Celebrating work by the NYC game dev community.

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

Making Waves

  • Winner of DBA Arcade’s 2020 Hands Free Arcade Open Call, Hair Nah, made by Momo Pixel, is a game about a black woman who is tired of people touching her hair and is being featured at Wonderville for the next 3 months!

  • If you missed the Game Devs of Color Expo, you can still get vault access to all of the talks here!

  • Check out Gradient Convergence, a showcase of games on Steam from diverse creators specially curated by the Game Devs of Color Expo team!

  • Carol Mertz, senior game designer at Exploding Kittens and NYU Game Center Alumnus, joined Board Game Design Lab for a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of a major publisher.

  • 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

Crowdfunding

Launched

  • The Gardener and the Wild Vines by Finite Reflection Studios and featured in GDoC's Gradient Convergence Showcase - Leap, slash, and climb your way to the top of magical towers in this wholesome platformer about a gay Gardener on a quest to rescue his love.

  • Steel Assault by Zenovia Interactive - Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Available on Steam & Nintendo Switch.

Explore #NYMakesGames on Twitter
Around Town
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.
 

Wednesday, October 13th

Level Up Your Career: Video Games - Hosted by the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, join this experienced industry panel discussing building your skills to pursue your passion in games!


Friday, October 15th

The BrookLAN Game Jam - Join BrookLAN for a weekend long, intro-friendly game jam featuring prizes and multiple jam related workshops.


Sunday, October 17th

Death by Audio Arcade Co-op Work Day - Hang out with other like-minded folk and work on your project. Arcade Co-op is a low-stress, relaxed time when people work on whatever they've got, while chatting, getting inspiration, and networking with others.


Tuesday, October 19th

IGDA NYC Ice Cream Social - LIVE in CENTRAL PARK!! - While it may be too soon to gather indoors, why not eat some ice cream and socialize outdoors (while vaccinated and before it gets too cold). And we'll provide the Ice Cream. Ben Poland, our newest Events Team member, has graciously offered to help provide enough for everyone!


Sunday, October 24th

ANNY(Animation Nights New York) Virtual Screening - Join ANNY for an all day virtual screening and mixer in their virtual event space!


Thursday, October 28th

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 ask IGDA NYC questions on Discord.

NYU Game Center Lecture Series Presents Ethan Redd - Ethan Redd, Creative Lead & Director of Virtuoso Neomedia, joins the NYU Game Center for the Lecture Series, happening in-person and streaming online for the Fall 2021 Lectures!

Recurring Weekly

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View NYC Game Dev Calendar
Jobs and Opportunities
Recent jobs, internships, scholarships, grants, exhibitions, and other opportunities.

View or submit a listing for free.

Jobs

Exhibit/Speak/Publish

  • Games-Based Learning Virtual Conference 2022 Call for Session Proposals - A three day event hosted by the Games-Based Learning Alliance (GBLA) and University XP with a goal to connect academics, researchers and creators to discuss best practices using games and games-based learning for teaching and development. [Deadline November 7, 2021]

  • 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

Funding/Programs/Contests

  • The New Media Writing Prize is open for entries! Cash prizes for digital storytelling (Hypertexts, Participatory Films, Twine stories) in English. Open to all. [DL: Nov 26th 2021]

  • Soft Residency Open Call - Soft Residency is a 3-month residency project at Soft Surplus where emerging creatives can test out project ideas and explore. This residency is split into two sessions in partnership with Hyperlink Press and DigiMyths. [Deadline: Oct 22nd]

View Jobs & Opportunities Board (Currently under construction)

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.
Browse IGDA member benefits
Chapter Resources
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