Past Events

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GDoCExpo 2024

Grant Winners

We awarded $15,000 in grants to three talented creators of color, with each recipient receiving $5,000. These grants aim to support underrepresented developers and inspire future generations. Together, we're fostering a vibrant and inclusive gaming community!

Blas David Castañeda Martinez
Studio: Third World Productions
Game: The end is nahual: If I may say so

Victory Duru
Studio: VCD
Game: The InBetween

Below the Triple A Line - South African Game Dev Panel
Studio: Farfama
Game: TO:RI

Steam Sale

Our Steam sale is still up and ready for your enjoyment. Try out demos from amazing game studios and wish list your favorites.

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Watch Party

It was wonderful to see everyone in person again at part of the Expo. Many of you attended the dev talks and interviews and participated in a few demos. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to organize more watch parties in 2025!

Gameplay Art
LA, CA

NYU Game Center
NY, NY

ArenaNet
Bellevue, WA
Gameplay Art
LA, CA

NYU Game Center
NY, NY

ArenaNet
Bellevue, WA

Sessions

Speakers from around the world shared their expertise on topics like game design, marketing, and sound design. All presentations, including micro talks, panels, and interviews, were streamed live. You can check out more talks on our YouTube page.

Indie Studio Survival Guide
Kai Nyame Abbey (She/Her)

What If We Were Trapped Inside a Video Game and We Were Both Girls
Bahiyya Khan (She/Her)

Below the Triple A Line - South African Game Dev Panel
Diyanka Govender (She/Her),
Rodwin Malinga (He/Him),
Kirsten-Lee Naidoo (She/Her),
Siyabonga Siluma (He/Him),
Ulysses (He/Him)

Dev Interview:
Space Boat
Luis Alonso (He/Him)

Systematizing making games with love
Sylvia Aguiñaga (She/Her)

Fostering Psychological Safety in Your Studio
Derek Kwan (He/Him)

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Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Individuals can contribute a tax-deductible amount via one-time donations on PayPal or monthly memberships on Ko-fi.

Memberships help us provide grants, produce events, and offer valuable programming for our community. Thank you to our Ko-fi members:

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