The Unlikely Collaborators™ Game Jam is open to U.S.-based teams, and we’d love to see you bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re new to game jams or a seasoned creator, this is a chance to grow your skills, meet other developers, connect with industry mentors, and build something you’re proud of.
After the success of our inaugural fundraiser (we raised over $40,000 🎉), we’re bringing it back even bigger and we would love to include your games in 2026.
Port Quest is a collaborative program by the IGDA Foundation, the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), and Women in Games International (WIGI). We're here to help you port your successful titles to Android—with expert support, a powerful community, and high-impact marketing opportunities.
This is your chance to hear from the next generation of game industry leaders and explore new ideas, creative projects, and fresh perspectives from around the world.
We’re hosting our 2nd annual Virtual Career Fair! This Virtual Career Fair reflects our core pillars. It’s an online event designated to connect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color with opportunities in the gaming industry.
We're inviting developers to participate in DLC: Download for Charity, where a portion of game sales will support diversity and inclusion initiatives in the games industry.
The IGDA Foundation in partnership with the BlG Foundation, proudly announced Lisette Titre-Montgomery as the recipient of the Gerald Lawson Award for Achievement in Game Development, presented during the Black in Gaming Awards at GDC, and Lex Roberts as the Eric Dybsand Scholar award recipient, recognized during the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming.
The IGDA Foundation is returning with its second annual IGDA Foundation’s “Download for Charity” (DLC) event happening March 27 – April 6, 2026 on Steam.
Last year, she saw a story in a newsletter about how a solo developer made significant money from a single piece of downloadable content (DLC) sold in a Steam bundle.
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA), Women in Games International (WIGI), and The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA Foundation) are proud to announce the launch of Port Quest - a collaborative initiative designed to help developers successfully bring their games to mobile platforms and reach new global audiences.
