The non-profit helping people from all over the world to become successful game developers
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.
IGDA, Women in Games International, and the IGDA Foundation Launch ‘Port Quest’ to Help Developers Bring Their Games to Mobile
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.
IGDA Foundation Elects Shannon Loftis as Chair of Board of Directors
After graduating with computer science and mathematics degrees from Duke University, Loftis joined Microsoft’s Games group in 1995, where she contributed to over 70 games across PC, Xbox, and Xbox 360.
IGDA Foundation Announces 2025 Gerald Lawson Award Winner
Tramis is an engineer from Martinique and is recognized as the first Black woman video game designer, whose works include the very first wargame Freedom: Rebels in the Darkness, and a multitude of adventure games.
IGDA Foundation Welcomes Gaming Media Exec Gina Joseph to Board of Directors
With more than 20 years of experience in media and technology spheres, Joseph has made great strides in strategy, business development, and advocacy for diversity.
IGDA Foundation Honors Game Development Luminaries Xalavier Nelson Jr., Alireza Seddighi with Awards at GDC
This year's recipient, Xalavier Nelson Jr., a BAFTA-nominated studio head, narrative director, and Forbes 30 under 30 luminary.
We CREATE Game Jam - Bonds & Bridges
Congratulations to all teams who completed our WE CREATE Android Game Jam!
Stronger Together in Games Campaign
Starting from Nov 21, you can support IGDA Foundation and several other non-profit gaming organizations in our Stronger Together Campaign. Learn how you can make an impact.
WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM – Sign-up today!
Another exciting opportunity to make games and make new friends awaits! Take part in our latest game jam and create a polished android games.
IGDA-F Welcomes Natasha Skult a new Board Member
With a background in traditional art, academic research and design, Natasha Skult’s award-winning work in the games industry includes a variety of senior roles, leading to her current journey as the CEO & Creative Director of MiTale, an independent game development studio from Finland.
2023 Virtual Exchange & 2024 GDC Program
We are excited to announce we have chosen the grantees for our programs!
Let’s Port Some Games! IGDA Foundation Android Port Jam 2023
We had many great games and developers from all around the world enter!
IGDA-F Welcomes Three New Board Members
“The IGDA-F is honored to welcome these three accomplished and impressive individuals to the board…”
IGDA Foundation and Riot Games Workshop a Success!
Our virtual career event with Riot Games was a total blast and a huge success!
In Solidarity with Iranian Protesters
The IGDA & IGDA Foundation are deeply saddened by the death of Mahsa Amini and we condemn the censorship and suppression of protesters voicing opposition to Iran’s regime that perpetuates gender, economic, and social inequities.
IGDA-F Virtual Exchange 2022 Announcement
The International Game Developers Association Foundation (IGDA-F) launches its six-week Virtual Exchange program today. Running from September 12 - October 24, 2022, the Virtual Exchange provides 72 grantees from 17 countries with access to expert training and mentorship to help foster the next generation of video game development talent.
2022 Virtual Exchange Recipients Announced
“Huge thanks to our judges for their thoughtful selection of this year's outstanding group of recipients, and to our IGDA Foundation team, program leads, and volunteers for creating this opportunity to support and diversify our industry.”
IGDA-F Appoints Alyssa Walles as Executive Director
“Huge thanks to our judges for their thoughtful selection of this year's outstanding group of recipients, and to our IGDA Foundation team, program leads, and volunteers for creating this opportunity to support and diversify our industry.”
Osama Dorias: Interview with an Alumni
“I’m a Senior Partner Relations Manager at Unity Technologies. In the past, I’ve worked at Warner Brothers, Gameloft, GEE Media, Ubisoft, and Minority Media.”
IGDA Foundation Opens 2022 Diverse Game Developers: Virtual Exchange Applications
This year’s team includes members from highly regarded companies including Insomniac Games, Amazon, Disney, MidBoss, and PUBG Corp., providing grantees direct access to industry veterans leading workshops and mentoring opportunities.