Games for Change

Celebrating French-American collaboration in gaming! 🎮 We were thrilled to welcome French and American gaming professionals to San Francisco’s iconic Gray Area for Beyond Play, an exclusive evening featuring expert panels, a showcase of Mélanie Courtinat’s interactive game “The Siren”, and a cocktail and networking opportunities with top industry leaders! A highlight of the inaugural edition of Villa Albertine’s video game incubator program Game Changer, the event featured insights from industry leaders including from Riot Games, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), and Games for Change, remarks from Consul General of France in San Francisco Florian Cardinaux, and more. Revisit the evening’s highlights. 📸 Saylor Nedelman This event was organized by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education, in partnership with Institut français, La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée, Game France Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), Games for Change, and Gray Area. Villa Albertine San Francisco

Indie Studios, This One’s for You! 🎮 The Global Game Jam Indie Studio Supporter Program is still going strong! 🏆 Join a growing network of indie developers supporting GGJ while gaining year-round promotion and community benefits. This program is designed for small studios that want to connect, showcase their work, and be part of something bigger without the high costs of traditional sponsorships. ✅ Get featured on the GGJ website ✅ Be highlighted in newsletters & socials ✅ Access an amazing community of indie devs 💡 Join now! Sign up here: https://buff.ly/0wknbNU Check out the amazing indie studios that are already part of the program: https://buff.ly/CeP6xps #IndieDev #GameDev #GlobalGameJam #IndieStudios

I was happy to contribute to the current edition of #TheXsollaReport. Xsolla is a company full of wondeful and talented people and I am grateful for their continued support of Games for Change.

📣 Don’t miss out on #G4C2025! In just a few weeks, the early bird pricing for the 2025 Games for Change Festival will go up! Get your early bird ticket now to join us in NYC on June 26-27! We'll explore the intersection of video games and education and discuss their role in creating a brighter future. Prices rise on April 7, 2025, so act fast! 🚨 🎟️ Grab your ticket here: https://bit.ly/G4C2025 🎉 Plus, we have discounts available! Check to see if you qualify at: https://lnkd.in/g6q3mmTu #G4C2025 #Gaming #GameDesign #SocialImpact #GameConvention

Proud that MeetToMatch will be powering Games for Change Festival this year! Get your early bird tickets today! #G4C2025

Want to help shape the future of games and social impact? 🎮 We’re looking for jurors to judge programs like the G4C Student Challenge and the G4C Awards, among others, to help foster innovation through gaming! 🌍 👉 Apply now at: https://bit.ly/G4C_Juror #GamingCommunity #SocialImpact #Innovation #GameDevelopment #JurorOpportunity #CreativeImpact

Join Global Game Jam at GDC Nights - A new festival-style experience for game devs to unwind and connect after dark. Experience the official Game Developers Conference after-party on Monday, March 17 & Thursday, March 20! #GDC2025 https://buff.ly/R3cXpDn

GDC is just around the corner, and I’m looking forward to spending next week in San Francisco! This year, I’m especially interested in connecting with studios, creators, and companies working on projects that blend entertainment with purpose. Whether you’re creating games that address climate change, tools to help health practitioners, or board games for education - I’d love to hear about your work. If you’re interested in learning more about G4C and exploring how we might collaborate, let’s find time to meet up! #GDC2025 #GamesforChange

🎮✨ 5 Easy Steps to Host a G4C – GGJ Next Jam! ✨🎮 1️⃣ Sign up to host a jam site. (Stipends available!) 2️⃣ Secure a venue like a classroom, library, or community space. 3️⃣ Pick a format – digital or tabletop – and ensure access to needed materials. 4️⃣ Run a 4-6 hour jam where students (ages 10-18) create short web or tabletop games based on social impact themes. 5️⃣ Submit the games to the G4C Student Challenge for a chance to be recognized! 📢 Jam date must be before the first week of April. Sign up today! ➡️ buff.ly/FgNkpns #GGJNext #G4CStudentChallenge #GameJam #GameDev Games for Change

Have you signed up for the upcoming G4C Level Up? 🚀🎮 Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from Bradson Henry, Senior Advocate at Unity! 🔹 Hear how he made the leap from mechanical engineering to game development 🔥 Discover the “secret sauce” behind his success 📌 Explore different career paths in the gaming industry ⭐ Walk away with inspiration and actionable next steps! 📅 April 1, 2025 🕕 6 PM ET ⏳ Space is filling up! Register at: https://lnkd.in/ecHajfKj #G4CLevelUp #GameDev #Unity #CareerGrowth #GamingIndustry #LevelUp #Gaming