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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Cozy on the surface. Creepy underneath. 💜👁️ Black in Gaming is a community partner for Dames 4 Games’ first Cozy After Dark Showcase! 50+ games, exclusive trailers, dev spotlights & new announcements. 📅 October 12, 2026 🕚 11 AM PT | 2 PM ET | 7 PM BST | 8 PM CEST (Links below!)

Black in Gaming is a community partner for The Cozy After Dark Showcase on October 12, 2026, at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM BST / 8 PM CEST. Graphic features a purple cityscape and a cartoon character in a cat costume.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎵 Substantial (www.iamsubstantial.com) - “Renegade” from Arknights 🎵 Wilbert Roget, II (@wilbertroget.bsky.social) - Helldivers 2 OST And these selections are only a small part of their contributions across indie games, major franchises and gaming culture!

Rapper Substantial performing with a microphone on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

Portrait of game composer Wilbert Roget, II on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎵 MEMODEMO (@memodemo.zip) - “RGB” from Arcaea, co-created with AQUASINE 🎵 Omega Sparx - Co-created and performed “K.O.” for The King of Fighters Allstar 🎵 Star Victoria Power (Slide20XX) (@slide20xx.com) - Calico OST

MEMODEMO’s cartoon character wearing headphones on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

Portrait of music artist Omega Sparx on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

Portrait of composer Star Victoria Power, also known as Slide20XX, on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎵 Chase Bethea (@chasebethea.bsky.social) - Duppy Detective Tashia OST 🎵ViRiX Dreamcore (@virixdreamcore.bsky.social) - Music contributions to Vividlope 🎵 Jongnic “JB” Bontemps - Redfall original score 🎵 Mega Ran (@megaran.com) - “It’s a Pizza Party!” from TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge

Portrait of smiling game composer Chase Bethea on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

Portrait of game composer David McKee, also known as ViRiX Dreamcore, on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

Portrait of smiling game composer Jongnic “JB” Bontemps on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

Portrait of smiling rapper Mega Ran on a colorful Black in Gaming graphic.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎶 Press Play: Black Music in Gaming For International Music Day, we celebrated Black artists whose music, performances and sound design help shape the worlds we play. 🧵

International Music Day graphic featuring vinyl records and the text “Press Play: Meet the Artist.”

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Sup BIG fam! It's time for the next Co-Working session. 👾 Got something you've been procrastinating on? Pull up on October 4th, plug in, and share space with Black creatives in games, art, and tech! 💜 📅 Sun, Oct 4 | 11AM - 2PM 📍 Here is My Clubhouse, LA 🔗 RSVP: go.partiful.com/NM6tKsJy

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hey LA, join us for the 3rd Annual Blerd in the Park potluck Sept. 19, 3–7:30 PM at Kenneth Hahn. Bring a dish or drink to share, hang with devs, creatives, blerds, and industry folks. Spots are limited — RSVP at the link in bio! #BlerdInThePark #BIGLA #BlackInGaming

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Black in Gaming is partnering with #Dreamcon! We’ll be attending this year alongside 8 incredible dev teams, and we can’t wait for you to play their games, meet the creators, and support the future of gaming! ✨ 🗺️: George R. Brown Convention Center 🎮: Gaming Hall → Indie Gaming Center

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

And we’re keeping the party going after the expo hall at #Momocon2026 closes - with a Dev Dinner! 🎮🍽️ Come unwind, meet local + traveling devs/pros, make new connections, and share what you’re working on over a slice. No ticket required! Hosted in collaboration with @indieclusteratl.bsky.social.

An event flyer for a 'Dev Dinner’ powered by Black In Gaming in collaboration with the Indie Cluster. Date is Saturday, May 23 at 8pm at Monday Night Brewery – The Grove, 670 Trabert Ave NW. Text says ‘Everyone is welcome!!’ with pizza, controller, and ticket illustrations.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Hey Atlanta, Black in Gaming is pulling up to #MomoCon2026! ✨ Catch our panel “The Teams Behind Your Favorite Games”. If you’ve ever wondered how your favorite games actually get made - this is your chance to hear directly from the folks doing the work! 🕝 Date & Time: Sat, May 23 • 2:30 PM ET

Event flyer for Black In Gaming's panel at Momocon 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Large headline reads “The Teams Behind Your Favorite Games.” Four speaker headshots are shown with names underneath: Charles Mezte, Daniel Barnes, Aria Valencia, and Trinidad Black. Details at the bottom list Saturday, May 23rd at 2:30 PM ET, location Main Events: Thomas Murphy Left, and Hosted by: Faith Olatunde.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

We want to give a shoutout to all the ✨ amazing ✨ developers who showcased at BIG Fest last week! If you didn't have a chance to try out their games live, we recommend checking them on Steam and Itch for demos, wishlisting and general information. Links below!

BIG Fest 2026 Indie Showcase Participants - Star Scramble Crossing, RollerGirl, Mirror Magica and Capy Castaway.

BIG Fest 2026 Indie Showcase Participants - Gangsta Bean 3, VectaGuard: Zero, The Snake is the Tower, and PROJECT_JAM.

BIG Fest 2026 Indie Showcase Participants - Ninjaman and the Six Gold Chains, Gravity's Edge, and Where the Chips Fall.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

BIG Fest 2026 is back next week — a free-entry day of celebrating Black professionals in gaming. We've got panels, indie games, networking, food + music, and free professional portraits! 📅 Tue, Mar 10 ⏰ 9:30am–4pm PT 🗺️ Children’s Creativity Museum (SF)

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Nominations are OPEN for the Black in Gaming Awards! Know someone shaping the future of gaming? Nominate them. Nominations: Now live Voting: January Nominate using the link: app.smartsuite.com/form/smdpdo4... #BlackInGaming #BIGAwards

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

BIG is entering a new chapter. We’re proud to welcome @thisistrini.bsky.social as our new Board Chair, a veteran leader and longtime advocate for equity, access & opportunity in gaming. Want to connect, collaborate, or get involved? Tap the link in our bio. #BlackInGaming #WeAreBIG #GamingIndustry

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

@BlackinGaming is thrilled to highlight Star this month. If you would like to share your Doin It BIG story to highlight why #representationmatters, fill out our Doin' It BIG form, available here:

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

As a neurodiverse person of color, Star didn't always feel comfortable in their own skin, but now is part of vibrant communities that bring out their best.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Star understands that big decisions are easier to make with the right council backing them even while trusting one's own intuition.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This month, we're highlighting @Star Victoria Power, a freelance musician who has created music for many popular IPs, including Steven Universe. You might have heard some of Star's music on Cartoon Network.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Excited to be a Community Partner for Day Zero Games: Solarpunk Jam, hosted by Trevor Noah's Day Zero Productions, Anima Interactive, & Cinereach! This jam explores a sustainable future inspired by the Solarpunk movement. Grand prize is $10,000! Join the Discord for updates: discord.gg/Rv2JnWxDv

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Catch us this Tuesday at the Children’s Museum for BIG Fest!! #GDC

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A huge motivator for Jaidon when trying to join the game developer space has been seeing direct impact of black developers in @blackingaming.bsky.social Thanks to Jaidon for sharing his #DoinItBIG story with us and , check out his social links below to chat more with him.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

As a long time fan of the franchise, Jaidon's favorite series is Street Fighter. He loves the high skill ceiling and how that leads to interesting play at all skill levels.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

With the help of his college friends, he was able to work toward completing his first game, which is available on Newgrounds. In the future, he hopes to show of his #gamedev skills and work for either for @riotgames.com or @CDPROJEKTRED

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

A huge motivator for Jaidon when trying to join the game developer space has been seeing direct impact of black developers in @BlackinGaming. Thanks to Jaidon for sharing his #DoinItBIG story with us and , check out his social links below to chat more with him.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Welcome back to Doin' It BiG for 2025! For Black History Month, we'll be kicking off our series with Jaidon White! A young game producer getting his start in the industry. Stay tuned all month while we highlight black game creators we featured in 2024.

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Black in Gaming Foundation @blackingaming.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

#NewProfilePic Who dis?! Shoutout to #BIGCreative for their dedication to our new look!

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