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Proud to be community partners with ASGC, the largest grassroots games support community in the world, founded by our good friend Amir Satvat. We’re grateful for his commitment to marginalized game developers. The industry is better when we look out for each other. 🎮 buff.ly/ZK02JwJ

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

🫖 Just 2 days until Patch Notes and Petticoats! 👗 If you want to expand your network, meet fellow creatives, or simply spend an afternoon with people who share your passion for games, there's a seat for you at the table. There's still time to RSVP:🍵 buff.ly/vFEMU1s 🍵

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

SoCal games folks, we’re finally meeting in person! Patch Notes & Petticoats is Oct 17, 1 to 4pm at Requiem Cafe. Come drink tea, win raffle prizes, and meet people you might work with someday! Dressing up gets you an extra raffle ticket. RSVP: buff.ly/vFEMU1s

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Salutations, our dearest community. Diversity in Games is proud to announce it's first ever Southern California tea party - a whimsical experience like no other!! Welcome to 🍵 Patch Notes and Petticoats 🍵, a lolita-inspired tea party for the finest of game developers! RSVP Here: buff.ly/oI90RkF

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🔥 On September 12th, over 75 of you showed up for FORGE 2026 at Funk Coffee Bar! Thank you to everyone who came out! We are so grateful for the positive reception the event received, from the quality and insight of our curated presenters, to the warm, relaxed environment Funk Coffee Bar gave us.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today's the day!! 🔥 FORGE is finally here, and we can't wait to see you! We've got a fully curated menu of snacks, amazing talks, and wonderful people waiting for you at FUNK. See you there at 12pm; together, let's forge a path to a more sustainable games industry! 🛠️

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

LAST CALL! FORGE is tomorrow!! 🎉 Heading to XDS or just in the Vancouver area? Swing by and spend the day with DIG at FUNK! Expect panels covering accessibility, legal advice for startups, founders' stories, working with IP, and more. Get your ticket here: buff.ly/DFagq0q

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ray Maltby, co-founder of bigTEAM. A nonbinary artist, animator & game dev. They motivate their community with a focus on sustainability over raw productivity. When it comes to lessons learned as founder, Ray keeps it simple: “Nothing is too hard when you make the rubric & grade your own homework.”

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Dot Phillips, co-founder of bigTEAM. Games founder & life-long schemer. Since 2023, bigTEAM has evolved into much more than a game studio-it’s been a support community, an open-invite workspace, a queer support org siphoning proceeds back into local events & a cottage-scale physical games publisher.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Danika Kotylak, Corporate & Commercial Tech Lawyer. She advises startups & emerging companies across Canada’s tech sector. Her practice goes beyond licensing & IP protection to bring technology-driven products to market. She helps founders manage legal risks before they become expensive roadblocks.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Wren Handman, founder of Ludic Lemur. She is a queer narrative director, novelist, screenwriter, and studio co-founder. Wren has published 8 novels and was also the lead writer for the award-winning sitcom The Switch. Today, she is Co-Founder & Creative Director of Ludic Lemur Entertainment.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📣 FORGE Track Reveal: Fires, Failures, & Fixes We've previously had the pleasure of hosting these 2 incredible speakers, so of course we had to bring them back for FORGE! This track focuses on fighting 🔥with 🔥& how to prioritize what really matters through instability, barriers and industry pivots.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We have 1 week left until FORGE! If you've been considering coming, or will be at XDS, come hang out with DIG at FUNK for our day long event! We will have panels on accessibility, legal advice for startups, founders' stories, working with IP, and more! 🎟️ Join us Sept 12th buff.ly/DFagq0q

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

James Smith, founder of BlackCap Creative is a Sioux and Cree Métis entrepreneur based in Kelowna BC. He is a game triage specialist, helping studios recover projects that have lost direction. His philosophy: help indie studios build sustainable businesses, not just successful games.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Akilah Martinez, founder of Glittering World Girl. She is a DIG x GDC 2026 Scholarship winner, award-winning artist, and creative technologist. She founded Glittering World Girl, an Indigenous-based circular economic ecosystem cycling language and culture revitalization through video art and XR tech

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re partnering with AAPI in Gaming to bring you the Game Devs of Color Expo Watch Party Vancouver!✨ Join us Sep 25 at LaSalle College for screened talks + 2 live speaker sessions. So grateful to collaborate with partners who share our mission to elevate underrepresented voices! 🫶 #GDoCExpo2026

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We truly could not be more grateful for the support FORGE has received. FORGE started as an idea, a conversation that was had with a handful of founders discussing what gaps there were in the industry between developers, founders, and funding programs. From there DIG shaped it into an event.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨ A huge thank you to FUNK Coffee Bar for supporting FORGE 2026 as our event venue! 💖⭐ More than just a specialty coffee bar, FUNK is a community space in the heart of downtown with a passion for great coffee and bringing people together. ☕💛 FORGE 📅 Sep. 12 📍1025 Dunsmuir St

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨ We’re thrilled to have Creative BC supporting FORGE 2026! 💖⭐ Creative BC does so much to support BC’s creative industries and the people building them. Their backing helps us create more opportunities to connect, share knowledge, and elevate underrepresented voices in games.🎮

Sponsor highlight graphic for FORGE thanking Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia for supporting underrepresented voices in the games industry.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Calling B.C. and Canadian game studio founders! 🍁 Diversity in Games is currently developing the Game Founders Report, a community-led research initiative exploring the realities of building and growing a game studio in Canada, and we are looking for founders to add their voices.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Less than ONE MONTH to FORGE! On Sept. 12th, indie founders, aspiring founders & game devs come together in Vancouver to connect, share knowledge & build a stronger indie games industry. 12–6 PM at FUNK Coffee Bar. 🎟️ Get your ticket: luma.com/i6xtq510 #FORGE2026 #IndieDev

Event poster for FORGE 2026: Founders of Rising Game Enterprises. Headline reads, "Less Than a Month Until FORGE! Get Your Ticket Now!" Ticket graphic displays details: September 12th, 12pm–6pm at FUNK. Coffee Bar for CA $20. Ticket link: luma.com/i6xtq510.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Huge thank you to Hyper Hippo Entertainment for sponsoring FORGE 2026! 🦛💜 We're grateful to partner with a studio that's committed to building inclusive teams and supporting the BC game dev community. Thank you for helping us create more opportunities for underrepresented voices in games! ✨

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨ FORGE wouldn't be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors! We're excited to highlight A Thinking Ape, a long time supporter of DIG and an official sponsor of FORGE 2026💛🦧 Thank you for your commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive games industry! 🥰💖

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

📢 Reminder: Applications for the DIG x gamescom dev scholarship close in 3 days! ⏰ Attend gamescom dev & gamescom (Aug 23–28) in Cologne on us! Recipients get passes, on-site support, and networking. 🌍✨ ⏰ Closes July 30 @ 11:59 PM PT ➡️ Apply today: forms.gle/rfwCYet1eGoQ...

Promotional graphic for the DIG & gamescom dev scholarship program, taking place August 23–28, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, featuring an "Apply now!" call to action on a colorful, iridescent background with stars.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🔥 Announcing our FORGE host: Carina Kom 🔥 Co-Founder of Simply Sweet Games, VP of Diversity in Games, and a 2025 BIV Forty Under 40 recipient. 18+ years shaping player experiences across indie & AAA. Now building word puzzle games for underserved audiences. 🧵

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📢 We’re an official partner for the 2026 gamescom dev scholarship program! 🥳 We’re awarding passes to gamescom dev & gamescom 2026 (Aug 23–28) in Cologne, Germany, featuring on-site mentorship & networking for underrepresented creators! 🌍🎮 ⏰ Closes July 30 at 11:59 PM PST! ⬇️Link in comments!

Promotional graphic for the DIG & gamescom dev scholarship program, taking place August 23–25, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, featuring an "Apply now!" call to action on a colorful, iridescent background with stars.

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈DIG Monthly Meetup🏳️‍🌈 We’re excited to celebrate the 2026 Vancouver Pride Parade with all of you once again! 📅Date: Sunday, Aug. 2 ⏰Time: 12-3:30PM (Parade: 1-3:30 PM) 📍Location: Artigiano Roundhouse, 126 Davie St We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!🌈 ❤️🧡💛💚💙🩵💜 ⬇️RSVP link in comments!

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

RSVP Here: luma.com/i6xtq510

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The games industry has had a tough year, so we're extending FORGE Early Bird pricing through July 31 to help keep attendance accessible and affordable. Whether you're an indie founder, future founder, or game dev, FORGE is for you. 📍 Vancouver • Sept. 12 #FORGE2026 #GameDev #IndieGames

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

ONE WEEK left to get tickets to FORGE at a 25% discount! ⏳️ luma.com/i6xtq510 Join us for a full-day of panels, plus FREE food and coffee from the lovely people at FUNK Coffee Bar. Get the tools to FORGE your path! 🔥#FORGE2026 #DiversityInGames #IndieGames #GameDevelopment #StudioFounders

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Speaker applications are now open! forms.gle/inmMUXEoGDLM... We are looking for founders, devs, publishers & community leaders willing to share real talk on building studios. We are especially looking for diverse voices in games. This is a paid opportunity! #indiegames #diversityingames #FORGE2026

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DIG @diversityingames.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Diversity in Games is officially on Bluesky! 👋 We’re all about building community, sharing resources, and paving the way for marginalized voices in the gaming industry🌈 Follow along for community spotlights, resources, and details on our next big event coming this September! We're glad you're here 🤩

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