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Please welcome Will Scoones to Boost! Will has been loving life at indie studio Unifiq - “The confidence boost and experience of working on Unhinged with such a great team has been hugely beneficial!” Help us boost more working class game devs into the industry today 👉 ow.ly/ywjj50ZT1oq

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Please welcome our second Boost placement, Halle Mae Mills! Halle has joined the lovely team at South Westerly Games as a Narrative designer - "Since starting with South Westerly I’m already feeling more confident in my skills." Help fund more placements👉 tiltify.com/intogames/boost-2026

Boost funds paid placements for fresh working-class talent from the IG50 awards, supporting 6-13 week studio collaborations.

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Every day this week, we'll be shouting out the first five Boost Participants of 2026! Please welcome first, Elvinas Mikulin who joined MLC Studio as their newest 3D Environment Artist 🎉 Help us continue supporting studios and low income game devs 👉 tiltify.com/intogames/boost-2026

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Please welcome to our first five Boost Placements of 2026! Check out the Blog 👉 intogames.org/news/first-five-boost… Want to help us offer this incredible opportunity to more working class game devs? Donate and share our fundraiser today 👉 tiltify.com/intogames/boost-2026

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We have some amazing people joining us in Dundee this Saturday for our free Get Into Games Festival, why not come say hi to them? 🙌 Get free career advice, listen to inspiring talks and get all the info on what's on your doorstop in the world of games. Sign up today 👉https://luma.com/plz2dlcn

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Want to learn more about Technical Art? Our West Sussex Bootcamp has a month to go, but we're sharing a discussion with our tech art mentors to help you uncover this often misunderstood role... Get learning on our blog 👉 intogames.org/news/mtm-techart

Five mentors from Intogames featured for Technical Art with a gaming controller, briefcase, and target icon in the background.

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you live in Dundee or nearby, this one’s for you! Our free career festival brings studios, educators, and young people together for a full day of inspiration, hands‑on learning, and real talk about games careers. Learn more 👉 intogames.org/news/dundee-gig-2026

Colorful promotional graphic for Get Into Games event at Water's Edge, Dundee, featuring a futuristic robotic figure and city skyline, dated Saturday 26th Sept, 11AM-4PM.

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📢 Our epic 80% discount on the Careers Launchpad ends 8th September! Our on-demand on‑demand video training series gives a you real-time peer support and was built alongside industry recruiters. Get the tenner deal now 👉 www.intogames.courses/course/intoga…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Drumrolls please! 🥁Thank you to everyone who took part in the RuneScape Future Talent Game Jam. We had an amazing time playing all your entries and finalising our winners. And here they are! Play all of the submitted games on our Itch.io page 👉 itch.io/jam/rs25-future-talent-jam/…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🍵 September's Slow Game Club features Wanderstop, a cosy tea shop narrative game. Join now for acclaimed indie titles that make you stop, think, and slow down. Under 50 subs left for the year! 🎮 £39.99 🔗 www.slowgame.club #SlowGameClub #Wanderstop #IndieGames #GameCommunity #IntoGames

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Six regions. One goal: getting young people into games careers. Over the summer we're reflecting on our school workshops delivered during the past year as we gear up for a new year of amazing programmes. Check out what the last school year brought us 👉 intogames.org/news/schools-out-2026

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

"Happy Company House Incorporated Day!” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, so we’re grabbing the cake and singing Happy Birthday 🎂 Come celebrate with us, we have some special treats on our mailer just for you! 👉 mailchi.mp/intogames.org/its-our-bi…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you're in the market for on-demand training that takes the guesswork out of industry recruitment, then the Into Games Careers Launchpad launching next Tuesday is for you! Sign up now to get a special early bird discount 👉 intogames.org/news/career-launchpad…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This year’s Into Games Bundle has again sold out! Thank you to everyone who picked up a copy❤️ After counting the pennies, our grand total raised is... drumroll... £189,113.66! This staggering amount raised means that we can continue to fund projects to create a fairer games industry - THANK YOU!

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

After their incredible support for the IG50 and Social Mobility Conference, we're thrilled to share our official partnership with Ubisoft UK! Read more on our blog 👉 intogames.org/news/ubisoft-uk-partn…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🕯️ The new Slow Game Club pick: The Séance of Blake Manor! Solve supernatural mysteries from Spooky Doorway, creators of The Darkside Detective. Join, play, and support Into Games. £39.99/year. Less than 100 memberships left! 👉 www.slowgame.club #SlowGameClub #IndieGames #IntoGames

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Give a huge round of applause for our newest grads in Game Dev! After completing a SQA-accredited games qualification, these Dundee based young people are a step forward toward employment, independence and long‑term stability 💪 Learn more 👉 intogames.org/news/helm-graduates-2…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Panel Announcement! If you're coming to our Social Mobility in Games Conference tomorrow, you're in for a treat with these two incredible talks 🥳 Free Tickets available 👉 luma.com/m4nwgxac

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Boost has always been about proving that brilliant working‑class talent is a growth engine hiding in plain sight. We're sharing the impact our pilot programme has had on peoples lives, and show why these programmes are working. Check it out 👉 intogames.org/news/boost-pilot-eval…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Check out today’s IG50 Winners in 🎨Art 🎨 This is a huge category! Let's start with concept, illustration, and 2D talent! 🏆 Hannah Appiah (Concept Artist or Illustrator) 🏆 Johnnie Saunders (Character Concept Artist) 🏆 Kayleigh Norris (Illustrator or Concept Artist) Post (1/7) 👇

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Help us celebrate our brilliant #IG50 winners in 💻Programming💻 : 🏆 Benjamin Kimberley (Gameplay or Engine Programmer) 🏆 Charlie Edwards (Graphics Programmer) 🏆 Cuneyd Kahraman (Physics Programmer or DevOps Engineer) Read on for more (Part 1/3) 👇

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Check out today’s IG50 Winners in 🧩Game & Narrative Design🧩 We start off with Level Design Talent: 🏆 Dylan Davies (Level Designer) 🏆 Nick Speedie (Level Designer) 🏆 Tom Sadler (Technical or Level Designer) Read on for more (Part 1/3) 👇

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Help us celebrate today’s IG50 Winners in 🎧Audio🎧: 🏆 Anni Movsisyan (Composer or Technical Sound Designer) 🏆 Will Scoones (Technical Audio or Sound Designer) Check out their portfolios and find out more about them: intogames50.uk/winners-2026

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Huge congratulations to our incredible IG50 winners in 📣Marketing & Community📣! 🏆 Jessica Cotton (Creative Strategist) 🏆 Megan Dawson (Game Marketer or Community Manager) Explore their work and connect with them: intogames50.uk/winners-2026

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We’re spotlighting our brilliant 📅Production📆 IG50 winners today – celebrate them with us! 🏆 Esther Langan (Producer) 🏆 Lucinda Shale (Producer or Project Coordinator) Discover their talent and connect with them here: intogames50.uk/winners-2026

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join us in celebrating our amazing IG50 winner in the category 🧪QA🧪 ! 🏆 Kelina Cowell (Game QA Tester) Read more about Kelina and other winners: intogames50.uk/winners-2026 IG50 spotlights 50 incredible people from working-class & low-income backgrounds ready for a job in games! 💪

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Check out today’s IG50 Winners in ✨ Animation, VFX & Tech Art ✨ These 5 have been handpicked by industry judges as job-ready games talent: 🏆 Daniele Kofi Ellimah (Technical or VFX Artist) 🏆 Emma Weller (Gameplay or Technical Animator) 🏆 Esther Xinyu Zhong (MoCap or Cinematic Animator) (1/2)

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📣 GET READY FOR THE IG50 WINNERS 2026 This week, we’ll be unveiling 50 winners from working-class & low-income backgrounds. These are the remarkable individuals representing the future of gaming, and they are all ready for their first full-time roles in games. 💪 Stay tuned & celebrate with us!

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Have you joined the RuneScape Future Talent Game Jam? Create a game that showcases a short journey, a handful of characters & one mysterious object to win an MSI laptop, PlayStation Plus Pass & to showcase the game at Jagex offices! Sign up today 👉 itch.io/jam/rs25-future-talent-jam

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

✨ Join Slow Game Club to play To a T, a charming narrative adventure by Keita Takahashi and uvula. Join now to get Jan-July's games, and access a live podcast with Takahashi himself. 🎮 Annual membership: £39.99 🔗 www.slowgame.club #SlowGameClub #IndieGames #GameCommunity #IntoGames

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

There's just two weeks to go until Develop: Brighton! If you're looking to fill your calendar, take a look at our Social Mobility in Games Conference, happening on Tuesday 14th July at the stunning Brighton i360 👉 luma.com/m4nwgxac

Into Games Social Mobility in Games Conference 2026 event details: Brighton i360, Tuesday 14th July, 1:30pm-4:30pm.

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

At our party, everyone is welcome 🗝️ Help us bring game devs from low-income backgrounds to Develop: Brighton - one of the most important games networking events of the year to kickstart their journey in the industry. Level up the industry, one person at a time 👉 intogames.raiselysite.com

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Making every game, a “good game easy” 👾 Today is Social Mobility Day, and we’re here to talk about what action we’re taking at Into Games to lower the barrier of entry into the games industry for under-resourced groups. Check out our new blog 👉 intogames.org/news/social-mobility-…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🎮 Six months of the year's biggest indies in your inbox NOW - plus six more throughout the year. All for less than the price of a single AAA game. FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY get four BONUS games in your inbox alongside your main subscription. 🎮 £39.99 whilst stocks last www.slowgame.club

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We've teamed up with Jagex for the RuneScape Future Talent Jam 🎉 This game jam is designed to inspire the next generation to take their first steps into the world of game dev. There's still time for students to join - take a look! 👉 intogames.org/news/the-runescape-fu…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

⚽ This month’s Slow Game Club pick: Despelote - a heartfelt story of football, memory, and childhood in Quito during Ecuador’s 2001 World Cup campaign. Join to get Despelote + 4 bonus games! Annual membership: £39.99. Support Into Games. 🔗 www.slowgame.club #SlowGameClub #IndieGames

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The Into Games 2026 Charity Bundle is LIVE! Get £120+ worth of incredible games for just £15/$15 and help us bring more great talent into the games industry 🎉 Limited quantities mean once it’s gone, it’s gone - grab yours now 👉 www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/into-ga…

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

🚨 Applications for the IG50 close TODAY! Don’t overthink it. Don’t wait until it’s “perfect”. You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. ✅ Submit what you have ✅ Show your potential ✅ Give yourself the chance ⏳ Applications close at MIDNIGHT! via intogames50.uk

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

⏰ IG50 nominations close tomorrow! You could win: 🏆 Paid placements 🎮 Develop travel + networking 👩‍🏫 Free training & support 🎁 £250+ games membership 📣 Visibility 💬 Community ...and more! You don’t need perfect – just apply! 👉 intogames50.uk

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Nominations Close Tomorrow
Sponsored by Ubisoft

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Apply if You...
Come from a working-class or low-income background
Live in the UK
Are not in full-time education past September 2026
Haven’t worked in games before OR are trying to re-enter the sector in a vastly different role
All Criteria Must Apply!
IG50
Sponsored by Ubisoft

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What do I Win?
Chance to land a paid internship in games
Invite to Develop:Brighton - including accommodation & introductions
Access to our new Games Career Launchpad course
Feedback for your CV or Portfolio
Slow Games Club Membership
Lots of press and attention
... and more!
IG50
Sponsored by Ubisoft

Apply Now!
Apply before Sunday, May 24 2026
at www.intogames50.uk
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Sponsored by Ubisoft

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

The IG50 has the chance to change lives. These previous winners either: 🎮 Landed a job after our Boost placement 💻 Work Freelance now 💼 Started an indie studio Get your application in today and read about more IG50 winners 👉 www.intogames50.uk

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

What makes a strong CV for games job applications and awards like the IG50? 👀 Previous IG50 Winners showed: 🎮 Role-focused experience first 🧠 Specific contributions, not vague tasks 🛠️ Skills that connect to real work 📈 Range + relevance 💡 What inspiration can you take from their CVs?

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎭 New Slow Game Club title! This month: Promise Mascot Agency by UK studio @KaizenGameWorks - chaotic mascots, heartfelt stories, and a world to get lost in. Join to play & support Into Games, helping young people access game careers. £39.99/yr at www.slowgame.club

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

✨ IG50 Challenge of the Week: Nail Your Application Answers Applying for the IG50 Awards or jobs? Strong written answers matter – for IG50, they directly impact 2 out of 3 judging scores. Here’s a thread on how to approach the two key application questions 👇 (1/4)

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Ready to take your shot at the #IG50? We've got quick tips to boost your application: 🔎 Go Niche 💪 Don't Dismiss Yourself ✍ Spend Time on Text Give it your best shot! 💙 You still have until May 24th to apply via www.intogames50.uk

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

✨ IG50 Challenge: Update your CV! Applying for games jobs or the IG50? Take the quiz to see if your CV is the best it can be or if there’s room for improvement! Got less than full points? 👇Tell us in the comments what you’ll do this week to level up your portfolio!

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Tag someone who hasn't had a paid job in games but should - and tell us why they are awesome! 👇 If you got tagged: Check if you are eligible to apply for the #IG50 awards – if someone else saw your potential, so might our judges!

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Thinking about applying to the #IG50 Awards? You don’t need: ❌ Industry XP ❌ Impressive titles ❌ To feel confident If you are: ✅ From a working-class or low-income background ✅ Looking for your first role in games 👉 Apply here: intogames50.uk 📅 Deadline: 24 May

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

If you could start your dream job in the games industry tomorrow, what would it be? 🎨 Character Artist? 🧪 QA Tester? 💻 Gameplay Programmer? 📅 Producer? ... something different? Let us know in the comments! 💬 Got a dream? Why not apply to the #IG50 to get support making it come true?

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM JOB IN THE GAMES INDUSTRY?
www.intogames50.uk

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Want support with applying for the #IG50? We've got you! We'll host various events on our Discord - from hands-on body-doubling sessions to panels with practical advice from industry pros & previous winners! The IG50 awards opened for nominations this week and will be closing on Sun, May 24th!

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Into Games @intogames.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thinking about applying for the IG50 Awards? Join us and 4 amazing IG50 judges on the Into Games Discord this evening at 5 PM to get some advice and insights on why it's worth it – and how you can stand out! ✨ Join the Into Games Discord: intogames.org/discord

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5-6 PM April 28 2026
Into Games Discord
Meet some of our IG50 judges for a look behind the scenes & application advice

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