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@wearegameheads.bsky.social
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We envision a world where low income youth and young people of color are equipped to thrive and succeed in any field they choose, including the tech, mixed media and video game industries.

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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This week, we launched our year-end #FundthePathway campaign to ensure Gameheads students have the support they need to keep growing from player to creator to career. Donate today & help make this pathway possible for the next generation of game creators & industry leaders! tinyurl.com/4c4ru7js
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Fund the Pathway: From Player to Creator to Career
Gameheads is a tech training program that equips opportunity youth with the tech and life skills they need to succeed at school, in their careers, and beyond.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Looking for a clever way to organize tasks, manage time, & complete work more efficiently? PacaPomo is a cozy productivity app where you raise alpacas & cultivate a farm, driven by time-management method - the Pomodoro Technique. Part of #GDoCExpo Steam Sale: store.steampowered.com/app/2921870/...
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PacaPomo on Steam
PacaPomo is a cozy, Free to Play productivity app where you raise alpacas and cultivate a farm, all driven by the Pomodoro Technique!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! Be part of our 2027 cohort & experience our award-winning program which combines #gamedesign & development, film/VFX & tech training with industry experience, college & career prep! Interviews begin mid-October so don't delay! Apply now! docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
From the legendary all female game dev Team Bruja Bros, Camino is a 2D side-scrolling stealth game that challenges players to carefully manage resources & survive the onslaught of colonization. Camino is part of the #GDoCExpo Steam Sale & free to download: store.steampowered.com/app/3359940/...
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Camino on Steam
Camino is a 2D side-scrolling stealth game that challenges players to carefully manage resources and use their environment to fight for their loved ones and survive the onslaught of colonization.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Special thanks to @sledgehammergames.com for sponsoring the 12th Annual Student Showcase! Not only did they provide support for the event, several of their employees mentored students this summer. Many of our 2026 games owe their expertise to the talented professionals from this legendary studio!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Tomorrow! Join us along w/ @gameaudioinstitute.bsky.social, mademuseum.bsky.social, HiiiWAV & Techqueria SF for a candid panel discussion on navigating today’s gaming industry. We'll also have live music, food & networking. RSVP: oaklandtechweek.com/gaming-mixer... #OaklandTechWeek
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We're soooo close to our first 100 wishlist so if you like roguelikes and turn-based dungeon crawling, my team and I would really appreciate the support! And we have a #GDoCExpo exclusive playtest happening right now if you want to take a sneak peek before we do demo/release announcements!
Steam page link for the retro roguelike "Dark Forest" with the #GDoC2026 steam sale banner showcasing the project's participation.
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I co-founded Studio Hitsuji with @jo-devs.bsky.social (Joseph C. H.) from Niantic's BDI program in 2021, and Here By Air is a collective team coming out of @wearegameheads.bsky.social's summer accelerator where I'm doing production & creative direction!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Applications are open for our 2027 cohort! Experience our award-winning program which combines game design & development, film/VFX & tech training with industry experience, college & career prep! Don't delay! Interviews will take place mid-to-late Oct. Apply now at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#DarkForestGB is a retro roguelike dungeon crawler. Developed by Gameheads alumn @nyamedev.bsky.social, the story follows a trio of creature-siblings as they navigate the dangers of the outside world. Part of #GDoCExpo Steam Sale, Wishlist it here: store.steampowered.com/app/5280890/...
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Dark Forest on Steam
Dark Forest is a retro turn-based dungeon crawler centered around family, kinship and tragedy. The game is set in an animal-centric world where creatures live together in small enclaves called 'cleari...
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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 24/09/2026
Clock in, drive the bus, and get passengers to their stops...but SLAP anyone breaking the rules (or throw 'em out the back if they don't behave)! It's Crazy Taxi meets Papers, Please! Launching October 14~ Wishlist THANK YOU BUS DRIVER:
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Thank You Bus Driver
Take on the role of a town’s rules-driven (and reckless) bus driver in Thank You Bus Driver! Drive fast, slap faster, and toss any rulebreakers out of…
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thank you so much to Isao Kogure, CSM for being such an incredible mentor with us this summer. He participated in a fireside chat, "Attitudes & Aptitude in the Age of AI" that was informative & timely. People like Mr. Kogure are a testament to why our students do so well in college & their careers.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This Fall Gameheads: Kids is launching Gameheads: After School! Happening on Tues. & Thurs., this new STEAM Math & Digital Learning program is designed for kids ages 8–14 & takes place at our downtown Oakland location. Sign up or learn more by Oct. 20th at: gameheadsoakland.org/gameheads-af...
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Our 12th Annual Student Showcase happens tomorrow at Northeastern Universityin #Oakland! Did you RSVP yet? Don't miss the chance to support the next-gen of tech talent & check out amazing original animations, interactive projects & games! Join us for this FREE event! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In case you need a list of cool indie devs to follow, here's the credits on my team during for the @wearegameheads.bsky.social Summer Accelerator this year bsky.app/profile/here...
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
For this reason I'll forever be grateful for what @wearegameheads.bsky.social continues to build. For me and my ability to stay in the industry I love, for every newgrad of color in uni looking at the job market, and for the low income high schoolers learning to dream big for the very first time. 🧵
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Gameheads Hawaii is representing at our Student Showcase this Saturday in Oakland! Come out & help support these unique games & their devs, including: 🎮Mailmatta - a 3D Action platformer in which you speed through obstacles to deliver a package
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Here By Air @herebyair.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If you're headed to the #GameheadsShowcase2026 this coming weekend, keep an eye out for these exclusive #indiegame stickers of Rekliss and the gang! #gamedev @wearegameheads.bsky.social
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Here By Air @herebyair.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Live playtesting in-person at @wearegameheads.bsky.social over the weekend in preparation for the #GameheadsShowcase2026! Our indie game is nearly demo-ready for the event on the 19th 😎 #gamedev
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Here By Air @herebyair.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Live playtesting at @wearegameheads.bsky.social over the weekend in preparation for the #GameheadsShowcase2026! Our indie game is nearly demo-ready for the event on the 19th 😎
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join us this Saturday at Northeastern University in #Oakland for our annual Student Showcase & check out original games from the next-gen of game devs, like: 🎮 Wizop: a 3D co-op roguelike 🎮 Carp-ediem: an isometric 2D puzzle adventure 🎮 Dread-Naut: a 2D platformer about facing your fears
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
From a HD-2D tower defense game where you defend a park from developers, to a 3D exploration game immortalizing memories of home, and a 2D platformer where you play as a frog - these are just some of the playable games at our FREE Student Showcase this Sat! Join us: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My team's prototype is almost ready for the #GameheadsShowcase2026, really excited to celebrate with all of the other members of the @wearegameheads.bsky.social cohort about another successful Summer Accelerator Program this year! 👍 #HereByAir #indiedev
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our 12th Annual Student Showcase is Sept. 19 & you're invited! Join us for a FREE event for the whole family & check out what our student devs have been working on from original games to animations, & interactive projects. Plus we'll have live music & much more! RSVP! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Have you RSVP'd yet? Our 12th Annual Student Showcase is next Sat., Sept. 19 in #Oakland! Join us & experience the amazing creativity of our young devs as they showcase their original games, animations & interactive projects. It's FREE fun for the whole family! RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Kai Nyame 🐏🌱 #GDoCEXPO2026 @nyamedev.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We're getting really close to the @wearegameheads.bsky.social showcase on September 19th where we'll be demoing #HereByAir for the first time in public! So excited to show everyone how far this indie game has come!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
We played this game on a visit to Double Fine a few years back and everyone asked the same question: "Why hasn't this been released??" Thank You Bus Driver! is a really FUN game.
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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 04/09/2026
Announcing: Thank You Bus Driver! Our very first Double Fine Action Labs title, this is a fun-sized, chaotic game where you take on the role of a town’s bus driver trying to get through the day with minimal rule breaking and maximum gratitude. 
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Thank You Bus Driver Announcement Trailer
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Here By Air @herebyair.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congrats Team Oldheads!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Pliant, the 2nd game this summer from Gameheads World, is now available on Steam! Team Oldheads did a phenomenal job on this cute little #indiegame. We're super proud of them for creating a really fun puzzle platformer. Pick it up here: store.steampowered.com/app/4777670/... We hope you enjoy it!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our 12th Annual Student Showcase is happening September 19 in Oakland and you’re invited! Check out the incredible creativity of our young developers as they showcase their original games, animations, and interactive projects at this FREE event. RSVP today at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
While doing your back-to-school shopping don't forget that we've dropped a ton of new merch in the Gameheads' store. Whether you’re looking for hats, tees, stickers or more, there’s plenty to choose from to rep your favorite games! Pick out one, or two, of your faves here: gameheads.printful.me
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Congratulations to the one and only Jose Martinez. He will be joining the team at Sony Interactive Entertainment as a Program Coordinator for their Apprenticeship Program. Proud of you!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It's back! 🎮 Join us for our 12th Annual Student Showcase on Sept. 19 & experience the amazing creativity of our young devs as they showcase their original games, animations & interactive projects. We'll have live music, entertainment & fun for the whole family. RSVP! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Double Fine @doublefine.com · 25/08/2026
Continuing our Psychonauts 2 birthday celebrations with a featured Daily Discount on Steam! 🎉 Grab Psychonauts 2 at **85% OFF** -- and the best news is, this Steam deal will be available for a whole week. store.steampowered.com/app/607080/P… See you in the Motherlobe~ 🧠💚🌀
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The one and only Imani Cage has been hired as a software engineer at Sony. And, let me tell you... Imani has a BA in software engineering, an MA in software engineering & two internships as a software engineer. I mean, THIS right here is a software engineer.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Gameheads LIVE Report: Creating a Debug Cheat Menu by Jason Nolen was a big hit at Gameheads. Apparently, immediately after the workshop students started creating debug cheat menus all over proving that Jason's presentation spread through the accelerator like a virus.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Back-to-school season is officially here, and we’ve stocked the shop with a fresh lineup of Gameheads merch! From Sneaky Fishy, to Pliant to Spree there are plenty of hats, tees, stickers and more to choose from to rep your faves! Grab an item, or two, for a limited time! gameheads.printful.me
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AquaBlueToons: Golden Ratio 📐|| On Vgen @aquabluestudios.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🤼‍♀️ are you tuff enough to buy the limited edition Mood Masher by team sol artist aquabluetoons design @wearegameheads.bsky.social shirt 🤼‍♀️ I hope you are cause it would mean a lot gameheads.printful.me/product/limi...
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Limited Edition Unisex t-shirt | MoodMasher Design
T-shirts are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out from the pack. It’s super soft, breathable, and has just the right amount of stretch. Need we say mo
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Our colleague, Chase Bethea, an award-winning video game composer, has published a new book entitled, Student of the Game. Through hard-won insights, Chase shares his perspective as one who has survived & thrived over the past decade in the industry. Pick up a copy! www.amazon.com/Student-Game...
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Student of the Game: Navigating a Decade in the Video Game Industry
Student of the Game: Navigating a Decade in the Video Game Industry
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
SHOUT OUT to Preston Hale for his workshop on "Non-Traditional Paths Into Game Dev." Gameheads LIVE is alive and well this summer. Looking forward to more workshops by our experienced group of awesome presenters.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
WISHLIST ON STEAM TODAY! Pliant, a new release from Team Oldheads coming to Steam this Friday! store.steampowered.com/app/4777670/... And while you're at it you can pick up some Pliant merch in our store. All proceeds from Pliant merch support Team Oldheads’ conference fund. gameheads.printful.me
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
One of the cornerstones of the Lucky 7, Mike Ly the project manager behind Go, Go, V1D10!! just graduated from Alameda Community Learning Center and is set to start at San Jose State University as a Computer Science major. Go, Go Mike!!
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Back-to-school season is here & we've added new merch to the store! You can even rep your favorite GH World games: • Sneaky Fishy merch proceeds support Team Sillies’ college fund • Pliant merch proceeds support Team Oldheads’ conference fund Pick up your faves today! gameheads.printful.me
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Here By Air @herebyair.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
We're also a fully BIPOC team of developers from the @wearegameheads.bsky.social community in Oakland, CA!
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Here By Air @herebyair.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Early beta controls documentation for Here By Air during @wearegameheads.bsky.social Summer Accelerator "Mentor Madness" closed playtest event! #gamedev
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Hinterlands @moongardengh.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Thank you to the mentors and industry professionals who playtested our game, "Hinterlands" during Mentor Madness! We're excited for everyone to play an even MORE polished version of "Hinterlands" later in September! Follow us & @wearegameheads.bsky.social for more info! - Moon Garden Team
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Jana Anderson is notorious for doing sick drawings on the iPhone with their finger. One of our very talented Gameheads: Hawaii students, Jana will be studying Creative Media at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu in the fall.
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Gameheads World presents: Pliant, a new release from Team Oldheads coming to Steam on 8/21! Join Terry as he shape-shifts his way through his first week at the Pliant Paper Co & support co-workers by completing various tasks. WISHLIST ON STEAM TODAY! store.steampowered.com/app/4777670/...
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GAMEHEADS @wearegameheads.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
We’re still feeling the ❤️ from an amazing evening! Huge thanks to Don Daglow, Chefs Way Catering, DJ Franco & our motley musician crew & to our generous sponsors Scopely, Ray Graham & 2K Games for their support. And to our incredible community for making our Summer Gala in the Garden a huge success!
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