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)
06.03.2026 17:55
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BIG Foundation
(2/6) Black in Gaming Foundation (@blackingaming.bsky.social) — a nonprofit supporting Black professionals in the games industry through community, mentorship, education, and opportunities.
🔗 www.thebigfoundation.org
05.02.2026 20:08
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Excited to share I've been nominated for the @blackingaming.bsky.social Indie Developer Award! Congratulations to all the nominees! 🖤👩🏿💻🎮
13.02.2026 23:47
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Honored and thankful to be nominated for the Indie Developer Award in this year's @blackingaming.bsky.social #BIGAwards2026
16.02.2026 17:46
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We are excited to celebrate our OWLs ( @endeavors-vc.bsky.social, @kadorice.bsky.social, Jarryd Huntley) who were recently nominated for the @blackingaming.bsky.social awards this year!
We are honored to have such exceptional talent building Owlchemy games.
21.02.2026 19:37
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I'm speaking at Crtl + Unite by @blackingaming.bsky.social , @aapiingaming.bsky.social, @latinxingaming.bsky.social at GDC ! It's been my dream to talk a at GDC event and so happy to be a part of a diverse Gaming community!
#GDC2026 #gdc #blackingaming #latinxingaming #aapiingaming
21.02.2026 21:13
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Super stoked to present Jigten at the Ctrl+Unite Showcase happening around the GDC Festival of Gaming! Shoutout to the amazing organizers @aapiingaming.bsky.social , @latinxingaming.bsky.social & @blackingaming.bsky.social for this collaborative celebration 🔥🔥🔥
22.02.2026 21:46
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Century Egg Studios is showcasing a game at Ctrl+Unite.
Game: Lucky Fat Cat Diner
Info: Lucky Fat Cat Diner is a cozy narrative cooking adventure where you play as Bao, helping Grandma Lola keep the family restaurant open.
Background: Purple background with a variety of food items floating as decoration.
We're honoured to be showcasing our game, Lucky Fat Cat Diner, at Ctrl+Unite for GDC 2026! Thank you @aapiingaming.bsky.social @blackingaming.bsky.social and @latinxingaming.bsky.social for having us be a part of the event!
#cozygames #luckyfatcatdiner #gdc2026 #indiegame #aapi #cookinggame #cats
26.02.2026 15:04
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Our friends at @blackingaming.bsky.social are teaming up with Plus Arcade to throw an after party! After all is said and done on the Tuesday during GDC, join them for a night of cosplay, video games, and dancing.
Get your tickets: https://loom.ly/9eRyDEM
27.02.2026 09:05
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BIG
FEST 20 26
Calling all game developers and industry professionals!
Join us at BIG Fest for a full day of events supporting the Black gaming community. Featuring industry panels, indie games showcase and playtests, curated music, an esports tournament for women and femmes, networking activities, and more!
RSVP ON PARTIFUL
MARCH 10, 2026 @ 9:30AM-4:00PM
CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY MUSEUM, SAN FRANCISCO
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BLACK IN GAMING
TAMES
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FOUNDATION
📆 Tuesday March 11, 9:30am – 4pm PT BIGFest | Black in Gaming
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👤 @blackingaming.bsky.social
03.03.2026 21:33
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GDC collab! 🧋
Sharetea Metreon + Latinx in Gaming, @blackingaming.bsky.social & @aapiingaming.bsky.social = 3 community drinks 💛
Mon 3/9: Mangonada (Latinx)
Tues 3/10: Peach Cobbler (Black in Gaming)
Wed 3/11: M.P.G. (AAPI)
Thurs 3/12, 11am–1:30pm: Get together, all 3 drinks available!
04.03.2026 16:12
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Black in Gaming Awards Ceremony group photo (GDC 2024)
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Thinking about all the fabulous @blackingaming.bsky.social developers I am so lucky to know and call my colleagues and community 🖤
Celebrate and uplift your fave blacks #gamedev this month and always!
#bhm
01.02.2026 22:50
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You can also grab the game on itch!
Link: virtuosoofficial.itch.io/santacorps4dx
#gaming #indiegame #gamedev
26.01.2026 20:58
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✨ Ctrl + Unite is coming to GDC 2026! ✨
This is an incredible collab event brought to you by AAPI in Gaming, @blackingaming.bsky.social, and @latinxingaming.bsky.social! 🤩
Join us for:
🎮 Indie games showcase
🎤 Microtalks
🎉 Food, music and culture!
👉 bit.ly/ctrlunite
Built for us, by us 💜
26.01.2026 17:30
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🚨 Ctrl + Unite GDC 2026! 🚨
A first-ever collab between
@latinxingaming.bsky.social
@blackingaming.bsky.social
@aapiingaming.bsky.social
🎮 Indie games
🎤 Microtalks
🎶 Food + music + culture
⚠️ Limited capacity. Register now:
👉https://bit.ly/ctrlunite
Built for us, by us. Don’t miss it!
26.01.2026 17:33
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@aapiingaming.bsky.social @blackingaming.bsky.social @latinxingaming.bsky.social @womeningames.bsky.social @womenledgames.com
Is it possible to share in case any of your followers are Seattle devs that can benefit from this?
27.01.2026 04:20
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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
19.11.2025 17:07
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BiG Byte Game Jam 2025
A game jam from 2025-06-01 to 2025-07-05 hosted by Black In Gaming & Melanated Game Kitchen. The Big Byte Jam is an annual game jam where creators make unique interactive experiences using a theme…
The Big Byte Game Jam is starting in 18 days! Join us and @blackingaming.bsky.social for a 4-week jam focused on *hint* "connecting things" and Okra Stew! Jam with like-minded game creators to create games that celebrate culture.
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
13.05.2025 18:05
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BiG Byte Game Jam 2025
A game jam from 2025-06-01 to 2025-07-05 hosted by Black In Gaming & Melanated Game Kitchen. About This Jam The Big Byte Game Jam is an annual game jam where creators make unique interactive…
Here's your reminder! The Big Byte Game Jam starts in 13 days! We're collaborating with @blackingaming.bsky.social to create a 4-week game jam focused on "connections" and Okra Stew!
Want to be part of something great? Sign up here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
19.05.2025 22:03
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BIG BYTE GAME JAM 2025, "Owlchemy Labs is a proud sponsor of" in front of an image of an okra dish
We're proud to sponsor Big Byte Game Jam 2025.
From June 1st to June 29th, join @mgamekitchen.bsky.social and @blackingaming.bsky.social for an annual game jam using a theme related to cultural ideas, perspectives, and issues relevant to members of various Diasporas.
itch.io/jam/big-byte...
30.05.2025 19:41
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I was honored to receive the Media Excellence prize at the Black in Gaming Awards earlier this year, and the trophy just arrived. Loving this tribute to Jerry Lawson’s pioneering cartridge tech @blackingaming.bsky.social
11.06.2025 20:42
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@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:
27.06.2025 21:55
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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.
27.06.2025 21:55
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Star understands that big decisions are easier to make with the right council backing them even while trusting one's own intuition.
27.06.2025 21:54
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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.
27.06.2025 21:54
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It’s jam season again at the Game Kitchen!
Join us for the 2nd annual BiG Byte Game Jam 2025, in collaboration with @blackingaming.bsky.social! A 4-week jam featuring a culture-focused theme, Okra Stew, and a $700+ prize!
Starting on June 1st!
Sign Up Here: itch.io/jam/big-byte...
07.05.2025 22:10
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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
11.04.2025 03:59
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