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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 6h

✨ Maglaro Jam Has Begun! ✨

In need of some inspiration? Here are examples of games that follow our theme of incorporating an aspect of Filipino culture! 🎮 🇵🇭

🎮 Register for Maglaro Jam here: itch.io/jam/maglaro-...
✨ Join the AAPIIG Discord: discord.com/invite/zXQFf...

#fahm #gamejam #aapi

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 1d

Chapter Announcement: The Inner Lantern 🌿💡Led by Abbie Hamilton

Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where we can share resources, stories, and practices that help us care for our minds, nurture our spirits, and uplift one another. #aapi #mentalhealth

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Tsukimi and Chuseok! ✨

Mid-Autumn Festival, Tsukimi and Chuseok are traditional harvest festivals celebrated in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultures, respectively. These holidays gather family & loved ones with bountiful food under a full moon. 🌕

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 9d

If you submitted to this form, please double-check if you included a point of contact! Our team cannot coordinate the opportunity if missing!

Feel free to edit your existing submission by going to the same link - If there are any questions or concerns, DM us or @deathbyulan.bsky.social ! Thank you!

AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 11d

✨ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth X AAPI In Gaming ✨
We're looking to spotlight Filipino-American game developers and their work for #FAHM!

To be considered, please submit to our form for our Games Made By AAPI series here: forms.gle/idnZvuBYTtpB...

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 9d

To celebrate #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth we are hosting Maglaro Jam, a game jam that honors Filipino and Fil-Am culture! 🎮 ✨

Jam Duration: October 11 8AM PT to October 25 11:59PM PT
Register here: itch.io/jam/maglaro-...

Any questions? Send them to our jam community page or in our Discord!

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 10d

AAPI In Gaming is proud to be celebrating #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth ! 🇵🇭 ✨

Observed in October, Filipino American History Month ( #FAHM ) honors the historical journey, endeavors, achievements, and enduring influence of Filipinos in the United States.

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polly 🦈🩸 @deathbyulan.bsky.social · 11d

I am the point of contact for this opportunity! If there are any questions, feel free to DM me here or ping me on the AAPI In Gaming Discord! Looking forward to connecting with more of my kababayan in games! 🥹🎮

AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 11d

✨ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth X AAPI In Gaming ✨
We're looking to spotlight Filipino-American game developers and their work for #FAHM!

To be considered, please submit to our form for our Games Made By AAPI series here: forms.gle/idnZvuBYTtpB...

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 11d

✨ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth X AAPI In Gaming ✨
We're looking to spotlight Filipino-American game developers and their work for #FAHM!

To be considered, please submit to our form for our Games Made By AAPI series here: forms.gle/idnZvuBYTtpB...

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 29d

This space is about giving ourselves permission to pause and to remind each other that we don't have to carry life's weight on our own. It feels especially important to say that out loud, because September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth.

📅 9/24
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 25d

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢

Shavonne Yu - Co-founder, Co-Chair AAPI in Gaming

This talk provides attendees with a practical roadmap for starting communities in games, from early research and outreach to organizing events and building long-term sustainability.

#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev

How to Kick-start Community: Lessons from AAPI in Gaming

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · 29d

This space is about giving ourselves permission to pause and to remind each other that we don't have to carry life's weight on our own. It feels especially important to say that out loud, because September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth.

📅 9/24
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Sep 6

TODAY is the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

We'll see you all soon! 👋

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Sep 5

TOMORROW is the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're 3 DAYS AWAY from the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join us for this month’s #INeedAMinute community call as we explore the power of community in supporting mental health and well-being. Come as you are and take a minute with us.

📅 8/28
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

#CommunityCare #YouMatter

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Aug 19

An exclusive flavor. A powerful community. One unforgettable tournament. 👟 💥

Join Chicago Loot Drop + AAPI in Gaming as we debut a new Nomsi flavor made just for this moment. Sip, play, and celebrate with us because we’re gonna #KickItWithNomsi. 🍑 🍊

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Aug 18

We're proud to partner with Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Aug 7

Join us for our interview with Emily Zhang, Associate Systems Designer at @gearboxofficial.bsky.social as we learn about her game dev journey, early career advice, building a strong portfolio, and navigating the industry as an Asian American woman.

📅 Friday 8/8 @ 10am ET
📍 @AAPIInGaming on YouTube

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Dames 4 Games @dames4games.org · Jul 17

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🔗 youtube.com/@gamespot
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#Dames4Games & #D4GSummer2025

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Jul 17

Join us for this month’s #INeedAMinute community call as we explore the power of community in supporting mental health and well-being. Come as you are and take a minute with us.

📅 7/29
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

#CommunityCare #YouMatter

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Jun 26

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ALT: a group of kittens are standing on their hind legs and saying yay and woo .

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𝒦𝒾𝓂𝒾 ♡ @kimikimi-more.bsky.social · Jun 26

My first shipped game that I composed #music for is LIVE on #Steam!

🎮 store.steampowered.com/app/3763730/The_Afterlife_Cafe

👉🏽 Please wishlist & follow @guavapixelstudios.bsky.social for updates! 💖✨

#indiedev #indiegame #gaming #chicago #visualnovel #scifi #fantasy #cozy #composer #aapi #lgbtqia

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Jun 24

#LGBT and #AAPI representation comes in many different forms and we’re thrilled to see them in video games whether these characters are protagonists, supporting characters, or even villains! 🌈

Do you have a favorite queer AAPI character? Let us know in the comments! 💬

#aapiingaming

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Jun 23

Take a minute with us. This month’s #INeedAMinute community call is dedicated to Men’s Mental Health Awareness. A space to listen, reflect, and support one another with care and intention.

📅 6/30
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet Invite meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

All are welcome. Always.
#INeedAMinute

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AAPI in Gaming @aapiingaming.bsky.social · Jun 21

Our little gift to the community this Pride Month is a curated Spotify playlist from our wonderful staff! 🎧 🏳️‍🌈 🎶

To listen, take a screenshot of this code and scan it using your Spotify app! 📲

🔗 Link to playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/57D...

#aapiingaming #lgbtq #queer #aapi

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