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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 12h

“It’s not only about making games. It’s about making space for creativity, for expression, for community.”
— Global Game Jam Organizer

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

Did you miss the Next Great IP Game Jam Kick-Off stream in collaboration with Global Game Jam and WIPO?🧐

No worries! 🎥 You can now watch the full recording on YouTube: buff.ly/uinVIzS

Are you interested in joining the Next Great IP Game Jam or learning more? Check out: buff.ly/be6F9lh

Next Great IP Game Jam in collaboration of Global Game Jam and WIPO

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 1d

The final voting round for the second Rising Tide Challenge begins on October 10th at 12 PM PST and closes on October 24th. Cast your vote to decide which indie developers get the chance to receive up to $300,000 in funding from Blue Ocean Games!

Vote here: buff.ly/rNDwDMK

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 2d

🎮 The Next Great IP Game Jam Livestream Kick-Off is almost here! ✨

📅 TODAY October 9, 7pm CET / 5pm UTC
💡 Learn “What is IP anyway?”, discover best practices for game devs, and get the inside scoop on the jam’s scoring criteria.

🔗 Livestream sign-up: buff.ly/zjmnyUR
🎮 Join the jam: buff.ly/3BVcvjq

Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 3d

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Blue Ocean Games @blueoceangames.bsky.social · 3d

🎸 Sit down with Guitar Hero and solo dev SGI in his interview with Global Game Jam!

SGI's game Double Whammy was one of the winning submissions from Rising Tide #1, which led to him securing funding from Blue Ocean Games!

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Rising Tide Challenge Winner Spotlight: SGI & Double Whammy | Global Game Jam

From guitar riffs to monster rumbles: “Double Whammy” shred its way to $100K in funding from Blue Ocean Games

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 3d

🏆 Rising Tide Challenge Winner Spotlight: SGI & Double Whammy 🏆

From guitar riffs to monster rumbles: “Double Whammy” shred its way to $100K in funding from @blueoceangames.bsky.social !

Read the story: buff.ly/wlsR5Br

#IndieDev #GameJam

Rising Tide, Blue Ocean Games x Global Game Jam. Winner: Double Whammy.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 4d

🎉In the lead-up to Global Game Jam 2026 site registration opening in less than a month, we’re thrilled to announce our headline sponsors!🎉

We’re so excited to have Xsolla back as a Headline Sponsor for #GGJ26! 🙌

👉 Learn more: xsolla.com

#GlobalGameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #Xsolla

Headline Sponsor Global Game Jam 2026, Xsolla.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 4d

Diversion is hosting a meetup during LA Tech Week! 🎉

📍 Santa Monica | Oct 15 | 5–8pm
🍹 Drinks 🥨 Snacks 🤝 Networking

Work in games, virtual production, or animation? Join us to talk creative pipelines, swap stories & connect with fellow creators.

👉 RSVP: buff.ly/KLwBf1S 👈

RSVP to Life After Perforce: Next-Gen Version Control for Game Dev & Virtual Production - #LATechWeek | Partiful

📍 Santa Monica | October 15 | 5-8pm 🍹 Free drinks • 🥨 Snacks • 🤝 Networking ✨ Join us for an evening of innovation, drinks, and great conversations! We’re bringing together the people who keep…

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 4d

🏆 Rising Tide Challenge Winner Spotlight: Jorge & Cardboard Cowboy 🏆

From the Marines to the Wild West: How “Cardboard Cowboy” rode to a $100K investment from Blue Ocean Games after participating in GGJ partner jam.

Read the story: buff.ly/h4x5YbG

#IndieDev #GameJam @blueoceangames.bsky.social

Rising Tide, Blue Ocean Games x Global Game Jam. WInner: Cardboard Cowboy.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for the Next Great IP Game Jam Livestream Kick-Off! 🎮 ✨

📅 October 9, 7pm CET / 5pm UTC
💡 We’ll explore “What is IP anyway?”, share key best practices every game dev should know, and reveal the jam’s scoring criteria!

🔗 Sign up here: buff.ly/zjmnyUR

#IPGameJam #WIPO #GlobalGameJam

Next Great IP Game Jam Livestream Kick-Off on October 9 at 7pm CET / 5pm UTC. WIPO and Global Game Jam.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 5d

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2020!

Site at IADE - Universidade Europeia in Portugal! 💜
(Theme was 'repair' 🔧⚙️)

#GameJam
#GameDev
#IndieDev
#Impact
#Community
#indieGames

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 8d

MDEV features two full days of expert-led panels, speakers, workshops, and networking alongside the opportunity for developers to showcase their games.

📅 Nov 7–8, 2025
📍 Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI

Buy tickets or apply to volunteer/speak/showcase your game at: buff.ly/ihkO35k

We're attending MDEV25, Global Game Jam. Nov 7-8, Madison.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 It’s live! 🚨
The Next Great IP Game Jam registration is officially open on Itch✨

👉 Join the jam here: buff.ly/3BVcvjq

📅 And don’t miss the Livestream Kick-Off — sign up here: buff.ly/zjmnyUR

Let’s build amazing IPs together!🔥

#GameJam #GameDev #NextGreatIP

⭐The Next Great IP Game Jam ⭐

A game jam from 2025-10-09 to 2025-10-28 hosted by Global Game Jam. Do you have a big idea for the next game everyone around the world will know? The Next Great IP Game Jam is challenging game…

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 11d

Global Game Jam Site Organizer Spotlight: Mike Dolha 🌟

“It was the first time a Global Game Jam was organized in Timisoara and it was a huge success!”

Read the story ➡️ buff.ly/gZ9DnkT

#GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGames #Community

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 12d

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2020! 🌟

Jammers from Taipei, Taiwan! 💜

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#IndieDev
#Impact
#Community
#indieGames

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 15d

Got a game idea that could be the next big franchise? 🎮✨

Join the Next Great IP Game Jam (Oct 9–27) with Global Game Jam and WIPO! Create, innovate & learn how to protect your vision.

Ages 15–35 👉 buff.ly/NBCr5WB

#GameJam #GameDev #NextGreatIP

Next Great IP Game Jam. October 9-27, 2025.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 16d

Applications are still open for the GIC Inclusiveness Scholarship!
Supporting indies, devs from low-income countries & underrepresented groups to attend Game Industry Conference in Poznań (Oct 23–26).

👉 Apply now: gic.gd/gic-inclusiv...

Inclusiveness Scholarship is waiting for you!

Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 17d

🚀 Got a game project on (or heading to) Kickstarter? We’d love to feature it!

Through our partnership, GGJ will spotlight community projects in our newsletter + social channels, and there’s even a chance to be highlighted as a “Project We Love” by Kickstarter.

👉 Submit here: buff.ly/YglxzFU

Are you going to run a Kickstarter campaign? Let us know and get featured! More information in the description. Global Game Jam.

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 18d

We're excited to again be a community partner for the POWER UP! Game Jam for Women.

📆 Oct. 24-28.
🔗 powerupjam.com

Game Jam for Women. Power Up! Online, global, 24.-28. October 2025. www.powerupjam.com

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 18d

Throwback to Global Game Jam 2020! 💜

Jammer "Flabber92": "Minimum preparation ready for the jam 😎"

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#GameDev
#IndieDev
#Impact
#Community
#indieGames
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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 19d

Global Game Jam x Pocket Gamer Connects are now official Community Partners!

✨ Exclusive discounts to PGC events worldwide
🎮 A chance for indie devs to win a FREE showcase table
🙌 Free passes to recognize our most dedicated GGJ folks

Let’s connect, share & grow together!

#PGConnects #GameDev

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Global Game Jam @globalgamejam.bsky.social · 22d

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#gamedev #indiedev #gamejam

A character which represents indiedev reaches for the balloon that says Finishing the game on schedule. A big blob appears pulling the indiedev away from the balloon, and it is ONE LAST FEATURE THAT REQUIRES COMPLETELY REWRITING THE GAME.

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