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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · 1d

Quick Correction: The deadline is October 26th! 😅

Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · 2d

Sign up as a MENTEE: forms.gle/uB9cRn9bKySvz5WAA
Sign up as a MENTOR: forms.gle/BNZsZniY46f7tjrNA

🚨 Sign-up deadline is November 2nd! 🚨

For more info, visit our website: prgda.net/event-list/cafecitos-2025

PRGDA CAFECITOS 2025 — Puerto Rico Game Developers Association

Join CAFECITOS 2025, free, virtual, one-on-one mentoring sessions with game industry professionals around the globe who guide mentees of all backgrounds and experience levels!

prgda.net

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · 2d

CAFECITOS Mentoring Sessions are BACK!

☕Nov. 15 to 17, 2024☕

Get matched with industry professionals who will mentor and support your goals in the LATAM game dev community!

Thank you @latinxingaming.bsky.social for collaborating with us! ♥️

More Info + Mentee/Mentor sign-ups below ⬇️

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · 7d

Our 6th CAFECITOS mentoring event with @latinxingaming.bsky.social takes place November 7 to 9! We're looking for mentors to help game dev communities from Puerto Rico to LATAM. If interested, please fill out the form: forms.gle/2fshVnHkfiyD...

We'll soon announce our forms for mentees! 🥳

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · 29d

Our partners at @prgda.net - Puerto Rico Game Developers Association are officially announcing cafecitos and are looking for mentors!!! If interested please apply below ⬇️

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Aug 7

Not only that, but @LatinosinGaming will host a Games Showcase on August 30, and it's FREE to attend and showcase. 🥳

If you are interested in showcasing, fill out the form below, and please checkmark that you are part of the PRGDA LXIG Ally Community. ⬇️

Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · Aug 1

📅 Saturday, August 30 4–10 PM

📍 3131 Western Ave, food, a live DJ & more!

🤩 Open to all – come celebrate Latinx creativity in gaming!

Want to showcase your work? Get in touch as we’d love to have you!

Register to showcase your game ➡️ forms.gle/Y29jUkfWPPVn...

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Aug 7

Did you know that we are collaborating with @latinxingaming.bsky.social to giveaway two PAX West 4-Day badges to our PRGDA community? 🤯

To join, fill out the form, and please checkmark that you are part of the PRGDA LXIG Ally Community! More info & link to the form in the post below! ⬇️

Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · Jul 29

PAX West 2025 is nearly here, and we're excited to help our community experience it all!

We’re giving away five 4-day badges to attend this year’s event in Seattle!
✅ 1 pass per winner
⏰ Entries close August 12, 2025
➡️ forms.gle/CNkmfvjSrTmo...

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · Aug 5

🎉 The Latinx in Gaming 2025 Grants are officially OPEN! 🎮

Apply between August 5 – August 31

Whether you're a content creator, streamer, student, gaming professional, or involved in any gaming-related field—this grant is for you.Let us support your journey in the gaming industry!

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Aug 6

If you want to learn about Godot and how you can start creating games with it, we have a workshop with Emanuel Acosta (@emanvidmaker.com) on August 16th at 5:00 PM AST in our Discord server - discord.gg/PdsGH5y - in the Stage channel. We hope to see you there! 😎

PRGDA (Puerto Rico Game Developers Association)

Making Games in Godot

August 16th - 5:00 PM AST at the PRGDA Discord server - on the Stage channel

Emanuel Acosta (Programmer & Game Developer) will show us:
- The basic functionalities of Godot
- The development process in Godot
- How to find resources about Godot

Beginners and Professionals are welcome to join in!

Required: A computer to be able to run the Godot game engine.

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Yo Soy Un Gamer @yosoyungamer.bsky.social · Jul 19

¡Prepárate para sorprenderte! La Puerto Rico Game Developers Association – PRGDA te invita al showcase del What the Jam 2025, donde veremos videojuegos y juegos de mesa creados en ¡solo cinco días!

La transmisión será mañana domingo 20 de julio a las 7:00 PM (AST) por Twitch.

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Jul 18

Are you game jamming with us or just waiting to see all the games that were made? No worries, we've got you covered! Join us this Sunday (July 20) on Twitch, we will stream all the jam entries at 7:00 PM AST! 🤩

Don't miss the stream @ twitch.tv/prgda

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Jul 3

You've asked for it, and we are bringing it back! What the Jam!? 2025 is taking place this July 16th to the 20th! 🤯

Whether you participate with a team or go at it solo, we welcome anyone. Join us and let's make a game in 5 days! ✨

More Info + Registration: prgda.net/event-list/what-the-jam-2025

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Game Sound Summit @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social · Jun 10

🎶🎮 We have some exciting news!

We're taking part in AirWiggles’ massive game audio meetup across multiple cites across the world!

🗓 Saturday June 14th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm AST
📍 Miramar Food Truck Park

RSVP: forms.gle/75owjtYYiAKQ...

See you there!

#GameAudio #GameDev #PuertoRico

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Latin American Games Showcase @lagshowcase.bsky.social · Jun 9

🎉 Huge thanks to all the amazing devs who trusted us with their games, it’s been an honor to showcase your work!

Missed it live? Catch the VOD here: youtu.be/70GWayXSni8?...

Also, the Steam event is still live! Wishlist & play! #LAGS2025

🔗 Link below 👇🏻

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Latinx In Gaming @latinxingaming.bsky.social · Jun 2

Mark your calendars!!!

Latinx in Gaming is hosting Conexión: Level Up Your Career June 23 - 26, a week long program designed to support our community and those in need with their career journeys.

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Game Sound Summit @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social · Apr 30

Presenting our partners: Puerto Rico Game Developers Association @prgda.net 🎮🇵🇷

Find out more about PRGDA and local Puerto Rico Game Developers by visiting their table at Game Sound Summit 2025.

Thank you for being our partners this year!

#GameAudio #GameDev #PRGameDev #GameSoundSummit2025

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Game Sound Summit @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social · Apr 23

🎟️ Game Sound Summit 2025 is around the corner! 🚨

Interested in game audio? Get your tickets now through the link below or scanning the QR code!

PD: If you're a student, message us for a special discount 👀🤫

Tickets: shorturl.at/HXV3Z

#GameSoundSummit2025 #GameAudio #GameDev #PuertoRico

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Esther @rehtsestudio.bsky.social · Apr 21

I did my first small panel talk at @prcomiccon.bsky.social this past Friday. Talking about my experience living on the island of Puerto Rico and being able to work remotely for a gaming Studio 😊
Thank you @prgda.net for the opportunity.

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Apr 18

¡Estamos de vuelta en @prcomiccon.bsky.social! Tendremos dos paneles con profesionales de la industria de videojuegos para conversar sobre sus experiencias y conocimientos en la industria y el desarrollo de videojuegos. ¡No te lo pierdas! 🤩

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✨️Sylvette 3D✨️🇵🇷 @sylvette3d.bsky.social · Apr 13

Our @prga.net community is growing so much! We're basically taking over our usual hangout spot at this point 😬 From only 8 people in our first hangout 3 years ago to around 40 peeps last night!
Thank you so much for all the support and for being such a wonderful community 💖

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Mar 31

Missed our last hangout from last year? Well, this time we have a Post-GDC community hangout in Downtown Cupey! Hang out with us this April 12th @ 5 PM AST, and get to meet a few PRGDA’s GDC Scholars! Don't miss it! 😎

More info + registration: prgda.net/event-list/community-hangout-april-2025

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Puerto Rico Game Developers Association (PRGDA) @prgda.net · Mar 29

If you want to learn about the fundamentals of Narrative Design and more, we have a workshop with Emanuel Garcia (@mrstidz.bsky.social) on April 6th at 1:00 PM AST in our Discord server - discord.gg/PdsGH5y - in the Stage channel. We hope to see you there! 🤩

PRGDA (Puerto Rico Game Developers Association)

Narrative Design: Is It Just Writing?

April 6th - 1:00 PM AST at the PRGDA Discord server - on the Stage channel

Emanuel Garcia (Lead Narrative Designer) will show us:
- Fundamentals of Narrative Design
- Writing versus Designing
- How to use Twine?
- Exercises to improve as a Designer

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Michelle Lugo ⭐️🎶 @michellelugomusic.bsky.social · Mar 29

GDC Recap! 💜✨🕹️

It was my first time both in San Francisco and attending GDC in person. And I’ll say that going for the first time was such a magical experience. I met so many amazing people there, thanks to @prgda.net and Latinx in Gaming for making it possible for me to go. Till next time!

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Josué Vera🔜 GDC2025 @josueveramusic.bsky.social · Mar 28

Amazing GDC25! Got to reconnect with friends and make new ones, met with my students there, and our team at VibeXP won GDC Pitch! Excited for what’s next!

See you all at @gamesoundsummit.bsky.social this May 24-25!

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Danny 🔜 Game Sound Summit PR @dannycomposes.bsky.social · Mar 24

GDC25: Had CA fun time! Met my teammates at Vibe XP in-person; we won the GDC pitch and had a demo on Expo! 🫶🏻❄️

As @jakeymumfie said
“Every tangible thing that has happened to me in these past three years has been because of the people in this room.”

Next @gamesoundsummitpr 🇵🇷
#gamedev #gameaudio

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