banner
takethis.org
Take This
@takethis.org
1.5K followers 350 following 360 posts
Take This is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games. https://linktr.ee/takethisorg
linktr.ee
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
Pinned
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 14d
Hey indie game devs! @takethis.org & @igdafoundation.org are teaming up to create the Indie Allies for Impact @itch.io bundle later this year, and we need your help.

We're looking for games to include in the bundle. For more info & to submit your game, check out this form: tinyurl.com/iaibundle
Navy blue background. At the top, and black and white image of Playstation controllers, a computer keyboard, and a computer mouse. In the foreground of that image, text reads "Indie Allies for Impact." The logos for Take This, the IGDA Foundation, and itch.io are also present. Below, text in a slightly darker blue box reads "Indie game developers! Take This and the IGDA Foundation are teaming up for an itch.io charity bundle, and we want you to be a part of it! More information and submit your games at tiny URL dot com slash i a i bundle
7 10
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 1h
The games are rolling in, but there's plenty of space for yours too!

Join Astropods, Pip Pepper, Devil's Liminal, Meouch, and others in the upcoming Indie Allies for Impact bundle on @itch.io, benefiting Take This and the @igdafoundation.org.

More info and submit your game: tinyurl.com/iaibundle
Text reads: ":Indie Allies for Impact. Play it forward! Got a game on itch dot eye oh? Whether it's premium or free to play, we'd love for you to play it forward by donating your game to support our cause." There are four game covers featured in the center of the image: Astropods Starside Glaze, Pip Pepper Park Planner, Devil's Liminal, and Meouch. Text in the middle of the four games reads "Join these and other great games!" In the background are colorful blocks reminiscent of Tetris. At the bottom are the logos for Take This, The IGDA Foundation, and Itch dot eye oh.
1 1
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 4h
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Bea Livesey-Stephens! (@soupdragonbea.bsky.social)

A research associate at the University of Bonn, Bea is passionate about intimacy & consent in games & game spaces.

For more info about our fellows, go to takethis.org/accelerate.
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Bea Livesey Stephens, a woman with brown hair wearing glasses, a grey sweater, and a backpack. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Bea Livesey Stephens."
1
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 1d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome

Isaac Sanders! (@alltimeisaac.bsky.social)

A PhD candidate at the University of Washington, Isaac hopes to expand the social work paradigm to include storytelling & games.

For more info about our fellows, go to takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Isaac Sanders, a smiling person with bleach blonde braids, a dark beard and mustache, and gold hoop rings in both ears and their septum, wearing a colorful top and a grey cardigan. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Isaac Sanders."
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 1d
LIVE NOW!

Get some work done with immaculate vibes during our Work & Chill stream this week. Grab your bevvy of choice and get in here!

twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Twitch
Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.
twitch.tv
2
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 1d
IN ONE HOUR, Kelli's back with some lovely fall vibes and some adorable cats for this week's Work & Chill stream.

Come co-work with us!

11am ET/8am PT

twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Twitch
Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.
twitch.tv
1
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 1d
LIVE NOW!

Join @drhayspsyd.bsky.social as she jumps into a new game this week, My Friendly Neighborhood! October is here, so we're gearing up for Creepy Season with this one. Come join the fun as she solves puzzles and fends off puppets!

twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
The top half of the image shows the cover image for My Friendly Neighborhood. The backdrop depicts buildings on a city block, with a few windows showing the building's occupants including a shadowy silhouette and an enormous eye. The game's logo is reminiscent of the Sesame Street logo. In the foreground, three puppets, two humanoid and one enormous mouth, look toward camera. The bottom half has the Take This Plays logo alongside text that reads Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 EST. take this dot tv slash take this org
1
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 1d
NEW GAME DAY!

In one hour, join Sarah as she preps us for Creepy Season and dives into My Friendly Neighborhood from DreadXP, a survival horror adventure with puppets, puzzles, and more!

6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT

twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
The top half of the image shows the cover image for My Friendly Neighborhood. The backdrop depicts buildings on a city block, with a few windows showing the building's occupants including a shadowy silhouette and an enormous eye. The game's logo is reminiscent of the Sesame Street logo. In the foreground, three puppets, two humanoid and one enormous mouth, look toward camera. The bottom half has the Take This Plays logo alongside text that reads Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 EST. take this dot tv slash take this org
1 4
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 2d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Marielle Brady!

Joining us from Sunblink Entertainment, Marielle is a game designer determined to bring positive mental health representation to the games she creates.

For more info about our fellows, go to takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Marielle Brady, a woman with long brown hair wearing a floral print top and a jean jacket, standing in front of some trees and nature. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Marielle Brady."
5
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 5d
🎮 Are you a dev with at least 1 game on @itch.io?

🤝 Wanna join Glitchhikers (@silverstringmedia.bsky.social), Bardic (@katescapedsgn.bsky.social), & more to support Take This & @igdafoundation.org?

Submit your game for the Indie Allies for Impact Itch bundle! tinyurl.com/iaibundle
Text reads: Indie Allies for Impact. Play it forward! Got a game on itch dot eye oh? Whether it's premium or free to play, we'd love for you to play it forward by donating your game to support our cause. All proceeds from the bundle will go directly to supporting the work of Take This and the IGDA Foundation. Have questions? Please reach out to us at Kim at Take This dot org. There are various images of people gaming across the center of the graphic. In the background are colorful blocks reminiscent of Tetris. At the bottom are the logos for Take This, The IGDA Foundation, and Itch dot eye oh.
11 12
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 5d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Natasha Arthur! (@gothfishrt.bsky.social)

An associate producer at Red Thread Games, Natasha is dedicated to making game development a sustainable & accessible path for everyone.

More info about our fellows: takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Natasha Arthur, a woman with square glasses and long brown hair wearing an orange beanie and a blue and navy knit sweater. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Natasha Arthur."
1 1
Reposted by Take This
igdafoundation.org
IGDA Foundation @igdafoundation.org · 6d
🚨 Indie devs! Got a game on @itch.io (or one coming soon)?

We’re building the Indie Allies for Impact bundle with @takethis.org + @igdafoundation.org — and we want your games in it! 🎮

More eyes on your work, more support for indies + mental health.
👉 Apply here: buff.ly/J1UAuST
#GameDevs #IndieDev
Indie Allies for Impact. Play it forward! Got a game on itch.io? Whether it's premium or free-to-play, we'd love for you to "play it forward" by donating your game to support our cause! All proceeds from the bundle will go directly to supporting the worm of Take This and the IGDA Foundation.
1 11
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 6d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Hajar Zaiz!

Hajar is a software engineer & Girls Make Games counselor who's passionate about using games for understanding, self-empowerment, and healing.

For more info about our fellows, go to takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Hajar Zaiz, a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a black top. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Hajar Zaiz."
1 3
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 7d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Gumi Fujita!

A long-time lover of video games, Gumi is passionate about producing games that explore identity, gender expression, & belonging.

For more info about our fellows, go to takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Gumi Fujita, a person with salt and pepper hair wearing a black shirt. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Gumi Fujita."
1 2
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 8d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Andrea Torres!

A research psychologist at the University of Puerto Rico, Andrea works to foster inclusive, prosocial spaces in Puerto Rico's esports community.

For more info about our fellows, go to takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Andrea Torres, a smiling woman with curly dark hair wearing a cream loose-fitting top. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Andrea Torres."
2 6
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 8d
LIVE NOW!

Don't miss the last Work & Chill stream of the month!

Grab your finally-in-season fall beverage, get cozy, and join Kelli and the cats for some co-working.

twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Twitch
Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.
twitch.tv
1 2
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 8d
In one hour, join us to bid farewell to September with the final Work & Chill co-working stream of the month!

Kelli and the cats will be there. Will you?

11am ET/8am PT

twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Twitch
Twitch is the world's leading video platform and community for gamers.
twitch.tv
2 3
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 9d
Introducing the Accelerate Season 2 Fellows! Today, we welcome...

Meagan Couture!

Coming to us from Phantastica Game Studios, Meagan works to destigmatize mental health & support creatives however she can.

For more information about all of our Accelerate fellows, head to takethis.org/accelerate
A navy and orange background with a semi-transparent image of the Accelerate shield logo. In the foreground, a headshot of Meagan Coture, a smiling woman with long hair and glasses lit by a pastel purple and pink glow standing in front of a bookshelf of games and game-related books. Text above and below the headshot reads "Accelerate Season 2 Fellows. Meagan Couture."
3 6
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 11d
Next Thursday is the final day to get 10% off your entire order at @beadleandgrimms.com with the purchase Shield of Faith Take This pin!

Don't miss your chance to get all sorts of amazing tools to enhance your tabletop experience AND support Take This!

Get yours now! beadleandgrimms.com/...
Parchment paper background. At the top, a circular picture of a Shield of Faith Take This lapel pin sitting on a wooden background. The pin is a blue enamel shield with a gold border and a gold and silver upright sword in the center. Text below the picture reads: ten percent off everything in your cart when you purchase a shield of faith Take This pin! offer good through september 30th. At the bottom, the Beadle and Grimm's and Take This logos appear.
6 6
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 12d
CW: Suicide

Research shows talking about suicide can lower the risk of suicide occurring. As Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, we wanted to share some info & resources with our community. Educate yourself & reach out when you or someone you know needs help.
Suicide Prevention in Digital Communities - Take This
Content note: This article discusses suicide and suicide prevention resources.  Suicide can be a scary thing to talk about. Even as someone with extensive training in suicide prevention, my heart…
www.takethis.org
1 21 26
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 13d
Only one hour and $1000 to go.

Have you gotten yours yet? Have all your friends? Spread the word before the offer expires!
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 13d
THE FINAL HOURS ARE UPON US!

So many of you have answered the call, and we are SO grateful. We're just a few thousand dollars away from our $25,000 goal. Can you help us get there? Better yet, can you help us blow past it???

Get your bundle before it's too late!

www.humblebundle.com...
Five Pathfinder 2E sourcebooks are pictured here. In the front, a black and white line drawing cover of the Monster Core book. Tucked behind that book are four others: a full color cover of the Monster Core book, Sky King's Tomb Player's Guide, and two others whose titles are covered by the books in front. In the top left, text reads "Pathfinder Primer Bundle" next to a Paizo logo. In the bottom right, the Humble Bundle logo and text that reads "Book Bundle." Text bubbled in light blue has been added to the image in the top right and bottom left corners. This text reads "Help us hit $25,000 raised for Take This! Only 4 hours left!"
1 2
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 13d
THE FINAL HOURS ARE UPON US!

So many of you have answered the call, and we are SO grateful. We're just a few thousand dollars away from our $25,000 goal. Can you help us get there? Better yet, can you help us blow past it???

Get your bundle before it's too late!

www.humblebundle.com...
Five Pathfinder 2E sourcebooks are pictured here. In the front, a black and white line drawing cover of the Monster Core book. Tucked behind that book are four others: a full color cover of the Monster Core book, Sky King's Tomb Player's Guide, and two others whose titles are covered by the books in front. In the top left, text reads "Pathfinder Primer Bundle" next to a Paizo logo. In the bottom right, the Humble Bundle logo and text that reads "Book Bundle." Text bubbled in light blue has been added to the image in the top right and bottom left corners. This text reads "Help us hit $25,000 raised for Take This! Only 4 hours left!"
4 3
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 14d
Hey indie game devs! @takethis.org & @igdafoundation.org are teaming up to create the Indie Allies for Impact @itch.io bundle later this year, and we need your help.

We're looking for games to include in the bundle. For more info & to submit your game, check out this form: tinyurl.com/iaibundle
Navy blue background. At the top, and black and white image of Playstation controllers, a computer keyboard, and a computer mouse. In the foreground of that image, text reads "Indie Allies for Impact." The logos for Take This, the IGDA Foundation, and itch.io are also present. Below, text in a slightly darker blue box reads "Indie game developers! Take This and the IGDA Foundation are teaming up for an itch.io charity bundle, and we want you to be a part of it! More information and submit your games at tiny URL dot com slash i a i bundle
7 10
Reposted by Take This
humblebundle.com
Humble @humblebundle.com · 14d
Last call on the Pathfinder Primer Bundle and a plethora of TTRPG resources like core rulebooks, Adventure Paths, and more!

Supports Take This.
Humble RPG Bundle: Pathfinder Primer Bundle by Paizo
www.humblebundle.com
4 9
Reposted by Take This
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 16d
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! You've only got 3 days left to snag your #Pathfinder Primer Bundle from @humblebundle.com and @paizo.com.

We've hit $19k for Take This so far. With your help, we hope to hit $25k by Thursday at 2pm ET. Let's make it happen!

www.humblebundle.com...
Five Pathfinder 2E sourcebooks are pictured here. In the front, a black and white line drawing cover of the Monster Core book. Tucked behind that book are four others: a full color cover of the Monster Core book, Sky King's Tomb Player's Guide, and two others whose titles are covered by the books in front. In the top left, text reads "Pathfinder Primer Bundle" next to a Paizo logo. In the bottom right, the Humble Bundle logo and text that reads "Book Bundle." Text bubbled in light blue has been added to the image in the top right and bottom left corners. This text reads "Over nineteen thousand dollars raised for take this so far! only three days left!"
12 19
takethis.org
Take This @takethis.org · 15d
There's only ONE WEEK LEFT to submit an application to volunteer with Take This at #PAXUnplugged this year! Check out the form for more information.

See you in Philadelphia!

tinyurl.com/TTUnplug...
Sign up to volunteer with Take This at PAX Unplugged in Philadelphia in November twenty twenty five. You may visit tiny yoo arr ell dot com slash uppercase tee uppercase tee uppercase yoo N P L U G G E D twenty five.
2 5