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As the year is ending and many of us are visiting friends and family, it’s the perfect time to share some of the great games we’ve been playing. We've got a fresh list of recs from Veronica, Emi, Tyler, and Carlos that you can serve up to both experienced gamers and the newest of newcomers you'll be seeing soon! https://lnkd.in/gdGC3EWZ

We’re thrilled to share that Discord is on the Deloitte #Fast500 list for the fourth year in a row! We believe Discord has a uniquely important role in the future of gaming, and this recognition reflects the great work our team is doing to make Discord the best place to hang out before, during and after playing. If you’re interested in joining us, check out our open job listings here: https://lnkd.in/gAGYcnjf

New to Discord? We’ve got you covered! Check out this interview with our very own Anthony King, Jr. and PYMNTS, which examines the role we play as a catalyst for the rise of social gaming. “Discord is designed with customization and flexibility in mind. Users can create tailored servers, set up bots to automate tasks, and introduce personalized roles and permissions for server members. This level of customization creates a deeper connection between users and their communities, whether they are part of small, private groups or massive fanbases around popular games.”

Discord is proud to support National PTA and PTAs across the country as they facilitate meaningful and interactive discussions between teens and their caregivers about community and belonging. Through the program, PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong, we hope to help families explore ways to foster positive relationships, learn healthy online habits and build belonging in our digital world. #BuildUpandBelong #OnlineSafety

We’re hyped to share that Quests were named one of Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech for gamifying advertising and helping developers meet new audiences! Speaking of next big things - with the launch of Video Quests we’re expanding our offering across gaming, media and entertainment to give users even more ways to explore games and new content while earning rewards. Check out our first Video Quest for Dune: Prophecy. https://lnkd.in/gAV-Nrnv Interested in Quests? Sign up for updates and get in touch with our team here: https://discord.com/quests #FCTechAwards

Have you heard? We've officially opened Discord Activities to all developers. Whether you’re creating games, music experiences, or other interactive apps, you can now build, launch, distribute, get discovered, and monetize natively on Discord with the Embedded App SDK: https://lnkd.in/gNGCg7fh

Safety is a critical part of our work at Discord so people can hang out and talk together in a positive environment. Our latest Transparency Report covers our work from January-June 2024. These reports provide information and resources about our work to make Discord the place for people to hang out and talk together before, during, and after playing their favorite games. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gnwnQjgM

The scariest monster this past month was probably the list of games in our backlog, right? Check out the latest edition of Staff Picks to read which games were haunting our friends over here! We've also asked our crew to name some of the scariest monsters they've encountered in games. One of them includes our teammate wielding a broomstick (somehow). 

Discord’s mission is to be the best place for players to talk and hang out before, during, and after gaming. Our users deserve a safe, fun and welcoming online space to explore their interests and connect with friends. We are deeply committed to helping bridge the gap between our users and the mental health resources they deserve by meeting them where they are. To commemorate World Mental Health Day, last week we shared what we’ve been working on! For the past year, our team has focused on conducting research, offering more resources for users, and supporting activities centered on the intersection of mental health and games. Check out this blog (https://dis.gd/WMHD2024) to learn more about the foundational mental health research we conducted, new resources for our users via ThroughLine Care, and mental health x gaming collaborations with Safe In Our World, Hero Journey Club, and Xbox Game Studios’ Gears of War. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth

We’re thrilled to be at #AWNEWYORK24, where we’re unveiling the next evolution of Quests on Discord: Video Quests. Following the success of Game Quests, launched earlier this year, Video Quests offer advertisers a fresh way to connect with players on Discord. From trailers to gameplay reveals, brands now have more ways to engage their audience with Quests. We’re currently working with a handful of partners in gaming and entertainment to roll out our first Video Quests. Want to stay in the loop? Discover more about Quests and sign up for updates on our website: https://discord.com/quests!