Discord

This is why we’re so dedicated to making Discord the best place to hang out before, during and after gaming. ♥️ “In the early days of the pandemic, Josh Kramer and his wife set up a Discord server to stay in touch with their friends…Now, more than four years later, it's become ‘essential’ for the extended friend group, says Kramer.” Check out the full story below, including insights from our very own Savannah Badalich! "We don't have that endless doomscrolling," Badalich says. "We don't have that place where you're passively consuming content. Discord is about real-time interaction."

🎮 Interested in building interactive Activities on Discord from games to music experiences and more?
 Our very own Justin Beckwith joined Sean Falconer at Software Engineering Daily to discuss why developers looking for a platform to build their game or interactive experience should consider Discord. Spoiler alert - we help you build, share, distribute, get discovered, and monetize your creations. Justin breaks down our developer tools, the tech behind the platform, and tips for getting started. "One of the funnest projects I’ve ever worked on here at Discord has been the release of Activities—making it so that developers can build HTML5 JavaScript games and put them right into Discord. Web games aren’t entirely new, but the twist we’re able to put on it that’s a lot of fun is bringing the social structure to that game. Instead of starting a game on your own and playing solo, you can do it with friends. You can do it in a video call - have context, have video, voice, chat - all of that already taken care of, and bring your game into that environment." Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gG2tTMbG

Discord’s mission is to be the best place for players to talk and hang out before, during, and after gaming. Industry research shows playing video games helps people lift their moods, provides them with a healthy outlet, helps them feel happier and helps them navigate difficult times. And in our recently published research (https://lnkd.in/gsj7dt4m), participants indicated that gaming was one of the most important activities for supporting their mental health. We were so pleased to join Safe In Our World this year in their mission to end the stigma around mental health. SIOW hosted their 2024 Mental Health Game Dev Champions, a worldwide event that invited creatives of all ages and backgrounds to participate in a game jam around the theme of mental health. Discord also recognizes the importance of community, so we were thrilled to host a master class on creating and maintaining healthy spaces on Discord. The Mental Health Game Dev Champions winners were announced this weekend. Did you miss it? You can watch the event here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gFfTeF4d

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