The Game Devs of Color #GDC 2025 Scholarship is now LIVE! Excited to announce that #GDoCExpo is once again a part of the Game Developers Conference Scholarship Program! Apply: https://lnkd.in/eYZY4T7R 🔹 Our goal is to improve access to in-person opportunities and provide valuable experiences for anyone trying to advance their careers in the game industry. 🟢 We provide GDC All-Access passes, travel arrangements, and organize on-site activities, like our annual Game Devs of Color Breakfast. Our sponsors may offer opportunities for mentorship or studio visits, depending on availability.
Game Devs of Color Expo
Civic and Social Organizations
New York, NY 1,631 followers
Our mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games.
About us
Originally founded by Catt Small and Chris Algoo in 2016, the Game Devs of Color Expo took shape when the two young game developers set out to pioneer a new market for showcasing games made by game creators of color. The first event, a games showcase with roundtable discussions, received rave reviews from attendees. Some even drove to New York City from out of state! Attendees asked when there would be another event, so Catt and Chris decided to pull in a larger team and host the second event at the Schomburg Center. The Game Devs of Color Expo continued in-person events for several years. Each year, attendance and partnerships with major organizations grew. We have had the honor of working with major gaming companies including Xbox, Nintendo, Niantic, Oculus, and Amazon Gaming. In 2019, we offered our first grant to a game developer of color in the form of the Humble Bundle Game Creator of Color award. Ethan Redd, our first grant winner, received $15,000 to build a Humble Original game. Since then, we have given over $390,000 to game developers of color. The Game Devs of Color Expo is now a multi-day virtual festival and set of initiatives to evolve the gaming industry. We’d love for you to be a part of that change.
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http://gamedevsofcolor.org/about-us
External link for Game Devs of Color Expo
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
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New York, NY, US
Employees at Game Devs of Color Expo
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🐱 Catt Small 👩🏾💻
Product Design Leader, #GDoCExpo Executive Director, & Creative Technologist
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Khatiti Harper
♡︎ Graphic Design + Communications ♡︎ I craft meaningful designs by combining effective communication, adaptability, and project management skills.
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Iman F.
Game Dev + Nonprofits
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Myleah Lofland
Founder of Lumikha Cosplay Resale, Social Media & Community Manager @ Anima Interactive, Social Media Manager at Game Devs of Color Expo
Updates
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Don't miss this special #DevInterview premiere w/ Rasheed Abueideh, creating & crowdfunding #DreamsOnAPillow. It's about the 1948 Nakba, based on a true story. Our #GDoCExpo host Sharpie interviews Rasheed about the concept, challenges, & how his team is looking to bring the game to life. This interview premieres TODAY at 9am PT/12pm ET, so don't miss it! ▶https://lnkd.in/ei-RbdCm #gamedev
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It's #GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement encouraging folks to do good. Our mission at Game Devs of Color Expo is to continue to bring our community more amazing speakers, #gamedev interviews, & funding opportunities. If our organziation speaks to you in any way, please consider supporting us! We accept donations year-round with a few ways to give. 🔹PayPal one time donation: https://lnkd.in/esvj9r3F ☕Ko-Fi memberships: https://ko-fi.com/gdocexpo 💰Benevity Corporate Donation matching: https://lnkd.in/e_m9cC_y Every donation we receive as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, whether from an individual or an employer match program means so much! Please help us continue to be able to support game devs of color with future grants and more by donating to Game Devs of Color today. Thank you!
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Remote hiring opportunities with Discord!⬇ San Francisco, CA or Remote (U.S.) Senior Software Engineer, Activities Studio https://lnkd.in/e9DkyXQc Senior Software Engineer, Partner Engineering https://lnkd.in/e_yBKQWK Senior Developer Advocate, Web Games https://lnkd.in/eNjHD7D9 #gamedev #remotejobs #hiring
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🚨JOB ALERT🚨 4 new remote #gamedev jobs from Crystal Dynamics! 🟢Technical Designer: https://lnkd.in/ezaXFcuG 🔹Experience Director: https://lnkd.in/eu3Gte6v 🟢Lead UI Artist: https://lnkd.in/e8haTJbC 🔹World Design Lead: https://lnkd.in/e4zrHgxZ #JobBoard
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🚨TWO HIRING OPPORTUNITIES with OtherSide Entertainment!🚨 Are you someone who loves to bring stylized worlds to life through environmental storytelling with a flair for drama? World Builder / Level Designer🌲 Remote · USA Full-time · $70,000/yr-$95,000 https://lnkd.in/ej2VP2Kv Did you ever watch David Attenborough nature documentaries and thought, "Yeah, I want to make that type of stuff in a game"? Gameplay AI Engineering with a creature / animal twist! Gameplay AI Engineer 🛠 Remote · USA Full-time · $95,000/yr - $125,000/yr https://lnkd.in/ezP8WBhn
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We are grateful to continue this partnership with our home state! Thanks to New York for underscoring their commitment to grow our gaming industry, empower New York City's incredible game dev talent, and showcase our diverse community of creators.
"We congratulate Daniel Lowe on receiving the second-ever "Made in NY" Grant, and we're proud to have supported the Game Devs of Color Expo once again. This grant exemplifies this administration's work to support NYC's digital games industry, and make it accessible to all New Yorkers." https://on.nyc.gov/4gXFPyi Daniel was awarded $15,000 in finishing funds for his game, "Parkour Legends."
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We've just launched the beta of Game Devs of Color Jobs, our new year-round job board! 📝 People are ready to work. 🧤 Employers want more diverse hiring pools. 👥 Our community brings it together! 🤝🏾 Best of luck, and please share this with your network! 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/eVG6TKmX #gamedev #gamecareers #gamedevelopment
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Thank you to our Sustaining Sponsor, Meta Quest! Meta Quest is committed to supporting underrepresented voices and creating a more inclusive gaming community. Thank you for your support in building a stronger games ecosystem. #GDoCExpo
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Special thanks to our incredible hosts, DaPurpleSharpie (sharpiepls.com) & Josh Boykin! Their colorful commentary, warm energy, and thoughtful insights bring so much to our expo. We're so grateful to have them as a part of our team and annual event! #GDoCExpo
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