@IGDAChicago

We bring the Chicago game developer community together to make and play games better.

 Chicago, IL
igdachicago.com
Joined December 2010
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What a great day for the Midwest gaming scene and the City of Chicago! We hope you'll attend more of our events in the future and keep in touch with our community via our Discord. See you in the future!
RHersemann at GDEX@LoadingLawAug 18
Junction Jam has come and gone! Over 100 attendees joined us at @CDMDePaul for our train themed game jam this weekend! Our goal was to bring together Midwestern game developers to create, collaborate, and connect with each other. We succeeded! See you next year! #JunctionJam2026
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Junction Jam is TOMORROW!!! If you're a game dev in Chicagoland come out this weekend to @CDMDePaul for our game jam! Learn more at junctionjam.org This event is free for @DePaulU students & recent grads! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev
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#JunctionJam26 is happening at @CDMDePaul Aug 15-16. Register now and make some games with the Midwest's coolest devs at our Chicago rooftop jamsite! Learn more at junctionjam.org #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames #gaming #IndieGameDev
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Join Chicago's Immersive Technology Community Thanks to our Community Partners... AWE, XR Women, Two-Degrees.io, Patched Reality, Nvzn, IGDA Chicago, Revolution Brewing Chicago, and [system]! @ARealityEvent @XRWomenGlobal @patchedreality @NvznAR @IGDAChicago #AR #VR
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Happening now! Super important stuff!
International Game Developers Association@IGDA4 Sep 2024
Join us TOMORROW at 1pm ET for a talk about the new agreements designed to simplify the process and ease the financial requirements of making video games with SAG-AFTRA Performers for game budgets under $30 Million. RSVP: streamyard.com/watch/kKANnKA…
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We've been away a while but we're back to promote this very special event at @CDMDePaul. Come hear from our former Chapter Chair on 11/2 at and learn about game dev community! eventbrite.com/e/jarvis-cent…

Jarvis Center Present: Heather Decker, Zynga Exec. Producer of AI

Hey there! Join us at Jarvis Center for an awesome in-person event with Heather Decker - Executive Producer of AI at Zynga

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On May 25 at @CDMDePaul the @YoungHorses are having a panel discussing industry collaboration, studio co-ownership, and their thoughts on fairness, work/life balance, and sustainability. Q&A to follow. Plus snax! Register now to attend! bit.ly/41LnFai

Jarvis Innovation Center & DePaul Originals Game Studio: Young Horses

Young Horses, the developers of Bugsnax and Octodad visit the Jarvis Innovation Center for an interactive chat

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IGDA Chicago retweeted
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@TheGDEX28 Mar 2023
Don't Wait! This is the last week to get your Early Bird pricing. What's better than an awesome video game expo? One, that's less expensive than normal! More info at thegdex.com #GDEX2023 #videogames #Midwest
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Thanks to our partners 2112, VR Motion Learning, XR Women, Vennity, NVZN, Two-Degrees, & International Game Developers Association Chicago (IGDA Chicago). @2112chi @XRWomenGlobal @VennityNFT @NvznAR @IGDAChicago eventbrite.com/e/the-next-ev…
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There was a great event organized by @DepaulDefrag last night featuring some amazing folks from @MK_NetherRealm. Chicago gaming and community at its finest. Well done!
DeFrag🍥@DepaulDefrag9 Mar 2023
Event was a success! Thanks for coming! 🥰
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Industry Night makes a triumphant return tonight! Hope to see you there! bit.ly/41HfnSb
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Tonight! LIGHT CYCLES exhibition kicks off 5-7pm at Gamespace (a few tix still available) and afterparty at @LoganArcade — we’ve got some finishing touches but we’re so excited to see you at the events :)
Chicago Gamespace@chigamespace18 Jan 2023
⚡️ANNOUNCEMENT⚡️LIGHT CYCLES: 40 Years of TRON in Games & Film, opens Fri Feb 17th & features playable TRON games, artifacts & multimedia works! Curated by @lapetino @yelknik & @GameResearch_E. Generous loans & afterparty by @LoganArcade Deets: chicagogamespace.com/exhibit…
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DeFrag🍥@DepaulDefrag14 Feb 2023
Want to get into games? Want to learn more about the industry? Or just want to meet cool folks? Don't worry we got you! Presenting Industry Night: Women in Game Dev! Don't forget to register! Link is in our bio! Stay tuned for more announcements!
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⚡️ANNOUNCEMENT⚡️LIGHT CYCLES: 40 Years of TRON in Games & Film, opens Fri Feb 17th & features playable TRON games, artifacts & multimedia works! Curated by @lapetino @yelknik & @GameResearch_E. Generous loans & afterparty by @LoganArcade Deets: chicagogamespace.com/exhibit…
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VRAR Chicago@vrarchicago1 Feb 2023
Tonight! In-person at 1871 Virtually in Virbela Streaming on AWE.Live/sessions Thanks to our partners 2112 Chicago, Vennity, IGDA Chicago, & VR Motion Learning. #TheNextEvolution #Military #Training #VR #AR #XR @VennityNFT @IGDAChicago @2112chi
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BOOMSHAKALAKA #Chicago! @insertcoindoc is playing TONIGHT @musicboxtheatre AND there with be a Q&A with Chicago arcade legends too. GET OVER HERE! musicboxtheatre.com/films-an…
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Featuring a Post-Screening Q&A moderated by Tim Kitzrow (the voice of NBA Jam and NFL Blitz) with Director Joshua (Tony Hawk, Mortal Kombat, Fight Night) Tsui, Eugene (Defener, Robotron, Cruisn USA) Jarvis, and George (NARC, T2, Big Buck Hunter) Petro! Don't miss this!
Insert Coin Documentary@insertcoindoc16 Jan 2023
#Chicago, can't wait to see you @musicboxtheatre on Wednesday! musicboxtheatre.com/films-an…
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Join the Chicago Gamespace community for a reception with artist @snow_fu on Friday November 18th from 5-7pm. FREE! RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/reception-w…

Reception with Artist Snow Yunxue Fu

You're invited to attend a reception with artist Snow Yunxue Fu on Friday November 18th from 5-7pm at Chicago Gamespace

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Join us & our partner @verge for a day of thought-provoking discussions about social media & our futures on 11/12! After, unwind at a celebration with @bitbashchicago for unique indie games, drinks, & making friends IRL in the digital age 👾🕹️ bit.ly/3SqK093
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BIG NEWS: If you're in Chicago (or always wanted to visit), we invite you to see Insert Coin on the BIG SCREEN @musicboxtheatre. Includes post-show Q&A with The Godfather of Videogames Eugene (Robotron) Jarvis, George (T2) Petro, and Director @JoshYTsui musicboxtheatre.com/films-an…
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