August 2026 Update

Aug 3rd, 2026 by Kylie Hammett

Hello Indies!

August is here and we are officially less than one month away from the second annual SLICE and just over one month away from the 16th annual Seattle Indies Expo (SIX)!

Speaking of SIX we are excited to announce this year’s lineup of 41 games as selected by our panel of expert judges! 2026 was another record setting year with 115 total submissions and 692 total reviews. Head over to the website to check out all of the games you will have a chance to play at SIX on Sunday September 6, 2026 at Hilton Motif Seattle or check out on SIX Online happening simultaneously on our Twitch and YouTube channels. Thank you to all of the judges who provided critical feedback to all 115 entries, thank you to all 115 teams who submitted their games this year and congratulations to our 41 nominees. We have an absolutely stellar lineup at SIX this year and we can’t wait to see you all there. Many of the games have Steam Demos you can download and play today!

SLICE will be returning on Wednesday September 2, 2026 at McCaw Hall with another slate of panels, workshops, roundtable discussions, and some exciting new features we’ll be announcing in the very near future along with this year’s lineup of speakers, presenters and topics. We have already announced this year’s Fireside chat will be with Among Us developers Forest Willard and Marcus Bromander! More speakers will be announced as we get closer to SLICE so keep your eyes on the website and get your tickets now! We’ll also have an expanded game demo area and this year we will be featuring the PocketGamer BIG Indie Pitch competition! Pitch your game idea in five minute lighting rounds to a panel of industry experts, get critical feedback and be eligible for prizes! Sign up to participate here: https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-big-indie-pitch-mobilepcconsole-edition-at-slice-2026/ 

And to throw a little chaos into the mix we have officially joined the Summer of Jimothy with the upcoming Jimothy Jamothy game jam taking place from August 15-25, 2026 where we are encouraging everyone to make games, art, music, whatever you are inspired to make based on the internet sensation from right here in Ballard. Too busy working on your games for PAX and SIX? Drop a Jimothy Easter Egg in your game and join in the fun. We will have premade assets on the Discord server you can grab and use in your games and jam creations. We are also beyond excited to announce our first official satellite site the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment – (MADE) in Oakland, CA! Hopefully we will have more sites joining in on the fun from around the country and the world. Here in Seattle you can join the upcoming Narrative Game Jam at Hugo House August 15 & 16, 2026 and work on an epic backstory for your Jimothy Jamothy games.

Can’t wait to see everyone at SLICE and SIX next month and get Jimothy Jamming!

SLICE (Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo) – Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

SLICE is designed to provide practical tools, strategic insights, and essential connections for game developers — whether you’re just getting started or leading a growing studio.

Expect a full day featuring panels, microtalks, roundtables, and networking with hundreds of local and international industry professionals. Topics span funding, marketing, team-building, and more!

SLICE 2026 tickets are now on sale! See: https://seattleslice.org/ for more information! 

You can add an additional 25% off using the code SEATTLEINDIESDISCORD 

Additionally, we still have a discount online for recently laid off members and students. Volunteers will receive free passes. 

Want to volunteer? Sign up on the SLICE Volunteer Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccasRIZQhqNVWFn_FOrgDuxcE-NH1oxqoHRi93v0NpoEOm4w/viewform 

If you’ve got an idea for a session for SLICE, please fill out the SLICE 2026 Call for Content: https://forms.gle/RPcZPRzdhpiLe8nr9 

Introducing Portfolio Alley! At SLICE, we’re going to display the one-page portfolio of everyone who submits one (in person and online). No need to go to SLICE yourself (though you totally should). So if you’re an artist, designer, etc., with a visual portfolio, we highly recommend submitting a one-page version to get your work and contact info in front of a lot of eyes! Add yours here: https://forms.gle/ofsQV3obCPsjBdJu5 

Pocket Gamer is hosting Big Indie Pitch at SLICE! If you’ve been to PG Connects you might be familiar with the format. Teams with an unreleased game can take their pitch in front of experts to get feedback and compete for coverage on Pocket Gamer. It’s open to all games, mobile, PC, and console. More information and the game submission link here: https://www.bigindiepitch.com/event/the-big-indie-pitch-mobilepcconsole-edition-at-slice-2026/ 

SIX (Seattle Indies Expo) –  Sunday, September 6th, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SIX is a free one-day celebration of independent games and game creators from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. We consistently hear from attendees that SIX is one of the best events of that entire weekend alongside the other major gaming expo happening around the corner from SIX and in 2025 we welcomed nearly 5,000 guests who came through to spend the day checking out the games and chatting with the developers and community members.

Recently, SIX Submissions have been officially closed with a new record of 115 submissions, smashing the 90 submissions we received last year! In 2025 we selected the top 40, both all-time records in our 15 year history and we expect no less in 2026! Additionally, due to the high demand and increase in quality of the games we were able to expand SIX 2025 to take over two full ballrooms in Hilton Motif Seattle. We also combined SIX Online, our streaming showcase of the games with our in-person showcase and managed to interview all 40 teams on the live stream to help build the buzz both in-person and online for our biggest day of the year.

We will be returning to do the same on Sunday September 6th, 2026 with a full day of incredible locally-made indie games and the developers who made them! 

Want to volunteer for SIX 2026? Sign up now to be a part of our biggest public facing event of the year https://six.seattleindies.org/volunteer 

SIX IRL will be held on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM on the 3rd & 4th floors of the Hilton Motif Seattle (1415 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101)

FORGE (Founders of Rising Games Enterprises) – Saturday, September 12th, 2026 (12:00 PM to 6:00 PM) at the FUNK. Coffee Bar (1025 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M5, Canada)

​FORGE is the reimagined Creative Campfire, a one-day event hosted by Diversity in Games (DIG) with the goal of raising the profile of underrepresented groups and emerging studios in the game dev community. Join us for a day of compelling panel discussions, structured networking opportunities, and a deep dive into understanding the gap in funding and investment in Canada’s game sector.

​As part of the event, we will be conducting a series of interviews with local game studio founders to better understand the barriers to growth facing independent developers and studios. Insights gathered will be compiled into a community report and published for distribution.

​Light refreshments will be provided, including vegetarian, vegan, and dietary restriction-friendly options.

​Date: Saturday Sep. 12
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Funk Coffee Bar, 1025 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M5

​Proceeds from ticket sales help cover event costs and support Diversity in Games in delivering future community programs and events.

Tickets for Seattle Indies members are only $15 CAD!

PGC Connects Nordics –  October 20th-21st, 2026 

PGC Nordics 2026 takes place at Wanha Satama, Helsinki on 20-21 October as part of Finnish Games Week. Previously known as PGC Helsinki, the event returns with a new name and a broader regional focus, connecting games professionals from Finland, Scandinavia, the wider Nordic market, Northern Europe and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to close deals, meet your next investor or publisher, or simply get a clearer view of where the games industry is heading next, PGC Nordics is designed to make every conversation count. Across two packed days of networking, talks, panels and pitching, attendees can build valuable connections, gain practical insight from industry leaders, and discover emerging talent and technologies.

More than 1,500 delegates from 50+ countries are expected, with over 150 expert speakers across multiple conference tracks. The event also includes an expo area with a busy indie showcase, a Careers Zone, the traditional after-hours party, plus two bonus summits: AI Gamechangers and Beyond Games: Transmedia.

Find out more and reserve your spot at: https://www.pgconnects.com/nordics/

Discount code: SeattleIndies10 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pocket-gamer-connects-nordics-2026-tickets-1981862356659?discount=SeattleIndies10&keep_tld=true

The BRIC Foundation is now accepting applications for its Washington State Apprenticeship – a state and federally recognized registered apprenticeship program for creative economy career pathways! 

BRIC’s Apprenticeship combines paid, on-the-job training with mentorship and job-related academic instruction to support youth ages 18-24, veterans, and justice-impacted individuals of all backgrounds in obtaining entry-level jobs across entertainment, media, and tech. Eligible candidates must be current Washington residents and be authorized to work in the US. 

Candidates can apply for Apprenticeship in any of the two available career tracks: Marketing & Events Manager and Project/Production Manager.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by the next priority deadline of October 11th to receive a determination by the end of August. Applications are also accepted on a rolling basis. 

For more information and how to apply, visit bricfoundation.org/apprenticeship-wa.

Learn the Business of Games from People Who Have Done It

Building a successful game takes more than great ideas. Understanding the business behind game development is just as important.

Powell Group Business School, powered by The Powell Group, offers self-paced online courses created specifically for indie game developers. Learn from industry professionals with real-world experience in publishing, studio management, marketing, monetization, and game development.

Courses cover topics including:

A great place to start is the Indie Game Developer Business Essentials bundle, which brings together the core business knowledge every indie developer should understand before launch.

30% Course Discount: SEATTLE2026

👉 Explore the courses:
https://the-powell-group.teachable.com/

The IndieGameBusiness® 2026 Battle Pass gives you access to the remaining 2026 lineup at a reduced price that continues to decrease as each event takes place.

Originally, the pass covered four events and two Masterclasses for $189 USD, which was a 30% savings off the full $276 value. Since the February Session has already happened, the price now reflects the remaining events. As each event passes, the cost adjusts so you are only paying for what is left. You can grab your ticket today for just $152 USD!

You’ll still receive full access to expert talks, practical workshops, and direct industry insight designed for developers, publishers, and service providers. You will also receive two days of MeetToMatch access during the September IGB Session to connect directly with industry professionals.

Included Events

–  IGB Session & MeetToMatch | Feb 18 & 19: From Pitch to Partnership (Completed)

– Deep Dive | May 27: Building Strong Publishing Partnerships (Completed)

– IGB Session & MeetToMatch | Sept 30 & Oct 1: The Path from Storefront to Success

– Deep Dive | Dec 9: Game Marketing That Works

Included Masterclasses

– Heather Chandler, “The Production Toolkit Every Game Team Needs” | June 17, 2026 (Completed)

– Ash Cason, “Community Management: The Basics” | Oct 20, 2026

One pass covers the rest of the year and is perfect for developers, publishers, and service providers who want to grow their projects, strengthen their business, and build valuable connections.

Jimothy Jamothy: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 12:00 AM to Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at 11:59 PM

THE TIME HAS COME: JIMOTHY JAMOTHY IS OFFICIALLY A GO! 

What began as organic server chaos has taken on a life of its own. It’s time to throw on your flannel, embrace the whimsical garbage-panda energy, and build something glorious! 

It’s time to channel the power of Seattle’s favorite viral sensation into game development! Jimothy has captured hearts across the globe with his unbothered stance, round silhouette, and absolute refusal to let a spinal deformity slow him down.

Now, we’re passing the torch to you: use the legend of Jimothy to fuel your creativity, break the rules, and make great games!

Whether you’re making a 2D platformer, a 3D surrealist nightmare, a cozy narrative game, or a full-blown grunge rhythm game, if Jimothy is in it, it counts.

The world needs a little levity and unity right now. Let’s bring everyone together one round raccoon game at a time.

THE DETAILS: Itch Page & Registration: https://itch.io/jam/jimothy-jamothy Jam Window: August 15 – August 25, 2026 

Who can join? Everyone! Solo devs, full teams, coders, artists, musicians, or first-time jammers. 

A new Seattle Indies Discord Category is live! Head over to the new JIMOTHY JAMOTHY channel category on the sidebar to get plugged in:

FEATURED CATEGORIES Get creative! 

Submissions will be judged on special categories including: 

Smash that Join Jam button on  https://itch.io/jam/jimothy-jamothy, drop into the new channels, and let’s make some noise! 

Narrative Game Jam @ Hugo House: Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 11:00 AM to Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Seattle Indies is partnering with the Hugo House in Capitol Hill to run a Narrative Game Jam from August 15th at 11:00 AM to August 16th at 7:00 PM. 

Participants will work in groups (or solo) to complete an entire narrative game in the time allotted. Food and drinks will be provided, and the Hugo House has cleared out a space for everyone to work side by side. 

Hugo House will be open for the jam from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM both days.

Whether you’re a game dev veteran or looking to try out making a game for the first time, all skill levels are welcome. There will also be a secret theme revealed at the start of the jam! 

Hope to see you there! 

Seattle Indies, IndieCade and Earthlab @ the University of Washington present Climate Jam 2026! Climate Jam is a six week game jam with sprints and deliverables where we’ll make games about the challenges of our changing climate! 

We once again invite game creators from around the world to make games that explore solutions to address a rapidly changing planet. Together we can make a difference! Register for the jam now and stay tuned!

The theme for Climate Jam 2026:

We’re inviting game creators from around the world to make games that explore solutions to address a rapidly changing planet. Together we can make a difference!

Climate Jam 2026 runs from 10:00 AM PDT on July 1st to 10:00 PM PDT on August 10th. Schedule times and dates may be adjusted before the beginning of the jam.

Ongoing Community Game Jams 

Note: The following game jam has been mentioned in the #game-jam-discussion channel of the Seattle Indies Discord server! For more information, please visit the provided links and the #game-jam-discussion channel to learn more.

Slow and Steady Jam: July-August 2026

Runs from Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Monday, August 31st, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Looking for a time and place to work on a project? Want a deadline and accountability partners for something you’re doing? There is an event for that! 

The Slow and Steady Jam is a themeless 2 month jam to bring your own project and get creating. https://itch.io/jam/slow-and-steady-jam-jul-aug-2026 

This Month’s feature is Katie Fremont

My path has wound from biophysics and computational chemistry to underwater robotics to AR/VR and finally to games. Most recently, I was the Lead UI Engineer for Rec Room before being affected by layoffs in August 2025. Since then, I’ve started my own indie studio, Chaos Gremlin Games, and worked fulltime on Diabolocracy. 

Diabolocracy started as a side project a few years back and has grown into trying to make a really good tactics roguelite that also satirizes a lot of the more ridiculous aspects of corporate and government bureaucracy. It’s been a really fun coming up with ridiculous puns (like SIN-ergy) while also making a tactics game we’d enjoy playing. 

What inspired you to become a game developer?

I feel like games found me more than I found games. I’ve always had creative outlets (writing, drawing, playing piano poorly), but creating games engages all the different parts of my brain at once and I adore it. There’s nothing better than watching someone engage with your game’s loop. 

What is one important lesson you have learned in your time as a game developer?

Deliberate practice is the key to success. This goes beyond ‘practice makes perfect’, it’s more about how you practice. You have to try something with goals in mind. For example, if I’m making dev art and also trying to improve my art skills, I’ll have a short-term goal in mind like avoiding tangent lines (intersections in lines at different depths) or improving color palette choices by studying existing art that I like. You’d be amazed at how quickly you improve by only focusing on one thing at a time! 

What is the one piece of advice you would share today with your younger self before you started your career as a game developer?

Failure is an essential part of learning, so don’t sweat it too much. The only real failures are when you give up or when you repeat past mistakes. 

Fear of failure and fear of other’s judgement about my failures held me back for so many years. It was really tied up with my imposter syndrome and was a beast to unravel. Both my career and personal development accelerated when I was able to overcome those fears. 

How has the game developer community had an impact on your career?

Various game dev communities like Seattle Indies have been a lifeline for the past year or so. It’s been so nice to go to meetups and workshops or just chat online with the amazingly talented and creative people in the game dev community. I wish I had found it all much sooner! . 

What is something interesting and unexpected that people would be surprised to learn about you?

I’m an aspiring rockhound and would love to learn how to facet gems. Sometime in the next few years, I want to take a trip out to Montana and hunt for some sapphires at one of the mines out there that lets you buy a bucket of gravel. I’ve gotten some by mail before, but I really want to go in person. 

How can people follow you and your work?

Website: https://www.chaosgremlingames.com/ 

BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/chaosgremlingames.com 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiabolocracyGame 

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4143850   

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Here’s our Meetup Page with all future upcoming events. 

Indie Co-working Support Group  in-person will take place every Saturday, from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM PST, at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) on the 4th Floor of the Seattle Center Armory (305 Harrison St Ste 405, Seattle, WA). Seattle Center. WiFi will be available for use. Please bring everything you need to be productive. We have also added a Co-working voice channel in Discord for people to use any time they want a quiet space to work alongside their peers.

Seabug Study Hall takes place every week on Thursday, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM, right on our Discord! Join others from the Seattle Blender User Group for a lo-fi chill out online study hall. Bring a project, just chat, and have a good time with some unstructured project sharing and Q&A.

The Pierce County Social is happening on Monday, August 3rd starting at 5:30 PM in Tacoma at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom (2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA). Join us at 7 Seas Brewery and Taproom in the main taproom every 1st Monday of every month to chat about game development, games, or just hang out! 

The Seattle Blender User Group (SEABUG) is happening on Saturday, August 1st, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) – Seattle Center Armory – Suite 405 (305 Harrison St, Suite 405 · Seattle, WA). SEABUG’s goals are to help beginners learn Blender, create Blender opportunities in the Pacific Northwest, showcase advanced Blender tools and projects, and celebrate open source graphics in all forms.

Join us every month for our Saturday social at Phoenix Comics & Games in Capitol Hill for the Capitol Hill Board Game Social! 

INFO: This meetup is primarily for indie game developers or anyone in their game development journey, but all are welcome! This is a great way to meet new people, make connections, and explore the city. 

There is no need to bring anything, just yourself is enough. The venue has plenty of board games available on-site and the host will bring their own collection as well. If you do have a game you’ve been wanting to play or learn, bring it! This could also be a great opportunity to do some play testing for your own game, whether it be a board game or video game. 

There are plenty of food and drink options nearby if you get hungry. 

PARKING & TRANSIT GUIDE: There are plenty of paid private lots nearby, although a cheaper option would be to use public transportation. The Capitol Hill Light Rail station gets off just down the road and will get you to our venue in only a few minutes of walking. 

Come hang out with the lively Seattle Indies Kitsap bunch at the Kitsap Social at Ashley’s Pub (409 Pacific Avenue, Bremerton, WA)! We meet every last Tuesday of the month to talk about making video games and other nerdy stuff. Sometimes we even have home baked goods available!

 Notes:

The Eastside Meetup is happening on Tuesday, August 18th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at its **NEW LOCATION** at Flatstick Pub, located on 7530 164th AVE NE STE A108 Redmond, WA 98052. Let’s put down our controllers and keyboards, get together, and enjoy some good conversation in person. We can’t wait to hear your stories and connect with new faces!

Please remember that everyone is responsible for their own tab, so kindly settle up before you head out. 

Accessibility information: The venue is wheelchair accessible. It is a five minute walk from the Redmond Transit Center with easy access to many regional bus routes. Street parking is free after 5:00 PM  and there is a parking lot next to the building with reserved spots for Pint & Pie customers.

The In-Person Writer’s Group will take place at Hugo House (1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122)  on Wednesday, August 12th at 6:30 PM. For anyone interested or working on projects in game writing, narrative design, voice acting or more– swing by Seattle Indies’ In-Person Writer’s Group! Bring your narrative games, scripts, flowcharts, character bibles or any other story materials for sharing and feedback. 

This month, the Narrative Game Jam @ Hugo House will also be hosted at Hugo House in partnership with Seattle Indies with space open for the jam from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on both August 15th and 16th.

The Northside Social takes place Thursday, August 13th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Watershed Pub & Kitchen (10104 3rd Ave NE · Seattle, WA). It’s time to get together and swap stories. Put down your keyboards and brave the outdoors. Let’s meet for some food, a drink, and some good conversation!

Come join the Godot Seattle community for the Godot Seattle Meetup which is an afternoon at the Redmond Library (15990 NE 85th St · Redmond, WA) on Saturday, August 16th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM! Come by and hang out with fellow Godot-ers And to talk about projects, or show off your game and get feedback! 

Diversity Collective+ Monthly Meetup is hosted in-person at Phoenix Comics and Games in Capitol Hill (113 Broadway East, Seattle, WA, 98102). Come to network, socialize, and discuss issues related to diversity and inclusion in game development! Folks who identify as an underrepresented minority in the game industry are welcome.

The monthly Seattle Indies Social will take place on Monday, August 17th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Stoup Brewing – Capitol Hill located on 1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA. Join us for some well-deserved mingling, drinks, and socialization! Make some new friends, catch up with old ones, and find out what the community’s up to.

The Game Club will take place on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM right on our Discord, focusing on Wanderstop. What a book club is to discuss literature, this event is to discuss game design. Every month, we agree to play a game, then meet to discuss and analyze its design and presentation.

Come join us at the Southside Social for this month on Monday, August 24th starting at 5:30 PM to chat about video games, show off what you’re working on, game development, geeky stuff, or just chill with us! We are located inside the Outlet Collection Mall 1101 Outlet Collection Way Suite 1108 Community Convention Center (C3) located directly next to Burlington inside the mall. 

The Playtesting Club will take place now twice a month at the following locations and times: 

Set up a laptop and have strangers from all walks of life try your game! It’s never too early to bring something – as a wise game developer once said, “as soon as you have something that you can move on the screen, hand someone the controller and see what they think.” Whether you have a simple prototype with programmer art or you’re close to shipping something, bring your game! We don’t require polished art here – make sure it’s fun before you pretty it up! 

You’re going to get feedback either way – by playtesting, or eventually in your Steam reviews. Why not get ahead of it and get that feedback before you release? Come to Playtesting Club to ensure your steam reviews will be rock solid! 

Looking for feedback on your game? Only had other game developers try it? The Playtesting Club is for you!

Corey Johnson: Little Rock Shop (by Pacific Ember Studios, Inc.)

I launched Little Rock Shop into Early Access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4205970/Little_Rock_Shop/ 

Bernie (he/him): 

We launched not 1, but 2 games on July 14th! https://bsky.app/profile/tripmaster.bsky.social/post/3mqmp4ovtpc27 Wouid love your likes, shares, wishlists and purchases! 

Victor (Ballard Games): Few Shall Return (by Ballard Games)

Few Shall Return is now in Early Access! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3377400/Few_Shall_Return/ 

Oberyn (Bryce): Rites of Accord

Hey guys, I am super super excited to announce a completely new single-player game mode called Survival for Rites of Accord (my 3D hex tactics and teambuilding game–previously multiplayer-focused), playable now at: https://ritesofaccord.com/ 

Survival is a roguelike nearly endless single-player wave survival mode where the game throws increasingly overwhelming waves of enemies at your squad and you can earn credits to spend on unit recruitment, upgrades, new abilities and team-wide boons between waves! Its got its own season leaderboard as I will be switching the waves and boons etc. up each season and in traditional roguelike fashion, you can maintain one save file for your run at a time, but it also overwrites with autosaves so you can’t save scum. 

A lot of players have been asking for a single player mode, and I wanted to take the time to create something really compelling while still using the same characters, universe, and mechanics, and this is what I came up with. Please give it a try and let me know what you think! 

LEE7: Doom Truck (by 4thelols)

Version 2.0 is now live on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.kezzi.doomtruck 

Buff Bunny: Vagabones (by Calibrated Games LLC)

Vagabones Demo coming out August 3rd 2026! Follow and wishlist it on Steam for more updates! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8XgEtJoBEI

Jeco: Prison Fury (by KnightsWithoutArmorStudios)

Demo went live. After multiple cycles, the demo is finally available on Steam! 

Try it now on our Steam page! https://store.steampowered.com/app/4137060/Prison_Fury/ 

Support with a Wishlist! 

Trailer https://youtu.be/Ude9GWoqjLY 

Angel M.: Skyformer

Skyformer launched! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2305210/view/696519918583022133?l=english 

Tania P. (@chinniedraws):

Hello~ My client just released her first game, The Afterlife Cafe, a cozy visual novel centered around death and traveling to the afterlife. I worked on the background art for it. If you enjoy a short VN, please check it out! RT on bsky is appreciated~ Thanks!

possqueen: Tricky and the Dream Caster: A 6th Gen Throwback Platformer

Hey! I just launched a kickstarter for my game Tricky! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/possqueen/tricky-and-the-dream-caster-a-6th-gen-throwback-platformer 

Harassment Policy, AAPI, Black Lives Matter, and Resources

Seattle Indies stands with the AAPI community. We are here for our members who have been affected by the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes both locally and nationally. For further resources to educate yourself on the issue and how to take action, here is a useful link: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Seattle Indies believes the stories of the victims of sexual harassment and assault in the games industry that have been shared. We strongly condemn the actions by people in power preying on the dreams of vulnerable people trying to make their way in the industry. We strive to build an inclusive community that welcomes all minorities to provide a safe environment and a better vision for the game industry.

While our code of conduct states a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, we are especially sensitive to the daily challenges faced by womxn due to the ingrained sexism that has existed in the structure of the games industry for far too long. We are actively working to build a better community of game developers, and we all need to do better.

Additionally, Board Member Angel Mero  has offered to be a personal resource for anyone who needs help, someone to talk to or some guidance on next steps if you have experienced harassment in the industry either at our events or elsewhere. She can be reached at angel@seattleindies.org.

Our friends at Take This Org have compiled valuable resources for anyone in immediate need of professional help for their situation.

Lastly, Seattle Indies and Diversity Collective+ support Black Lives Matter. Here are some resources compiled by Diversity Collective+ for how you can offer support, whether this is financial, contributing to petitions, preparing for protests, or getting informed. If you have additional resources, comment below and we will add them.

As always, keep an eye on our Discord for any last-minute news and discussion, and let us know about any projects you’re working on that you’d like shared on our Steam or Itch collections or follow us on all of our social media platforms.

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