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The IGDA Foundation announced the launch of its Diverse Game Developers Fund, a $300,000 grant for marginalised devs. The fund was created in partnership with Grant for the Web, and aims at exploring monetisation options outside the traditional boundaries, which have been built by and for a western audience, the announcement said. At least $200,000 of the Diverse Game Developers Fund will go towards indie developers and studios so they can continue working on their prototypes, while $50,000 has been earmarked for academic scholarships. The rest of the funds will be used as prizes for game jams. Developers and students interested in applying can do so on this page, from today until March 15, 2021, at 12pm PT. ....
The final Games Industry Gathering of the year will help to raise money for the IGDA Foundation. Indeed, the improbably named Games Industry Ultimate Holiday Party Palooza 2020: Season Finale Edition has already raised $25,000, through a combination of ticket sales, donations, and the backing of its sponsors: Amazon, Wizards of the Coast, Concept Arthouse, Iron Galaxy, and Xsolla. The virtual networking event has been held throughout the year, and Friday December 18 represents the last chance to be involved. I am so over video calls this year, but for some reason the format of the GIG networking events are genuinely fun and engaging, plus I ve met and connected with more industry folks through it than I would have at physical events, said Guy Yug Blomberg, organizer of the Games Industry Gathering. ....
As 2020 draws to a close, many will reflect on 12 months defined by stress, upheaval, and the urgent need to confront some difficult truths about the way the games industry operates, and the myriad ways it can be a better and more inclusive place. But just as that process of self-examination is necessary, so too is recognition for those already working to solve those problems. In this GI 100 series we will profile 100 individuals and organisations making progress in vital areas like diversity, accessibility, charity, mental health, progressive politics, lifting emerging markets, uniting communities, and more people whose stories can show us how this industry can be that better and more inclusive place. ....