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Playcrafting works to help indie game developers and small studios by way of events, resources, game jams, paid work, and more. NYC + Global. Let's connect, collaborate, and create. https://linktr.ee/playcrafting.org
The 💥N E X T G E N💥 of gaming is BACK for 2026. PlayNYC @ @animenyc is NYC’s premier gaming event — now FOUR EPIC days at the Javits Center packed with indie & tabletop games, devs, gamers, and industry pros.
Learn more at www.play.nyc
⭐️NEW Event Added⭐️
🔍 PlayNYC
🗓️ 20 - 23 Aug
🌍 New York, NY
Register → play.nyc
Follow → @playcrafting.bsky.social
Find out more about #gamedev events at Game Conference Guide.
Speaker applications are now open. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply now!
🎤 Speaker apps are OPEN for #GDoCExpo 2026 (Sept 22–25, online)!
🗣 Microtalks, Talks, Panels & Dev Interviews wanted!
💰 All speakers are paid!
✔ We’re looking for powerful, thought-provoking sessions about games & beyond.
Apply by April 18 (11:59pm ET)!
www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply
#gamedev
Going to GDC? Check out this picnic
Missing that cozy crimson autumn foliage? Come hang out with organizers, developers, and artists from New England for some socializing and cozy picnic fun! Meet local devs showcasing games at GDC!
#GDC #gamedev #gaming
We know March is crazy for dev events, so come practice your pitch with us!
Pitch tips:
🔹 The hook (30 seconds) "Dark Souls meets Kirby in a Norse mythology roguelike"
🔹 Core gameplay loop
🔹 Unique selling propositions
RSVP to attend or exhibit below 👇
tinyurl.com/IDNMarch2026
It's almost March - the month where many devs do the GDC ➡️ PAX East marathon 🏃
Squeeze us in! Come practice pitching your game, cozy style. Pajamas encourage, as we are t i r e d.
RSVP to attend or exhibit below 👇
tinyurl.com/IDNMarch2026
we're still cryin tbh
we laughed we cried we playtested on the big screen 📽️ tysm @playcrafting.bsky.social !
Mashfiq Ahmed participating in Bungo Bash tournament.
Bungo Bash tournament at PlayNYC.
I remember my students and I competing in a Bungo Bash tournament at PlayNYC a few years ago!
NYC Indie Dev Night is TOMORROW! We're almost sold out, but FREE coworking spots are still available! RSVP! ✅
Coworking is from 9 to 5
Happy Hour from 5 to 7
NYC IDN from 6 to 10
Cowork, Exhibit, Attend👇
tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
Now in early access on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3553350/...
Grab your tickets for Thursday's event right here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-indie-...
Team up with a friend to deliver the coffin in THE HILLTOP FUNERAL. Just try not to crash too much on the way there.
You can check it out at Indie Dev Night on Feb 19, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity. Developed by @inkression.bsky.social.
Wishlist Bungo Bash on Steam:
store.steampowered.com/app/3160920/...
Grab your tickets for Thursday's event right here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-indie-...
BUNGO BASH is Smash Bros meets Party Animals, and you can check it out at NYC Indie Dev Night on Feb 19, 6-10 pm at @OS_NewYorkCity.
February 19th is our next NYC Indie Dev Night! 🧑💻
This month, we are working ✨AND✨ playing together. Come for a FREE day of co-working at @os_newyorkcity before IDN!
Working together ➡️ Happy Hour ➡️ Indie Dev Night!
RSVP! 🤝
tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
Boston Game Dev is excited to be partnering with PAX East to bring some Massachusetts indie games to the PAX show floor!!
We're looking for FOUR great teams to join us in our booth and represent the local scene; more info on the form below
Apply here by midnight on 2/14 ➡️ forms.gle/qJNjrD1MKX3u...
Game Dev Stories is back next Wednesday, February 18th @ 7pm! @bryantfrancis.me is sitting down (remotely) with @mrt3d.bsky.social to talk about his career!
www.meetup.com/bostongamede...
Next NYC Indie Dev Night at @OS_NewYorkCity is February 19th! The theme is co-working and co-op games!
OS is offering the Playcrafting community a free day of co-working before IDN! Visit the Eventbrite for details! Let's work together. 👍
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tinyurl.com/IDNFeb2026
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🌈 Playcrafting's NYC Indie Dev Night January 29th at OS-NYC
We luv u indie devs‼️ 💛 🎮
🍒💥NYC Indie Dev Night: Jam Edition January 29th💥
Thank you to all the gamers and devs who showed out! And huge shoutouts to the OS-NYC team!
Thanks to everyone who played ‘if you stay’ at OS NYC last night! And thank you @playcrafting.bsky.social for hosting such an awesome event here in New York! #gamedev
Playcrafting’s NYC Indie Dev Night at OS-NYC is happening now💥SOLD OUT❤️🔥Thank you❤️🔥
We just added a few more tix to this sold-out event.
Act fast‼️
tinyurl.com/IDNJanuary
NYC Indie Dev Night is TONIGHT at @OS_NewYorkCity 🎮 🔥
Come early for Happy Hour 5-7pm
Suggested dress code: FRUITY🍒 Wear your brightest, boldest colors
🍋 🍊 🫐 🍓 🥝
Game Dev exhibitor tix for tomorrow are SOLD OUT‼️
Devs, don’t wait til the last minute to buy tix. Get ready for February’s ticket drop next week❤️🔥
tinyurl.com/IDNJanuary
