GAMERella
@gamerella.bsky.social
GAMERella is the world’s longest running annual game jam and workshop series focusing on supporting marginalized game creators and aspiring game makers.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Briar Lee Molto✨️
Briar is an indie game developer, UI designer, and illustrator with a passion for immersive and innovative gameplay experiences.
One of their big projects before joining GAMERella's mentorship was the game Monstrum Mysterium.
@nachogender.bsky.social
Briar is an indie game developer, UI designer, and illustrator with a passion for immersive and innovative gameplay experiences.
One of their big projects before joining GAMERella's mentorship was the game Monstrum Mysterium.
@nachogender.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Briar Lee Molto✨️
Briar is an indie game developer, UI designer, and illustrator with a passion for immersive and innovative gameplay experiences.
One of their big projects before joining GAMERella's mentorship was the game Monstrum Mysterium.
@nachogender.bsky.social
Briar is an indie game developer, UI designer, and illustrator with a passion for immersive and innovative gameplay experiences.
One of their big projects before joining GAMERella's mentorship was the game Monstrum Mysterium.
@nachogender.bsky.social
Our annual Game Jam is 3 DAYS AWAY!
Read what other folks had to say about their experience to get you hyped about an experience you'll never forget with fellow gamers and creatives this weekend.
See you soon!
Read what other folks had to say about their experience to get you hyped about an experience you'll never forget with fellow gamers and creatives this weekend.
See you soon!
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our annual Game Jam is 3 DAYS AWAY!
Read what other folks had to say about their experience to get you hyped about an experience you'll never forget with fellow gamers and creatives this weekend.
See you soon!
Read what other folks had to say about their experience to get you hyped about an experience you'll never forget with fellow gamers and creatives this weekend.
See you soon!
✨️Mentee Highlight - Des Cendres Rivière✨️
Des Rivière is a composer, sound artist, inter-disciplinary creator, wildlife tracker and a member of the GAMERella mentorship. Blending ambient textures, analog tape, and field recordings, their art gives voice to hidden creatures and forgotten objects.
Des Rivière is a composer, sound artist, inter-disciplinary creator, wildlife tracker and a member of the GAMERella mentorship. Blending ambient textures, analog tape, and field recordings, their art gives voice to hidden creatures and forgotten objects.
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Des Cendres Rivière✨️
Des Rivière is a composer, sound artist, inter-disciplinary creator, wildlife tracker and a member of the GAMERella mentorship. Blending ambient textures, analog tape, and field recordings, their art gives voice to hidden creatures and forgotten objects.
Des Rivière is a composer, sound artist, inter-disciplinary creator, wildlife tracker and a member of the GAMERella mentorship. Blending ambient textures, analog tape, and field recordings, their art gives voice to hidden creatures and forgotten objects.
🚨 Announcing our 2025 Game Jam Keynote Speaker... 🚨
@thatmegbee.bsky.social !
Meagan is an Âpihtawikosisân (Fed: Métis of Ontario) game designer, interactive digital media artist, writer, and philosopher. Her most recent work is the Indigenous cybernoir detective game Hill Agency: PURITYdecay.
@thatmegbee.bsky.social !
Meagan is an Âpihtawikosisân (Fed: Métis of Ontario) game designer, interactive digital media artist, writer, and philosopher. Her most recent work is the Indigenous cybernoir detective game Hill Agency: PURITYdecay.
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨 Announcing our 2025 Game Jam Keynote Speaker... 🚨
@thatmegbee.bsky.social !
Meagan is an Âpihtawikosisân (Fed: Métis of Ontario) game designer, interactive digital media artist, writer, and philosopher. Her most recent work is the Indigenous cybernoir detective game Hill Agency: PURITYdecay.
@thatmegbee.bsky.social !
Meagan is an Âpihtawikosisân (Fed: Métis of Ontario) game designer, interactive digital media artist, writer, and philosopher. Her most recent work is the Indigenous cybernoir detective game Hill Agency: PURITYdecay.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Alissia Bocarro✨️
A 2D/3D video game artist and generalist with a passion for storytelling through her projects, Alissia is now a member of the GAMERella mentorship cohort!
A 2D/3D video game artist and generalist with a passion for storytelling through her projects, Alissia is now a member of the GAMERella mentorship cohort!
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Alissia Bocarro✨️
A 2D/3D video game artist and generalist with a passion for storytelling through her projects, Alissia is now a member of the GAMERella mentorship cohort!
A 2D/3D video game artist and generalist with a passion for storytelling through her projects, Alissia is now a member of the GAMERella mentorship cohort!
The GAMERella Game Jam is NEXT WEEK!
While the in-person event is sold out already, there are still some online spots available for those who can't make it in person but still want to make something amazing together.
While the in-person event is sold out already, there are still some online spots available for those who can't make it in person but still want to make something amazing together.
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The GAMERella Game Jam is NEXT WEEK!
While the in-person event is sold out already, there are still some online spots available for those who can't make it in person but still want to make something amazing together.
While the in-person event is sold out already, there are still some online spots available for those who can't make it in person but still want to make something amazing together.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Darius Fang✨️
A game developer and software engineer, Darius is another talented member of the GAMERella mentorship program.
@dariusfang.bsky.social
A game developer and software engineer, Darius is another talented member of the GAMERella mentorship program.
@dariusfang.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Darius Fang✨️
A game developer and software engineer, Darius is another talented member of the GAMERella mentorship program.
@dariusfang.bsky.social
A game developer and software engineer, Darius is another talented member of the GAMERella mentorship program.
@dariusfang.bsky.social
The Game Jam is almost upon us, so we're taking a trip down memory lane...
We're grateful to be able to put on the GAMERella annual Game Jam every year and sell out every year, thanks to the amazing people like you who support us.
We're grateful to be able to put on the GAMERella annual Game Jam every year and sell out every year, thanks to the amazing people like you who support us.
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The Game Jam is almost upon us, so we're taking a trip down memory lane...
We're grateful to be able to put on the GAMERella annual Game Jam every year and sell out every year, thanks to the amazing people like you who support us.
We're grateful to be able to put on the GAMERella annual Game Jam every year and sell out every year, thanks to the amazing people like you who support us.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Inès Bouakkaoui✨️
Inès is a technical game designer and animator. She is passionate about scripting and technical integration in Unreal Engine 5. She gives her all to her projects and is always ready to learn new things.
Inès is a technical game designer and animator. She is passionate about scripting and technical integration in Unreal Engine 5. She gives her all to her projects and is always ready to learn new things.
November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Inès Bouakkaoui✨️
Inès is a technical game designer and animator. She is passionate about scripting and technical integration in Unreal Engine 5. She gives her all to her projects and is always ready to learn new things.
Inès is a technical game designer and animator. She is passionate about scripting and technical integration in Unreal Engine 5. She gives her all to her projects and is always ready to learn new things.
GAMERella is proud to have hosted thousands of gamers over the years and been a home for them to foster their talent in a safe space.
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
GAMERella is proud to have hosted thousands of gamers over the years and been a home for them to foster their talent in a safe space.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Justin Roberts✨️
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with projects like Stream Evil.
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with projects like Stream Evil.
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Justin Roberts✨️
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with projects like Stream Evil.
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with projects like Stream Evil.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Justin Roberts✨️
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with some projects in the works including Stream Evil.
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with some projects in the works including Stream Evil.
November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Justin Roberts✨️
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with some projects in the works including Stream Evil.
A recent MA Media Studies graduate from Concordia University, whose practice bridges the areas of academic research, intermedial work, and video game development, Justin joined the GAMERella mentorship with some projects in the works including Stream Evil.
Are you looking to try your hand at making a game from scratch?
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Are you looking to try your hand at making a game from scratch?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Check out some of the GAMERella teams fav spooky games to get you in the spirit:
🎃 Psychroma by Rocket Adrift and Until Dawn by Supermassive Games ~ @jessromarcotte.bsky.social
👻 Signalis by rose-engine ~ @missmystie.bsky.social
Check out some of the GAMERella teams fav spooky games to get you in the spirit:
🎃 Psychroma by Rocket Adrift and Until Dawn by Supermassive Games ~ @jessromarcotte.bsky.social
👻 Signalis by rose-engine ~ @missmystie.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Check out some of the GAMERella teams fav spooky games to get you in the spirit:
🎃 Psychroma by Rocket Adrift and Until Dawn by Supermassive Games ~ @jessromarcotte.bsky.social
👻 Signalis by rose-engine ~ @missmystie.bsky.social
Check out some of the GAMERella teams fav spooky games to get you in the spirit:
🎃 Psychroma by Rocket Adrift and Until Dawn by Supermassive Games ~ @jessromarcotte.bsky.social
👻 Signalis by rose-engine ~ @missmystie.bsky.social
Participating in a game jam is a fun and rewarding experience, but can seem daunting to a lot of people. In this workshop, we’ll explore the structures, best practices, and tips for a successful jam experience.
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Participating in a game jam is a fun and rewarding experience, but can seem daunting to a lot of people. In this workshop, we’ll explore the structures, best practices, and tips for a successful jam experience.
Reposted by GAMERella
🌟 Have you gotten your FREE ticket for tomorrows @gamerella.bsky.social panel yet? 🌟
Some of our fantastic #IGDAFVirtualExchange alumni will be speaking about their unique paths to games--definitely one to make time for!
🎟️FREE SIGN UP
www.tickettailor.com/events/gamer...
Some of our fantastic #IGDAFVirtualExchange alumni will be speaking about their unique paths to games--definitely one to make time for!
🎟️FREE SIGN UP
www.tickettailor.com/events/gamer...
October 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🌟 Have you gotten your FREE ticket for tomorrows @gamerella.bsky.social panel yet? 🌟
Some of our fantastic #IGDAFVirtualExchange alumni will be speaking about their unique paths to games--definitely one to make time for!
🎟️FREE SIGN UP
www.tickettailor.com/events/gamer...
Some of our fantastic #IGDAFVirtualExchange alumni will be speaking about their unique paths to games--definitely one to make time for!
🎟️FREE SIGN UP
www.tickettailor.com/events/gamer...
Indie or AAA? Game Designer or Project Manager? Narrative Games or Action? When you're stepping into the games industry for the first time, it can seem like there's so many choices to be made. But careers in the industry are never as simple as it seems.
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Indie or AAA? Game Designer or Project Manager? Narrative Games or Action? When you're stepping into the games industry for the first time, it can seem like there's so many choices to be made. But careers in the industry are never as simple as it seems.
#TBT to our Pitching Workshop last week!
We had the amazing Jongwoo Kim, an award-nominated game designer, programmer, and the co-founder of Studio Imugi teach us all things pitching, and we are so thankful to have had his expertise.
@studioimugi.bksy.social
We had the amazing Jongwoo Kim, an award-nominated game designer, programmer, and the co-founder of Studio Imugi teach us all things pitching, and we are so thankful to have had his expertise.
@studioimugi.bksy.social
October 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#TBT to our Pitching Workshop last week!
We had the amazing Jongwoo Kim, an award-nominated game designer, programmer, and the co-founder of Studio Imugi teach us all things pitching, and we are so thankful to have had his expertise.
@studioimugi.bksy.social
We had the amazing Jongwoo Kim, an award-nominated game designer, programmer, and the co-founder of Studio Imugi teach us all things pitching, and we are so thankful to have had his expertise.
@studioimugi.bksy.social
GAME JAM OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We have our 2025 theme...
✨️ i made this for you ✨️
We have our 2025 theme...
✨️ i made this for you ✨️
October 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
GAME JAM OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We have our 2025 theme...
✨️ i made this for you ✨️
We have our 2025 theme...
✨️ i made this for you ✨️
Throwback to GAMERella at @qgcon.bsky.social !
Co-founder and co-director Gina Hara and one of our mentees, @justinrobs.bsky.social, both did a presentation as part of the annual Queerness and Games Conference.
Co-founder and co-director Gina Hara and one of our mentees, @justinrobs.bsky.social, both did a presentation as part of the annual Queerness and Games Conference.
October 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Throwback to GAMERella at @qgcon.bsky.social !
Co-founder and co-director Gina Hara and one of our mentees, @justinrobs.bsky.social, both did a presentation as part of the annual Queerness and Games Conference.
Co-founder and co-director Gina Hara and one of our mentees, @justinrobs.bsky.social, both did a presentation as part of the annual Queerness and Games Conference.
✨️Mentee Highlight - Nicholai Avigdor Melamed✨️
A multimedia writer-artist making comics, games, poetry and illustrations, Nicholai joined the GAMERella mentorship program with an art style and ambition to make games.
@artofnamelamed.bsky.social
A multimedia writer-artist making comics, games, poetry and illustrations, Nicholai joined the GAMERella mentorship program with an art style and ambition to make games.
@artofnamelamed.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 8:14 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Nicholai Avigdor Melamed✨️
A multimedia writer-artist making comics, games, poetry and illustrations, Nicholai joined the GAMERella mentorship program with an art style and ambition to make games.
@artofnamelamed.bsky.social
A multimedia writer-artist making comics, games, poetry and illustrations, Nicholai joined the GAMERella mentorship program with an art style and ambition to make games.
@artofnamelamed.bsky.social
✨️Mentee Highlight - Tuana Bıçakcı✨️
Now a member of the GAMERella mentorship program, Tuana came to our program with quite a few games under her belt as a developer and artist, including narrative roleplay games like Sleepy Haven Hotel and adventure survival games like Academic Weapon.
Now a member of the GAMERella mentorship program, Tuana came to our program with quite a few games under her belt as a developer and artist, including narrative roleplay games like Sleepy Haven Hotel and adventure survival games like Academic Weapon.
October 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
✨️Mentee Highlight - Tuana Bıçakcı✨️
Now a member of the GAMERella mentorship program, Tuana came to our program with quite a few games under her belt as a developer and artist, including narrative roleplay games like Sleepy Haven Hotel and adventure survival games like Academic Weapon.
Now a member of the GAMERella mentorship program, Tuana came to our program with quite a few games under her belt as a developer and artist, including narrative roleplay games like Sleepy Haven Hotel and adventure survival games like Academic Weapon.
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we would like to highlight some Indigenous groups creating in the video game space to check out and support, including...
September 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we would like to highlight some Indigenous groups creating in the video game space to check out and support, including...
If you are at @qgcon.bsky.social come to the arcade and suggest a theme for this year's GAMERella Game Jam!
If you sign up to our newsletter there, you can win a bundle of Canadian videogames!! ✨🤗
If you sign up to our newsletter there, you can win a bundle of Canadian videogames!! ✨🤗
September 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you are at @qgcon.bsky.social come to the arcade and suggest a theme for this year's GAMERella Game Jam!
If you sign up to our newsletter there, you can win a bundle of Canadian videogames!! ✨🤗
If you sign up to our newsletter there, you can win a bundle of Canadian videogames!! ✨🤗
GAMERella Co-Director Gina Hara will be talking on the importance of queer-driven game research on Saturday with the amazing @alexcustodio.com
Please have a look at our schedule for #QGcon including our streaming sessions, which will be on our discord!
September 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
GAMERella Co-Director Gina Hara will be talking on the importance of queer-driven game research on Saturday with the amazing @alexcustodio.com