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The world’s largest game creation event & global indiedev community 💜 https://globalgamejam.org 💜
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New year, new games! Start 2026 by joining Global Game Jam 2026 — the world’s biggest creative game development event! 🌍
🔗 globalgamejam.org
#GGJ26 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #IndieGames
🔗 globalgamejam.org
#GGJ26 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #IndieGames
January 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New year, new games! Start 2026 by joining Global Game Jam 2026 — the world’s biggest creative game development event! 🌍
🔗 globalgamejam.org
#GGJ26 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #IndieGames
🔗 globalgamejam.org
#GGJ26 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #IndieGames
Two venues. One unmissable event.
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 takes over The Brewery & The Barbican this January.
Hosting 3,000+ pros, 280+ speakers, and limitless networking.
📅 Jan 19–20 | 🔗 20% discount for GGJ Community - buff.ly/7cxTFkW
#PGConnects
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 takes over The Brewery & The Barbican this January.
Hosting 3,000+ pros, 280+ speakers, and limitless networking.
📅 Jan 19–20 | 🔗 20% discount for GGJ Community - buff.ly/7cxTFkW
#PGConnects
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Two venues. One unmissable event.
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 takes over The Brewery & The Barbican this January.
Hosting 3,000+ pros, 280+ speakers, and limitless networking.
📅 Jan 19–20 | 🔗 20% discount for GGJ Community - buff.ly/7cxTFkW
#PGConnects
Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026 takes over The Brewery & The Barbican this January.
Hosting 3,000+ pros, 280+ speakers, and limitless networking.
📅 Jan 19–20 | 🔗 20% discount for GGJ Community - buff.ly/7cxTFkW
#PGConnects
Global Game Jam Community Spotlight: ASEIS Studios, Colombia🌟
🫧Bubble Hero blends cozy pixel art with accessible wave-survival gameplay. ASEIS is planning a @kickstarter for mid-2026.
Read the whole story: buff.ly/z85u92e
#GameDev #IndieGame #Kickstarter
🫧Bubble Hero blends cozy pixel art with accessible wave-survival gameplay. ASEIS is planning a @kickstarter for mid-2026.
Read the whole story: buff.ly/z85u92e
#GameDev #IndieGame #Kickstarter
Global Game Jam Community Spotlight: ASEIS Studios, Colombia | Global Game Jam
To involve the community in the Bubble Hero's growth, ASEIS is planning a Kickstarter campaign for mid-2026.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Global Game Jam Community Spotlight: ASEIS Studios, Colombia🌟
🫧Bubble Hero blends cozy pixel art with accessible wave-survival gameplay. ASEIS is planning a @kickstarter for mid-2026.
Read the whole story: buff.ly/z85u92e
#GameDev #IndieGame #Kickstarter
🫧Bubble Hero blends cozy pixel art with accessible wave-survival gameplay. ASEIS is planning a @kickstarter for mid-2026.
Read the whole story: buff.ly/z85u92e
#GameDev #IndieGame #Kickstarter
Thanks to #GGJ26 Champion Level Sponsor Genies!
#Genies builds a high-fidelity avatar system that helps developers create character-driven games faster, with a free Avatar SDK for easy character creation and customization.
Learn more: go.genies.com/ggj2026
#Genies builds a high-fidelity avatar system that helps developers create character-driven games faster, with a free Avatar SDK for easy character creation and customization.
Learn more: go.genies.com/ggj2026
December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Champion Level Sponsor Genies!
#Genies builds a high-fidelity avatar system that helps developers create character-driven games faster, with a free Avatar SDK for easy character creation and customization.
Learn more: go.genies.com/ggj2026
#Genies builds a high-fidelity avatar system that helps developers create character-driven games faster, with a free Avatar SDK for easy character creation and customization.
Learn more: go.genies.com/ggj2026
#GGJ26 runs on AWS!
#AWS is the official cloud partner of the Global Game Jam, providing world-class cloud technology used across the games industry — from game jams and indie studios to some of the world’s biggest games.
Learn more: buff.ly/bpNGUDA
#AWS is the official cloud partner of the Global Game Jam, providing world-class cloud technology used across the games industry — from game jams and indie studios to some of the world’s biggest games.
Learn more: buff.ly/bpNGUDA
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#GGJ26 runs on AWS!
#AWS is the official cloud partner of the Global Game Jam, providing world-class cloud technology used across the games industry — from game jams and indie studios to some of the world’s biggest games.
Learn more: buff.ly/bpNGUDA
#AWS is the official cloud partner of the Global Game Jam, providing world-class cloud technology used across the games industry — from game jams and indie studios to some of the world’s biggest games.
Learn more: buff.ly/bpNGUDA
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor JetBrains!
JetBrains builds dev tools used by 15M+ professionals worldwide, including game studios—powering workflows with IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm, plus team tools like TeamCity and YouTrack.
🔗 Learn more: www.jetbrains.com
JetBrains builds dev tools used by 15M+ professionals worldwide, including game studios—powering workflows with IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm, plus team tools like TeamCity and YouTrack.
🔗 Learn more: www.jetbrains.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor JetBrains!
JetBrains builds dev tools used by 15M+ professionals worldwide, including game studios—powering workflows with IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm, plus team tools like TeamCity and YouTrack.
🔗 Learn more: www.jetbrains.com
JetBrains builds dev tools used by 15M+ professionals worldwide, including game studios—powering workflows with IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ IDEA, and PyCharm, plus team tools like TeamCity and YouTrack.
🔗 Learn more: www.jetbrains.com
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor Dashscored!
#Dashscored is a Discord community analytics tool helping teams understand engagement, sentiment, and growth across one or many servers—so communities can grow smarter and faster.
Learn more: buff.ly/Am4VauQ
#Dashscored is a Discord community analytics tool helping teams understand engagement, sentiment, and growth across one or many servers—so communities can grow smarter and faster.
Learn more: buff.ly/Am4VauQ
December 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor Dashscored!
#Dashscored is a Discord community analytics tool helping teams understand engagement, sentiment, and growth across one or many servers—so communities can grow smarter and faster.
Learn more: buff.ly/Am4VauQ
#Dashscored is a Discord community analytics tool helping teams understand engagement, sentiment, and growth across one or many servers—so communities can grow smarter and faster.
Learn more: buff.ly/Am4VauQ
Xsolla is proud to return as the Headline Sponsor of Global Game Jam 2026!
With a newly refreshed brand identity, Xsolla is embracing the future — just like the global game dev community continues to evolve and innovate.
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With a newly refreshed brand identity, Xsolla is embracing the future — just like the global game dev community continues to evolve and innovate.
buff.ly/emgfC3F
Global Game Jam and Xsolla partner again for 2026
Xsolla returns as a Global Game Jam 2026 Headline Sponsor, supporting creativity, collaboration, and accessible game development worldwide.
xsolla.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Xsolla is proud to return as the Headline Sponsor of Global Game Jam 2026!
With a newly refreshed brand identity, Xsolla is embracing the future — just like the global game dev community continues to evolve and innovate.
buff.ly/emgfC3F
With a newly refreshed brand identity, Xsolla is embracing the future — just like the global game dev community continues to evolve and innovate.
buff.ly/emgfC3F
Thanks to our Patron Level sponsor ArtDico!⭐
ARTDiCO Portfolio Center nurtures Chinese talents to leading overseas universities in game design, animation, and visual effects. Read more: artdico.co
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #ArtDico
ARTDiCO Portfolio Center nurtures Chinese talents to leading overseas universities in game design, animation, and visual effects. Read more: artdico.co
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #ArtDico
December 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thanks to our Patron Level sponsor ArtDico!⭐
ARTDiCO Portfolio Center nurtures Chinese talents to leading overseas universities in game design, animation, and visual effects. Read more: artdico.co
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #ArtDico
ARTDiCO Portfolio Center nurtures Chinese talents to leading overseas universities in game design, animation, and visual effects. Read more: artdico.co
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #ArtDico
Thanks to our Patron Level sponsor MAXs!⭐
MAXs is committed to equipping students with a 3A-aligned learning journey. Learn more: buff.ly/0YUetoH
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #MaxsEducation
MAXs is committed to equipping students with a 3A-aligned learning journey. Learn more: buff.ly/0YUetoH
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #MaxsEducation
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thanks to our Patron Level sponsor MAXs!⭐
MAXs is committed to equipping students with a 3A-aligned learning journey. Learn more: buff.ly/0YUetoH
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #MaxsEducation
MAXs is committed to equipping students with a 3A-aligned learning journey. Learn more: buff.ly/0YUetoH
#GGJ26 #GameDev #Sponsor #MaxsEducation
Empowering the next generation of game & animation creators.
#ARTDiCO Portfolio Center helps students get into top game & animation universities.
The Rookies #35 Global (2024)
Epic Games Authorized Unreal Engine Training Center
Free trial class & portfolio planning: support@artdico.co
#Sponsor
#ARTDiCO Portfolio Center helps students get into top game & animation universities.
The Rookies #35 Global (2024)
Epic Games Authorized Unreal Engine Training Center
Free trial class & portfolio planning: support@artdico.co
#Sponsor
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🎮 With Epic Games as a sponsor of #GGJ26, Unreal Editor for Fortnite (#UEFN) is part of the tools being highlighted for this year’s jam. Participants may choose to explore and build with UEFN during the Global Game Jam in January!
Learn more → fortnite.com/create
Learn more → fortnite.com/create
Create - Fortnite
Build with powerful creation tools. Publish to millions of Fortnite players. Monetize in the Fortnite creator economy.
fortnite.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🎮 With Epic Games as a sponsor of #GGJ26, Unreal Editor for Fortnite (#UEFN) is part of the tools being highlighted for this year’s jam. Participants may choose to explore and build with UEFN during the Global Game Jam in January!
Learn more → fortnite.com/create
Learn more → fortnite.com/create
December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor Autodesk! 🛠️
From the buildings we live in to the products we use to the games we play, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all. Learn more: www.autodesk.com
From the buildings we live in to the products we use to the games we play, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all. Learn more: www.autodesk.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor Autodesk! 🛠️
From the buildings we live in to the products we use to the games we play, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all. Learn more: www.autodesk.com
From the buildings we live in to the products we use to the games we play, Autodesk software helps our customers design and make a better world for all. Learn more: www.autodesk.com
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor Diversion 🚀
Diversion is an easy-to-use version control tool that helps devs and artists prototype fast during Global Game Jam — no setup hassle. Plus, get 100GB free for indie projects! Learn more: diversion.dev
Diversion is an easy-to-use version control tool that helps devs and artists prototype fast during Global Game Jam — no setup hassle. Plus, get 100GB free for indie projects! Learn more: diversion.dev
December 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Social Level Sponsor Diversion 🚀
Diversion is an easy-to-use version control tool that helps devs and artists prototype fast during Global Game Jam — no setup hassle. Plus, get 100GB free for indie projects! Learn more: diversion.dev
Diversion is an easy-to-use version control tool that helps devs and artists prototype fast during Global Game Jam — no setup hassle. Plus, get 100GB free for indie projects! Learn more: diversion.dev
First time jamming? Here’s how to prepare, stay creative, and have fun 💪 Read the FAQ globalgamejam.org/faq
You can also pop in our Discord and ask away -> discord.com/invite/ggj
#GlobalGameJam #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev
You can also pop in our Discord and ask away -> discord.com/invite/ggj
#GlobalGameJam #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
First time jamming? Here’s how to prepare, stay creative, and have fun 💪 Read the FAQ globalgamejam.org/faq
You can also pop in our Discord and ask away -> discord.com/invite/ggj
#GlobalGameJam #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev
You can also pop in our Discord and ask away -> discord.com/invite/ggj
#GlobalGameJam #GGJ26 #GameJam #GameDev #IndieDev
🏆 WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — Honoree for Most Global Team: Wild Search🏆
Global honorable mention, both for the engaging game as well as diverse team.
🔗 buff.ly/4hNLGlV
#IndieGame #WildSearch #WIPO
Global honorable mention, both for the engaging game as well as diverse team.
🔗 buff.ly/4hNLGlV
#IndieGame #WildSearch #WIPO
WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — Honoree for Most Global Team: Wild Search | Global Game Jam
Submitted on 21st December 2025
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🏆 WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — Honoree for Most Global Team: Wild Search🏆
Global honorable mention, both for the engaging game as well as diverse team.
🔗 buff.ly/4hNLGlV
#IndieGame #WildSearch #WIPO
Global honorable mention, both for the engaging game as well as diverse team.
🔗 buff.ly/4hNLGlV
#IndieGame #WildSearch #WIPO
ICYMI: Win a $10,000 Cash Prize by building games with purpose!
Global Game Jam, in collaboration with Games for Change, invites students ages 18–25 to take part in the G4C-GGJ Next Gen Expert Jam.
🔗 Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/MBqxxtd
#GameDev #GameJam #G4CStudentChallenge #GGJ26
Global Game Jam, in collaboration with Games for Change, invites students ages 18–25 to take part in the G4C-GGJ Next Gen Expert Jam.
🔗 Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/MBqxxtd
#GameDev #GameJam #G4CStudentChallenge #GGJ26
G4C-GGJ Next Gen Expert Jam | Global Game Jam
G4C-GGJ NEXT GEN EXPERT JAM is a partner jam between the Global Game Jam® and Games for Change to engage the next generation of game creators and innovators ages 18-25 in tackling global social…
globalgamejam.org
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
ICYMI: Win a $10,000 Cash Prize by building games with purpose!
Global Game Jam, in collaboration with Games for Change, invites students ages 18–25 to take part in the G4C-GGJ Next Gen Expert Jam.
🔗 Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/MBqxxtd
#GameDev #GameJam #G4CStudentChallenge #GGJ26
Global Game Jam, in collaboration with Games for Change, invites students ages 18–25 to take part in the G4C-GGJ Next Gen Expert Jam.
🔗 Learn more and sign up: buff.ly/MBqxxtd
#GameDev #GameJam #G4CStudentChallenge #GGJ26
🏆 WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — Africa Winner: A Gnome's Tale: Spellbound Stones🏆
A cute, cozy puzzle game involving a gnome!
🔗 buff.ly/jUTxcGY
#IndieGame #GnomesTale #CozyGames #WIPO
A cute, cozy puzzle game involving a gnome!
🔗 buff.ly/jUTxcGY
#IndieGame #GnomesTale #CozyGames #WIPO
WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — Africa Winner: A Gnome's Tale: Spellbound Stones | Global Game Jam
By the team of three young game creators from South Africa.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🏆 WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — Africa Winner: A Gnome's Tale: Spellbound Stones🏆
A cute, cozy puzzle game involving a gnome!
🔗 buff.ly/jUTxcGY
#IndieGame #GnomesTale #CozyGames #WIPO
A cute, cozy puzzle game involving a gnome!
🔗 buff.ly/jUTxcGY
#IndieGame #GnomesTale #CozyGames #WIPO
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor Kickstarter 🚀
Since 2009, Kickstarter’s global community has pledged $8B+ to help creators bring games and other creative projects to life. Learn more: buff.ly/zCwbl7S
Since 2009, Kickstarter’s global community has pledged $8B+ to help creators bring games and other creative projects to life. Learn more: buff.ly/zCwbl7S
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor Kickstarter 🚀
Since 2009, Kickstarter’s global community has pledged $8B+ to help creators bring games and other creative projects to life. Learn more: buff.ly/zCwbl7S
Since 2009, Kickstarter’s global community has pledged $8B+ to help creators bring games and other creative projects to life. Learn more: buff.ly/zCwbl7S
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor Games Branding 🎮
Experts in games industry PR, Games Branding helps studios and companies get the attention they deserve through global media reach and deep industry know-how. Learn more: gamesbranding.com
Experts in games industry PR, Games Branding helps studios and companies get the attention they deserve through global media reach and deep industry know-how. Learn more: gamesbranding.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor Games Branding 🎮
Experts in games industry PR, Games Branding helps studios and companies get the attention they deserve through global media reach and deep industry know-how. Learn more: gamesbranding.com
Experts in games industry PR, Games Branding helps studios and companies get the attention they deserve through global media reach and deep industry know-how. Learn more: gamesbranding.com
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 🌐
WIPO is a UN agency supporting innovators and creators worldwide by helping protect intellectual property and bring ideas safely to market. Learn more: www.wipo.int
WIPO is a UN agency supporting innovators and creators worldwide by helping protect intellectual property and bring ideas safely to market. Learn more: www.wipo.int
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 🌐
WIPO is a UN agency supporting innovators and creators worldwide by helping protect intellectual property and bring ideas safely to market. Learn more: www.wipo.int
WIPO is a UN agency supporting innovators and creators worldwide by helping protect intellectual property and bring ideas safely to market. Learn more: www.wipo.int
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor One World or None (OWON) 🌍
OWON works to improve political decision-making on global challenges by empowering everyday people and advocating for citizens’ assemblies worldwide. Learn more: buff.ly/tQhmRxZ
OWON works to improve political decision-making on global challenges by empowering everyday people and advocating for citizens’ assemblies worldwide. Learn more: buff.ly/tQhmRxZ
December 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Thanks to #GGJ26 Partner Level Sponsor One World or None (OWON) 🌍
OWON works to improve political decision-making on global challenges by empowering everyday people and advocating for citizens’ assemblies worldwide. Learn more: buff.ly/tQhmRxZ
OWON works to improve political decision-making on global challenges by empowering everyday people and advocating for citizens’ assemblies worldwide. Learn more: buff.ly/tQhmRxZ
🏆 WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — North America Winner: Humbug Tales: Keeper of the Swarm🏆
A narrative Action-Adventure game through a whimsical wetland world of puzzles, pirates, and predators.
🔗 buff.ly/bHZDEBB
#IndieGame #HumbugTales #WIPO
A narrative Action-Adventure game through a whimsical wetland world of puzzles, pirates, and predators.
🔗 buff.ly/bHZDEBB
#IndieGame #HumbugTales #WIPO
WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — North America Winner: Humbug Tales: Keeper of the Swarm | Global Game Jam
Submitted on 19th December 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🏆 WIPO Jam Winner Stories: Partner Jam Spotlight — North America Winner: Humbug Tales: Keeper of the Swarm🏆
A narrative Action-Adventure game through a whimsical wetland world of puzzles, pirates, and predators.
🔗 buff.ly/bHZDEBB
#IndieGame #HumbugTales #WIPO
A narrative Action-Adventure game through a whimsical wetland world of puzzles, pirates, and predators.
🔗 buff.ly/bHZDEBB
#IndieGame #HumbugTales #WIPO