GAMEHEADS
@wearegameheads.bsky.social
We envision a world where low income youth and young people of color are equipped to thrive and succeed in any field they choose, including the tech, mixed media and video game industries.
It's almost Thanksgiving break and our students are going wild in IT class. Each student learns how to install hard drives, wifi adapters, upgrade the OS, clean the PC then they get to take it home along with a keyboard, mice and monitor.
November 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
It's almost Thanksgiving break and our students are going wild in IT class. Each student learns how to install hard drives, wifi adapters, upgrade the OS, clean the PC then they get to take it home along with a keyboard, mice and monitor.
Gameheads is gearing up for another exciting year! We are now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. Our award winning program combines game dev, film/VFX and tech training with educational counseling and industry experience. Play less, build more.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/yjpn3y62
Apply here: tinyurl.com/yjpn3y62
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Gameheads is gearing up for another exciting year! We are now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort. Our award winning program combines game dev, film/VFX and tech training with educational counseling and industry experience. Play less, build more.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/yjpn3y62
Apply here: tinyurl.com/yjpn3y62
Abayomi Rucker, a chill dude, who knows how to get things done. Our only complaint is that we have nothing to complain about. Abayomi has found a home away from home at Grand Canyon University, as a computer science major. Make sense since he was the programmer for the SAP project, Light the Power.
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Abayomi Rucker, a chill dude, who knows how to get things done. Our only complaint is that we have nothing to complain about. Abayomi has found a home away from home at Grand Canyon University, as a computer science major. Make sense since he was the programmer for the SAP project, Light the Power.
Although Bell is a new student, she quickly connected with others and made a big impact on our community. A natural leader, with a bubbly personality. She is currently at Berkeley College, and has her eyes set on transferring to the @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social computer science program.
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Although Bell is a new student, she quickly connected with others and made a big impact on our community. A natural leader, with a bubbly personality. She is currently at Berkeley College, and has her eyes set on transferring to the @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social computer science program.
Every year, we have a big Halloween party and it's seriously one of my favorite times of the year. Our students show up in costumes and we play scary video games, eat junk food and act silly. Check out the highlights below from Hawaii, Oakland and our virtual students:
October 27, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Every year, we have a big Halloween party and it's seriously one of my favorite times of the year. Our students show up in costumes and we play scary video games, eat junk food and act silly. Check out the highlights below from Hawaii, Oakland and our virtual students:
Angel has always been sort of the mad scientist since he joined us four years ago. This he worked on Spree, a racing game using a real life shopping cart which was wild! And now they start their journey at @calpolyslo.bsky.social for Computer Science. Good luck Angel!
October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Angel has always been sort of the mad scientist since he joined us four years ago. This he worked on Spree, a racing game using a real life shopping cart which was wild! And now they start their journey at @calpolyslo.bsky.social for Computer Science. Good luck Angel!
Congrats to Kalei! Kalei is a first year student already making waves with his work on the game Goat Scape in collaboration with Liliʻuokalani Trust. He is studying computer science at @universityofhawaii.bsky.social. We're excited to see your achievements!
October 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Congrats to Kalei! Kalei is a first year student already making waves with his work on the game Goat Scape in collaboration with Liliʻuokalani Trust. He is studying computer science at @universityofhawaii.bsky.social. We're excited to see your achievements!
Four years ago, Lidia joined us as a high school freshman and since then has worked on four games with us most recently as an engineer on this summer's "Mirror Magica." Now she starts her journey as a Cal Poly Mustang as a Computer Science major. She's LEGIT! We're proud of you, Lidia!
October 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Four years ago, Lidia joined us as a high school freshman and since then has worked on four games with us most recently as an engineer on this summer's "Mirror Magica." Now she starts her journey as a Cal Poly Mustang as a Computer Science major. She's LEGIT! We're proud of you, Lidia!
Shoutout to Donovan Rodrigues! After completing two years at Gameheads, making the games Enjoy Your Stay in Paradise and Makahiki, Donovan enters @sandiegostate.bsky.social as a multimedia major. We look forward to what you will accomplish!
October 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Shoutout to Donovan Rodrigues! After completing two years at Gameheads, making the games Enjoy Your Stay in Paradise and Makahiki, Donovan enters @sandiegostate.bsky.social as a multimedia major. We look forward to what you will accomplish!
Shoutout to Maya Crawford for starting her graduate studies at Duke University's Game Design Development and Innovation program. Maya joined us in 2024 working on Understudy and this year, was the UX/UI designer on Project Jam. Congratulations on your next steps, Maya!
October 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Shoutout to Maya Crawford for starting her graduate studies at Duke University's Game Design Development and Innovation program. Maya joined us in 2024 working on Understudy and this year, was the UX/UI designer on Project Jam. Congratulations on your next steps, Maya!
Gameheads is proud to announce the Thomas C.H. Lum Scholarship. As one of Hawaii's most recognized structural engineers, Mr. Lum believed in the importance of a college education. This year, we awarded 6 Gameheads: Hawaii students w/ a 4 year scholarship to pursue their dreams. tinyurl.com/4fdvj4cj
October 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Gameheads is proud to announce the Thomas C.H. Lum Scholarship. As one of Hawaii's most recognized structural engineers, Mr. Lum believed in the importance of a college education. This year, we awarded 6 Gameheads: Hawaii students w/ a 4 year scholarship to pursue their dreams. tinyurl.com/4fdvj4cj
Shout out to Team Hawaii Union & Liliuokalani Trust. Goat Scape is a casual puzzle game where Alvin the Goat has to traverse minefields across the Hawaiian Islands to reunite with his family. Goat Scape is a 2025 SAP project. It will be released on 12/19/2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKJN...
September 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Shout out to Team Hawaii Union & Liliuokalani Trust. Goat Scape is a casual puzzle game where Alvin the Goat has to traverse minefields across the Hawaiian Islands to reunite with his family. Goat Scape is a 2025 SAP project. It will be released on 12/19/2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKJN...
Congrats to Imani Cage for graduating with her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and immediately starting her Master's Degree at Seattle University. Imani was the narrative designer on 2024's Understudy and served as the Project Manager for this year's incredible "Project Jam."
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Congrats to Imani Cage for graduating with her Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and immediately starting her Master's Degree at Seattle University. Imani was the narrative designer on 2024's Understudy and served as the Project Manager for this year's incredible "Project Jam."
The Lament is a point-and-click visual novel following Nisaea, a selkie who is investigating a series of disappearances when her own pelt is stolen, trapping her on land. The Lament is a 2025 Summer Accelerator Program (SAP) project. It will be released on 12/19/2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSR0...
September 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Lament is a point-and-click visual novel following Nisaea, a selkie who is investigating a series of disappearances when her own pelt is stolen, trapping her on land. The Lament is a 2025 Summer Accelerator Program (SAP) project. It will be released on 12/19/2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSR0...
Congratulations to Alvin Mamala! Alvin enters @calpolyslo.bsky.social this fall as a computer science major. He joined the program in 2024 and has already made a huge impact with games Make a Lei and Goat Scape. Gameheads and Liliʻuokalani Trust are excited to see what you do next, sir.
September 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Congratulations to Alvin Mamala! Alvin enters @calpolyslo.bsky.social this fall as a computer science major. He joined the program in 2024 and has already made a huge impact with games Make a Lei and Goat Scape. Gameheads and Liliʻuokalani Trust are excited to see what you do next, sir.
Kapu Aloha is a first-person 3D atmospheric experience where you are Professor Blackwood, an archaeologist exploring the depths of a mysterious Hawaiian forest to recover ancient artifacts. A 2025 SAP project, Kapu Aloha will be released 12/19/2025. youtube.com/watch?v=2AfgTELR-6o&feature=youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Kapu Aloha is a first-person 3D atmospheric experience where you are Professor Blackwood, an archaeologist exploring the depths of a mysterious Hawaiian forest to recover ancient artifacts. A 2025 SAP project, Kapu Aloha will be released 12/19/2025. youtube.com/watch?v=2AfgTELR-6o&feature=youtu.be
Congrats to An Le for transferring from
Berkeley City College to USC majoring in Mechanical Engineering! Ever since joining Gameheads in 2022, she has been determined to get into USC and she finally made that a reality. Well done, An. We can't wait to see what you will accomplish.
Berkeley City College to USC majoring in Mechanical Engineering! Ever since joining Gameheads in 2022, she has been determined to get into USC and she finally made that a reality. Well done, An. We can't wait to see what you will accomplish.
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Congrats to An Le for transferring from
Berkeley City College to USC majoring in Mechanical Engineering! Ever since joining Gameheads in 2022, she has been determined to get into USC and she finally made that a reality. Well done, An. We can't wait to see what you will accomplish.
Berkeley City College to USC majoring in Mechanical Engineering! Ever since joining Gameheads in 2022, she has been determined to get into USC and she finally made that a reality. Well done, An. We can't wait to see what you will accomplish.
Team Devious Innovators presents, Mosh It!, an isometric beat-em-up game where the player’s objective is to defeat ENEMIES in the mosh pits who are creating a hostile environment. Mosh It! is a 2025 Summer Accelerator Program project. It will be released 12/19/2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqNe...
September 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Team Devious Innovators presents, Mosh It!, an isometric beat-em-up game where the player’s objective is to defeat ENEMIES in the mosh pits who are creating a hostile environment. Mosh It! is a 2025 Summer Accelerator Program project. It will be released 12/19/2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqNe...
Adam did an amazing job on this summer's virtual production project, "Business as Usual." That's why it warms my heart to hear that he is now majoring in Film this fall at Syracuse University. It has been awesome to see his love for cinema grow during his tenure in the program.
September 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Adam did an amazing job on this summer's virtual production project, "Business as Usual." That's why it warms my heart to hear that he is now majoring in Film this fall at Syracuse University. It has been awesome to see his love for cinema grow during his tenure in the program.
Huge shoutout to Vinyza Yarenny Carbajal for getting into @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social! She came into Gameheads just two years ago with almost no coding experience now she's majoring in computer science at one of the top public universities in the country. Congrats, Vinyza!
September 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Huge shoutout to Vinyza Yarenny Carbajal for getting into @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social! She came into Gameheads just two years ago with almost no coding experience now she's majoring in computer science at one of the top public universities in the country. Congrats, Vinyza!
Make way for Bruce Jimenez! He is attending @ucsandiego.bsky.social this fall majoring in Computer Science! He went from being the youngest student in his cohort as a high school freshman to presenting at @northeasternu.bsky.social for project Apartment 510. We are so proud of you, Bruce.
September 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Make way for Bruce Jimenez! He is attending @ucsandiego.bsky.social this fall majoring in Computer Science! He went from being the youngest student in his cohort as a high school freshman to presenting at @northeasternu.bsky.social for project Apartment 510. We are so proud of you, Bruce.
Congratulations to Joseph Gitonga! He just started his first semester @calstateeastbay.bsky.social where he is majoring in Computer Science. Mr. Gitonga is one of our new students. We are excited to see the beginning of his next steps towards his goals.
September 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Congratulations to Joseph Gitonga! He just started his first semester @calstateeastbay.bsky.social where he is majoring in Computer Science. Mr. Gitonga is one of our new students. We are excited to see the beginning of his next steps towards his goals.
Huge shoutout to Adrienne Saporsantos for getting into @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social as a Molecular Biology major! She joined Gameheads in 2023 and immediately started crushing it on Stars Align. Sounds like those stars aligned for her college dreams too. Go get 'em, Adrienne!
September 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Huge shoutout to Adrienne Saporsantos for getting into @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social as a Molecular Biology major! She joined Gameheads in 2023 and immediately started crushing it on Stars Align. Sounds like those stars aligned for her college dreams too. Go get 'em, Adrienne!
Alexander Otis! This young man joined the program last year and is already on his way to @calpolyslo.bsky.social. He is one of several computer science majors coming from the the great state of Hawaii in partnership with the Liliʻuokalani Trust.
September 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Alexander Otis! This young man joined the program last year and is already on his way to @calpolyslo.bsky.social. He is one of several computer science majors coming from the the great state of Hawaii in partnership with the Liliʻuokalani Trust.
Congratulations to Lia "Lee" Kagehiro, one of our Gameheads: Hawaii students, on her first few weeks at @usc.edu . Lee is a very talented artist and definitely one to watch. A great find by the Liliʻuokalani Trust.
September 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Congratulations to Lia "Lee" Kagehiro, one of our Gameheads: Hawaii students, on her first few weeks at @usc.edu . Lee is a very talented artist and definitely one to watch. A great find by the Liliʻuokalani Trust.