✨Code Coven✨
@codecoven.bsky.social
The first award-winning classroom for gender-marginalised game developers. We support trans/cis women, trans men, non-binary and gender non-conforming people 🔮
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✨Code Coven✨
@codecoven.bsky.social
· Aug 29
🎉Aurora 2025 is officially underway! We kicked off the pilot programme on 25 Aug with our partners, board, contributors & community. The teams are already diving into their first modules — exciting times ahead! Watch this space for team announcements.
Interviews can be daunting, but practice makes all the difference.
Through Sparks: Game Changers, our participants are building confidence through mock interviews and expert feedback in a supportive environment.
Thanks to Ardán and Screen Ireland for making it possible.
Through Sparks: Game Changers, our participants are building confidence through mock interviews and expert feedback in a supportive environment.
Thanks to Ardán and Screen Ireland for making it possible.
July 1, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Interviews can be daunting, but practice makes all the difference.
Through Sparks: Game Changers, our participants are building confidence through mock interviews and expert feedback in a supportive environment.
Thanks to Ardán and Screen Ireland for making it possible.
Through Sparks: Game Changers, our participants are building confidence through mock interviews and expert feedback in a supportive environment.
Thanks to Ardán and Screen Ireland for making it possible.
Finding your place in the games industry can feel challenging 💜
This week in Sparks: Game Changers, participants explored job hunting strategies, interview preparation, workplace red flags, and career pathways through honest conversations with industry professionals.
This week in Sparks: Game Changers, participants explored job hunting strategies, interview preparation, workplace red flags, and career pathways through honest conversations with industry professionals.
June 23, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Finding your place in the games industry can feel challenging 💜
This week in Sparks: Game Changers, participants explored job hunting strategies, interview preparation, workplace red flags, and career pathways through honest conversations with industry professionals.
This week in Sparks: Game Changers, participants explored job hunting strategies, interview preparation, workplace red flags, and career pathways through honest conversations with industry professionals.
Speaking with confidence at work can be really difficult, especially in high pressure spaces 💜
Lauren Kaye joined Sparks: Game Changers to help participants navigate nerves, communicate clearly, and feel more confident speaking up in professional spaces.
Lauren Kaye joined Sparks: Game Changers to help participants navigate nerves, communicate clearly, and feel more confident speaking up in professional spaces.
June 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Speaking with confidence at work can be really difficult, especially in high pressure spaces 💜
Lauren Kaye joined Sparks: Game Changers to help participants navigate nerves, communicate clearly, and feel more confident speaking up in professional spaces.
Lauren Kaye joined Sparks: Game Changers to help participants navigate nerves, communicate clearly, and feel more confident speaking up in professional spaces.
Speaking up for yourself can make a real difference in the games industry 💜
In Sparks: Game Changers, Cinzia Musio led a session on self advocacy, boundaries, workplace communication, and navigating professional spaces with more confidence.
In Sparks: Game Changers, Cinzia Musio led a session on self advocacy, boundaries, workplace communication, and navigating professional spaces with more confidence.
June 2, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Speaking up for yourself can make a real difference in the games industry 💜
In Sparks: Game Changers, Cinzia Musio led a session on self advocacy, boundaries, workplace communication, and navigating professional spaces with more confidence.
In Sparks: Game Changers, Cinzia Musio led a session on self advocacy, boundaries, workplace communication, and navigating professional spaces with more confidence.
A strong CV is about more than experience alone. 💜
In Week 2 of Sparks: Game Changers, participants worked through their CVs together, shared feedback, and explored clearer ways to present their skills and experience with confidence.
In Week 2 of Sparks: Game Changers, participants worked through their CVs together, shared feedback, and explored clearer ways to present their skills and experience with confidence.
May 26, 2026 at 11:22 AM
A strong CV is about more than experience alone. 💜
In Week 2 of Sparks: Game Changers, participants worked through their CVs together, shared feedback, and explored clearer ways to present their skills and experience with confidence.
In Week 2 of Sparks: Game Changers, participants worked through their CVs together, shared feedback, and explored clearer ways to present their skills and experience with confidence.
Job hunting can feel really difficult, especially when trying to present your experience clearly.
Week 1 of Sparks: Game Changers featured Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR sharing practical advice on CV writing, recruitment, and building stronger applications 💜
Week 1 of Sparks: Game Changers featured Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR sharing practical advice on CV writing, recruitment, and building stronger applications 💜
May 19, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Job hunting can feel really difficult, especially when trying to present your experience clearly.
Week 1 of Sparks: Game Changers featured Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR sharing practical advice on CV writing, recruitment, and building stronger applications 💜
Week 1 of Sparks: Game Changers featured Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR sharing practical advice on CV writing, recruitment, and building stronger applications 💜
Sparks: Game Changers is officially underway ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the kickoff so meaningful, especially Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR.
Excited for the weeks ahead 💜
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the kickoff so meaningful, especially Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR.
Excited for the weeks ahead 💜
May 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Sparks: Game Changers is officially underway ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the kickoff so meaningful, especially Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR.
Excited for the weeks ahead 💜
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the kickoff so meaningful, especially Jaclyn Adair and Dana Ramnarine from Rhum HR.
Excited for the weeks ahead 💜
Final week to apply: Sparks: Game Changers
This is your last chance to join our free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Build confidence, strengthen your voice, and take your next steps.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
This is your last chance to join our free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Build confidence, strengthen your voice, and take your next steps.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
April 6, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Final week to apply: Sparks: Game Changers
This is your last chance to join our free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Build confidence, strengthen your voice, and take your next steps.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
This is your last chance to join our free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Build confidence, strengthen your voice, and take your next steps.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Liz was a participant in Code Coven’s Intro to Game Making 💜
She started gaming later in life and learned to make her own games. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
She started gaming later in life and learned to make her own games. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
April 3, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Liz was a participant in Code Coven’s Intro to Game Making 💜
She started gaming later in life and learned to make her own games. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
She started gaming later in life and learned to make her own games. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Interviews can feel nerve-wracking, so our practice session gives you a calm, supportive space to try, learn, and grow.
Get mock interview experience, helpful feedback, and build confidence step by step. .
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Get mock interview experience, helpful feedback, and build confidence step by step. .
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
April 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Interviews can feel nerve-wracking, so our practice session gives you a calm, supportive space to try, learn, and grow.
Get mock interview experience, helpful feedback, and build confidence step by step. .
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Get mock interview experience, helpful feedback, and build confidence step by step. .
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Find your voice and feel confident using it.
Learn to manage nerves, handle tough conversations, and speak clearly with Tara Mustapha.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme. Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Learn to manage nerves, handle tough conversations, and speak clearly with Tara Mustapha.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme. Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 30, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Find your voice and feel confident using it.
Learn to manage nerves, handle tough conversations, and speak clearly with Tara Mustapha.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme. Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Learn to manage nerves, handle tough conversations, and speak clearly with Tara Mustapha.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme. Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Find your voice and actually feel confident using it.
Join Tara Mustapha to learn how to manage nerves, handle difficult conversations, and speak with clarity when it matters most.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Join Tara Mustapha to learn how to manage nerves, handle difficult conversations, and speak with clarity when it matters most.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Find your voice and actually feel confident using it.
Join Tara Mustapha to learn how to manage nerves, handle difficult conversations, and speak with clarity when it matters most.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Join Tara Mustapha to learn how to manage nerves, handle difficult conversations, and speak with clarity when it matters most.
Part of the free 6-week Sparks: Game Changers programme.
Apply now: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Meet Ash, a previous participant of Code Coven’s IGM programme 💜
She started with no experience and is now a game developer. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach to grow confidence, skills, and career potential.
Apply today: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYlP...
She started with no experience and is now a game developer. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach to grow confidence, skills, and career potential.
Apply today: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYlP...
Code Coven Student Testimonial | Ashley | Introduction to Game Making
YouTube video by Code Coven
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March 26, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Meet Ash, a previous participant of Code Coven’s IGM programme 💜
She started with no experience and is now a game developer. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach to grow confidence, skills, and career potential.
Apply today: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYlP...
She started with no experience and is now a game developer. Sparks: Game Changers offers the same supportive approach to grow confidence, skills, and career potential.
Apply today: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYlP...
Happening tonight: Sparks: Game Changers Info Session 🎉
A free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Join to ask questions and see if it’s right for you.
📅 6pm (GMT) — Sign up: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0 pic.x.com/HRTF4xOnF8
A free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Join to ask questions and see if it’s right for you.
📅 6pm (GMT) — Sign up: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0 pic.x.com/HRTF4xOnF8
March 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Happening tonight: Sparks: Game Changers Info Session 🎉
A free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Join to ask questions and see if it’s right for you.
📅 6pm (GMT) — Sign up: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0 pic.x.com/HRTF4xOnF8
A free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry. Join to ask questions and see if it’s right for you.
📅 6pm (GMT) — Sign up: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0 pic.x.com/HRTF4xOnF8
Happening tomorrow: Sparks: Game Changers Info Session!
Applications are open. Join to ask questions & learn more.
📅 25 Mar, 6pm (GMT) → luma.com/ggorgqz3
Ready to Apply Sparks: Game Changers?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Special thanks to Screen Ireland and Ardán for their support.
Applications are open. Join to ask questions & learn more.
📅 25 Mar, 6pm (GMT) → luma.com/ggorgqz3
Ready to Apply Sparks: Game Changers?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Special thanks to Screen Ireland and Ardán for their support.
March 24, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Happening tomorrow: Sparks: Game Changers Info Session!
Applications are open. Join to ask questions & learn more.
📅 25 Mar, 6pm (GMT) → luma.com/ggorgqz3
Ready to Apply Sparks: Game Changers?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Special thanks to Screen Ireland and Ardán for their support.
Applications are open. Join to ask questions & learn more.
📅 25 Mar, 6pm (GMT) → luma.com/ggorgqz3
Ready to Apply Sparks: Game Changers?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Special thanks to Screen Ireland and Ardán for their support.
Build confidence with Sparks: Game Changers’ Self-Advocacy session.
Learn boundary setting, communication, and how to express your value with clarity. Part of our free 6-week programme.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Learn boundary setting, communication, and how to express your value with clarity. Part of our free 6-week programme.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 23, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Build confidence with Sparks: Game Changers’ Self-Advocacy session.
Learn boundary setting, communication, and how to express your value with clarity. Part of our free 6-week programme.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Learn boundary setting, communication, and how to express your value with clarity. Part of our free 6-week programme.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Sparks: Game Changers applications are open. Join our info session on 25 March, 6pm (GMT) to learn more and ask questions: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Ready to apply?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Ready to apply?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 19, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Sparks: Game Changers applications are open. Join our info session on 25 March, 6pm (GMT) to learn more and ask questions: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Ready to apply?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Ready to apply?
Click here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Sparks: Game Changers CV Workshop offers a supportive space to refine your CV with thoughtful feedback and peer insight.
Build clarity, confidence, and present your experience effectively.
Applications are open: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Build clarity, confidence, and present your experience effectively.
Applications are open: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 18, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Sparks: Game Changers CV Workshop offers a supportive space to refine your CV with thoughtful feedback and peer insight.
Build clarity, confidence, and present your experience effectively.
Applications are open: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Build clarity, confidence, and present your experience effectively.
Applications are open: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Sparks: Game Changers info session 25 March, 6pm (GMT). Join: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Applications are open. Ready to explore this opportunity?
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Applications are open. Ready to explore this opportunity?
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 17, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Sparks: Game Changers info session 25 March, 6pm (GMT). Join: luma.com/ggorgqz3
Applications are open. Ready to explore this opportunity?
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Applications are open. Ready to explore this opportunity?
Apply here: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Reposted by ✨Code Coven✨
Huge congrats to @glowfroggames on the launch of 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 🎉
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
March 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Huge congrats to @glowfroggames on the launch of 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 🎉
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
Huge congrats to @glowfroggames on the launch of 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 🎉
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
March 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Huge congrats to @glowfroggames on the launch of 𝗣𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 🎉
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
It’s been such a joy having such an incredible team in Aurora, and we’re so proud to see this game come to life. If you haven’t yet, go check it out and support the team! 💜
store.steampowered.com/app/2891370/...
If the job market feels overwhelming, Sparks: Game Changers is here to help.
Learn how to strengthen your CV and navigate ATS systems with Dana Ramnarine (Rhum HR).
Free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Learn how to strengthen your CV and navigate ATS systems with Dana Ramnarine (Rhum HR).
Free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
March 16, 2026 at 9:33 AM
If the job market feels overwhelming, Sparks: Game Changers is here to help.
Learn how to strengthen your CV and navigate ATS systems with Dana Ramnarine (Rhum HR).
Free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Learn how to strengthen your CV and navigate ATS systems with Dana Ramnarine (Rhum HR).
Free 6-week programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry.
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
Applications for Sparks: Game Changers are open!🎮
Free 6-week online career programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry (Ardán, Code Coven &
@screenireland.bsky.social ).
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
📅 Info: 25 Mar, 6pm GMT luma.com/ggorgqz3
Free 6-week online career programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry (Ardán, Code Coven &
@screenireland.bsky.social ).
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
📅 Info: 25 Mar, 6pm GMT luma.com/ggorgqz3
March 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Applications for Sparks: Game Changers are open!🎮
Free 6-week online career programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry (Ardán, Code Coven &
@screenireland.bsky.social ).
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
📅 Info: 25 Mar, 6pm GMT luma.com/ggorgqz3
Free 6-week online career programme for marginalised genders in the Irish games industry (Ardán, Code Coven &
@screenireland.bsky.social ).
Apply: tally.so/r/NpWKO0
📅 Info: 25 Mar, 6pm GMT luma.com/ggorgqz3
Say hello to Panda Cat Games, joining Aurora 2026.
A UK indie studio crafting rich, heartfelt experiences designed to stay with players long after they put the controller down.
In Aurora, they’ll keep building Spirits of Heartwood, blending exploration and story.
A UK indie studio crafting rich, heartfelt experiences designed to stay with players long after they put the controller down.
In Aurora, they’ll keep building Spirits of Heartwood, blending exploration and story.
March 2, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Say hello to Panda Cat Games, joining Aurora 2026.
A UK indie studio crafting rich, heartfelt experiences designed to stay with players long after they put the controller down.
In Aurora, they’ll keep building Spirits of Heartwood, blending exploration and story.
A UK indie studio crafting rich, heartfelt experiences designed to stay with players long after they put the controller down.
In Aurora, they’ll keep building Spirits of Heartwood, blending exploration and story.
Announcement:
Say hello to Dream Cassette Studios, part of the Aurora 2026 Programme.
This UK independent studio builds creative games with heart and strong design.
During Aurora, they are growing Resonance, a game shaped by atmospheric sound, rhythm and immersive exploration.
Say hello to Dream Cassette Studios, part of the Aurora 2026 Programme.
This UK independent studio builds creative games with heart and strong design.
During Aurora, they are growing Resonance, a game shaped by atmospheric sound, rhythm and immersive exploration.
February 27, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Announcement:
Say hello to Dream Cassette Studios, part of the Aurora 2026 Programme.
This UK independent studio builds creative games with heart and strong design.
During Aurora, they are growing Resonance, a game shaped by atmospheric sound, rhythm and immersive exploration.
Say hello to Dream Cassette Studios, part of the Aurora 2026 Programme.
This UK independent studio builds creative games with heart and strong design.
During Aurora, they are growing Resonance, a game shaped by atmospheric sound, rhythm and immersive exploration.