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Level 1 is now FREE FOREVER! 🧙‍♂️✨

Build your first game with a team and industry pros for $0, a guided game jam-like experience for game developers of all experience levels

The indie revolution starts now.

Grab your spot: bit.ly/3MdWKCm

#gamedev #indiedev #iga
How to launch successful video games: IGA Level 1 Game Dev Bootcamp
Join a competitive game jam guided by 3 industry vets who will teach you what it takes to build, launch and market a successful indie game!
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Get some indie games to play this weekend! Our first IGA Publisher Sale is live on Steam through October 8! Support small student teams and snag all of these indie games at 10% to 60% off.

Grab your copies here: store.steampowered.com/publisher/in...
#indiegame #game #games #steamsale #steam
October 2, 2026 at 4:26 PM
LAST CHANCE to join the new Level 3; applications close this Thursday.

We’ve reworked it for you: now 2 months (down from 4), less pressure, run solo or join a team (premade teams available), and a much lower price: $999 USD.

Apply: indiegameacademy.com/class-schedule-level-3/ #indiedev #gamedev
September 9, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Learn Unreal Engine basics by building a 3D platformer in just a weekend with our next Level 1 cohort, for FREE!!!

Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1997781596... #gamedev #unrealengine
August 25, 2026 at 8:25 PM
IGA's Level 3 is finally back! 🧙‍♂️

We rebuilt L3 to fit what indies need most right now:
• $999 full price (was $3,500)
• 2-month duration
• Lower stress commitment
• Work in a team or go solo

Apply by August 1 for the $799 early bird rate!

indiegameacademy.com/class-schedu... #gamedev
July 28, 2026 at 10:23 PM
The Box is Alive launches tomorrow on Steam! A silly & fun physics platformer where you play as a sentient cardboard box trying to deliver itself.

Wishlist it today and give it a try tomorrow!

store.steampowered.com/app/3961120/...

#game #indiegame #indiedev #gamedev
July 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Our staple program, IGA Level 3, is returning with a fresh, revised format.

Tonight at 7 pm EST in our Discord, we are going live to walk through the new cohort details, what changed, and how you can build a game from scratch to launch alongside an indie team.

#gamedev #indiedev
July 20, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Tim and Willem launch Season 4 of Indie Game Guildhall this Wednesday at 12pm EST in the IGA Discord! Season 4 brings rotating segments: State of the Industry, Game Deep Dive, Indie Game Show & Tell, and Expert Interviews. Join us LIVE for Episode 1! #indiedev #podcast #gamedev
June 15, 2026 at 10:05 PM
A new 24-hour stream tomorrow! Want us to play your games and ask you questions about them live? Send us the details: forms.gle/EBytjN5ZusPn...

#indiedev #stream #gamedev
June 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
3 upcoming indie games you should take a look at! 🎮

All 3 projects got fully funded on Kickstarter in under 24 hours, and they are all releasing next month (All with playable Demos).

Check the thread below or scan the QR code to add them to your wishlist. 👇

#indiedev #steam #indiegame
May 27, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The $500 @Xsolla Webshop Jam is now on Itch.io! 🎮
Participate for the reward without joining the full Level 1 program this weekend. Enter here: bit.ly/4qHk89i
#gamedev #xsolla #indiegame #ad
February 26, 2026 at 6:54 PM
A sneak peek into the curriculum for this weekend's Level 1! Check out what the schedule looks like, and who our mentors are for this cohort!

#gamedev #indiedev #iga
February 25, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Registration for GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 is open! IGA will be there, and there isn’t a better time to change the game with us.
Join us: bit.ly/4b3Xaoi
#GDC2026 #GameDev
GDC FESTIVAL OF GAMING 2026
March 9–13, 2026 San Francisco, CA
gdc.informafestivals.com
February 24, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Our new Level 1 bounty board is live! 💸 Compete for rewards like the @Xsolla Webshop challenge—the winner gets a $500 cash prize! 💰
The best part? It only takes ~15 minutes to set up your web shop and qualify. 🚀
Details here: bit.ly/4apH3Bt
#gamedev #xsolla #gamejam #indiedev
February 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Steam Next Fest starts tonight and we'll be streaming gameplay of all 3 of our wonderful Foundry inside of Steam! Join us! store.steampowered.com/publisher/in...

#gamedev #steam #nextfest #steamnextfest #demo #indiegame
February 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We've turned our virtual castle into a virtual coworking Castle, open 24/7 for class attendees and Patreon signups! Weekly kickoffs, standups, and coworking sessions, free games, and soon, Mentor Office Hours!

Sign up here: bit.ly/4qf7SN5

#gamedev #coworking
February 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
For a limited time, GDC Festival of Gaming is offering an extra $50 off the Early Indie/Start-up Rate. Grab your pass for just $449 by 11:59pm PT on February 20.

Use code “GDCINDIEP” at checkout.

Join us: gdc.informafestivals.com/2026/registr...
#GDC2026 #GameDev
February 19, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Level 1 is now FREE FOREVER! 🧙‍♂️✨

Build your first game with a team and industry pros for $0, a guided game jam-like experience for game developers of all experience levels

The indie revolution starts now.

Grab your spot: bit.ly/3MdWKCm

#gamedev #indiedev #iga
How to launch successful video games: IGA Level 1 Game Dev Bootcamp
Join a competitive game jam guided by 3 industry vets who will teach you what it takes to build, launch and market a successful indie game!
bit.ly
February 17, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Submissions are officially OPEN for the @BlueOceanGames Rising Tide 3!

🏆 1st Place: $1,000
🏅 2nd-10th: $100 each
⚖️ Judges’ Picks: $100 each
🚀 ALL winners get an invite to interview for project funding!

bit.ly/3L8hnzu

#bog #iga #gamedev
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Join us tomorrow for the January Game Sandbox!

Just a game design doc or some cool character mockups are just as welcome as full prototypes or launched titles!

We encourage you to share. Submit your games here: forms.gle/Fjzw3bMcw8Sw...

#gamedev #indiedev #gameindustry #iga
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Join us tomorrow at 1 PM EST for a 2nd round of the IGA Community Round Table, where we'll discuss on Discord how the year will look like for IGA and our community, as well as listen to your feedback, ideas and worries.

#gamedev #indiedev #iga
January 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
A preview of what this week will look like for us!

- Wed 7th: Community Round Table
- Thu 8th: January Game Sandbox w/Work With Indies
- Fri 9th to Sun 11th: IGA x Xsolla Jam ($500 prize)

Check our Discord's events tab for more information on each!

#gamedev #indiedev #iga
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Join us tomorrow for a Community Round Table to discuss the state of the job market and define our collective path for 2026!

Please come ready with:
🤔 Questions
🚧 Concerns
💡 Ideas

We want to hear from you, so let's plan our next great level up together 💖

See you there!

#gamedev #indiedev
December 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Last 2 hours of the Foundry Kickstarters!!! Get one of their exclusive backer rewards and support your fellow indies! indiegameacademy.com/foundry-coho... #indiegame #game #kickstarter
November 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Time is running out to cast your vote for the Rising Tide contest by our friends at @blueoceangames! Only 100 indie titles left, so choose your top picks at blueoceangames.com?ref=IGA. And don't forget to join the Blue Ocean Games community on Discord: discord.gg/sX3ery7Q3C #IndieGames #RisingTide
October 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
'TIS FINALLY TIME! #kickstarter #gamedev #indiegame
October 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM