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Take This is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization decreasing stigma and increasing support for mental health in games.
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Are you attending the Game Devs of Color Expo today? So are we!
Today ONLY, Take This is hosting a virtual AFK Quiet Room for @gdocexpo.com attendees from 12:30pm-7pm ET. Add the Quiet Room to your event schedule here: app.swapcard.com/eve...
More info/tickets for the Expo: www.gamedevsofcolor....
Today ONLY, Take This is hosting a virtual AFK Quiet Room for @gdocexpo.com attendees from 12:30pm-7pm ET. Add the Quiet Room to your event schedule here: app.swapcard.com/eve...
More info/tickets for the Expo: www.gamedevsofcolor....
September 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Are you attending the Game Devs of Color Expo today? So are we!
Today ONLY, Take This is hosting a virtual AFK Quiet Room for @gdocexpo.com attendees from 12:30pm-7pm ET. Add the Quiet Room to your event schedule here: app.swapcard.com/eve...
More info/tickets for the Expo: www.gamedevsofcolor....
Today ONLY, Take This is hosting a virtual AFK Quiet Room for @gdocexpo.com attendees from 12:30pm-7pm ET. Add the Quiet Room to your event schedule here: app.swapcard.com/eve...
More info/tickets for the Expo: www.gamedevsofcolor....
LIVE NOW!
Join Liz for some power washing shenanigans in this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
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Join Liz for some power washing shenanigans in this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
September 21, 2026 at 10:35 PM
LIVE NOW!
Join Liz for some power washing shenanigans in this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Join Liz for some power washing shenanigans in this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
IN ONE HOUR!
Liz will be live with this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
After wrapping up Control last week, we decided a palate cleanser would be nice while we wait for Control: RESONANT to release, so join us for some power washing fun.
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Liz will be live with this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
After wrapping up Control last week, we decided a palate cleanser would be nice while we wait for Control: RESONANT to release, so join us for some power washing fun.
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
September 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
IN ONE HOUR!
Liz will be live with this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
After wrapping up Control last week, we decided a palate cleanser would be nice while we wait for Control: RESONANT to release, so join us for some power washing fun.
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Liz will be live with this week's Take This Plays: Power Wash Simulator 2!
After wrapping up Control last week, we decided a palate cleanser would be nice while we wait for Control: RESONANT to release, so join us for some power washing fun.
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
Our first Take This Talks is TODAY!
Layoffs are stressful. Searching for a new role is exhausting. And the more stressed & exhausted you get, the harder it feels.
Take This Talks is a series of free workshops for game devs navigating a difficult job market.
Register now at givebutter.com/taket...
Layoffs are stressful. Searching for a new role is exhausting. And the more stressed & exhausted you get, the harder it feels.
Take This Talks is a series of free workshops for game devs navigating a difficult job market.
Register now at givebutter.com/taket...
September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our first Take This Talks is TODAY!
Layoffs are stressful. Searching for a new role is exhausting. And the more stressed & exhausted you get, the harder it feels.
Take This Talks is a series of free workshops for game devs navigating a difficult job market.
Register now at givebutter.com/taket...
Layoffs are stressful. Searching for a new role is exhausting. And the more stressed & exhausted you get, the harder it feels.
Take This Talks is a series of free workshops for game devs navigating a difficult job market.
Register now at givebutter.com/taket...
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We @takethis.org are presenting a virtual AFK room for this! Definitely check out the conference, great folks and talks lined up!
The global game community is diverse. The industry isn't.
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
GDoCExpo is an online conference that exists to close that gap. Celebrate creativity & culture in games w/ us!
This week: talks, panels, interviews, networking, community demos, Direct, grant awards & watch parties! Who we are & what we do👇🏽
September 21, 2026 at 2:51 PM
We @takethis.org are presenting a virtual AFK room for this! Definitely check out the conference, great folks and talks lined up!
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“It's no secret it's a hard time for many in games right now, and @takethis.org is here to help! Join us on Monday, 21st Sept at 5pm PT | 8pm ET for a FREE workshop for game developers navigating Burnout while impacted by layoffs.”
Sign up now → givebutter.com/takethistalk...
Sign up now → givebutter.com/takethistalk...
Managing Burnout for Game Developers
This workshop will equip developers impacted by layoffs with the knowledge and skills to tackle burnout and support their mental health.
givebutter.com
September 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM
“It's no secret it's a hard time for many in games right now, and @takethis.org is here to help! Join us on Monday, 21st Sept at 5pm PT | 8pm ET for a FREE workshop for game developers navigating Burnout while impacted by layoffs.”
Sign up now → givebutter.com/takethistalk...
Sign up now → givebutter.com/takethistalk...
REMINDER: Our 1st Take This Talks is Monday at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Sustainable Design(ers): Managing Burnout for Game Devs, presented by @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, will provide knowledge and skills for devs affected by industry layoffs. Donations appreciated but not required.
givebutter.com/taket...
Sustainable Design(ers): Managing Burnout for Game Devs, presented by @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, will provide knowledge and skills for devs affected by industry layoffs. Donations appreciated but not required.
givebutter.com/taket...
September 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM
REMINDER: Our 1st Take This Talks is Monday at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Sustainable Design(ers): Managing Burnout for Game Devs, presented by @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, will provide knowledge and skills for devs affected by industry layoffs. Donations appreciated but not required.
givebutter.com/taket...
Sustainable Design(ers): Managing Burnout for Game Devs, presented by @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, will provide knowledge and skills for devs affected by industry layoffs. Donations appreciated but not required.
givebutter.com/taket...
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We're looking for an awesome contract bookkeeper to join us over at @takethis.org ! Know someone great? Please send them our way!
www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...?
www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...?
Request for Proposals: Contracted Bookkeeper - Job
Take This is now hiring for the position of Request for Proposals: Contracted Bookkeeper in Kirkland. Apply today.
www.idealist.org
September 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
We're looking for an awesome contract bookkeeper to join us over at @takethis.org ! Know someone great? Please send them our way!
www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...?
www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...?
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Our @takethis.org streaming page is officially LIVE, complete with Creator Toolkit. Would love any feedback, and reshares! And of course, if you want to stream to support a better mental health in games, I'd love to hear from you! 💖
www.takethis.org/streaming/
www.takethis.org/streaming/
September 16, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Our @takethis.org streaming page is officially LIVE, complete with Creator Toolkit. Would love any feedback, and reshares! And of course, if you want to stream to support a better mental health in games, I'd love to hear from you! 💖
www.takethis.org/streaming/
www.takethis.org/streaming/
Did we mention the Talks are programmed with devs impacted by layoffs in mind?
That means FREE ACCESS to the entire series. If you're able to donate, great! That helps us do more of these in the future. If you're not, that's okay! We don't want anyone unable to access support because of money.
That means FREE ACCESS to the entire series. If you're able to donate, great! That helps us do more of these in the future. If you're not, that's okay! We don't want anyone unable to access support because of money.
Join us next Monday for our very first Talk This Talks presentation!
Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout.
givebutter.com/taket...
Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout.
givebutter.com/taket...
September 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Did we mention the Talks are programmed with devs impacted by layoffs in mind?
That means FREE ACCESS to the entire series. If you're able to donate, great! That helps us do more of these in the future. If you're not, that's okay! We don't want anyone unable to access support because of money.
That means FREE ACCESS to the entire series. If you're able to donate, great! That helps us do more of these in the future. If you're not, that's okay! We don't want anyone unable to access support because of money.
Join us next Monday for our very first Talk This Talks presentation!
Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout.
givebutter.com/taket...
Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout.
givebutter.com/taket...
September 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Join us next Monday for our very first Talk This Talks presentation!
Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout.
givebutter.com/taket...
Senior Researcher @doctorkilmer.bsky.social will be presenting a workshop aimed at equipping all developers, especially those impacted by layoffs, with the knowledge & skills to tackle burnout.
givebutter.com/taket...
LIVE NOW!
It's time for more Take This Plays: Control! Liz has everything she needs to begin one of the coolest parts of the game (at least in Eugenio Vargas's opinion), so do not miss her run through the Ashtray Maze tonight! Get in here!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
It's time for more Take This Plays: Control! Liz has everything she needs to begin one of the coolest parts of the game (at least in Eugenio Vargas's opinion), so do not miss her run through the Ashtray Maze tonight! Get in here!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
September 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
LIVE NOW!
It's time for more Take This Plays: Control! Liz has everything she needs to begin one of the coolest parts of the game (at least in Eugenio Vargas's opinion), so do not miss her run through the Ashtray Maze tonight! Get in here!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
It's time for more Take This Plays: Control! Liz has everything she needs to begin one of the coolest parts of the game (at least in Eugenio Vargas's opinion), so do not miss her run through the Ashtray Maze tonight! Get in here!
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
IN ONE HOUR!
We're back with Take This Plays: Control! Last time, our beloved janitor, Ahti, gave us a powerful artifact: his cassette player. What's in the Ashtray Maze? Is that the best part of the whole game? Wanna find out what we're talking about? 😏
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
We're back with Take This Plays: Control! Last time, our beloved janitor, Ahti, gave us a powerful artifact: his cassette player. What's in the Ashtray Maze? Is that the best part of the whole game? Wanna find out what we're talking about? 😏
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
September 14, 2026 at 9:30 PM
IN ONE HOUR!
We're back with Take This Plays: Control! Last time, our beloved janitor, Ahti, gave us a powerful artifact: his cassette player. What's in the Ashtray Maze? Is that the best part of the whole game? Wanna find out what we're talking about? 😏
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
We're back with Take This Plays: Control! Last time, our beloved janitor, Ahti, gave us a powerful artifact: his cassette player. What's in the Ashtray Maze? Is that the best part of the whole game? Wanna find out what we're talking about? 😏
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT
twitch.tv/TakeThisOrg
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Extremely proud to announce this program! As a team we have long wanted to find ways to provide more support to devs as a community in a sustainable way. Very grateful to Pete for helping us get the ball rolling.
We're thrilled to announce the creation of a brand new program! Take This Talks is a series of monthly workshops focusing on practical skills for managing mental health in the face of structural stress.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
Take This Talks: A New Community Program - Take This
But our work is not yet done. Now, more than ever, game developers are in need of mental health support, education, and resources. In the last few years, our industry…
www.takethis.org
September 9, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Extremely proud to announce this program! As a team we have long wanted to find ways to provide more support to devs as a community in a sustainable way. Very grateful to Pete for helping us get the ball rolling.
We're thrilled to announce the creation of a brand new program! Take This Talks is a series of monthly workshops focusing on practical skills for managing mental health in the face of structural stress.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
Take This Talks: A New Community Program - Take This
But our work is not yet done. Now, more than ever, game developers are in need of mental health support, education, and resources. In the last few years, our industry…
www.takethis.org
September 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
We're thrilled to announce the creation of a brand new program! Take This Talks is a series of monthly workshops focusing on practical skills for managing mental health in the face of structural stress.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
For more info about the new program, check out our latest blog post.
What a #PAXWest! For those traveling home today, we wish you safe & speedy travel.
The days after a big event can be hard, so we're resharing one of our most popular blog posts: How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro. Check out these tips for beating the post-convention blues.
The days after a big event can be hard, so we're resharing one of our most popular blog posts: How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro. Check out these tips for beating the post-convention blues.
How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro - Take This
You waited for your favorite con all year. You followed it on Twitter and Facebook. You had three screens ready to rapidly refresh and get your tickets as soon as…
www.takethis.org
September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What a #PAXWest! For those traveling home today, we wish you safe & speedy travel.
The days after a big event can be hard, so we're resharing one of our most popular blog posts: How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro. Check out these tips for beating the post-convention blues.
The days after a big event can be hard, so we're resharing one of our most popular blog posts: How to Handle Con Crash Like a Pro. Check out these tips for beating the post-convention blues.
It's the final day of #PAXWest2026!
On the final day, please continue to take care of yourselves, eat, drink, & rest. We hope to see you at the Hope Booth or the AFK Room one last time today. Reminder: AFK & Hope Booth close at 5pm.
If not there, come to one of @doctorkilmer.bsky.social's panels!
On the final day, please continue to take care of yourselves, eat, drink, & rest. We hope to see you at the Hope Booth or the AFK Room one last time today. Reminder: AFK & Hope Booth close at 5pm.
If not there, come to one of @doctorkilmer.bsky.social's panels!
September 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
It's the final day of #PAXWest2026!
On the final day, please continue to take care of yourselves, eat, drink, & rest. We hope to see you at the Hope Booth or the AFK Room one last time today. Reminder: AFK & Hope Booth close at 5pm.
If not there, come to one of @doctorkilmer.bsky.social's panels!
On the final day, please continue to take care of yourselves, eat, drink, & rest. We hope to see you at the Hope Booth or the AFK Room one last time today. Reminder: AFK & Hope Booth close at 5pm.
If not there, come to one of @doctorkilmer.bsky.social's panels!
Have you gotten yours yet? We want to see!
Tag us in your pics with #Hangry, #Tired, or #Thirsty, and then come solve either of the latter 2 in the AFK Room! (Sorry, no eating in there. Fix your hanger elsewhere.)
Tag us in your pics with #Hangry, #Tired, or #Thirsty, and then come solve either of the latter 2 in the AFK Room! (Sorry, no eating in there. Fix your hanger elsewhere.)
We've got the best badge flags. If you're at #paxwest, swing by and get your free flag by answering the question of the day! Summit, Level 4 to the left of the escalators @takethis.org
September 6, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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We've got the best badge flags. If you're at #paxwest, swing by and get your free flag by answering the question of the day! Summit, Level 4 to the left of the escalators @takethis.org
September 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
We've got the best badge flags. If you're at #paxwest, swing by and get your free flag by answering the question of the day! Summit, Level 4 to the left of the escalators @takethis.org
#PAXWest Day 3!
Are you taking care of yourself? Hydrating? Eating? Resting? Remember, you can stop by the AFK Room any time for some peace and quiet.
And don't miss our Executive Director @kindofstrange.com and Board President @cypheroftyr.bsky.social giving a panel at 11AM about Pokopia!
Are you taking care of yourself? Hydrating? Eating? Resting? Remember, you can stop by the AFK Room any time for some peace and quiet.
And don't miss our Executive Director @kindofstrange.com and Board President @cypheroftyr.bsky.social giving a panel at 11AM about Pokopia!
September 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#PAXWest Day 3!
Are you taking care of yourself? Hydrating? Eating? Resting? Remember, you can stop by the AFK Room any time for some peace and quiet.
And don't miss our Executive Director @kindofstrange.com and Board President @cypheroftyr.bsky.social giving a panel at 11AM about Pokopia!
Are you taking care of yourself? Hydrating? Eating? Resting? Remember, you can stop by the AFK Room any time for some peace and quiet.
And don't miss our Executive Director @kindofstrange.com and Board President @cypheroftyr.bsky.social giving a panel at 11AM about Pokopia!
#PAXWest Day 2!
We're back & ready for more. Join @doctorkilmer.bsky.social & her panel of experts as they discuss their experiences with ADHD in the tabletop gaming space. 4pm in the Firebird Theater.
And as always, stop by our AFK Room if you need a break & our Hope Booth if you want to chat!
We're back & ready for more. Join @doctorkilmer.bsky.social & her panel of experts as they discuss their experiences with ADHD in the tabletop gaming space. 4pm in the Firebird Theater.
And as always, stop by our AFK Room if you need a break & our Hope Booth if you want to chat!
September 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
#PAXWest Day 2!
We're back & ready for more. Join @doctorkilmer.bsky.social & her panel of experts as they discuss their experiences with ADHD in the tabletop gaming space. 4pm in the Firebird Theater.
And as always, stop by our AFK Room if you need a break & our Hope Booth if you want to chat!
We're back & ready for more. Join @doctorkilmer.bsky.social & her panel of experts as they discuss their experiences with ADHD in the tabletop gaming space. 4pm in the Firebird Theater.
And as always, stop by our AFK Room if you need a break & our Hope Booth if you want to chat!
Welcome to #PAXWest!
We've got a long 4 days ahead of us, so pace yourselves, drink water, & stop by our AFK Room on Level 3 if you need a break.
And if you want to chat with us more, we'd love to connect about how you can help us support game devs & the broader gaming community. See you soon!
We've got a long 4 days ahead of us, so pace yourselves, drink water, & stop by our AFK Room on Level 3 if you need a break.
And if you want to chat with us more, we'd love to connect about how you can help us support game devs & the broader gaming community. See you soon!
September 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Welcome to #PAXWest!
We've got a long 4 days ahead of us, so pace yourselves, drink water, & stop by our AFK Room on Level 3 if you need a break.
And if you want to chat with us more, we'd love to connect about how you can help us support game devs & the broader gaming community. See you soon!
We've got a long 4 days ahead of us, so pace yourselves, drink water, & stop by our AFK Room on Level 3 if you need a break.
And if you want to chat with us more, we'd love to connect about how you can help us support game devs & the broader gaming community. See you soon!
We're giving PANELS at #PAXWest!
Join @kindofstrange.com, @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, and @cypheroftyr.bsky.social at 4 different panels this weekend. They'll be covering a variety of mental health in games topics, including panels about Pokopia and Stardew Valley. Don't miss out!
Join @kindofstrange.com, @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, and @cypheroftyr.bsky.social at 4 different panels this weekend. They'll be covering a variety of mental health in games topics, including panels about Pokopia and Stardew Valley. Don't miss out!
September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We're giving PANELS at #PAXWest!
Join @kindofstrange.com, @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, and @cypheroftyr.bsky.social at 4 different panels this weekend. They'll be covering a variety of mental health in games topics, including panels about Pokopia and Stardew Valley. Don't miss out!
Join @kindofstrange.com, @doctorkilmer.bsky.social, and @cypheroftyr.bsky.social at 4 different panels this weekend. They'll be covering a variety of mental health in games topics, including panels about Pokopia and Stardew Valley. Don't miss out!
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going to #PAXWest this weekend?? make sure to swing by the @takethis.org hope booth in bandland and check out the donation incentives!!!!!!! they'll have my previously SOLD OUT diced fruit pinnys from this past unplugged and also wood dice that i engraved just for them!!!! go go go!!
September 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
going to #PAXWest this weekend?? make sure to swing by the @takethis.org hope booth in bandland and check out the donation incentives!!!!!!! they'll have my previously SOLD OUT diced fruit pinnys from this past unplugged and also wood dice that i engraved just for them!!!! go go go!!
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Always great to see folks making use of and enjoying the @takethis.org AFK Quiet rooms! Glad we were able to provide a chill oasis for everyone to take a moment to take a break, take a breath, and get back to the Pokemon fun!
www.tiktok.com/@trinampham/...
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A quiet space during a hectic three day weekend was perfect!! Thank you @Pokémon Company Int’l !! #pokemon #pokemoncards #pokemontiktok #pokemongo #pokemoncommunity
TikTok video by Trina Pham | San Francisco
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September 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Always great to see folks making use of and enjoying the @takethis.org AFK Quiet rooms! Glad we were able to provide a chill oasis for everyone to take a moment to take a break, take a breath, and get back to the Pokemon fun!
www.tiktok.com/@trinampham/...
www.tiktok.com/@trinampham/...