NEW YORK – September 23, 2024 – The ninth annual Game Devs of Color Expo concluded over the weekend, wrapping up four days of discussions, panels, interviews, and game announcements from creators of color from around the world. At the end of the event, three independent game developers received the Game Devs of Color Grant of $5,000 each, sponsored by No More Robots.
The three grant recipients include:
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Victory Duru - The InBetween (VCD)
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Farfama Hargaaya - TO:RI (Farfama)
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Blas David Castañeda Martinez - The end is nahual: If I may say so (Third World Productions)
Additionally, the 2023 grant awarded to Daniel Lowe for Parkour Legends (Enter Grip) has been enhanced by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment into a Made in NY Grant.
The 2024 Game Devs of Color Expo, organized by 501(c)(3) nonprofit Game Devs of Color, saw more than 1,200 attendees across its main virtual conference and new in-person watch parties in Los Angeles, New York, and Bellevue. The Game Devs of Color Expo Direct, which premiered on September 18, revealed 33 new game trailers. An archive of the Direct can be viewed on the Game Devs of Color Expo YouTube channel. All of the games featured can be purchased or wishlisted on the Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Sale.
Game Devs of Color also launched its new jobs board at gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/jobs.
Game Devs of Color Expo would like to thank its Sustaining sponsor Meta Quest, who says “We believe events like Game Devs of Color are crucial to creating a more equitable and vibrant gaming ecosystem, providing resources and opportunity. As a company committed to building a more inclusive games community, we strive to empower devs of color to create those games and experiences that accurately reflect the diversity of our world.”
Additional sponsors include No More Robots, Clever Endeavour Games, Fellow Traveller, WeLoveIndies, Yale University, Young Horses, Crystal Dynamics, ID@Xbox, Iron Galaxy Studios, Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts, OtherSide Entertainment, Panic, Pavo Coaching & Consulting, USC Games, Mighty Yell Studios, NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, and Sledgehammer Games.
For more information, please visit gamedevsofcolorexpo.com.
About Game Devs of Color Expo
Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games. Creators of color make great games but are often pushed to the margins. We fight to create a better games industry that is intersectional and equitable by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities. Follow the Game Devs of Color Expo on Facebook, Instagram, and X, and subscribe on YouTube.
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