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Hello Gameheads community. We hate it here. While we can't say that we will leave immediately we are definitely slowly moving away from this platform. You can find us at all of the usual places and especially here. ๐
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@WeAreGameheads
We envision a world where low income youth are equipped to thrive and succeed in any field they choose, including the tech and video game ind
- We are excited to announce the launch of our new program -- the Black Video Game Scholars Program โ aimed at increasing the number of young Black students in the #videogame industry pipeline! Learn more & apply NOW for this free program: tinyurl.com/BlackVideoGameโฆ #VideoGameCareers
- Exciting news! @WeAreGameheads is featured on the @Xbox dashboard this week! You can donate points through the system today & help us achieve our vision of a world where young people of color are equipped to thrive in the tech & #videogame industries!
- Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest in supporting our work! We are a Black-led org training future creatives & devs in the game & tech industries. The youth we work w/ inspire & give us hope. You can donate to help us expand our impact here: bit.ly/2Mt5AK0
- Turn your love of #videogames into a career. Apply for our new Black Video Game Scholars Program & gain access to not only our award-winning #gamdev curriculum but also speaker series, events & mentors. Students between the age of 15-20 APPLY now: tinyurl.com/BlackVideoGameโฆ
- It has been SO hard to keep this one quiet. ๐Let's #BeGreaterTogether. We partnered with @WeAreGameheads to create two new suits for Marvel's #SpiderMan2PS5! Purchases in the U.S. of the Fly N' Fresh Suit Pack starting March 7 will support Gameheads. The pack will also be available for free at a later date. ๐น๏ธ
- So glad to have had @insomniacgames join us *again* for the 8th Annual Student Showcase. Your support means the world to us, thank you for your sponsorship.
- โGetting gamers to understand that putting a woman, a POC, a queer character, disabled character, [in a video game] is not some โagenda.โ Itโs making games reflect the world that we live in. Because, you know, everyone games.โ Tanya DePass @INeedDivGms:
- YouTube gaming creator @_Jazzyguns talks about the importance of representation in gaming. And be sure to check out the whole #CrownAndGlory series from @YouTubeGaming that highlights Black women creators!
- โItโs not good enough to have the representation in games themselves be better, but the people writing/making the games are no different.โ Check out this profile of @cypheroftyr and @INeedDivGms: bit.ly/3vp8wxj
- Due to an overwhelming request, we are reopening applications for Gameheads LIVE. Students can enroll into free online classes in Game Design, Development & DevOps from a network of amazing professionals from the worlds leading game companies. Apply now: tinyurl.com/y7ad622o
- Congrats to @BlackGirlsCode on receiving the SXSW Community Service Award for their commitment to making a difference! bit.ly/2PWisfT #Diversityintech
- GAMEHEADS IS ENROLLING FOR 2022! Serving youth of color / low-income backgrounds interested in pursuing opportunities in the games and tech industries. Connect with mentors and learn game development skills! Apply and spread the word! tinyurl.com/kcd5p7vr
- Thanks to the generous sponsorship of @NianticLabs, next month we are launching our Intro to Augmented Reality course, part of our Game Design Certificate program @CalStateEastBay. Low-income & students of color ages 15-25 apply for this FREE course! bit.ly/3cZddEJ
