AAPI in Gaming

As we transition from Thanksgiving into the full swing of the holiday season, we know feelings can range from joyful to overwhelming. That’s why we’re opening up this month’s call this weekend to all who need a space to breathe.

📅 11/29
🕓 11am PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/cta-krri-pov

Anitu is a developing tactical combat game that intertwines memory, skill and strategy made by FilAm led Get Slapped Studios. ✨

Learn more about Anitu and follow along in its development by checking out @getslappedstudios (IG) and by supporting them on Patreon: www.patreon.com/getslappedst...

👻Happy Halloween from AAPI In Gaming! 👻

We hope today is nothing short of spooktacular! 🎃 Here are our Halloween themed game recommendations to dive into the ghoulish festivities!

Any bone-chilling games made by #AAPI that we missed? Shout them out in the comments! 💬#aapiingaming #horrorgame

Just a reminder that this month's #INeedAMinute will be tomorrow! Hope to see you all there!

Check out this awesome submission to Maglaro Jam, our game jam for #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth! Congratulations as well to the team on their release! 🎉🎉🎉

Maglaro Jam has concluded! Congratulations to all who participated in this year's game jam for #FAHM!

Today, we're highlighting a jam submission: Bulan's Bandit! 🌙
🎮 Play Bulan's Bandit on itchio: firahfabe.itch.io/bulans-bandit

#aapiingaming #filipinoamericanhistorymonth #filam #gamejam

Watch through to learn about #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth and to learn about organizations that educate, uplift, and empower Filipino Americans. ▶️

Are there other organizations and initiatives we missed? Share them with us in the comments! 💬

#aapiingaming #aapi #filam #filipinoamerican #filipino

Join us for this month’s #INeedAMinute community call as we explore the power of community in supporting mental health and well-being. Come as you are and take a minute with us.

📅 10/30
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

#CommunityCare #YouMatter

Happy #Diwali! ✨ Also known as #Deepavali or the festival of lights, Diwali is an important holiday observed by many #SouthAsian communities and symbolizes the spiritual victory of Dharma over Adharma — light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

We're still on the lookout for games to feature for #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth! Submit to our form below! 🎮

✨ Maglaro Jam Has Begun! ✨

In need of some inspiration? Here are examples of games that follow our theme of incorporating an aspect of Filipino culture! 🎮 🇵🇭

🎮 Register for Maglaro Jam here: itch.io/jam/maglaro-...
✨ Join the AAPIIG Discord: discord.com/invite/zXQFf...

#fahm #gamejam #aapi

Chapter Announcement: The Inner Lantern 🌿💡Led by Abbie Hamilton

Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where we can share resources, stories, and practices that help us care for our minds, nurture our spirits, and uplift one another. #aapi #mentalhealth

✨ Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, Tsukimi and Chuseok! ✨

Mid-Autumn Festival, Tsukimi and Chuseok are traditional harvest festivals celebrated in Chinese, Japanese and Korean cultures, respectively. These holidays gather family & loved ones with bountiful food under a full moon. 🌕

If you submitted to this form, please double-check if you included a point of contact! Our team cannot coordinate the opportunity if missing!

Feel free to edit your existing submission by going to the same link - If there are any questions or concerns, DM us or @deathbyulan.bsky.social ! Thank you!

To celebrate #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth we are hosting Maglaro Jam, a game jam that honors Filipino and Fil-Am culture! 🎮 ✨

Jam Duration: October 11 8AM PT to October 25 11:59PM PT
Register here: itch.io/jam/maglaro-...

Any questions? Send them to our jam community page or in our Discord!

AAPI In Gaming is proud to be celebrating #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth ! 🇵🇭 ✨

Observed in October, Filipino American History Month ( #FAHM ) honors the historical journey, endeavors, achievements, and enduring influence of Filipinos in the United States.

I am the point of contact for this opportunity! If there are any questions, feel free to DM me here or ping me on the AAPI In Gaming Discord! Looking forward to connecting with more of my kababayan in games! 🥹🎮

✨ CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: #FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth X AAPI In Gaming ✨
We're looking to spotlight Filipino-American game developers and their work for #FAHM!

To be considered, please submit to our form for our Games Made By AAPI series here: forms.gle/idnZvuBYTtpB...

This space is about giving ourselves permission to pause and to remind each other that we don't have to carry life's weight on our own. It feels especially important to say that out loud, because September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth.

📅 9/24
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

How to Kick-start Community: Lessons from AAPI in Gaming

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢

Shavonne Yu - Co-founder, Co-Chair AAPI in Gaming

This talk provides attendees with a practical roadmap for starting communities in games, from early research and outreach to organizing events and building long-term sustainability.

#GDoCExpo2025 #gamedev

This space is about giving ourselves permission to pause and to remind each other that we don't have to carry life's weight on our own. It feels especially important to say that out loud, because September is #SuicideAwarenessMonth.

📅 9/24
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

TODAY is the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

We'll see you all soon! 👋

TOMORROW is the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

We're 3 DAYS AWAY from the Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

Join us for this month’s #INeedAMinute community call as we explore the power of community in supporting mental health and well-being. Come as you are and take a minute with us.

📅 8/28
🕓 3-4 pm PT
📍Google Meet: meet.google.com/xpm-htir-jes

#CommunityCare #YouMatter

An exclusive flavor. A powerful community. One unforgettable tournament. 👟 💥

Join Chicago Loot Drop + AAPI in Gaming as we debut a new Nomsi flavor made just for this moment. Sip, play, and celebrate with us because we’re gonna #KickItWithNomsi. 🍑 🍊

We're proud to partner with Chicago Loot Drop for Super Kickballers Tournament 2025, a sporting event for charity! 👟 💥 Powered by Nomsi #KickItWithNomsi 🧉

🗓️ Saturday 9/6 @ 11am - 3pm CT
📍 Washington Park in Hyde Park, Chicago
📧 RSVP: givebutter.com/Kickballers25

Join us for our interview with Emily Zhang, Associate Systems Designer at @gearboxofficial.bsky.social as we learn about her game dev journey, early career advice, building a strong portfolio, and navigating the industry as an Asian American woman.

📅 Friday 8/8 @ 10am ET
📍 @AAPIInGaming on YouTube

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