Games for Change

When it comes to game-based learning, teachers like Joe Dillon use Minecraft Education to introduce their class to soft skills like collaboration, teamwork, and leadership! ?? Read more about game-based learning in this article from KQED! https://msft.it/6042U0Z5o #MinecraftEducation #EdTech

The wait is over - registration for the 2025 Games for Change Festival is now OPEN! ?? ?? Join us June 26 - 27 at Parsons School of Design at The New School in NYC and celebrate the power of games and immersive media to drive real-world change! This year’s theme, “Designing for Tomorrow,” will bring together industry leaders and emerging creators to explore how meaningful play and design can bridge divides between generations, perspectives, and sectors. What’s in store for you at #G4C2025: ? Experience cutting-edge games and immersive media from around the world in the G4C Festival Arcade ?? Cheer on the industry’s best at the G4C Awards Ceremony ?? Get inspired by talks, panels, and hands-on workshops from creators and leaders ?? Connect with a vibrant global community through interactive networking sessions Early bird pricing is available NOW through April 7th - don’t miss out! ??? Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/G4C2025 Check the comments for special rates for students, educators, indie devs, and nonprofits! ?? #G4C2025 #GamesforChange #G4C #Innovation

The International Women's Day Game Jam has concluded! ?? During the 48-hour marathon, 50 women aged 18-45 from diverse backgrounds celebrated March 8th by creating fantastic games focused on themes of gender equality and women's rights. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the mentors for their effort! ?? We greatly appreciate the support and interest from ?BB Medya A? and?OGEM?for our event. ?? The games developed will continue to inspire us in our journey to increase social awareness. ? BUG Lab TEKMER, Bah?e?ehir üniversitesi, Games for Change, BAU Hub, Hack the Loop Ba?ak ?akmak, Begüm Ceren Onar, Berfin ?zge Yakar, Didem Kubra Atila, Doga Karaalp, Elif Ayhan, Meral Didar Güzelkara, Nihan ??ler, ?eyma Nur Tahmaz, Zeynep Burcu Kaya Alpan, Zuhal Eylül At?lgan

Are you interested in the G4C University Student Challenge and The Global Game Jam? There’s still time to get involved in programming this week! Join us for: ?? March 13 — Live Q&A with G4C and GGJ at 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT ?? March 14 — GGJ Playtesting at 1 PM ET / 6 PM GMT Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and enhance your projects for the G4C Student Challenge! ?? ?? Check out the full schedule and tune in: https://buff.ly/48hFZM6 #GameDev #StudentGamers #IndieGameDev #SeriousGames #GameDesign #Playtesting #GameJam

?? We are seeking our jurors to help judge innovative video games for social good! Help us and support our programs like the #G4CStudent Challenge, the G4C Awards, and so much more! ?? Apply to be a juror! https://buff.ly/EvruXuE #GamingForGood #JurorCall #G4CAwards #G4CStudentChallenge #InnovativeGaming

Join us for Impact Play Fest 2025! ??? Explore how games can transform education in our upcoming online webinar: Learning Through Play: Facilitating Games for Education. Discover innovative ways to use play and game design to enhance learning experiences. ???? Featured speakers: Xi-Wei Yeo, Director of Living Theories, and Matthew Kreutter, Director of Learning and Engagement, Games for Change. ??? Date: March 12 | 8:00-9:30 AM EST? ?? Where: Online ?? Don't wait! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQeFe-rF #ImpactPlayFest #GameBasedLearning #EdTech #LearningThroughPlay

Hey Clark Game Devs! Check out this amazing opportunity with The Global Game Jam & Games for Change to participate in a game jam for social impact and compete for a $10,000 scholarship. #GameDesign #GameJam #GameDev #ClarkU

Host a GGJ Next Jam! ??? Shape the future of game development by hosting a GGJ Next - G4C Student Challenge Jam in March. ???? Open to students aged 10-18, GGJ Next helps young creators develop digital social impact games while building essential coding, design, and creativity skills. This year’s themes: ?? Outplay Hunger ?? Nurture Yourself with Nature ?? Peaceformers Challenge ?? The winning Game of the Year team will share a $10,000 scholarship! ?? Short & Flexible Jams: Just 4-6 hours (can be spread over multiple days!). ?? Stipends available for sites outside the U.S.! ?? More info & sign up: https://bit.ly/ggjnext25 #GGJNext #G4C #GameJam #IndieDev

?? Get ready for a week of game-changing events! ?? Join us for a full week of programming around the @g4c University Student Challenge—featuring live talks, expert panels, and real-time playtesting to help you refine your game. Don’t miss this chance to level up your submission! ?? ??? Check the schedule kicking off March 10th! https://buff.ly/48hFZM6

There is only 1 month left to submit your social impact project to the hashtag#G4CStudent Challenge! ??? ?? Kick off this month and finalize your tabletop game, character design, or digital video game theme highlighting this year’s social impact themes: ?? Nurture Yourself with Nature, supported by Earthwatch Europe ?? Outplay Hunger, supported by World Food Programme ??? Peaceformers, supported by Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative Middle, high, and college students worldwide are encouraged to submit their projects today! ?? The deadline to submit is April 18! ?? Learn more & submit your project now! https://buff.ly/Jy6TUZi #StudentScholarship #GameDesign #Gaming #SocialImpact #Gaming