News Game Accessibility Conference comes to Europe this October One-day event will be held in Paris, discusses best practices of making games playable for everyone July 19, 2018 James Batchelor
News IGDA asks studios to "clarify the guidelines and expectations around social media use" ArenaNet firings show how "interacting with people as a game developer can jeopardize someone's job and career" July 10, 2018 Matthew Handrahan
Feature IGDA head on the problems with unions Jen MacLean discusses challenges she sees to organized labor in games, attributes horror stories like 38 Studios to human nature and "wishful thinking" March 28, 2018 Brendan Sinclair
News Elements of games industry "fundamentally broken" says IGDA president Round table discussion on unions highlights employee grievances March 22, 2018 Ivy Taylor
News IGDA officially appoints Jen MacLean executive director Emily Greer and Zoe Bell join board; Vesa Raudasoja selected as vice-chair Feb. 12, 2018 Ivy Taylor
News IGDA adopts zero tolerance policy on harassment "We cannot succeed, as individuals, artists, or companies, if our industry tolerates harassment" Oct. 19, 2017 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA names Jen MacLean interim executive director Former 38 Studios CEO and IGDA Foundation managing director takes the helm during organization's leadership search Sept. 18, 2017 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA launches £5,000 gaming and disability scholarship Initiative is in partnership with Xbox April 21, 2017 Christopher Dring
News IGDA calls on US developers to act on Obamacare repeal threat Game makers share challenges via Waypoint Jan. 26, 2017 Christopher Dring
News IGDA has new partner and member relations manager “We knew this would be a challenging talent search" Sept. 9, 2015 Rachel Weber
News 49% of devs feel industry lacks equal opportunities - IGDA Survey finds one-third have negative view of the industry, but two-thirds are satisfied with their current job Aug. 3, 2015 Brendan Sinclair
News Survey asks devs what hurts industry perception "Working conditions" the top answer among men, "sexism in games" most frequently cited by everyone else March 3, 2015 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA consulting with FBI for online harassment resource Developer association working on tool to inform creators of what they can do to minimize abuse, how to handle it when it happens Sept. 4, 2014 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA condemns recent "abhorrent behavior" Harassment and personal attacks addressed in today's statement Aug. 28, 2014 Rachel Weber
News 56% of devs in favor of unionizing - IGDA Survey of 2,200 finds more than half would vote for a national game dev union, representation of women has doubled in last five years June 24, 2014 Brendan Sinclair
Feature Industry volatility has devs unsure of next steps - IGDA head With the game business changing at a rapid pace, Kate Edwards explains why progress toward her group's goals has still been slow April 8, 2014 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA criticizes King's "predatory" trademark tactics Dev group targets Candy Crush Saga maker, has business/legal special interest group looking into the issue Feb. 18, 2014 Brendan Sinclair
News Ex-IGDA director: Devs would be better off if IGDA didn't exist Developer group actually working against the interests of dues-paying members, says Darius Kazemi; IGDA responds Sept. 4, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA Summit gets keynotes from Ed Fries, Jen MacLean Former Microsoft VP and ex-38 Studios CEO headline San Francisco-based developer conference July 9, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
Feature Official launch for Women in Games International Montreal New chapter will mark formation at IGDA summer event June 18, 2013 Rachel Weber
News IGDA sets out new event guidelines Kate Edwards wants future events to promote networking, inclusion and diversity April 10, 2013 Matthew Handrahan
News Brathwaite resigns from IGDA Women in Games SIG GDC 2013: Industry veteran quits over dancers at trade body party March 29, 2013 Dan Pearson
News IGDA writes Biden, calls for more game violence research Developer group offers advice to VP, acknowledges responsibilities that come with right of free speech Jan. 10, 2013 Brendan Sinclair
News Edwards lays out IGDA agenda Localization specialist says top priority is to emphasize developer group's global status Dec. 31, 2012 Brendan Sinclair
News IGDA names Kate Edwards as Executive Director Edwards replaces Bellamy at the organization Dec. 29, 2012 Mike Williams