What is GXDev?

GXdev is a 24 hour game jam focused on the theme of LGBT/Queerness Our goal is to foster the growth of LGBTQ devs and encourage games with topics that relate to or come from a queer perspective.

GXdev is focused on helping queer and diverse voices begin to make games. We believe that everyone has the power to make games, and the tools keep getting more accessible and easier to use. We want to encourage everyone, from first timers to experienced devs, to join us in this 24-hour game jam to make some really awesome new games!

What are our awesome hosts at PubNub offering?

• A space where you can design, code, and hack for 24 hours
• Wifi for all your research and repository needs
• Power for your devices
• Chairs, tables, furniture for you to work in

A ticket to GXdev includes access to the dev event, light food and drinks throughout, wifi, space to work, mentorship, etc. The event will start on January 9 at 6 PM, with jamming beginning at 8. It will run for 24 hours, ending at 8 PM on January 10th. We’ll return on January 11th in the afternoon after a nice, long sleep to network, check out each other’s games, get some grub and drinks, and give out some awards. We want to recognize everyone’s hard work!

What are we bringing to the table?

• Food and snacks for the duration of the event
• Experienced game devs to give feedback and share their knowledge
• Info on various gaming tools and engines
• Matt and Toni will be total cheerleaders, they promise

What do we need from you?

• Computer ( If you absolutely cannot, we may have a few extras to loan you but if it’s possible at all for you to bring yours or borrow one for the event, please do so!)
• Your WELL RESTED self and anything you might need to stay the night
• Your most creative, awesome ideas and attitude!

How to take part

• Get your ticket here!
• Come to Pubnub in San Francisco on January 9th at 6PM
• Jam with us all night
• Be hecka proud of what you’ve created!

Have questions? Email us a gaymerX@midboss.com

Want to help but can’t come? Please purchase a GXDev Donation which will go towards getting more/better food and supplies or consider getting a ticket for someone you know who wants to come!

Some of the amazing mentors and speakers attending include

Anna Kipnis (Broken Age, Brütal Legend, Psychonauts)

Johnnemann Nordhagen (Gone Home)

Rob Jagnow (Cogs)

DogeTipBot

Matt Conn

Toni Rocca

Philip Jones

and more! :D