Seasons Greetings! August 2024 Newsletter

Hey Friend:

Happy Labor Day weekend! We hope you enjoyed a summer full of STEAM and gaming news. We'll be providing even more resources for you to advance your skills and resources.

Don't forget that we're in #5YearsOfCxmmunity! Support us as you can!

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Highlights

1. August Cxmmunity Opportunities Assembly | Thank you to everyone who joined our last Assembly! We had a great time discussing the latest games, news, and opportunities. If you missed the presentation, check it out here!

2. August Cxmmunity Opportunities Infosession | During last week's Infosession, we discussed Intro to Gaming, discussing journeys into game development, how to overcome challenges, and advice for entry-level students.

3. Resume Reviews | Resume Reviews are now open in The Cxmmunity Foundation Discord server! Visit the Resume-Reviews channel and submit an image or link to your resume along with feedback details to have your resume reviewed.

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Events

Cxmmunity Opportunities Assembly

Discord Stage Monthly Series

The next Cxmmunity Opportunities Assembly will be Wednesday, September 11th in The Cxmmunity Foundation discord server. We will review August's newsletter, discuss industry news, and connect with attending members to learn about your goals! Post about your projects and #BigWins in the server to be highlighted.

Town Halls are open to ALL members! We look forward to seeing you!

Intro to Gaming Q&A Session

Monthly Workforce Info Session

 The next Q&A session will be on Tournament Organizing, where we will review our previous Riot Fireside Chat and dive deeper into how you can get into esports tournaments right at home. Join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 5pm to 6pm (eastern standard time). This Q&A Session is open to all members!

If you have questions ahead of the session, drop them in this quick form.

Join the Discord!

The Kickback

Industry Live Event

Join Cxmmunity Media at The Kickback in Washington DC, September 19th! Join for a day of events focused on innovation, creativity, and industry opportunities.

Learn more at thekickback.gg.

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Opportunities

• Undergraduate Women of Color Leadership Symposium | October 25th in Atlanta

• PrizePicks is hiring a "Game Operations Associate - In-Game"

• Connect with this Narrative Design group: The Art and Business of Storytelling, Worldbuilding and Narrative Design

• How do you create an Interactive Storytelling Experience? Darren A Mosher provides a guide.

• HTX Labs is hiring a "Game Art Generalist"

• DraftKings Inc. is hiring a "2D Game Artist"

• Spellbrush is hiring a "Technical Artist (Anime Games)"

• Eliassen Group is hiring a "Unity Developer"

• [P1] Games are always looking for volunteers in a variety of game industry roles!

• Subscribe to The Cxmmunity Foundation on Linktree and Eventbrite to get updates on new events and opportunities

• Sign up to volunteer with Cxmmunity! Excellent for connecting with students, shadowing and mentorship, and industry experience!

• Update your status and experiences with our Student Interest Survey, built to provide you the best opportunities from our partners around the country. Your data is protected and you will always be asked first when new opportunities arise!

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Subscribe to The Cxmmunity Foundation on Linktree and Eventbrite to get updates on new events and opportunities.

Sign up to volunteer with Cxmmunity! Excellent for connecting with students, shadowing and mentorship, and industry experience!

Update your status and experiences with our Student Interest Survey, built to provide you the best opportunities from our partners around the country. Your data is protected and you will always be asked first when new opportunities arise!

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Resources

• Check out the GDC Vault for valuable resources for all aspects of the games industry.

• Developer? Understand Game Programming Patterns with Robert Nystrom's free online book.

• 2D Animator? Spine is a highly-recommended 2D skeletal animation program.

• 3D Artists? Learn how to use Blender, a free 3D modeling, sculpting, and animation program.

• Musician? Learn how to make game music through tutorials at Tuts+.

• Marketing? HubSpot provides high-quality resources for general marketing strategies.

• Ready to Jam? Find a game jam that works for your schedule at Indie Game Jams.

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Industry News

• Voices of Gaming: How the SAG-AFTRA Strike Impacts Your Favorite Games

• The board game cafes that roll with their success

• Esports Teams as Marketing Agencies: A New Way of Thinking

• Discord’s improved Xbox integration is now live.

• Pixel P&L: Exploring Career Opportunities in Game Development

• The Black Myth Wukong Phenomenon: A Record-Breaking Launch Despite the Controversies

• Flame Fatales raises $118,000 for Malala Fund | News-in-brief

• New Nintendo console, 'Grand Theft Auto VI' to boost game industry in 2025

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Pillars of Support: Thanking Our Incredible Donors

Help us empower minority youth in gaming with a $10 or more monthly pledge to The Cxmmunity Foundation. Your charitable donations enable us to create a more equitable gaming landscape, where everyone has the chance to succeed and excel.

Want to be added to this list of Superstars?

Support us today with a generous donation! You can also support us by becoming a fundraising advocate! Create your own fundraising page and share how The Cxmmunity Foundation has impacted you!

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5 Years of Cxmmunity!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Cxmmunity since our founding in 2019. We’ve developed programs, hosted career workshops, and raised awareness of career pathways in Esports and Gaming. Esports labs empower students to learn new skills and build their portfolios. Industry networking provides students with mentors, experts, and career guidance professionals.

The Cxmmunity Foundation continues to expand these opportunities for the next generation. Cxmmunity will be celebrating #5YearsOfCxmmunity through the end of the year.