At PAX East 2025, I had the chance to sit down with Karen Morrison and Shannon Loftis from the IGDA Foundation—a global nonprofit dedicated to supporting underrepresented and marginalized developers, as well as anyone interested in breaking into the gaming industry. The IGDA Foundation provides free mentorships, professional development programs, and career opportunities, helping newcomers get their start while also guiding seasoned pros looking to grow into leadership roles. Their mission is simple but powerful: to build a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible games industry where everyone has the chance to thrive. Learn more: https://www.igdafoundation.org
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PAX West 2025 just wrapped up over Labor Day weekend! Downtown Seattle has changed a lot since 2020, and while it’s not always for the better, PAX seems be more fun and exciting each year. The event took over the Seattle Convention Center from August 29th to September 1st, and downtown Seattle became a gamer’s paradise for four whole days. It took place in both the Seattle Convention Center and the Summit building which expanded the experience in a way that seems to make up for previous years when actual PAX exhibits would creatively spill out onto the streets of…