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Women in Game Dev Community Spotlight: FeliseKat
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting talented women in game development from our very own community. Read this exclusive interview with Keoma Blake aka ‘FeliseKat’ to discover her journey into game development, her inspirations, and how she’s making the gaming industry a more inclusive place.
Women in Game Dev Community Spotlight: Yin
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting talented women in game development from our very own community. Read this exclusive interview with Whitney White aka ‘Yin’ to discover her journey into game development, her inspirations, and some of her tips and tricks for those aspiring to join or newly entering the gaming industry.
Tips and Tricks To Navigate Harsh Winter Storms
As many in the US find themselves affected by unprecedented climate shifts, we’ve put together a few tips and tricks to navigate harsh winters and stay safe through this atypical season.
Wholesome Snack 2024: Our Top 3 Most Anticipated Games
We had the wonderful opportunity to co-stream this year’s Wholesome Snack showcase by Wholesome Games, which featured teasers and trailers for over 20 upcoming cozy indie games. Here are our most anticipated titles from Wholesome Snack 2024!
5 Self-Care Tips For The Holiday Season
The holidays can be a stressful time for many of us. In this article, we share 5 self-care tips to help you prioritize joy and wellness throughout the holiday season.
Games Are For Everyone: Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is Making Great Games More Accessible For All
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU creative director Abubakar Salim and Surgent Studios have lowered the barrier to experience the journey of ZAU by reducing the game’s price across platforms and regions while gracefully addressing targeted harassment on social media.
BGGC’s Apex Academy: Making Strides in the Competitive Gaming Industry
In collaboration with EA Games/Respawn Entertainment, Brown Girl Gamer Code held the Apex Academy, a three-part Apex Legends workshop geared towards beginners aiming to compete professionally.
Pride Month Features
We are so excited to celebrate Pride Month with our community! This year, we hosted short-form interviews featuring community members who identify as LGBTQIA+ to tell their stories! By highlighting our members for Pride month, we recognize the importance in affirming them in their identities as a community, in a world that is consistently trying to do the opposite. Their responses are incredibly thoughtful, and we appreciate them willing to be vulnerable with us! Please take the take to read through each interview and learn more about their journeys as Queer creators, enjoy!
Keeping Up with the Fortnite Queen: Live Interview with Whitney Singleton a.k.a KeepUpRadio
Have you ever considered pivoting in your career to become a full time content creator and didn’t know where to start? Were you super unsure about what the journey would look like and back out due to fear? Meet Whitney a.k.a Keep Up Radio! If you’re struggling to figure out your journey into being a full time content creator, we are sure you can find inspiration from reading about Whitney’s story!
Detroit Makes History in the Gaming Industry with Award-Winning Video Game Dot’s Home
Detroit is making its mark in the Gaming Industry with the Award-winning video game: Dot’s Home!
Code Chat: Apex Legends Dev Team
Brown Girl Gamer Code hosted a Code Chat with the developers of Apex Legends! Learn more about their roles, Season 16 changes, and the amazing backstory on Bangalores creation!
Bitter Silver - Playthrough and Code Chat
Are you a Cowboy Bebop fan looking to travel space with a Cat companion? Look no further than Bitter Silver! A Cowboy Bebop-inspired, space western visual novel adventure where you get to define your path as a bounty hunter in the far flung future of the Milky Way Galaxy.
BGGC Spotlights Community Artists and Creatives in a Virtual Artist Alley
BGGC held its very first Virtual Artist Alley in September of 2022. For a period of two weeks, the Discord server was transformed into a veritable artist alley, showcasing the community’s talented artists and creatives.
BGGC Cosplay Contest
In October of 2021, Brown Girl Gamer Code held a cosplay contest featuring talented cosplayers from the community!
Brown Girl Gamer Code at MECCA CON: Black Girls are the Game Round table!
In September of 2019, BGGC members Brandii (Founder), Asia, MsPinky313, and Kierra presented at Mecca Con in Detroit, Michigan!
#100DaysOfCode with BGGC!
So you want to learn how to code? or maybe you're well versed in a specific language and are interested in something new? Either way, come join the #100DaysOfCode challenge with Brown Girl Gamer Code!