GAMING.Gaming from the other side of the screen. Black developers, HBCU esports, original worlds, the money behind the pixels and the real work of making games.
Reported stories and studio journals. The work matters as much as the win.
Three independent game projects received $7,000 each. The larger story is what early funding makes possible.
Read the storyTwenty-five HBCUs committed to the competition ahead of its planned February 2027 kickoff.
Read storyNyamakop's February release turns a conversation about African artifacts into a playable heist.
Read storyThe June showcase offers a starting point for discovering studios, original mechanics and emerging talent.
Read storyDevelopment diaries, clearly labeled. We're creating games, testing ideas and sharing the decisions behind them. These are our own projects, not independent reviews.
A two-minute word game is one part of the challenge. Retention, friendly competition and discovery are the next parts.
Read storyMason brought the HBCU band-game idea. I brought production resources, development support and a shared creative process. We're building his vision together.
Read storyJump from the stories to the games we're building. See what's playable and what comes next.