Gamers Engaged

Community, creativity, and belonging are essential to the future of game development. 🎮💛

We’re proud to uplift , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the largest community of independent game developers in the United States. Their work creates inclusive spaces where developers can build games, share feedback, grow skills, and connect with others across the industry.

This Pride Month, we’re especially excited to highlight Diversity Collective’s 5th annual LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration, hosted through Seattle Indies, a community gathering focused on connection, creativity, and celebration within the games industry.

Events like this reflect the importance of inclusive spaces where LGBTQIA+ creators can network, showcase work, and build community in a supportive environment.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-collectives-pride-celebration-2026-tickets-1989131769669?aff=erelexpmlt

To the teams of the 2026 Gauntlet: Animalia: you absolute legends. 🐾🎲

You came. You played. You schemed. You fundraised. You gave us full pack behavior in the best possible way.

From the first move to the final round, every team helped make this year’s Gauntlet more than a tournament. You turned game day into a force for good, raising support for nonprofits doing meaningful work in our communities.

Whether you were stalking victory like a jungle cat, flocking together for the cause, or simply trying not to get eaten alive at the table, you showed what happens when gamers rally behind something bigger than the game.

Thank you for competing, fundraising, showing up with heart, and making the 2026 Gauntlet: Animalia one for the wild kingdom. 🦁🦊🦉