✨August at G4C: Global Voices, Esports and the Student Challenge, #G4C2025 Sessions, and More!

📱Mobile gaming now accounts for over 53% of the global gaming market, with more than 2.9 billion players worldwide, and yet creators shaping the most meaningful stories often lack access to the platforms that can push their games forward.

That’s why Games for Change is proud to announce our fourth year of the Global Voices Challenge – an initiative uplifting underrepresented developers with established mobile games who deserve a wider stage.

Three selected creators will receive $15,000 in funding, mentorship from industry leaders, and marketing support to help bring their games to Android / Google Play and new players around the world.

🗓️ Submissions are now open through September 19th.

🎮 Missed the 2025 Games for Change Festival? Want to revisit your favorite conversations? Now’s your chance - G4C2025 talks, from our main stage to intimate rooms, are officially live on YouTube 📺!

Dive into powerful keynotes, inspiring panels, and thought-provoking discussions that explore the intersection of games, storytelling, education, and impact, all centered around this year’s theme: Designing for Tomorrow.

Whether you’re watching for the first time or revisiting with fresh eyes✨, there's plenty to enjoy and learn from. 

🎓Educator sign-ups are now open for the Games for Change Student Challenge!

Our annual game design program invites youth ages 10-25 globally to create original games about social impact. Participants will be able to build skills in storytelling, coding, collaboration, and game design while educators can gain access to game-based professional development and teaching resources. There’s also the chance to win cool prizes, earn global recognition, and compete for a $10,000 scholarship. 🏆

Whether you’re a teacher, librarian, counselor, parent, or an after-school program, you’re welcome to sign up students and get involved!

🌟G4C Scholastic Esports League is Back!

In partnership with Verizon and Vanta Gaming, Games for Change is proud to be launching another FREE 10-week scholastic esports league for middle and high schools! Educators can engage with students in a safe, inclusive space that combines students’ passion for gaming with a focus on well-being, social-emotional learning, and low-pressure weekly competition. 🥇

At the end of the season, top teams will compete in a single-day tournament – trophies included!

🎯Apply here: Middle School \ High School

• Join top game industry leaders September 15th-17th  at #DICEEdinburgh for networking, roundtables, and speaker sessions on topical issues in business and the art of game development. Register Now - use code DICEEDG4C10 for 10% off!

• Learn more about the year’s ESA Foundation Scholars! The organization has awarded $5,000 - $10,000 scholarships to 28 students from underrepresented groups in game development and esports, and has also provided career development and networking opportunities.

• BAFTA Games Membership is now open, offering global creators access to events, networking, and a vote in the BAFTA Games Awards. Apply by August 14th. 

• Sign up for GB MAX - a premium subscription for those in gaming, entertainment, and innovation, offering event access, exclusive insights, and curated networking. 

• SXSW PanelPicker is open! Make sure to vote for these G4C sessions before August 24th: Crafting Global Games with Local Insight and Play-Based Literacy in a Screen-Heavy World!