International Game Developers Association
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"IGDA" redirects here. For other uses, see IGDA (disambiguation).
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is a nonprofit professional association[1] whose stated mission is to "support and empower game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers."[2]
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Formation | 1994; 30 years ago (1994) (as Computer Game Developers Association) |
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Type | 501(c)(6) organisation |
Focus | Computer games and interactive media |
Area served | Worldwide |
Membership | Over 12,000 |
Executive Director | Jakin Vela (since 2022) |
Chair of board of directors | Margaret Krohn (2023) |
Website | igda |
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The IGDA is incorporated in the United States as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organisation. It has over 12,000[3] members from all fields of game development. In recognition of the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary nature of interactive entertainment, everyone who participates in any way in the game development process is welcome to join the IGDA.