Gameheads

06/08/2026

In this interview video game composer Chase Bethea shares how he created the music genre Caribbean Noir for SpriteWrench's Duppy Detective Tashia, what his process is like for composing game music, and what it's like bringing Caribbean culture and history to the game space.

Video game composer Chase Bethea shares how he pioneered the music genre Caribbean Noir for SpriteWrench's Duppy Detective Tashia, what his process is like for composing game music, what it's like bringing Caribbean culture and history to the game space, and more.

06/03/2026

Don't miss out! Mentor applications are OPEN for the 2026 Gameheads Summer Accelerator Program!

This summer students will spend 10 weeks building their own video games and they need industry pros like you to help guide them through it. As a mentor you'll be paired 1-on-1 with a student for weekly check-ins, and get to see their finished projects at the Gameheads Summer Showcase in late August/early September. Plus, we're bringing back Gameheads: LIVE! If you're interested in hosting a public workshop (online or in-person) at this event, let us know in your application!

Q&A sessions are happening every Wednesday 5pm PT through June 24th. Apply now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsJlQvRuJHxRT_Tr7sucgCEQCu4fTNzNVNc_A2DegIq_Sb2Q/viewform

06/03/2026

From the inherent bias in tech to claims that it’s “too difficult” to design plus‑size characters, Teen Vogue breaks down why plus-size bodies are still so rare in games. The piece highlights the need for more diverse body representation — and for plus‑size characters to be portrayed with respect, not stereotypes.

Motion capture has the ability to capture fat bodies. So why don't we see more plus-size characters in games?

06/02/2026

IndieWire talks with Star Wars VFX supervisor John Knoll about how "The Mandalorian and Grogu" blends virtual production techniques with old-school Hollywood special effects:

'Star Wars' visual effects supervisor John Knoll on the surprising old-school techniques behind 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' — and Scorsese's cameo.

06/01/2026

Introducing Gameheads: Kids - our first-ever summer camp that blends play, creativity, art & tech to teach kids (8 – 11) 21st-century skills. We focus on video games, coding, digital art & hands-on making. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNBTFse407Y&t=80s

Gameheads: Kids blends play, creativity, art, and technology to tea...

05/28/2026

Mentor applications are OPEN for the 2026 Gameheads Summer Accelerator Program! This summer students will spend 10 weeks building their own video games and they need industry pros like you to help guide them through it.

As a mentor you'll be paired 1-on-1 with a student for weekly check-ins, and get to see their finished projects at the Gameheads Summer Showcase in late August/early September. Plus, we're bringing back Gameheads: LIVE! If you're interested in hosting a public workshop (online or in-person) at this event, let us know in your application!

Q&A sessions kick off May 20th at 5pm PT, every Wednesday through June 24th. Apply now! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsJlQvRuJHxRT_Tr7sucgCEQCu4fTNzNVNc_A2DegIq_Sb2Q/viewform

05/23/2026

For more than 10 years, Gameheads has helped young people turn their love of games into real-world tech skills. Now, we’re starting even earlier.

Welcome to Gameheads Kids - a new summer camp for Oakland youth ages 8–12.

Kids will explore game design, art, and creative technology through hands-on projects, collaborative play, and outdoor fun. Along the way, they’ll build problem-solving skills, express their creativity, and get early exposure to careers in gaming and tech—all in a supportive, youth-centered environment.

Same Gameheads magic, now for the next generation. Register today. https://gameheadsoakland.org/gameheads-kids/

05/22/2026

Mentor applications are OPEN for the 2026 Gameheads Summer Accelerator Program!

This summer, our students will spend 10 weeks building their own video games and they need industry pros like you to help guide them through the process! As a mentor, you'll be paired 1-on-1 with a student for weekly check-ins, and get to see their finished projects at the Gameheads Summer Showcase in late August/early September.

Plus, we're bringing back Gameheads: LIVE! So if you're interested in hosting a public workshop (online or in-person), let us know in your application! Q&A sessions kick off May 20th at 5pm PT, every Wednesday through June 24th.

Apply now!
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfsJlQvRuJHxR.../viewform

05/15/2026

Gameheads has spent over a decade helping young people across the country build tech skills through gaming. Now, we’re bringing that same proven model to a new generation.

Introducing Gameheads Kids - our first-ever summer camp for ages 8–11.

This eight-week long Oakland camp blends game design, creativity, art, and outdoor play in a fun, safe, and supervised environment. Using engaging, age-appropriate games, students will build digital confidence, spark their creativity, and make new friends along the way. A decade of impact, now reimagined for younger learners. Register now. https://gameheadsoakland.org/gameheads-kids/

05/13/2026

Don't miss this compelling discussion between Gamertag Radio and Circana's Senior Director, Mat Piscatella! The discussion covers the gaming industry's future amid rising console prices and economic shifts, how these changes impact gamers and what it means for the industry's survival and new growth strategies like cloud gaming and subscriptions. Listen:

Join us for an interview with Circana's Senior Director, Mat Piscatella (https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social) , as we dive into the gaming industry's future amid rising console prices and economic shifts. We'll unpack how these changes impact gamers and what it ...