Rad Magpie is a nonprofit studio doing our part to dismantle systems of heteropatriarchal white supremacy in the games industry & uplift marginalized creators🎮

Burlington, VT
Joined June 2018
As the summer winds down, it’s time for Dana, Megan, & Maggie to wrap up our full-time employment here at Rad Magpie and transition into Volunteer Mode. Going forward, it may take us longer than usual to reply to emails or social media activity, but we're still here!🐌 (1/3)
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In our latest article, we'll be highlighting a number of games which tackle death, grief and loss in the narratives that they tell. Including God of War, That Dragon, Cancer, GRIS and more. 📰 safeinourworld.org/news/15-g…
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Winter4ever is nearly here! Join us in about 20 minutes over on our discord server. Find all the info you need at winter4ever.com ❄
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winter4ever is THIS SATURDAY! Join us for an extremely cozy and lowkey meetup with wonderful talks. 💖 Hope to see you there!!
winter4ever is back and cozier than ever for 2023 ❄ This year, @amilanuh has designed a streamlined version of the event, and all are invited to gather in our discord server on 3/11 and present a talk! Find all the info you need at winter4ever.com 💙
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winter4ever is back and cozier than ever for 2023 ❄ This year, @amilanuh has designed a streamlined version of the event, and all are invited to gather in our discord server on 3/11 and present a talk! Find all the info you need at winter4ever.com 💙
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winter4ever is back and cozier than ever for 2023 ❄ This year, @amilanuh has designed a streamlined version of the event, and all are invited to gather in our discord server on 3/11 and present a talk! Find all the info you need at winter4ever.com 💙
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Keep in touch with Rad Magpie throughout this transition by following us on social media (@RadMagpie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) or joining our Community Discord Server at discord.gg/xArrfgc 💙 All are welcome in our server! (2/3)
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Finallly, you can learn more about our decision to transition from paid employment to community-driven volunteer work here: radmagpieorg.squarespace.com… See you around the Internet! (3/3)
New on the blog: A Mental Health in Games primer by Eve Crevoshay of @TakeThisOrg! Take This has worked with leaders across the industry to identify practical solutions to mental health challenges in the games. Read about what they've learned here: radmagpie.org/blog/2022/rads…
✨ Coming 01 Sep 2022 ✨ Our brand new mental health toolkit for students made with @GradsInGames will be available for free from next week! This guide covers mental health, self-care, and employability skills for students looking to enter the games industry. ❤️
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New on the blog: "Privilege, Allyship, and Oppression"👑 This blog is transcribed from a Rad Studio workshop presented early in the program to define some social justice concepts that would form the basis of many other workshops to follow. Read it here: radmagpie.org/blog/2022/rads…
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🎶SOUND DESIGNERS🎶 we have a 3 month contract position open!! *Pays 1538$CAD/week for 4 days a week (32 hours) *Design and iterate interactive audio and music *Create looping ambiences, bg music etc *VO work *TV and Film scoring a bonus! APPLY: ko-opmode.applytojobs.ca/aud…
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Have you gotten our #GameDevKit yet? This collection of talks and tips will help you get started with your game, while some will take them to the next level. Get access for free here: ▶mailchi.mp/gamedevsofcolorex…
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Here's five quick tips for game devs with ADHD! ⚡ These tips are straight out of a deep-dive article coming soon to the Rad Magpie blog. Watch this space for a link to the full blog post when it goes live!
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⭐Minimize Transitions It takes a lot of time to shift from one discrete task or job to another, so schedule long blocks of work time for fewer tasks. Instead of fighting the “can’t switch gears” feeling, lean into hyperfocus and minimize the number of transitions in your day.
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⭐Listen to Your Body Mindfulness, an interest in spreadsheets or bullet journals, & a gently curious mindset all help here. Tuning into your patterns isn't always easy, but understanding how your brain works will point you towards pain points & potential strategies.
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