Gameheads’ second annual showcase shows off the work of Oakland’s budding game devs

Gameheads is going back to school to solve the game industry’s diversity problem. It’s a year-round program based in Oakland, California, that teaches development to students in underserved communities. Today, its Second Annual Student Showcase will highlight 20 student-created games in an event that educators and industry professionals will attend. It’s from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Impact Hub Oakland.

Gameheads executive director Damon Packwood came up with the program when he saw his student’s passion for games. He also drew connections between the DIY culture in low-income neighborhoods and the skills needed to succeed in the games industry.