Gameheads showcases Oakland’s young game development talent

Gameheads is a nonprofit that is tackling the game industry’s diversity problem by training young people in low-income neighborhoods in Oakland, California. The program teaches students in underserved communities how to make games, and the group’s fourth annual showcase takes place today at Impact Hub Oakland from 4:45 pm to 8 p.m.

The program was created by Damon Packwood, executive director at Gameheads, as he saw the passion for games and do-it-yourself culture of kids in low-income neighborhoods. The mission is to teach kids skills they need to make games and give them a path to break into the industry. The showcase is now in its fourth year, and this year’s event is expected to draw 300 people. It will be livestreamed here.