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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Gaming… and Food!

Although Hispanic Heritage Month isn’t something that I have circled on my calendar with anticipation, like with a fun holiday, it’s still something very important to me. It's special because it’s a time when we all take a moment to reflect on the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. I've seen countless contributions from our community and it's sometimes easy to forget how much we've added to this amazing country. For me, this month serves as a powerful reminder of w

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Art & Design
The Power of Mentorship: How to Instill Confidence in Your Junior Designers

In my early days as a designer, I learned a valuable lesson from a mentor about the "filigree" – the delicate details that elevate a design. These subtle nuances can transform a good design into an exceptional one. It's a lesson I've carried with me throughout my career and one I share with junior designers, emphasizing the significance of refining and perfecting every aspect of their work. Since then, I've had the privilege of mentoring numerous junior graphic designers. These experiences have

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Community
Adrian’s Journey From Osaka to Kongregate - From Schoolteacher to Community Manager

If you’ve joined us for our livestreams, you may already be aware that our Community Manager Adrian used to be a schoolteacher in Japan. To learn more about how his experiences as a schoolteacher align with his current role as a Community Manager at Kongregate, we sat down with him and chatted about his process of getting the job and what skills he learned as a teacher that are still relevant in his current role. Q: We’ve spoken before about how your previous experience as a teacher was

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Culture Sep 27, 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Through Gaming… and Food!

Although Hispanic Heritage Month isn’t something that I have circled on my calendar with anticipation, like with a fun holiday, it’s still something very important to me. It's special because it’s a time when we all take a moment to reflect on the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. I've seen countless contributions from our community and it's sometimes easy to forget how much we've added to this amazing country. For me, this month serves as a powerful reminder of w

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Art & Design Sep 20, 2023
The Power of Mentorship: How to Instill Confidence in Your Junior Designers

In my early days as a designer, I learned a valuable lesson from a mentor about the "filigree" – the delicate details that elevate a design. These subtle nuances can transform a good design into an exceptional one. It's a lesson I've carried with me throughout my career and one I share with junior designers, emphasizing the significance of refining and perfecting every aspect of their work. Since then, I've had the privilege of mentoring numerous junior graphic designers. These experiences have

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Community Sep 13, 2023
Adrian’s Journey From Osaka to Kongregate - From Schoolteacher to Community Manager

If you’ve joined us for our livestreams, you may already be aware that our Community Manager Adrian used to be a schoolteacher in Japan. To learn more about how his experiences as a schoolteacher align with his current role as a Community Manager at Kongregate, we sat down with him and chatted about his process of getting the job and what skills he learned as a teacher that are still relevant in his current role. Q: We’ve spoken before about how your previous experience as a teacher was releva

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Developer Spotlight Sep 07, 2023
The Making of Diebrary - An Interview With The Other Ocean Game Developers

A massive update was just brought to Diebrary, so we took the opportunity to speak to Angus Fletcher & Daniel Eichler, two Other Ocean team members behind the game. “We wanted to make a game in the arena roguelike genre. We're big fans of it. A bunch of our team has played games like Vampire Survivor and 20 Minutes Till Dawn. So we wanted to make a game like this, release it on web, and Kongregate was an amazing partner to do that,” Eichler gushed about how Diebrary came about. Angus chimed in

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Aug 30, 2023
Bridging The Old And The New In The Kongregate Discord Server

For over 16 years, Kongregate has been more than just a gaming platform – it's been a virtual haven where millions have converged to play, connect, and forge lasting friendships. Our chat rooms and forums quickly emerged as focal points, acting as the vibrant heart of a thriving ecosystem. Central to our thriving community has been the players. From the weird and unruly Off-topic forums, to the lively #just-chatting room, we provided a space for users to share thoughts, stories, and laughter. To

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Community Aug 22, 2023
Kongregate News - August Update

We're Going To GamesCom! Are you attending GamesCom 2023? Come meet up with our Business Development Manager, Ekaterina Saveleva, August 23rd to August 25th. Learn what it means to join the Kongregate team and build fun - together! Kongregate Livestream | Fridays at 10 am PDT Kongregate livestreams new and exciting games every Friday, 10am PDT. This week's special guest is the publisher of Incremental Cubes. Hop in our chat and say "hi"! If you'd like to be considered for a guest spot on our

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Marketing Aug 16, 2023
Shaping Content, Fostering Community: A New Chapter on YouTube

Filling the Void: The Start of Our YouTube Journey When we began our efforts early this year, our YouTube channel hadn’t been updated in years. Where once was a thriving community of gamers and promotional vids, now the channel was collecting dust. It was clear that we needed to expand our efforts there. Our focus became about engaging our audience and throwing everything at the wall to see what stuck. Our initial livestreams focused on the beta testing of a new online community storytelling g

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Brand Aug 09, 2023
What’s New on Kongregate: YouTube Year in Review

Last year, we embarked on the exciting journey of rebranding Kongregate from the ground up. After over 15 years as a leader in web gaming and mobile publishing, we felt it was time to take a look at what makes Kongregate different - what makes us unique - and update our look to meet our ideals and our culture. Kongregate has always been a place that is open and welcoming to gamers from all walks of life, where gamers who love games come together to have fun, together! Our new look and vibe had

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Bitverse Aug 02, 2023
The Immersive World of Bit Heroes Quest by Lead Artist Pez Moreno

We take pride in creating immersive and captivating mobile and browser games that transport players to extraordinary worlds. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our talented lead artists whose creative genius brings the pixel art realm of Bit Heroes Quest to life. Meet Pez Moreno. "When I started at Kongregate, I wasn't officially a Lead Artist, but in March of last year, I began training and officially made the transition in September. My role is to make the artistic goals of Bit Heroes Q

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