March 9–13 • Moscone Center • San Francisco, CA We’re thrilled to announce that the Sacramento Developer Collective (SDC) is an official partner of the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 — an expanded, city-wide celebration where game creators from around the world come together to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of gaming.For over […]
The Capital Creative Showcase is coming back on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 — and this year we’re taking over Jones Hall at @the Grounds! Capital Creative Showcase is Sacramento’s premier celebration of indie games, interactive media, and creative technology. Hosted annually by the Sacramento Developer Collective, CCS brings together local and regional game developers, students, […]
Come hang out with the Sacramento Developer Collective for a casual meetup with other local game developers and creatives!Bring your laptop, a project you’re working on, or just yourself. There are no presentations or structured activities, just a chance to work on your game, show off what you’ve been making, get feedback, meet other developers, […]
Join the Sacramento Developer Collective for our next Video Game Book Club meeting! This month, we're playing and discussing Dispatch.Play as much of the game as you can beforehand, then join us to talk about your experience! We'll discuss the story, characters, gameplay, design choices, what worked, what didn't, and anything else that stood out […]
PGJ (Progressive Game Jam) is back for its 13th season! SDC is more excited than ever to support our local developers build awesome games and connect with a thriving community of creators.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dev, PGJ gives you the tools, time, and team to actually finish a game. Each month, we’ll gather […]
Get your fandom fix at this ultimate pop culture takeover! Show off your best cosplay and meet and mingle with more than 60 exhibitors and comic book creators from California and beyond.The Sacramento Developer Collective (SDC) will also be there, showcasing some of the highlights from Sacramento's growing game development community. Stop by to check […]
Join the Sacramento Developer Collective at the Enlightenment Salon for a conversation about the current state of the video game industry and Sacramento’s own game development community.Two local game developers will share their experiences working in and around the industry, discussing the challenges developers face today, the opportunities available to independent creators, and what makes Sacramento’s game development scene […]
Join the Sacramento Developer Collective for our next Video Game Book Club meeting! This month, we're playing and discussing Return of the Obra Dinn.Play as much of the game as you can beforehand, then join us to talk about your experience! We'll discuss the game's mystery, deduction mechanics, storytelling, distinctive visual style, sound design, and […]
Join the Sacramento Developer Collective Town Hall and Potluck. Whether you're a game developer, artist, writer, musician, programmer, or just passionate about games, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of SDC.At the Town Hall, we will be:Unveiling our event calendar for late 2026 and 2027Sharing new initiatives, programs, and goals for the coming yearDiscussing […]
PGJ (Progressive Game Jam) is back for its 13th season! SDC is more excited than ever to support our local developers build awesome games and connect with a thriving community of creators.Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dev, PGJ gives you the tools, time, and team to actually finish a game. Each month, we’ll gather […]