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Why?
Personal/Career Development
As an IGDA member, you are part of the worldwide community of game developers who share their knowledge, insight, and connections that help to develop your career and personal status within the community. From local chapter meetings, to online discussions, to committee and SIG output, the IGDA provides invaluable information and resources to learn from and to contribute to.
Community/Industry Support
As a community, our actions have a greater impact than that of any one developer. It is important for all of us to progress on our common goals of protecting our creative freedoms, providing industry-wide support, and fostering the development of our art form. Being an IGDA member says that you stand behind our mission to better the industry and take a part of making it a reality.
Personal Join Options
| Type | Fee (US$) | Notes |
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$48 - 1-year
$90 - 2-years
$35 - "developing countries" discounted 1-year rate
$25 Unemployed Hardship Rate 1-Year
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> Statutory member of the Association with complete voting rights |
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$30
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> Online member profile and access to member directory > Membership card > Complete access to web site content and discussion forums > IGDA newsletter subscription > Access to discounts & promos > No voting privileges |
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free |
> Complete access to web site content and discussion forums (except member profiles/directory) |
Be sure to review the privacy policy, terms of use and payment details for further information. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or run into problems while registering.
Corporate Join Options
| Type | Fee (US$) | Notes |
| Studio Affiliation | From $435 to $11570+ | Group registration for game development studios. See the Studio Affiliation Program info page for further details and benefits.
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| Partner Program |
$1000 |
Registration for supporting companies and institutions. See the Partner Program info page for further details and benefits.
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Be sure to review the privacy policy, terms of use and payment details for further information. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or run into problems while registering.
Poll
What is better for getting an industry job: A "Computer Science/Software Programming" degree or a "Game Development" degree?
| A "Computer Science/Software Programming" degree is better to have. | 5 |
| A "Game Development" degree is better to have. | 0 |