What’s Bit Bridge?

Bit Bridge is a group for indie game developers in the Pittsburgh area. Whether you’re a full-time game dev, a moonlighter, a student, or just want to know what developing video games is all about, drop by one of our events or join us on our Discord Channel. We’d love to hear from you!

Bit Bridge Events

This calendar has two types of events:

  • Bit Bridge Events are run by Bit Bridge as an organization (e.g. Coffee Meetups, Feedback Events, Lightning Talks, etc.)
  • Local Events are other indie dev or game-related events in the Pittsburgh area (e.g. PGM Coworking Sessions, local open houses, etc.)

If you’d like your very own copy of this Google Calendar to link into your personal calendar, here’s a link.

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Games

R-COIL

R-COIL is an old-fashioned multidirectional shooter with a unique single button control scheme. Learn more about R-COIL

Aeronauts

The world is covered in purple mist, the legacy of some cataclysm long past. Throughout the continent are several powerful city-states, built where the mist is thin enough that they are not constantly besieged by the horrors that lurk in the wilderness… Learn more about Aeronauts

Outdodge

Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Jump. Crouch. Reflect. Learn more about Outdodge

Vitality

You are some kind of an electric ghost cat entity traveling on the wires and activating signal broadcasters. Traverse the spaces and send yourself home. Learn more about Vitality

Too Close

A new reaction/twitch mobile game. Coming 2018. Too Close is a game by Ludoko Studios.

A Tofu Tail

A fairy tale of a man turned to tofu by a deceptive fox spirit, the Kitsune! Help Mr. Tofu search the surreal, puzzle realms of the foxes for a way to break his curse! Learn more about A Tofu Tail

Immure

IMMURE is a 2.5D story-driven, psychological horror game. Will, the main character, has found himself trapped inside a foreboding Mansion with no exit. Learn more about Immure

Battle High 2 A+

Battle High 2 A+ is a fast-paced 2D fighting game about element-wielding students (and 1 insidious faculty member) battling against one another to discover the secret behind a mysterious illness stripping students of their powers.  (more…)

Contact

If you want to:

  • Learn more about Bit Bridge
  • See what people are working on
  • Come to one of our events
  • Get feedback on your game
  • Get advice from industry professionals
  • Show your game at a convention
  • Find teammates

Resources

The Pittsburgh game scene’s got a lot going on. Here are a few links to other groups and organizations that make and play games.

Code of Conduct

Bit Bridge strives to be an inclusive organization. We want everyone who participates in our events or activities, whether they be physically present or online, to feel welcome and safe.

Anyone who participates in Bit Bridge events, activities, chat rooms, or social media is subject to the Code of Conduct. This includes any and all members, organizers, visitors, sponsors, volunteers, and guests. By participating in Bit Bridge activities, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

 

Respect Other People

Everyone is welcome at Bit Bridge events regardless of gender, sexual identity, ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, appearance, or experience in games.

Do:

  • Be thoughtful: Welcome new people to the group. When giving feedback, be constructive. When discussing games, be thoughtful about what you say. The games industry is small and it has a long memory.
  • Ask questions: If you want to learn about something, ask questions.
  • Respect boundaries: If someone has indicated that they don’t want to do something (e.g. talk, hang out, play a particular game, work on a project with you), respect their decision. “No” means no.
  • Look for consent: When in doubt about whether something is okay, ask. Look for enthusiastic consent. If someone is silent or otherwise does not protest, assume they mean “no”. If someone tells you no or otherwise does not provide consent, drop it.

Harassment Policy:

We will not tolerate harassment of any kind. Harassment is defined by the victim and includes but it not limited to:

  • Telling offensive jokes
  • Sexually explicit or derogatory language
  • Unwanted sexual advances, either verbal or physical
  • Physical violence, including threats
  • Touch other people or their property without express permission or consent
  • Verbally abuse people, whether or not they are present

 

Respect Our Space

When we hold in-person events, we are guests in these spaces. As such:

Do:

  • Be respectful of staff, employees, volunteers, other guests, and other patrons
  • Keep your space neat and tidy
  • Maintain respectful noise volumes

Don’t:

  • Leave a mess
  • Vandalize the space or its property
  • Harass members or other people present in the space

 

Responding to Violations

Reporting

If you see anyone violating our Code of Conduct or are being harassed, you can:

  • Report it to one of the organizers (Marlena Abraham, Mike Lee, Dan Lin, Doyle Daigle, Michael Thomas)
  • Fill out the Violation Reporting Form (This can be anonymous)

Resolution

In response to violations of the Code of Conduct, Organizers may, at their discretion:

  • Issue a verbal or written warning to the offending person
  • Eject the offending person from the current event
  • Ban the offending person from future Bit Bridge activities and/or social media groups
  • If necessary, contact the authorities