About
We are a group of Trans and Non-Binary gamers who make queer art in a way that works for us!
Hatchling Games Guild includes professional or hobbyist artists and developers who create everything from video games to hand crafted jewelry. We want to build resources and provide opportunity for like-minded creatives & those struggling to start or continue their art due to identity, economic barriers or disability status— people just like us! For now we are a remote group of six artists and developers that work both independently and collaboratively. Our communal works consist of casual video games that are currently in development.
Our goal beyond creative expression is to create an online shop and ‘studio’ space for mutual support and networking. If you’d like to join us, hop in our Discord server which acts as our resource hub! We’re a bunch of quiet neurodivergent geeks, but our lovely mascot Miriel sends updates and wellness reminders.
Values
Mutual respect and trust create a base to work towards a shared vision.
Empower each other to share individual creators’ voices, cultures, and experiences.
Support skill-sharing and networking to learn and evolve professionally.
No one person’s job is more valuable than another’s.
Create shared creative spaces for marginalized creatives, video game creators and artists, with a focus on Transgender and Non-binary individuals.
Provide opportunity for inclusive art and games by marginalized creators.
Facilitate a low-pressure environment to create, share, network, and develop professionally.
Goals
Why “Hatchling”?
"Egg" or "Egg Mode" is internet slang used to describe transgender individuals who do not realize they are a transgender person yet or are not out with their identity- kind of like being “in the closet”. “Hatching" has a similar meaning as "coming out” (Jill 2019). Thanks, Jill.
There is discourse around this analogy within the community. We don’t like the idea of “cracking eggs”- we believe hatching is your own personal journey to realizing your gender identity. Plus, we love turtles. Hence, Hatchling Games…hatched.
DEV TEAM
Interested in what we do?
We are a group of creators who work together to support and promote the work of every member of our guild. Usually this is through professional development, marketing and promotional efforts, advocacy, and collaborative works.