I miss winter, but for now, we’ll just have to deal with summer… which will then give way to fall; although not before a bunch of game jams have popped up for another groovy outing. Like, say, Yaoi Game Jam 2024, during which games with male-identified characters in queer relationships are made.
Do keep in mind, however, that Yaoi Game Jam 2024 differs ever so slightly from the norm, for while ‘yaoi’ generally refers to romantic relationships between two or more men, for this game jam, that isn’t a requirement – or as the organizers put it, “from platonic to romantic, and everything in-between”. In other words, making a game that revolves around the queer male experience is an option, and seeing how most yaoi games tend to be dating sims, it would be refreshing to see some that, well, aren’t. But as always, your game, your rules. As long as they don’t break any for this particular jam.
Speaking of which entries that promote bigotry are not allowed. No exceptions. Play nice. Oh, and if you must include uncomfortable subjects, be sure to tag the game accordingly. That also goes for NSFW content. Do not ignore or attempt to downplay the importance of tags.
So, dates! Yaoi Game Jam 2024 is set to run from July 1st to September 1st, at which point I’m hopeful that many interesting games will have been submitted. I’d better wrap this up so you can get back to preparing for the jam, and remember, have fun!
(Screenshot is from Yaoi Game Jam 2023 submission, Boyband Hell)