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Nobody is here to do version control: How real-time collaboration in Godot is changing the game design classroom

For years, the hardest part of teaching game design wasn't Godot, it was Git. So we partnered with Ink & Switch, the research lab behind Automerge, to build Backstitch: a real-time collaboration tool for Godot that works like a shared doc instead of a version control system. This article covers why Git blocks learners before they've made anything fun, how Backstitch solves it, and what happened the first time a classroom used it live.

Contributing to Open-Source Games: What Educators Need to Know

There's a moment every learner needs: realizing the software they use was built by people, and that they could be one of those people. Contributing to an open-source game makes that moment concrete, whether through code, art, translation, or a well-written bug report. Using our own game Threadbare as a working example, this guide covers what real classroom contribution looks like, what you actually need to get started, and how to make it stick.

A Bridge Across Two Worlds: How ÁNIMA and Endless Access Are Reimagining Game-Based Learning in Uruguay

When Facundo first joined ÁNIMA, he believed he wasn't creative enough to make video games. Today, he's teaching the next generation to build them. Discover how ÁNIMA and Endless Access are using game development, hands-on learning, and industry partnerships to help underserved young people develop the skills, confidence, and connections they need to thrive in the digital economy.

Godot for Educators: What It Is, Why It Works for Classrooms, and How to Get Started in 2026.

Thinking about teaching game design but not sure where to start? Choosing a game development tool can feel overwhelming, especially if you're new to teaching game design. In this guide, you'll learn what Godot is, why it's become one of the most educator-friendly game engines available, and how to start running engaging learning experiences without needing an engineering background.

The Void Pack Is Live. Here's What That Means for Game-Based Learning.

Imagine what happens when communities stop telling stories and history slowly starts erasing itself. That’s what happens in our new Void Pack. In this article, you'll get some insights into the updates you can find in Threadbare, and learn why StoryWeaver has to outrun the Void. New mechanics, new missions, and new villains await.

Endless Access and Ink & Switch Launch Backstitch, a Real-Time Collaboration Plugin That Goes Beyond Git for Godot

Git was built for code. Games are far more than code. Backstitch is a new free, open-source plugin developed by Ink & Switch — in collaboration with Endless Access — that brings real-time, Google Docs–style version control directly into the Godot editor. Visual diffs, persistent history, branching and merging, and shareable playable links, all without leaving the engine or touching a terminal. Now in public alpha.

From Web Developer to Game Developer: A Non-Linear Path Through Open Source

A career path from web development to game development isn't always linear. Episode 3 of Loom Lounge follows one Threadbare developer's journey through open source communities, the value of being a generalist, and how community contributions are reshaping how games get built.

How We Built Threadbare in 8 Weeks (With a Team That Had Never Made a Game)

Threadbare began as an experiment: could a small team with little or no experience in game development build a playable game in just eight weeks? In this episode of Loom Lounge, we explore how the team approached the challenge, what tools they used, and how open source collaboration helped turn an idea into a real game. From early prototypes to community contributions, this story shows how game development can become a powerful learning experience.

An Open Source Video Game Won Best of GDC. Here’s What Happened at Threadbare's Booth.

Our open source game Threadbare received a Best of GDC recognition from Game Developer. But what made the week special wasn’t just the award. It was what happened at the booth.

Game Development for Learning: How Threadbare Helps Educators Teach Future-Ready Skills

Game development is becoming one of the most powerful tools for project-based learning. In this episode of Loom Lounge, we explore how Threadbare helps educators teach coding, storytelling, collaboration, and creative problem-solving through an open-source game experience.

Open Source in Education: Opportunity, Reality, and the Work Ahead

Explore how open-source ecosystems are reshaping education, balancing innovation, privacy, and access while complementing traditional systems in a rapidly evolving edtech landscape.

Open Source Pixel Art Tools Educators Can Use in the Classroom