James Deighan

Meeting with and discussing with young athletes how to excel at their respective sports without the use of androgens. Training harder by improving both physical and mental capacity, setting goals, and following a whole food based nutrition plan complimented by strategic programming for strength training.

What makes MAGFest unique is that it's a non-profit event run by fans for fans.
There are no corporate sponsors, no over-crowded showfloors, and no top-secret-behind-closed-doors showings.
MAGFest is built from the ground up to focus on community and fan creations, which creates an environment that no other expo or convention can recreate.

Since 2003, we’ve set up and organized Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in our network of over 100 hospitals worldwide. Over the years, you as a community have answered the call and come together to raise millions of dollars.

Child’s Play works in two ways. With the help of hospital staff, we set up gift wish lists full of video games, toys, books, and other fun stuff for kids. By clicking on a hospital location on our… Show more

Since 2003, we’ve set up and organized Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with toys and games in our network of over 100 hospitals worldwide. Over the years, you as a community have answered the call and come together to raise millions of dollars.

Child’s Play works in two ways. With the help of hospital staff, we set up gift wish lists full of video games, toys, books, and other fun stuff for kids. By clicking on a hospital location on our map, you can view that hospital’s wish list and send a gift.

Child’s Play also receives cash donations throughout the year. With those cash donations, we purchase new consoles, peripherals, games, and more for hospitals and therapy facilities. These donations allow for children to enjoy age-appropriate entertainment, interact with their peers, friends, and family, and can provide vital distraction from an otherwise generally unpleasant experience. Show less

Assisting Make a Wish Foundation on Twitch strategy and fundraising for their internationally recognized brand to grant wishes. Organizing streamers and gaming communities while amplifying brand messaging to support a great cause.

Provide industry advice and guidance to the management team. Sharing knowledge and experience to help Old School Gamer make informed decisions and stay on track to achieve its goals as one of the last physical print retro gaming magazines.

Unity holds over 60% of the market share for games under $10M and that presence is only growing due to the accessibility and flexible licensing model. The official Unity user groups are curated and selected by the Unity team to build regional community hubs in areas with rich academic and creator presence who want to build a career in games. As the founder of the Pittsburgh Unity official user group, I oversee the vision, partnerships and events that empower students, professionals and… Show more

Unity holds over 60% of the market share for games under $10M and that presence is only growing due to the accessibility and flexible licensing model. The official Unity user groups are curated and selected by the Unity team to build regional community hubs in areas with rich academic and creator presence who want to build a career in games. As the founder of the Pittsburgh Unity official user group, I oversee the vision, partnerships and events that empower students, professionals and organizations to unlock Unity's potential to bring their games to life. We bring people together to learn, share, and grow. It's a place to swap tips and tools, see demos, get feedback, and stay current with Unity updates. It's an environment where members can find collaborators, mentors, and hiring managers, discover local projects and events, and foster a supportive community that propels the skills and careers of both beginners and experienced developers.
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