Organizations
Here is a select group of organizations
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Entertainment Software Association - "Visionaries redefining the business and creative boundaries of entertainment."
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International Game Developers Association - This "is the largest non-profit membership organization in the world serving all individuals who create games."
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Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences - This organization promotes interactive games and entertainment.
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American Amusement Machine Organization - This trade organization represents manufacturers, distributors, and part suppliers for the coin-operated amusement industry.
Other Sources
Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries by ISBN: 1410363236Publication Date: 2017-05-19This has entries on game design and development, machine learning, and more.
This list is meant to provide examples of some communities or useful resources for game coders and creators.
25 Essential Blogs and Resources for Indie Game Developers
Digital Games Research Association Digital Library
Free Game Graphics for Developers
Game Research and Technology by Craig Reynolds (to about 2007)
Introduction to game development for the Web