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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

✨ Sponsor a Seat ✨ and help us build a kinder games industry! Our first-ever Sponsor a Seat campaign lets YOU directly support the GAMERella Game Jam. We especially welcome sponsorship from indies, small biz, and individuals. Join us! #GAMERella #gamejam #montreal #fundraising

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉 SIGN-UP FOR THE 2026 GAMERella GAME JAM IS OPEN! This 2-day game-making event is FREE, inclusive, low-stress, beginner-friendly! • Nov 14-15, 2026 • downtown Montreal. Our jam is focused on creating a supportive and safe space for equity-deserving individuals. 🩵🩶🩷 #GAMERella #gamejam #gamedev

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

GAMERella @ LUDODROME! 🎮✨ Free Arcade in Montreal on September 12 featuring experimental games at UQAM's Agora du Cœur des sciences. Come play GAMERella participant games: 🌙 Night Shift 💌 Love, Mom 🗡️ Daughters of Ruin 🦎 I Love You My Mole Wife 📅 September 12 | 12:00 - 23:00

Colourful poster showing 4 different games you can play at the arcade.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The countdown is on for the 2026 GAMERella Game Jam! 🎮✨ Our jam is open for equity-deserving folks who are interested in game making! 👀 Never made a game before? -> We will help! 🏅You are an expert? -> Share your knowledge! More details and registration are coming soon! Stay tuned!

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Void Blob @voidblob-coop.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Recap of our trip to Montreal for the GAMERella Mentee Arcade! Thank you to everyone that came by to chat, play the game, and listen to the games’ OST! ♡ Also big thank you to the amazing crew at @gamerella.bsky.social you are all rockstars! #gamedev #gammerellaarcade2026 #gamerella #videogames

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

VOTING IS NOW OPEN! Soutenez GAMERella et votez pour nous aux Gamerhers Awards dans la catégorie Community Champions ! Vote here: bit.ly/tghvoting #thegamehersAwards

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Workshop #2 of the Power Up Mentorship: Interviews Learning best tips for interviewing, this workshop was all about getting the job and being able to showcase your work in the best way. Thank you to our hosts who taught us everything we know: Marilyn, Frédérique Fourny-Jennings, Cathy Vincelli

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#TBT to our very own Courtney Blamey on CBC Radio! Listen to the full clip below: --- #TBT à notre chère Courtney Blamey sur CBC Radio ! Écoutez l'intégralité de l'extrait ici: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🗓 Save the date: May 30, 2026 📍 Live on Twitch – virtual Awards celebration 🔗 twitch.tv/thegamehers #thegamehersAwards

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Level Up Together: A Safe Space for Women🎮 Play.Learn.Lead 🎮

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We're proud to announce that our very own co-founder and co-director, Gina Hara, has been nominated for the the*gamehers Awards! Nominée pour le prix Community Champion, nous sommes ravis qu'elle ait été reconnue par la plus grande communauté de joueuses pour sa contribution au monde du jeu vidéo !

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Merci à tous pour votre participation, et un grand merci à Alchemy Divergence Coaching et Javelin Laurence pour avoir rendu cela possible.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

#TBT to our Resiliency Workshop with Javelin Laurence! In this experimental workshop, mentees get the chance to discover new things about who they are and what they value. One thing is for sure, they will walk away knowing more about the most fascinating of subjects: Themselves.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🎮 Gérez votre temps avec soin, car c'est l'un des aspects les plus difficiles. 🎮 Use this as your opportunity to experiment and get feedback. It's not about making something perfect; it's about making something you enjoy and can keep building off of. Bonne chance et que la Gam Jam commence !

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Happy Global Game Jam to those celebrating! N'oubliez pas de vous hydrater et de manger, et surtout, amusez-vous bien ! Voici quelques conseils de vétérans de la Gam Jam : 🎮 Open yourself up to talking to everyone. This is your chance to make a ton of new gaming friends.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

BRIDGING DIVIDES GAME JAM To register please click here or follow this link or the link in our bio: www.eventbrite.ca/e/bridging-d... Event Date: February 7 2026 (9am to 10pm) to February 8 2026 (9am to 7pm) Location: Concordia D3 Space, 1250 Rue Guy Suite #600 Age Restriction: 18+

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Bridging Divides Game Jam

The Bridging Divides Game Jam is a weekend-long research initiative and event for migrants looking to gain new skills in game development!

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Félicitations à : ✨️Alissia Bocarro ✨️Sarah Raine Wari @missmystie.bsky.social ✨️Kien Ho ✨️Briar Lee Molto @nachogender.bsky.social ✨️Nicholai Avigdor Melamed @artofnamelamed.bsky.social ✨️Maëlig Beaupérin Nous sommes impatients de découvrir ce que vous apporterez à la prochaine phase.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It's POWER UP time! We're excited to announce phase two of our mentorship program and our selected cohort that is moving on to the next level with 'Power Up'!

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

New year, new games, but we've all got a favourite. Décrivez votre jeu préféré en emojis dans les commentaires et voyez si vous pouvez deviner celui de tout le monde ! Maybe we'll be inspired to start playing something new for the new year, but for now, can you guess our favourite?

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Looking back on 2025, it's been an exciting year for GAMERella. Not only did we host yet another amazing Game Jam, but we also launched our first-ever mentorship program - creating a springboard for young gaming creatives. Cheers to 2026 and all the gaming fun we're bringing into this new year.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Wishing you a happy holidays, from the GAMERella team! --- Nous vous souhaitons de joyeuses fêtes, de la part de toute l'équipe GAMERella !

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Happy holidays everyone from the GAMERella team! We had an absolutely amazing year and we are extremely grateful to all of you, for your support and the lovely GAMERella community 💖✨

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Les jeux vidéo ont quelque chose à offrir à chacun. Trouvez votre passion et poursuivez ce que vous aimez.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

What does working in video games really mean - Audio, Writing and Behind-the-Scenes edition! Love working with sounds, there's audio engineering and sound designers; love creating a narrative, become a writer; love playing games, there's game testers.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Jess Marcotte (they/them): Jess is a designer, writer and maker with a Ph.D. in Interaction and Game Design. They co-founded Soft Chaos designing meaningful, playful interactions that connect people at the interstices of physical and digital worlds. Learn more: softchaos.games/en/

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Soft Chaos: Turning Feelings Into Experiences

Soft Chaos designs meaningful, playful interactions that connect people at the interstices of physical and digital worlds.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Julie Liaw (she/her): Julie is a designer and programmer in game development, living in that weird space between engineering and design. She currently works as a Software Engineer at Respawn Entertainment. Learn more: www.linkedin.com/in/julieliaw...

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Nicolas Barrière-Kucharski (he/him): Currently a Senior Game Designer at Behaviour Interactive, Nicolas' work has ran the gamut across mobile, PC, independent and VR circles. Find out more here: www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasba...

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Nicolas Barriere-Kucharski - Behaviour Interactive | LinkedIn

Since 2010 my work has ran the gamut across mobile, PC, independent and VR circles. I… · Experience: Behaviour Interactive · Education: Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue · Location: Montr...

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Elaine Gusella (she/her): Elaine is the Product & Strategy Director at indie studio HeartLoop Games and Program Coordinator & Faculty for Dawson College's Independent Video Game Design program. Learn more: www.muselle.dev

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Home | Elaine Gusella Talks

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

✨️Mentor Highlight✨️

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

We invite you to look into what you love and find a space that inspires your passion.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Des concepteurs de jeux et de niveaux qui créent les environnements et les expériences des joueurs aux programmeurs de gameplay et de graphisme qui créent des effets visuels et mettent en œuvre les mécanismes du jeu, en passant par tout ce qui se trouve entre les deux.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

What does working in video games really mean - Design and Development edition! For those who lean more into the engineering and mechanics of it all, there are a ton of options for you in video games.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Sean Giampietro (he/him): Sean is a 3D Environment Artist currently at EA Motive but has previously worked at Humanoid Origin and. Turbulent. Learn more about his career here: www.linkedin.com/in/sean-giam...

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Juliette Devillers (she/her): Lead Character Artist at Don't Nod Montréal on Lost Records: Bloom And Rage. Juliette creates endearing and believable characters for character-driven stories. Learn more here: www.artstation.com/juliettedevi...

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Juliette Devillers

Lead Character Artist - Don't Nod

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Adrienne Bazir (she/they): Adrienne, aka insertdisc5, is a cartoonist, 2D animator and game dev. They're most recent project includes a time-looping RPG called In Stars and Time. Learn more: insertdisc5.tumblr.com

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IT'S THE LAST DISC

adrienne • she/they • cartoonist, 2D animator, game dev, savior of worlds ✨

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Elisabeth Astwood (they/she): Elisabeth is an interdisciplinary storyteller, researcher, and arts leader working in the US and Canada. Most recently, they are engaged as the Founder of Studio Lazulite, a cross-disciplinary narrative house. Find out more: studiolazulite.com @threwen.bsky.social

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

De la création des styles visuels initiaux en tant qu'artiste conceptuel à la mise en scène des personnages en tant qu'animateur, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Explorez vos passions. Trouvez votre voie dans les jeux vidéo !

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

What does working in video games really mean - Arts and Animation edition! If you're looking to explore artistry, sketching, visual effects and more, these are some of the jobs out there.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Take a walk through our 2025 Game Jam and we reminisce 💭 Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace. Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Academic Master est l'un de ses tout derniers jeux, créé lors de l'UDEM Jam cette année. Réalisé en seulement 36 heures, ce jeu vise à enseigner aux nouveaux enseignants les compétences clés nécessaires pour enseigner. Il a remporté le prix du « Meilleur thème » lors de l'UDEM Game Jam 2025.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

✨️Mentee Highlight - Kira Fountain✨️ A game developer with 3 years of Unity C# experience, 8 months of corporate software development experience and graduating in 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Computation Arts from Concordia University, Kira is one of our wonderful mentees.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

La Game Jam est peut-être terminée, mais les mentorés continuent de s'adonner à leur passion. Que dire ? GAMERella a la nostalgie des mines. ⛏️

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The Game Jam may be over but the mentees are still gaming away. What can we say, GAMERella yearns for the mines. ⛏️

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

They believe in the power of stories told through interactive systems—and in extending to each other the same humanity we weave into their games. Learn more here: www.hippiepunkgames.com#hero 🎮

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Hippie Punk Games

Hippie Punk Games is an independent games studio devoted to systemic, non-violent, mind bending games. We craft psychedelic, esoteric experiences that delve into the depths of the human psyche, with a...

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Leur travail explore des thèmes archétypaux, spirituels et magiques, offrant aux joueurs un moyen de réfléchir aux questions complexes de notre époque.

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

✨️Mentee Highlight - Maëlig Beaupérin✨️ Working as a concept artist Maëlig has several projects under her belt, from illustrator to character artist. One of her newer projects is Stormriders, a new game from Hippie Punk Games that's still in production.

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Throwable Games | Indie Dev Duo @throwablegames.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Warmups from the Gamerella Game Jam ! The theme is about handmaid things and this cardboard cutout style just makes me feel warm! posting our files soon, @gamerella.bsky.social <3 #indiedev #sprites #gamedesign #lowpoly #sketches

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GAMERella @gamerella.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

QUEL RÉSULTAT INCROYABLE ! Thank you everyone who came to the Game Jam this weekend and congratulations to everyone who created something over the last two days. You should all be unbelievably proud of of the work you've done and we're so excited to see where your games go! À la prochaine fois !

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