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Our Mission: To inspire, unite, and enable Ontario’s Video Game/IDM community to achieve long-term growth and prosperity. interactiveontario.com

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 29/09/2026
Congratulations to Video Games Canada @esacanada.bsky.social (Entertainment Software Association of Canada) on a memorable Video Games on the Hill last week. It was a fantastic showcase of made-in-Canada games that brought together elected officials, policymakers and industry leaders.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 18/09/2026
Futures Forward is back! Designed to help Ontario's early-stage video game and interactive entertainment studios build the skills they need to grow and compete. Applications Open Now, Register Today! Learn more and apply: interactiveontario.com/programs/ont...
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Ontario Creates: Futures Forward 2026
This program is designed to provide Ontario’s early-stage IDM companies with access to the skills that they require to fast-track their knowledge acquisition and enhance the competitiveness of their c...
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 17/09/2026
This week at TIFF: The Market, we welcomed Katrina Lat to speak on "What's Next?: Trends from an Increasingly Immersive World." #IOConnect #InteractiveOntario #TIFF2026
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 17/09/2026
This week, over 100 of Ontario's interactive entertainment professionals gathered for IO Connect at TIFF: The Market, an evening that put our industry right at the center of one of the biggest stages in entertainment. #TIFF2026 #IOConnect
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 02/09/2026
Gamescom 2026 marked the largest Canadian delegation of studios in the event's history, and our team was proud to be represented on the ground by Scott Milley, thanks to @cmf-fmc.bsky.social (CMF)'s support. #Gamescom2026 #Canada #OntarioGameDevs #IndieGames
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
HUGE milestone for us. Thanks, everybody!
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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Ambrosia Sky is now available on Steam & EGS! ✨ Featuring: 🪐 A vibrant space colony + alien ecosystem to explore ⚙ Simulation mechanics + progression 📖 A sombre homecoming 🍄 Exo-fungus to discover + cleanse 💜 Your lost love Start your journey today at ambrosiasky.com
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I loved @softrains.bsky.social’s Ambrosia Sky: Act Two. The level design is more intricate and the world-building even richer this time around, but I found myself genuinely moved by Dalia’s journey, especially in how much I relate to her strained relationship with her step-mother. A brilliant game.
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Toronto-made Ambrosia Sky is sci-fi storytelling at its most heartfelt
The "clean 'em up" gameplay is satisfyingly meditative, but it's the melancholic narrative that ends up hitting surprisingly hard.
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Hilltop Studios @playhilltop.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
After months of hard work, we're thrilled to finally welcome you to the island of Resthaven.
 The Curse of Resthaven demo is LIVE. Come experience our unique blend of investigation, trading, deck-building, and gothic horror, and begin unraveling the mystery at the heart of the island.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 17/07/2026
Canadian creative businesses are invited to join the Creative Industries Trade Mission to China, taking place from October 11 to 14, 2026. Eligible sectors include: 🎮 Interactive digital media 🎭 Performing arts Apply before July 19, 2026: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... #CreativeExportStrategy
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 15/07/2026
Last week, Interactive Ontario brought MP Fares Al Soud to visit Big Blue Bubble, the London-based studio behind the global hit My Singing Monsters.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 14/07/2026
Last week, IO attended TennoCon 2026 in London, celebrating @digitalextremes.com' (DE) incredible run with Warframe and the upcoming, Soulframe.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 09/07/2026
Learn all about getting your game in front of your target audience with next week’s Indie Superboost focused on video game showcases. If you haven't registered yet, now's the time. Lock in your spot before it's too late. bit.ly/3T4FZwg #ISB #IndieGameDev
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IGDA @igda.org · 15/06/2026
IGDA and Utrecht University need your help to collect the data the industry has always needed. The Developer Insights Survey digs into what truly drives game creators: their challenges, their teamwork, their diverse stories. The more voices we gather, the louder the impact. ➡️https://loom.ly/lUvIOKM
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 30/06/2026
What a week at VRTO 2026, Canada's longest-running XR conference! It was an honour to connect with passionate creators, developers, and visionaries pushing the boundaries of what's possible in spatial media. And this year, VRTO also offered a full day dedicated to AI in the creative sectors.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 29/06/2026
Your game deserves to be discovered We're sharing an incredible opportunity for our dev community: an in-person Apple seminar on getting your game live and thriving on the App Store. Monday, July 6 | 9AM–12PM EDT 📍Apple Toronto Spots are limited. Register here: bit.ly/4448Web
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 26/06/2026
You've put in the work now you need the right people to notice.🚀 For the July edition of ISB, Elizabeth Olson, Head of Strategy & Media, Indie Angels Marketing Services, will be discussing how to leverage in-person & online video game showcases. Get your tickets: bit.ly/3T4FZwg #isb #indiegamedev
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 18/06/2026
That's a wrap on Toronto Games Week! From the game demos to the breathtaking aerial silk performer, the energy in the room was pure magic. Thank you to @torontogamesweek.com and all who contributed to such an amazing week and closing party. #TGW26
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 17/06/2026
Today’s the day🎉- Get your ticket! IO is proud to partner with @torontogamesweek.com to celebrate #TGW26 and our 25th anniversary. Be sure to check out the IO photo booth! 🕗When: TONIGHT! 8PM-Midnight 📍Where: Demo Room Cost: IO Members $15 Non-Member prices vary 🎟️: luma.com/ccsakubc
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 15/06/2026
We were proud to return as a partner for the 2nd iteration of The G.R.I.D. The night was a showcase of what the Ontario indie community is capable of when we invest in each other.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 15/06/2026
Last week, we joined the @cococucumber.bsky.social and friends from across the industry at TIFF Lightbox to celebrate the launch of Echo Generation 2. Echo Generation 2 is out now on Steam, XBOX, and XBOX Game Pass! Congratulations to the whole Cococucumber team for this impressive achievement!
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Dead by Daylight @deadbydaylight.com · 15/06/2026
Thanks for making our 10th Anniversary truly unforgettable! You’ve probably noticed some mysterious numbers popping up lately. These numbers tie back to YOUR impact on Dead by Daylight! Let’s dig into some stats that look back at your contributions to the last 10 years!
On dark foggy background 10 years of player stats from The Fog.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 12/06/2026
Join us in closing out Toronto Games Week 2026! IO is partnering with Toronto Games Week on the official Closing Party. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and everything that makes this community so special. 🗓️When: June 17, 8PM-Midnight 📍Where: Demo Room Get your tickets: luma.com/ccsakubc
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 12/06/2026
Toronto Games Week is officially underway! Giant Video Games brought out local studios, devs, and the most passionate supporters in the city. This week is just getting started, and there is a lot more coming your way. Subscribe to the IO Newsletter to stay in the loop. interactiveontario.com
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 09/06/2026
Epic scale. Free games. Toronto waterfront. 🎮 Giant Video Games is back THIS THURSDAY! June 11, 8–11 p.m. at the Canada Malting Silos. 40+ games, free & open to all. Part of @torontogamesweek.com & Toronto Video Game Month. 50+ events all June long. IO is proud to support it! #TGW26 @toronto.ca
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Toronto Games Week @torontogamesweek.com · 05/06/2026
The Giant Video Games #TGW26 Kickoff is going to be even bigger than last year! In addition to ten Toronto games on a drive-in sized projection on the Silos, it features 30 games, @ladyarcaders.com esports tent, @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social’s Torontrons arcade cabs, Play w/ Purpose & Indie Zone!
A brightly coloured video game is projected on the wall of a building.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 05/06/2026
Toronto Games Week is here! 🎮 Join us June 11, 8–11pm at Canada Malting Silos for Giant Video Games. Local titles projected BIG on the waterfront. Free, no registration. See you there! @toronto.ca @torontogamesweek.com @unitygames.bsky.social @ocaduniversity.bsky.social @softrains.bsky.social
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 28/05/2026
IO has completed the latest edition of our Indie Superboost Marketing and Discoverability Bootcamp, bringing together ten Ontario studios for a day of hands-on learning, honest conversation, and actionable strategies to help them cut through the noise and get their games seen.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 28/05/2026
XP Game Summit 26 gave us a moment we won't forget. At the opening ceremony, Jason Lepine and the @xpgaminginc.bsky.social team presented us with a commemorative plaque for IO's 25th anniversary. Having it recognized with our community made it a moment we will carry with us for a long time.
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 27/05/2026
Last week, IO was proud to host several VIP Tours at XP Game Summit, bringing together federal government officials for an up-close look at the creativity and innovation powering Ontario's video game industry. Thank you to all who participated and made this possible. #xp26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 27/05/2026
Last week, IO was proud to host VIP Tours at XP Game Summit, bringing together provincial officials for an up-close look at the talent, creativity, and innovation powering Ontario's video game industry. Thank you to all who participated and made this possible. #xp26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026
Grants, publishing partnerships, cooperative models, and accessible resources are all part of sustainable growth. Corey Caplan, Ryan Sno-Wood, Eileen Mary Holowka, Shelley Coultish mapped out what this looks like for Canadian game studios. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026
This panel examined the capital landscape for gaming breaking down M&A trends, alternative financing, and how AI is reshaping the path to capital. Thank you to Luiz Vianna, Shum Singh, Pontus Maehler, Jason Della Rocca for sharing your knowledge. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026
Uncertain times call for adaptable studios. Trang Nguyen and Kaitlin Tremblay of IO Member @softrains.bsky.social shared how leaning into their range of skills helped them to self-publish in a shifting landscape. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026
Koolhaus Games celebrates their 20th anniversary and Wolfgang Hamann shared exactly how they have made it this far. From funding and HR to navigating AI and self-publishing, this was an expert session in building a studio that actually lasts. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026
Whether your team is 2 or 50 people, unclear communication can sink a game before it ships. Rebecca Brooker from @bhvr.com shared a practical system for staying aligned, resolving conflict, and making documentation actually useful. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026
A great Indie Superboost Session to start off day 2 of XP Game Summit! Trusted IO expert Christian Fonnesbech examined the emotional architecture underneath some beloved franchises in games and how to incorporate this into your own projects. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Yesterdays ISB Marketing Bootcamp experts once again joined forces to discuss strategies that worked, blind spots that didn’t, and lessons they had to learn the hard way. Their expertise was on display and appreciated by fellow developers in the audience. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
In this session, Kristian Roberts, CEO of IO Partner @nordicity.bsky.social, dove into Steam data, helping devs to better understand what they can tell us about the success of various indie game titles and broader industry trends. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Ruwan Fernando of IO Partner Go Boldly Design used real case studies from AAA and mobile titles to reframe UX discourse focusing on actionable concepts, helping teams discover missed opportunities, and build games that support creative and business goals. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Too many tasks, too little time, too much competition. ISB Expert Jason Della Rocca laid out the clearest path to indie success in today's hyper competitive market. A great follow up to last months Game Business Masterclass! @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Building community around a game that's years away can be puzzling. Alexandra Orlando from @kitfoxgames.com explored the marketing strategy behind indie titles to showcase approaches and more required to build a supportive and dynamic community. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Everyone wants to make games that are easy to learn, yet inventive and original. Chris Bateman, one of IO's trusted experts, did an excellent job guiding the audience through this paradox, lending his expertise and experience. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Deal terms, timing, and finding the right publishing partner. Pontus Maehler gave an honest breakdown of what it actually takes to close in today's market making this session very valuable for those navigating publishing deals this year. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
These panelists unpacked how strategic partnerships, talent networks, and more are making it possible to discover, and onboard creators at scale. Thank you to Scott Christian, John Nguyen, Gem Johnson, Corina Diaz for sharing your insight and Ontario based experience. #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
Studios benefitted from this session by Matthew Walach and Muddassir Mahmood, from IO Partner, Insert Coin. They discussed strategies that enable studios to use financial tools to improve returns, convert sweat equity into cash, and strategies beyond conventional tax planning. #XP26 #ISBSessions
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
The Indie Pitch Competition is complete! Among those pitching were IO Members City From Naught and @redshiftpanda.bsky.social. Congrats to @cityfromnaught.bsky.social for taking home Best Pitch🏆Thank you to the judges for your expertise. Ubisoft Toronto @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #Indies
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026
🎉XP has kicked off! Thank you to Minister Cho, Jason Lepine (@xpgaminginc.bsky.social), Paul Fogolin (ESAC), and IO CEO Lucie Lalumière for launching the show! IO was also honoured to receive an award for 25 years of serving the interactive entertainment industry. #XP26
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 27/04/2026
Vote NOW! 🎮 The ESAC Fan Choice Award is live, and there are 50+ incredible games to choose from. This is your chance to show some love to your favourite Ontario game. The winner will be announced live at the Canadian Game Awards! Vote now: theesa.ca/esac-fan-cho...
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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 23/04/2026
Applications for the ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp are NOW OPEN — spots are limited! 🚀 10 indie studios | 3 workshops | 4 experts | 1 day 📅 May 20 in Toronto 🎟️ $149 CAD + HST (IO Members) Plus 2 VIP tickets to XP Game Summit ($1,000+ value)! Apply by May 8: bit.ly/48jzACs
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