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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 · 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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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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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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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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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

To the studios and Level Up Student Showcase teams who exhibited at the conference, the publishers and investors who joined us thanks to our collaboration with CIAIC and XP, and every attendee and VIP who made XP 2026 the energetic experience it was, thank you.

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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

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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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/04/2026

Yesterday's ISB Game Business Masterclass was a total hit.💥 A sold-out venue and a great online presence with quality discussions, followed by a post event mixer to continue networking with their peers. Thank you to our incredible instructor Jason Della Rocca, those who attended and our sponsors.

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/04/2026

We’re halfway through and the ISB Game Business Masterclass is firing on all cylinders. It is a packed house and there have been bringing some great questions. We're grateful to provide our members with tools they need to succeed. This wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors #ISB #GameDev

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 14/04/2026

Ticket prices have been CUT IN HALF thanks to our partners and sponsors! Indie devs: join Jason Della Rocca as he discusses funding, pitching, competitive analysis & more. In Person Pricing: IO Member: $25+tax | Non-Member: $50+tax Virtual options available! 👇 bit.ly/41tScvI #ISB #GameDev

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 09/04/2026

Interactive Ontario was proud to partner with Level Up Showcase. None of this would have been possible without the outstanding sponsors, staff, and volunteers. Congratulations to every student. You are the future of Ontario's interactive entertainment industry! #LUS26

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 06/04/2026

LevelUp 2026 is tomorrow Apr.7 in Toronto. An amazing opportunity for students to showcase their hard work in the world of video games. For those who can't make it out to see all the student projects, Eh! Game is running a live stream from 5-8pm. Here: m.twitch.tv/Twitchtoronto

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 02/04/2026

The CMF delivered the largest budget increase our sector has ever seen: a 36% increase in IDM funding - $42M to $57M. Following extensive CMF consultation efforts involving CIAIC, including IO's own member and committee consultations. Learn More: bit.ly/41Fr3FZ

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 25/03/2026

Don't miss your chance to learn more about the opportunities for Ontario indies in Brazil's video game market. Today at 1PM join us online with Marie-Carmelle Gélinas and Vanessa Donia from Global Affairs Canada. Register here: bit.ly/4s9a0Ia

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 23/03/2026

Day one of L'Effet Québec has been nothing short of inspiring, capturing just how much the immersive experience industry is growing, not only in Ontario and Quebec but around the world. Beyond the informative presentations, today fostered new ways for creators to collaborate across the industry.

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Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 18/03/2026

Don't miss out on this month's ISB Talk with Marie-Carmelle Gélinas and Vanessa Donia from Global Affairs Canada as they break down the opportunities for Ontario indies in Brazil's video game market. Register here: bit.ly/4s9a0Ia #ISB #GamescomLatam

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