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Baby Ghosts @babyghosts.org · 13/10/2026

Prairie game devs and media artists: you have until FRIIIDAY to apply for our Prairie Winter Studio Jam! Ten weeks online, free, and for the first time you can apply on your own. We'll put you in a small studio with people you haven't met yet. babyghosts.org/coop-foundations/pra…

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Next up for GDX 2026 Claire Barilla! Claire is an experienced publishing, production and game development leader, spanning the indie, AA and AAA space. Claire has over a decade of commercial, studio, event and strategic management, successfully launching multiple games.

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Thank you to our community partners who are making this week so special, we couldn't do it without you! There are also some events happening that aren't listed here, so make sure to head to edmontongamesweek.com to check out the full line up!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Wow! This upcoming week, October 18-25, is jam packed full of games week activities! Make sure to check out all of the events available and how you can participate in the first ever Edmonton Games Week.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

So excited to finally bring Kevin (and his publishing friends) out to Edmonton!

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Baby Ghosts @babyghosts.org · 28/09/2026

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba: the Prairies hub needs a coordinator. This one supports a live cohort through January, then writes the regional toolkit and hands the hub to its partners in March. $30,000, about 25 hours a week. Closes October 16. babyghosts.org/hubs/coordinators

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Baby Ghosts @babyghosts.org · 26/09/2026

🚨 20 days 🚨 left to apply to be one of our four regional hub coordinators. The form is three questions, and you can submit voice memos or short videos for each! Short and sweet is fine. $30,000 contract for 5 months. Closes Friday, October 16. babyghosts.org/hubs/coordin...

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Interested in learning more about cooperatives or worker centric business models but not with a studio? Check out the upcoming Prairie Winter Studio Jam!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Also, as a big Spider-Man fan, this really did make my day.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is a massive loss for the Edmonton community, including his work with the iHuman Youth Society, Chinatown, and so much more. I only got to meet Sean when he came to our booth, but man did those kids light up seeing him as Spider-Man. Please make sure you hug your people today.

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Natalie @heartimecia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

why is it that women always have to be the first to speak up. men don’t face professional consequences for making allegations. why must we bear further psychological trauma in an attempt to have merely a chance at justice

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

IAA supports Truth and Reconciliation Day and we highly recommend that if you have the day off, that you check out some games crafted by Indigenous devs. You can start with Mikiwam: Solarpunk Herbalism by Studio Ekosi and Kitch Witch by @mistikstudios.bsky.social!

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Cozy Comet Games @cozycometgames.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cozy Comet Games is proudly located on Treaty 6 territory in amiskwaciwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ and we are lucky to be able to live, create, and build on this land. Our game also features the land of the Wuikinuxv Nation, the Kitasoo / Xai’xais (Klemtu), and the Gitga’at Nation.

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Cozy Comet Games @cozycometgames.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Co-ops are HARD, hear @ricerocketeer.bsky.social talk all about it at @gdocexpo.com this Thursday!

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 22/09/2026

Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 kicks off today!🥳 Network in our virtual space @ 10:45AM ET ⭐️ Meet Supercell: Learn about & connect w/ the team ⭐️ Publishing AMA w/ No More Robots: Ask Director @mikerose.bsky.social about publishing, marketing & sales ⭐️ Speed networking & more #gamedev #gdocexpo2026

Game devs of color expo 2026 starts today! conference loaded!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

After going through it, I cannot believe you hosted us at all while in the trenches.

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Cozy Comet Games @cozycometgames.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

So you’re telling me that not only is it #seaotter awareness week but @ricerocketeer.bsky.social is also speaking at @gdocexpo.com?! Gotta be the best week of our lives!

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Playful Otter Stim Spinning in Water

ALT: Playful Otter Stim Spinning in Water

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Now you know the hunger that grips you when you’re breastfeeding haha.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

@osamadorias.bsky.social you are doing great and your game looks amazing and we are heading back to Montreal soon (and bringing along 👶) and if things aren't too wild I would like to actually see you this year! We are also trying to get into the pitch competition, so might need to channel you.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

That being said, make sure you're following @iaalberta.bsky.social for all the updates!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

One of the coolest things in this world is having friends organizing similar things to you across the globe. Excited for our friends working on NY Games Week but also excited to unveil the first things about Edmonton Games Week next week! We have so many cool things coming your way!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Accidentally left a CBC Manitoba video playing on repeat for an hour last night. Imagining their social person examining the play time today is a great way to start my day 😅

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Did you catch us on Whyte Ave while we had people playing our game on the final Saturday of Fringe? Check out www.cozycometgames.ca for where we'll be next or for info on our release management services!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Huge win for Alberta! @thirtythreegames.bsky.social is working with Aggro Crab to publish Rebounder! Rebounder began as an internal game jam at our space, the Walkthrough Collaborative Centre, where ThirtyThree was our first Studio-in-Residence. Support local games and check out Rebounder!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Another day, another win for Alberta! Slipstream by @daisychaingames.ca is now available on Steam! The game started during @globalgamejam.bsky.social at Walkthrough and is now available to play. First game release ✔️ Support local: store.steampowered.com/app/3602870/...

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Save 20% on Slipstream on Steam

Race as a bubble that is its own fuel! Shoot off bits of yourself to boost through cute hand-drawn tracks, shrink to slip through tight shortcuts, and eat the blips your rivals leave behind to grow ba...

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Oh boy do we have some cool things we're cooking up for this year. Can't wait for more info about Edmonton Games Week to be announced shortly as well!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Being winter soldiered by the mini this morning. I blame the Lonely Island podcast for this.

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

As we celebrate #nationalnonprofitday we're here to remind you that our linktree as a lot of fun things to check out! Make sure to head to linktr.ee/iaalberta and see what we've got coming up!

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Interactive Arts Alberta Official: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter | Linktree

IAA is a non-profit dedicated to supporting game development in Alberta.

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

GDX Conference is looking for volunteers! If you’re part of the games community and want to help out behind the scenes, meet some great people, and be part of making GDX happen, we’d love to have you join us. Apply at bit.ly/gdxvolunteer and we'll see you at GDX this October!

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Cozy Comet Games @cozycometgames.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our very own @ricerocketeer.bsky.social will be speaking at this year's event! We are so excited for you all to hear more about us now that you've also gotten a little taste of our game. Derek's talk "Building a Better Games Industry: Our (Difficult) Journey as a Worker Cooperative" coming soon!

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Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 12/08/2026

The GDoCExpo 2026 full schedule is out NOW! 🙌🏾 Four days, Sept 22–25, online - 38 sessions, 40+ speakers for our 11th year. gdoc.events/2026schedule In-person watch parties are back in NYC, LA, Rochester, and Portland, with more to be announced! #gdocexpo2026 #gamedev

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Thanks to @mobilesyrup.com and @bradshankar.bsky.social for covering the Alberta & Beyond 2026 regional sale and showcase! You can see a ton of locally made Alberta games and some visiting us from out of town to display their games at the Game Discovery Exhibition!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Alberta & Beyond 2026 Steam Sale is in full swing! Make sure to stop by and check out some locally made Alberta games as well as some visiting GDX from out of town! store.steampowered.com/curator/4596... (this year's incredible art is by @applepiesleth.bsky.social!)

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Alberta & Beyond Sale 2026

We’re back with an updated selection of standout indie titles from Alberta and games featured during the Game Discovery Exhibition (GDX) 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada!

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Cozy Comet Games @cozycometgames.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Wow! What a heck of a first day at #GDX2026. We were nervous to share our pre-alpha build but it’s been a blast getting feedback directly from the public!

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Hannah Flynn 🐀 @itshannahflynn.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

it is not possible to overexpose your game!! a new gamer is born every day!!

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You cannot over-expose your game – How To Market A Game

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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Timeline cleanse: You're watching Mei & Kira, two sea otters (Enhydra lutris) at the Toba Aquarium in Japan, help clean the pool area after playtime. The reward is an ice treat. Enrichment activities like this promote mental wellness. Let's talk about the SUCCESS of sea otter conservation.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

On June 10 the arts community showed up to express to council that we were not pleased with the Edmonton Advantage plan and how arts and culture were considered a "nice to have" versus being integral to the plan. Hear from interactive artists and the arts community here youtu.be/bi1Pzz22qzs?...

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June 10, 2026 - Executive Committee

YouTube video by Council Chamber - City of Edmonton

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Just a reminder of this article today thewalrus.ca/ubisoft-cana... 980 million in taxpayer dollars in five and a half years seems like a lot for a company that keeps closing their Canadian studios 🤷‍♀️

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Ubisoft Took the Subsidies. Workers in Quebec and Halifax Took the Fall | The Walrus

The video game titan has received as much as $2 billion in incentives. Maybe we should change where we put our money

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Kat Barkwell @scardeykat.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Within you there are two otters. Both are fucked up by fbx import settings scale factor 2.

3d model of an otter that's ballooned up like beeg yosh

3d model of an otter that's stretched so thin it looks like a skeleton

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I have been walking around the house singing this song since you posted this. Earworm status achieved.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Going to be speaking regarding a review of the economic development organizations tomorrow. I’m excited to head downtown to discuss such important investment into Edmonton.

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Edmonton-based indie devs! Come learn how to design your booth experience and put your best foot forward as we get into exhibition season! You'll leave with ● Draft booth plan ● Visitor experience narrative ● Feedback on a physical mockup of your booth RSVP now: luma.com/nosupsne

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Designing Booth Experiences w/ IxDF Edmonton · Luma

Getting ready to exhibit your game? Interested in gathering feedback from real players? Make your booth work harder for you by thinking like a designer! Join…

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Asian Heritage Month has been incredible to witness this year. Huge love to Chung Ta Cung Nhau, FascinAsian Edmonton, and FascinAsian Calgary for the impact they’ve made across Alberta and beyond. We as a community can continue supporting Asian artists, creators, and developers year-round.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Keep us in the loop! We have a game night/play test night this Friday on Whyte, so maybe next time we can have you too!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Umm when were you going to tell us you had an indie thing going on?? 👀👀

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

It’s the anniversary of @sunsetvisitor.studio’s game! If you haven’t checked it out yet, you need to fix that ASAP. Also they are 100% the nicest people in the business and sent me these lovely flowers this week 😭😭

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

There is no silver bullet to fixing the games industry across Canada--including tax credits. Looking at solutions that work best for small, medium, and large scale multinational studios is key to solidifying our long term success as an ecosystem.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

So many options with what we could do with this money, including keeping tax credits to a certain degree, but also putting that back into building local small and medium studios!

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🧛‍♀️ Najferatu Salam 🩸 @najmahsalam.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Indie game devs - you need a producer. If you want your game to put coordinated and for the people in your team to be communicating well, that's a producer's job to facilitate! #gamedev #indiedev

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