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Adam Hartling

@xenosns.bsky.social
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Citizen archivist of Nova Scotia video game development history. Sometimes hobby game dev. - He/Him hgcarchive.wixsite.com/hgc-archive linktr.ee/XenosNS xenosns.itch.io

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Michael Shilliday @hawtkoffee.bsky.social · 12h
For those who were interested in my "Art as a Job" talk you can watch the recording here, along many other great talks given at the event! You can also follow along with the publicly available slides below. If you have your own questions or comments please feel free to leave them here.
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Copy of ART AS A JOB And what that actually means PUBLIC DRAFT
ART AS A JOB And what that actually means Presented by Michael Shilliday With assistance from Paige Cameron
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 12h
The Dalhousie Interactive GameDev (DIG) society gamdev conference videos are now online! youtube.com/playlist?lis... #gamedev #indiegame #halifax #novascotia #dalhousie
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Canadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fall At My Place Christopher Pratt 2004
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Reminder that the C4: Art Games exhibition is still open till October 9th! Vist the Centre for Art Tapes (2238 Maitland St, Halifax) to experience how games both digital and physical can be incoorporated into an art space. #halifax #novascotia #gamedev #artgames #videogames
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okgold @okgold.ca · 29/09/2026
Today is the 4yr anniversary of #clubchatter 🌟 wild 🌞 This took so much time to produce, but @molly.computer , @xxhardbit3s.bsky.social and everyone made it real with their energy ☀️ My first few projects in VR are still my favorite, because I saw the space without constraints🌐 x.com/okgoldvr/sta...
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okgold (@okgoldvr) on X
Myself, @catboyVR & @xxhardbit3s spent last weekend filming the first installment of #ClubChatter in #VRChat 🎤 Thanks for everyone who had the patience to film with us 🖤 Hope you enjoy!
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Something very soul crushing about this idea
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landsharkrawr.bsky.social @landsharkrawr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
drawpile big skeleton from last night
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Cole @coleboy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Instead of engaging in inane discourse, enjoy this batman-inspired painting i made of my cat
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Jezzie @jezzie.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A work in progress
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Tyler Morrison @tymoarts.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"80W-W0W" Starting the spooky season posting a little early 🎃 made this good boy based off a sketch I did, enjoys chewing on wrenches and eating metal scraps :) #3dmodelling #blender3d #retro #robot #dog #spooky #illustration #halloween
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PURRCIVALL @purrcivall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just finished our first assignment for our college course-- MERRRGE PUBBIESSSS!! Me and my classmate Zander had 2 weeks to complete a simple game for the first "Game Jam" of the semester, so we settled on what is essentially Puppy Suika-- check it out! purrcivall.itch.io/mergepubbies
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Merge Pubbies!!! by PURRCIVALL
A Suika-Style Merge Game... With Puppies!!!
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
New talk added to today's Dalhousie Games Expo gamedev conference, "Porting Games To Console: Is It Worth It?" presented by @hoistgamedev.com ! Daniel has first hand experience porting games to consoles such as Nintendo Switch. Today at 7pm at the Dalhousie Student Union Building!
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
We're so proud that the VGHF Digital Library's handy search functions are helping research efforts by the Video Game Forklift Museum 🍴🏋️!
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
FYI, there has been a schedule change for the conference today. First talk is at 2 with a new talk and one talk has been removed.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Day 2 of the Dal Interactive Gamedev (DIG) society gamedev conference and demo floor starts soon! 12pm-8pm at the Dalhousie Studen Union Building. Check the website for more: dalgamesexpo.ca/schedule #novascotia #halifax #gamedev #indiegame #videogame #artgame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Was an awesome first day at the Dal Games Expo. Thank you to @gm4coopfutures.bsky.social , @besszong.bsky.social , @hawtkoffee.bsky.social , @haleyfax.bsky.social and @straighthogglin.bsky.social for sharing with the community! More talks happening tomorrow starting at 12! dalgamesexpo.ca/schedule
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Dal Games Expo | Schedule
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Gab 🎶 @gabocarina96.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
NEW COVER! 🎶 Prime Time Golden Hour Show (Persona 4 Revival) feat. CeLilly 📺 Full video: youtu.be/Gf2EWws-0n8 #persona #persona4revival #persona4 #p4r
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Paige | Hex @thebase16.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Presentation starts in like 15 mins and he’s all set up (featuring my laptop!)
Hawf at a podium in front of a presentation title slide with all his work
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The next talk is at 2,come on by, open to all
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Game Makers 4 Co-operative Futures @gm4coopfutures.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Come say hi to us at the Dal Games Expo! 🎮 We're at the Dalhousie Student Union Building today and tomorrow (Sept 26-27), 12:00-8:00 PM. Drop by to chat about co-ops and see some cool games! One of our volunteers will also be giving a talk at 12:00 PM about how to form a worker co-op.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The C4AG exhibition continues till October 9th! Visit the Centre for Art Tapes to experience the showcase of art games on display by many of the artists at the conference as well as others. 2238 Maitland St, Halifax c4art.games/program
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today starting at 12!
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When Newfoundlanders Moved Their Homes On Water During a resettlement program, Newfoundlanders chose to move. Many chose to bring their entire home with them. Subscribe and receive these Canadian history stories in your e-mail each week 👇 canadaehx.substack.com/p/when-newfo...
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When Newfoundlanders Moved Over Water
During Newfoundland’s resettlement program era, some families moved to another community by taking their entire house with them.
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MobileSyrup @mobilesyrup.com · 25/09/2026
Starting to think smart glasses might not be a smart idea. mobilesyrup.com/2026/09/25/a...
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AI smart glasses recalled in Canada over burn risk
Owners of a particular lot of AI smart glasses are advised to stop wearing them due to the risk of being burned. Health Canada issued a recall notice Thursday for INMO AIR3 Smart Glasses. The product ...
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Reminder, the Dal Games Expo is tomorrow and Sunday!
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What the hell, they want to shut down the grain elevators, at a time we should be increasing our local food supply chains? www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWdy...
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INSIDE THE HALIFAX GRAIN ELEVATOR | FULL DOCUMENTARY | NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
YouTube video by GHOST FILMS
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Halifax's inaugural "Conference for Art Games" (C4AG) was held last Saturday, an inspiring day of engaging art games talks. Videos from that event are now on YouTube for viewing, check out the playlist below! youtube.com/playlist?lis... #Halifax #NovaScotia #artgame #indiegame #C4AG
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TIFF @ Sold Out @plushmayhem.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tonight!! plushmayhem.bigcartel.com
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Rock Clan Productions @rock-clan.com · 25/09/2026
I will be at the #Dalhousie Games Expo this weekend (26.-27. September, see dalgamesexpo.ca), running two demo sessions of ANDERS, as well as showing the prototype of my "Circus, Circus" card game. If you have any questions, just drop by at my booth! #AndersRPG #TTRPG #CardGames #dalgamesexpo
"Game Demos" poster from the Dalhousie Games Expo.
The listed line-up:
AMBERON END - Influx Games
ANDERS - Rock Clan Productions
BEARLY SURVIVING - Mark Chiasson
CIRCUS, CIRCUS - Rock Clan Productions
GAME MAKERS 4 CO‑OPERATIVE FUTURES - Multiple Games!!
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Keenan (SCAVENGER ZERO Dev) @scavengerzero.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Kickstarter trailer has been completed and uploaded. I am anxious as all hell now that the launch date is closer. The final steps are to finish the demo build, then reach out to content creators. The demo will be playable before the campaign starts. #mecha #pixelart #indiegame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Dal Games Expo is this weekend at the Dalhousie Student Union Building! The Dal Interactive Gamedev (DIG) society has another amazing line up for their conference and demo floor, 12pm-8pm Saturday and Sunday! Check the website for more: dalgamesexpo.ca/schedule #novascotia #halifax #gamedev
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dennis ~🎮miniquest~ is OUT NOW! @direbee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I will be demoing my game on Sunday at the Dalhousie Student Union building! Come on by and check out some other locally developed games.
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Michael Shilliday @hawtkoffee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I will be hosting a talk on "game art jobs" this Saturday at Dalhousie University during the Dal Games Expo.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The Dal Games Expo is this weekend at the Dalhousie Student Union Building! The Dal Interactive Gamedev (DIG) society has another amazing line up for their conference and demo floor, 12pm-8pm Saturday and Sunday! Check the website for more: dalgamesexpo.ca/schedule #novascotia #halifax #gamedev
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Preserving digital indie games in libraries/archives? The latest Video Game History Hour podcast features Dr. Colin Post and Marisa Marzilli from University of North Carolina at Greensboro: gamehistory.org/episode-164-nationa…
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Zoe Maxine @zoemaxine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The new version of the Razzopolis demo that I'll be showcasing at the #DalGamesExpo this weekend is up on itch! zoemaxine.itch.io/razzopolis #indiegame #indiedev #visualnoveldev
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Razzopolis [demo] by Zoe Maxine
An investigative visual novel about being stuck in a 1920s-esque world of magic and monsters and hats that talk to you.
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Daniel @hoistgamedev.com · 24/09/2026
Friend's game is out on Switch today, you should give it a look!
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
On this day in 2022, the post-tropical storm remnant of Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Nova Scotia. It was the strongest recorded low pressure system in Canadian history and knocked out power to 80% of Nova Scotia and 95% of PEI. It caused $845 million in damages.
Coverage of Hurricane Fiona’s destructive impact in Atlantic Canada: large headline "Fiona’s fury slams into Atlantic Canada — Fierce storm wrecks buildings, washes out roads and leaves thousands without electricity" with photos of flooded homes and an uprooted tree.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Today is World Maritime Day. Did you know that the Bay of Fundy moves about 160 billion tonnes of seawater on a rising tide? That is more than four times the combined flow of all the world’s freshwater rivers over the same six-hour period.
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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congrats to Toronto’s @playhilltop.bsky.social for the release date announcement for Curse of Resthaven! I’m so impressed with the creativity of this team, especially in how different this is from their first game, the wonderful Lil’ Guardsman. Excited for next month!
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Promising Canadian gothic narrative roguelite Curse of Resthaven launches Oct. 29
The perfect Halloween game is almost here.
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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We've passed over 5000 out-of-print magazines in our digital archive! This is a big milestone that wouldn't have been possible without our community of supporters, collaborators, and industry partners. And it's about to keep growing. Learn more...
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VGHF Digital Archive passes 5000 magazines. Here's what's next. | Video Game History Foundation
We've passed a big milestone for our digital archive. Let's talk about where our magazine collection is going next...
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Talberon Games @talberon.com · 24/09/2026
🌟Superstar Strategy launches TODAY on #NintendoSwitch! This has been a dream come true for me, and I hope you can enjoy the game as much as I have loved making it. 🎮 Buy it now on the Nintendo eShop: www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/... #indiegame #TacticalRPG #RPG #StrategyGames #pixelart
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Gordon Little @gord.games · 24/09/2026
Never thought I'd utter the phrase "jigsaw masochists" but here we are... store.steampowered.com/app/5139220/...
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Moving Pieces on Steam
Moving Pieces is a first-person psychological horror puzzle adventure game. Explore a convoluted mansion, collect key items, and solve physical puzzles without combat or death. Assemble tactile jigsaw...
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landsharkrawr.bsky.social @landsharkrawr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
you have to
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ben swinden @benswinden.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Finished up a small zine with some mech imaginings, writing and drawing benswinden.itch.io/exomachina
Image from a page of the zine EXOMACHINA including an illustration and writing about the mech named GoliathImage from a page of the zine EXOMACHINA including an illustration and writing about the mech named Dragoon
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IndieWire @indiewire.com · 23/09/2026
Video Visions will bring films like 'Dead Lover,' 'Fuck My Son,' and 'Hundreds of Beavers' to physical media enthusiasts each month.
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A New Physical Media Label Is Releasing Some of Our Favorite Recent Indies — with a New Lineup Every Lunar Cycle
Video Visions will bring films like 'Dead Lover,' 'Fuck My Son,' and 'Hundreds of Beavers' to physical media enthusiasts each month.
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Zach Bussey 🍁 @zachbussey.tos.gg · 22/09/2026
Tomorrow, Discord will place everyone into an age group using account signals. They claim 90% of users won't have to confirm their age. They are also introducing new verification methods if you do need to verify that you are an adult, including Credit Cards and App Stores.
More than 90% of you won’t be asked to confirm your age. Since our last post about teen safety, we've had to launch age assurance solutions in more places, including Texas and Brazil. Laws requiring age assurance are expanding around the world. Rather than waiting to be told how to do it, we’re launching our own privacy-preserving approach: one that reflects your feedback.
You can check your age group status at User Settings > Account Status. We've estimated your age group automatically from account signals like how long your account has existed or the kinds of servers you're a part of. We don’t look at your messages, calls, or other content. We're launching this over the course of this week, so it may take a few days to reach your account.
If you're in the adult age group (18+), nothing changes. If you're in the teen age group (13-17), you can keep messaging friends, joining voice calls, and participating in non-age-restricted servers, but with additional safety protections that block age-restricted content, spaces, and settings. Otherwise, Discord works the same. More on this below.
We've added several new ways to confirm your age, including some that don't require an ID or selfie (including credit cards). If you're an adult but weren't automatically placed in the adult age group, you can confirm your age group at any time by going to User Settings > Account Status. More on the new options below.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Superstar Strategy is coming out on Nintendo Switch tomorrow! Preorders are open now. Support local games! #novascotia #halifax #gamedev #indiegame #nintendoswitch
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It Came From The Maritimes Podcast @icftmaritimespod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Good Robot on Robie St in Halifax isn’t only known for their fantastic beer, but for the friendly spirit who inspired one of their iconic brews! Listen to our newest Maritime Mini to hear the story behind Uncle Giggles.
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Daniel @hoistgamedev.com · 23/09/2026
Next Halifax Indie Dev meetup is scheduled for October 11th! www.meetup.com/halifax-indi...
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Indie Devs Half and Half - Play & Tell + Demo Floor, Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 1:00 PM | Meetup
Welcome to the Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell meetup! Our group is all about supporting and connecting independent game developers in Halifax. At our meetups, we get to
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