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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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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The next Virtual Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell is this Sunday, October 18th at 2pm on Discord! Developers from all of Atlantic Canada are encouraged to join and share projects! discord.gg/AQmTdzt7R?ev... #novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev #indiegame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Today's the last day for the C4AG exhibition, stop by if you can! c4art.games #halifax #novascotia #artgame #Indiegame #videogame #gamedev
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The NSCC Game Development students are hosting a Game Developer Community Showcase at the NSCC Truro Campus, October 28th from 2 to 8 pm! www.facebook.com/share/1LAVGB... www.instagram.com/p/DeM8oEwlZT2/ #novascotia #truro #gamedev #indegame #videogame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Fall in Nova Scotia today
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Reminder the virtual pumpkin festival is online for 2026! adamgryu.itch.io/pumpkin-carver
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
There are lots of Nova Scotia developed games on sale right now in the Autumn Steam Sale! Check out the games list below and click on the "DISCOUNTS" tab to see the sales. Support local games! store.steampowered.com/curator/4553... #novascotia #gamedev #halifax #hrm #indiegame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Mushrooms at Shubie Park today
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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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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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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
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 · 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 · 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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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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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Already some exciting talks being announced for the conference from @hawtkoffee.bsky.social , @besszong.bsky.social and @gm4coopfutures.bsky.social !
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The Dalhousie Interactive Gamedev (DIG) Society Gamedev Conference is happening next weekend, September 26th & 27th at the Dalhousie Student Union building. Check the website for more information! dalgamesexpo.ca/gameDev #halifax #novascotia #gamedev #indiegame #videogame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is the opening of The Conference 4 Art Games! A celebration of the weird and wonderful possibility at the intersection of art and games! Opening party and exhibition tonight at 6pm and conference tomorrow at 10am. Info and tickets: c4art.games #novascotia #halifax #artgames #indiegames
Colorful poster with information on the Conference 4 Art Games event. Images of random colorful objects and characters on grid walls. computer window boxes overlayed with event details. 

"Celebrating the weird and wonderful at the intersection of art and games!"

"Exhibition @ Centre for Art Tapes, 2238 Maitland St.
Opening Party
Sep 18, 6-10pm
Exhibit runs Sep 18 - Oct 9"

"Conference @ Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen St.
Sat Sep 19, 10am - 8pm
www.c4artgames."

Along bottom, logos of sponors:
Canada Council for the Arts / Conseil des arts du Canada
Max Inferno
Centre for Art Tapes
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This weekend is Halifax's first art games conference! Saturday come to C4AG (The Conference For Art Games) at the Bus Stop Theatre. C4AG is a space to showcase and support the growing games and interactive art community in Atlantic Canada. c4art.games #novascotia #halifax #indiegames #artgames
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Missed this local horror story movie in theatres, but saw that the DVD was shot sale tonight at Walmart! Going to hold it for spooky season.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The next Virtual Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell is this tomorrow at 2pm! Developers from all of Atlantic Canada are encouraged to join and share projects! discord.gg/JVvCQpy3p?ev... #novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev #indiegame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Coming soon, the first "Conference 4 Art Games" - a celebration of the weird and wonderful possibility at the intersection of art and games! September 19th at the Bus Stop Theatre. Tickets on sale now! #NovaScotia #Halifax #gamedev #artgame #indiegame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Life in Dartmouth
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Blue Rocks, Nova Scotia
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Just took a peek before bed
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The program of talks and exhibits for the coming "Conference 4 Art Games" has been released! The inaugural event is happening September 19th in Halifax, Nova Scotia and organized by the Centre For Art Tapes. c4art.games/program #novascotia #gamedev #halifax #artgame #Indiegame
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The next Virtual Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell is this Sunday, August 23rd at 2pm! Developers from all of Atlantic Canada are encouraged to join and share projects! discord.gg/9g5m6HR4k?ev... #novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Could part of the problem with the decline of physical games be retailers locking them up so tight it's a pain to even browse.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Sadly the writer was attacked by the Black Beast of Arrghhh before finishing the email.
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Found this old ferry photo from 2010 off an old phone backup, very moody
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
In Canada the book was two sided, turn it over and it was in French
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Mom found on of my He-man comics
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Pugwash, Gulf Shore Provincial Park beach
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Osprey with fish in their talons flying over Alderney Landing
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Dal Games Expo 2026 Applications are OPEN! The event is looking for gamedev talks and game demos. Expo is September 26th-27th, 12pm-8pm. Deadline to apply is August 31st 2026 dalgamesexpo.ca/gameDev #NovaScotia #halifax #gamedev #dalgamesexpo
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Tickets are now available for the Conference 4 Art Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia! The conference is "a space to showcase and support the growing games and interactive art community in Atlantic Canada." www.zeffy.com/en-CA/organi... #novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev #artgames
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Just remembered I have a Steam Link
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The next Virtual Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell is this Sunday, July 26th at 2pm! Developers from all of Atlantic Canada are encouraged to join and share projects! discord.gg/AyTRNgVZj?ev... #novascotia #newbrunswick #pei #nfld #gamedev
The next Virtual Halifax Indie Devs Play and Tell is this Sunday, July 26th at 2pm! Developers from all of Atlantic Canada are encouraged to join and share projects!
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
On Friday July 31, Brewed Battles presents GAMIRS(Girls & Marginalized Identities Requiring Socialization) Game Night! People who identify as women or other marginalized identities are invited to an evening of socializing and gaming. www.eventbrite.ca/e/gamirsgirl... #novascotia #halifax
On Friday July 31 6-9pm, Brewed Battles is hosting GAMIRS(Girls & Marginalized Identities Requiring Socialization) Game Night! 

People who identify as women or other marginalized identities are invited to an evening of socializing and gaming.

Hosted by game writer Kay Gray. 

Brewed Battles is located at 2959 Oxford St, Halifax

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gamirsgirls-marginalized-identities-requiring-socialization-game-night-tickets-1994373611158

#novascotia #halifax
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Videos from yesterday's Halifax Indie Devs Play & Tell event are now online! Projects from @direbee.bsky.social , @phantomrowboat.bsky.social , @yarncatgames.com and Trent Baker were presented. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #novascotia #halifax #gamedev
youtube playlist with 4 videos listed
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Learn more about their software at their website: 3dwavedesign.com
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Great interview on CBC radio with local indie game dev Noah Stevens and his father Barry about their wildfire prediction software. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-... #Mi’kma’ki #novascotia #softwaredev
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Monarch butterfly on purple flowers
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Monarch butterfly on flowers
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Feels like a relevant bit of info these days
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Tomorrow 7pm at the Halifax Central Library, Mieke Van Vulpen is giving a talk about Ross Hamilton, a world renowned female impersonator with the military performance troupe The Dumbells. They were from my home town of Pugwash, Nova Scotia. halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/6a284...
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Donair-Athon Raising funds for Feed Nova Scotia www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The Conference 4 Art Tapes (C4AG) is looking for submissions of exhibits and conference talks from game makers, interactive artists and cultural critics from Atlantic Canada and beyond. Deadline July 13th! Apply at the website: c4art.games #artgames #videogames #gamedev #interactiveart
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