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#XPATL26 Silver Partner Spotlight: @xsolla.bsky.social is bringing all the things to launch, grow, and win to XP Game Connect Atlantic in Halifax on June 5. Schedule time with our team and let's talk about what's next for your game. xsolla.com/events/xp-game-connect-a…

From our Platinum Partner: "Cosmographic Software believes collaboration and education are essential to future success, both within the videogame industry and beyond. We are proud to be sponsors of XP Game Connect Atlantic 2026!" #XPATL26 #SpaceEngine #GameDev #IndieDev

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#XPATL26 Gold Partner Spotlight: Bringing great games to life! From Exploding Kittens 2 to SpongeBob SquarePants: Patty Pursuit and Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted, The Lost Pixels is a full-service game development studio supporting partners worldwide. thelostpixels.com

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#XPATL26 Gold Partner Spotlight: Gamemode One "Gamemode One is a Halifax-owned and operated studio behind Minecraft’s most beloved crossovers, with 100 million+ downloads across our portfolio!" www.gamemodeone.com

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What could one day at #XPATL26 do for your studio? Find funding opportunities, connect with publishers/partners, and learn from industry experts including Amir Satvat, Kate Edwards, John Nguyen, Kristian Roberts, and more. June 5, Halifax Tickets: xpgaming.biz/xp-game-connect-atlant…

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#XPATL26 Silver Partner Spotlight: CMF invests in Canadian creators and companies developing audiovisual and interactive digital media content, helping bring Canadian stories to audiences at home and around the world while creating opportunities for growth. Learn more: cmf-fmc.ca

#XPATL26 Silver Sponsor Spotlight: Red Diamond Interactive is a hybrid game studio based in Halifax that focuses on the intersection of digital and tabletop gaming. Follow along with our development and sign up to be a beta tester on our website. www.reddiamondinteractive.com

Big thanks to our #XPATL26 Gold Partner: The Lost Pixels Inc. - Offering World Class Development Services & Co-Development Partnerships "Check out our portfolio and reach out to discuss how we can help you with your next project!" thelostpixels.com

Thank you #XPATL26 Gold Partner: Gamemode One "Gamemode One makes Minecraft’s most beloved crossovers, and we’re all in on Halifax! We have a 30-person local team - taking on both indie and UGC, without compromising on integrity and values. Get to know us and what we make: www.gamemodeone.com

A big thank you to our Platinum Partner, Cosmographic Software. "At Cosmographic Software, we believe that diversity, education, and collaboration are some of our greatest strengths. The #SpaceEngine team is proud to support this year's XP Game Connect Atlantic!" #XPATL26 #GameDev #IndieDev

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Congratulations to the Disgo team, winners of the #XP26 People’s Choice Award. After placing third at the Level Up Showcase People’s Choice Award, it was incredible to see the community rally behind them again at XP26. Thank you to everyone who voted in the Indie Zone.

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Congratulations to City From Naught, creators of Life of Sky, winners of the XP Indie Pitch presented by Ubisoft at #XP26. Thank you to all five finalist studios, Jason Della Rocca, and our judges for making this year’s competition unforgettable.

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Find yourself, your friends, your team. Check out two packed days of games, meetings, sessions, and unforgettable industry energy. The #XP26 photo gallery is now live @ drive.google.com/drive/folder... Thank you for making our 5th Anniversary Edition the Best XP Game Summit yet!

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Cococucumber @cococucumber.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Hey everyone! We’re looking for volunteers for XP Game Connect Atlantic on June 5 at the Halifax Convention Centre. If you, or someone you know, would like to help out, meet people in the local game industry, and be part of the event, sign up for #XPATL26 here: wkf.ms/4nk2Ore

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The Coco Crew is heading to XP Game Summit tomorrow and we're bringing goodies! Play the Echo Generation 2 demo, say hi and grab a pin! 🤩 Will you be there? #EchoGeneration2 #XP26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

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BancyCo @bancy.co · 20/05/2026

XP Game Summit is this Thursday and Friday here in Toronto! 🙌 The Nintendo Switch version of Neo Harbor Rescue Squad will be playable for the first time at our Indie Pod. 🚑 Get info via @xpgaminginc.bsky.social . #indiegame #gaming

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Ambrosia Sky 🪐 @softrains.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Reminder for local folks: our talk is this Friday at @xpgaminginc.bsky.social's Summit! Come say hi!

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Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

And so begins a busy but exciting 3-day stretch! @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

Bradly Shankar Gaming Editor MobileSyrup media badge for XP Game Summit.

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Adam Hartling @xenosns.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The event is presented by Game Makers 4 Cooperative Futures (@gm4coopfutures.bsky.social) in partnership with XP Game Connect Atlantic (@xpgaminginc.bsky.social)! The event will also be streamed to the Atlantic Game Jam Discord Server for those who can't attend in-person. discord.gg/bsFsckwvSg

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Join the Atlantic Game Jam Discord Server!

Check out the Atlantic Game Jam community on Discord - hang out with 84 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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BancyCo @bancy.co · 21/05/2026

The Nintendo Switch demo for Neo Harbor Rescue Squad is liiiiiiive (at XP Game Summit)! @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #xpgamesummit

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Cococucumber @cococucumber.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

All set up and ready to go! 🎮 Play Echo Generation 2 at XP Game Summit ahead of its launch next week! 📍 Hyatt Regency Toronto 📅 Thurs and Fri, May 21-22 #EchoGeneration2 #XP26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

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James Pratt @rattfinks.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Looking forward to attending the XP Game Summit hosted by @xpgaminginc.bsky.social tomorrow in #Toronto. I'll be wandering around, networking and attending talks, so if you spot me feel free to say hi! #indie #indiegames #gamedev #xpgamesummit

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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

Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026

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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

Caitlyn Bairstow @caitybair.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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Day one of the XP Game Summit on Toronto! @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

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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

Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026

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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

Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026

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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

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

Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026

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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

Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 21/05/2026

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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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Cococucumber @cococucumber.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Echo Generation 2 is up for People's Choice Award ⭐ at XP Game Summit Give us your token to vote for Best in Show! 👍 #EchoGeneration2 #XP26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

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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

Jacqueline @jacqueline-joy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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✨ the supper club ✨ showing our cute lil cozy tablescape decorating game with delightfully satisfying interactions 🍵🥐 come find us and play our at @xpgaminginc.bsky.social summit! 🍰 join our discord: discord.gg/CGSrFxj32

Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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Operating on 3~ hours of sleep after the Canadian Game Awards but I am (semi) present at @xpgaminginc.bsky.social!

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Kitten Cup Studio @kittencupstudio.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We hope this email finds you well... 👀 Come find us at @xpgaminginc.bsky.social today, and let's talk B U S I N E S S! (And by business, I mean please show us pictures of your cats and tell us about your cool projects) #XP26 #indieGames

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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

Interactive Ontario @interactiveontario.com · 22/05/2026

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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