We're hosting a game dev learning session on Aug 10 in Vancouver! This time we'll have the indie developers behind Superliminal, Flock Around and Desktop Explorer Tickets are just $10 and include food & drink @desktopexplorergame.com @friendshapedgames.bsky.social @pillowcastlegames.bsky.social

On August 10 we will be hosting developers of Superliminal, Flock Around and Desktop Explorer! They'll each be speaking about their great experience as creative indie developers @friendshapedgames.bsky.social @desktopexplorergame.com @pillowcastlegames.bsky.social

Our next game dev speaker session is on June 12! We'll be featuring the legendary composer, DannyB behind Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac and Crypt/Rift of the NecroDancer Ariadna 'Ari' Martinez, senior writer and narrative designer on Ghost of Yotei AND a secret mystery 3rd guest???

We'll be dropping tickets for our next game dev speaker session very soon! It's a great lineup so save the date for June 12

An incredible lineup of speakers for game dev talks on April 29! We will be hosting developers from: ⚔️ Slay the Spire 2 🪄 YAPYAP 🍼 Goodnight Universe Tickets are just $10 - get them here linktr.ee/busgamedevs

Excited to be able to share my talk on how I've been dealing with fatigue! It's by far my most personal talk ever 🫣 but I really wanted to share my experience in the hopes that it may help some others too 💚 I think this is something we should be talking about more so lmk if you relate 🫶

BUS Game Devs - Vancouver Game Dev Series@busgamedevs.bsky.social · 6mo ago

When your creative spark is dull, you may start doing more to find it. But even with work life balance, being active, and socializing with community, burnout can still hit. @emaudible.bsky.social shares how she's learning to listen to herself in this brilliant talk www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPUa...

When your creative spark is dull, you may start doing more to find it. But even with work life balance, being active, and socializing with community, burnout can still hit. @emaudible.bsky.social shares how she's learning to listen to herself in this brilliant talk www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPUa...

How to Listen to Yourself - Em Halbestadt | EmCon 2025

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We're 1 week away from Vancouver Game Dev Series! Featuring game devs and voice actors from: 🦊 Super Animal Royale ❌ 1000xResist 🎵 Rift of the NecroDancer Tickets in bio for just $10 @caitybair.bsky.social @nhitendo.bsky.social @sunsetvisitor.studio @ubcpactra.bsky.social

Our next speaker event will be Feb 25! We'll be hosting Nhi Do and Remy Siu of 1000xResist @sunsetvisitor.studio @nhitendo.bsky.social AND Super Animal Royale AND working with voice actors There's a few tickets left for just $10 and they basically just cover the pizza for everyone.

Come eat pizza and ask us questions! @remysiu.com @animalroyale.com @ubcpactra.bsky.social

BUS Game Devs - Vancouver Game Dev Series@busgamedevs.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Our first game dev speaker event of the year will be Feb 25! Featuring developers of 1000xResist @sunsetvisitor.studio and Super Animal Royale Tickets are just $10 and you even get pizza 🍕 bit.ly/BUSgamefeb26

What an incredible weekend! We are still buzzing from the energy, creativity, and sheer talent that took over Douglas College. Check out the 2026 stats: 175 Enthusiastic Jammers 45 Incredible Games built from scratch in just 48 hours #GGJ2026 #GlobalGameJam2026

Our first game dev speaker event of the year will be Feb 25! Featuring developers of 1000xResist @sunsetvisitor.studio and Super Animal Royale Tickets are just $10 and you even get pizza 🍕 bit.ly/BUSgamefeb26

The final countdown is officially here! Yesterday was a massive day of grinding at #GGJVancouver2026! We have solo gods tacking every task themselves to the big teams collaborating on complex mechanics. The room was a powerhouse of focus and determination. 🔥 #GlobalGameJam2026

A massive thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners for making Global Game Jam Vancouver 2026 possible. This event wouldn't be half as special without your support of our game devs community! #GGJVancouver2026 #GlobalGameJam2026

What a start! Day 1 at #GGJVancouver2026 was a total blast of creativity!! The energy in the room was so focused yesterday. From the moment the theme was revealed, we saw notebooks filling up, teams bonding over dinner from the food trucks, and the first lines of code being written.

IT'S TOMORROW! Are you ready for Global Game Jam 2026? 🎮🚀 We can't wait to see you all at Douglas College! To make your arrival as smooth as possible, here is a quick guide on how to find us (See the thread below) #GGJVancouver2026 #GlobalGameJam2026

Pack your bags! Global Game Jam is almost here! We are getting everything ready for an epic weekend of building, breaking, and bonding. Since we aren't staying overnight, think of this as a creative marathon with pit stops for sleep! 😉 #GGJVancouver2026 #GlobalGameJam2026

Only 3 days until #GGJ2026! ⏳🔥 Tickets are flying! Last year was legendary: 👥 180 Jammers 🎮 45 Games Created Worried about art or audio? Pixel Route & Tree of Audio are on-site to help you build your masterpiece! 🎨🔊 Grab the final tickets: shorturl.at/mGyZt🎟️

Huge thanks to @douglascollege.bsky.social for returning as our venue sponsor! ✨ Last year, jammers raved about the space! We couldn't do it without their support in providing such a vibrant creative hub. Level up your skills here: www.douglascollege.ca 🏫🚀

⏳1 WEEK left until Vancouver’s Global Game Jam begins!⏳ Only 15% of tickets are left! Secure your spot before tickets sell out! Grab your tickets here: shorturl.at/mGyZt

⭐ 2 weeks left until the Vancouver Global Game Jam of 2026 begins! ⭐ Start your 2026 off strong by participating in Vancouver’s biggest in-person game jam of the year! We are running out of tickets quick so grab them while you can! Find tickets here: shorturl.at/mGyZt

Before your jam, see the incredible global scale in the Global Game Jam! Check out the history, the size, and the core non-competitive values that make GGJ the perfect place to accelerate your skills at Douglas College. Secure your spot now: shorturl.at/mGyZt

Experience the Global Game Jam’s behind-the-scenes! We are recruiting volunteers to help run the GGJ 2026 at Douglas College (Jan 30 - Feb 1). All volunteers get free food, snacks, and an cool T-shirt! Sign up to be a volunteer here: forms.gle/Tx6SeWfkHPQ9...

Tickets for Global Game Jam Vancouver 2026 are now live! Help us make this jam the biggest ever! We are going to have an awesome time this year again at Douglas College~ Tickets are limited, grab them while you can -> shorturl.at/mGyZt

EmCon is starting now! A gamedev event where everything is Em @sonderingemily.bsky.social @emaudible.bsky.social @emmalarkins.bsky.social @emmabellish.bsky.social

EmCon is next week! A gamedev conference where the speakers, the artist and even the venue are all Em. We're only doing this once, so get your tickets now! www.eventbrite.ca/e/emcon-a-ga...

Introducing EmCon! A game dev conference where everything is Em The speakers, the artist and even the venue are all Em! Featuring these emmazing speakers: @emaudible.bsky.social @sonderingemily.bsky.social @emmabellish.bsky.social @emmakidwell.bsky.social Tickets: bit.ly/EmCon2025

We just announced our next Vancouver gamedev speaker event on October 15! ⚔️ Dan Fornace and George Rogers from the Rivals of Aether team in Seattle 🎵 Ryan Roth, composer of Void Bastards, The Beginner’s Guide, and many more ⛷️Nick Spanos of Fresh Tracks and Buffalo Buffalo bit.ly/vgdsOCT2025

Our next session on Aug 26 is revealed! We will be hosting @blacktabbygames.com - devs of Slay the Princess and Scarlet Hollow Adam "Crashtroid" Caflisch, composer of Peglin and our very own @ehjaredj.bsky.social, who does marketing and publishing things Tickets are just $10 and include pizza 🍕

Power Up Audio are one of the best audio houses in the business. They've worked on some of the best indie games of all time like Darkest Dungeon, Celeste and Into the Breach. Check out their story in this fun Q&A! @powerupaudio.com