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!

Brad Shankar@bradshankar.bsky.social · 2w ago

@iaalberta.bsky.social has a cool Steam sale promoting a bunch of games made in Alberta. Great way to spotlight some of the local developer talent!

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!)

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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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

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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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.

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.

The Walrus@thewalrus.ca · 3mo ago

Canadian taxpayers have poured $980 million into Ubisoft since 2020, helping build a global gaming giant. As governments double down on subsidies and AI, the company’s Halifax shutdown exposes a policy gap. Journalist Isaac Peltz explores: https://thewalrus.ca/ubisoft-canada-tax-breaks-layoffs/

​👾 Play, learn & connect at Game Night! 📆 Friday, May 15, 5:00pm-9:00pm MST 🔗 RSVP: luma.com/pn3qnp0d Part of the 2026 UX in Play event series, IxDF Edmonton & IAA are hosting a drop-in Game Night, plus a live first playtest with @cozycometgames.bsky.social in the office next door!

🎮 UX in Play: Indie Game Night · Luma

👾 Play, learn & connect at Game Night! Join IxDF & IAA to explore Edmonton indie games, meet creators & get a chance to help playtest their newest projects…

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Free? Indie? Booth?! YES! GDX will be moving forward with GDX @ KDays and we need you to immediately fill out your interest if you are looking for a free indie booth this July. You can fill in the form here to express your interest: forms.gle/nsQXif7ykopN...

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Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at GDX 2026! The Game Discovery Exhibition (GDX) is North America's largest indie games festival; it celebrates games culture and game development from aroun...

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Student event coming in hot from NAIT's GCS club! 📅: April 18th, 2026, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM 🏢: Feltham Centre (CAT Building), Main Hall and DOW Theatre 🌍: 11763 106 St, Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1 🍉: Free food! RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/level-up-2...

New @cmf-fmc.bsky.social program dates and some program changes announced today! Make sure to refer to cmf-fmc.ca to see if there are any that impact you or your studio!

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Trans people deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated, especially for their countless contributions to the games industry. Build better spaces. Hire them. Fund them. Play their games. At IAA, we are proud to run programs/events that support marginalized communities and will continue to do so.

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ALT: a poster that says trans rights are human rights with a person holding two flags

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if you're a gamer you should know that the gaming industry has a disproportionately large number of trans people in it. and not just recently. even in the 80s, we had influential trans game designers. one that's always inspired me is danielle bunten berry. wikipedia: share.google/0lrnn3RqISvL...

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Happy to see @onlybymidnight.bsky.social and @buffalobuffalo.bsky.social, two studios who showed their games at GDX, nominated for best indie game. Only wish their games were also acknowledged in the other major categories and not just relegated to purely indie!

Brad Shankar@bradshankar.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The 2026 Canadian Game Awards nominees have been revealed. 🇨🇦 🎮 The GOTY nominees are: -Assassin’s Creed Shadows -Hell is Us -Lost Records: Bloom & Rage -South of Midnight -Wanderstop Other noms include Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Battlefield 6 & Ambrosia Sky. The full list on @mobilesyrup.com:

Definitely sign up, we'll be covering more than just GDX! If you're an Alberta Indie, it's important to be part of the conversation!

Interactive Arts Alberta@iaalberta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are hosting an online Indie Town Hall. This will be a conversation on the future of GDX. There will be many pieces of the event that we address as well as the ecosystem as a whole. Come ready to be honest, constructive, and future-focused. RSVP here: luma.com/svvnte6i

Reminder of this upcoming event on April 2!

Interactive Arts Alberta@iaalberta.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are hosting an online Indie Town Hall. This will be a conversation on the future of GDX. There will be many pieces of the event that we address as well as the ecosystem as a whole. Come ready to be honest, constructive, and future-focused. RSVP here: luma.com/svvnte6i

We are hosting an online Indie Town Hall. This will be a conversation on the future of GDX. There will be many pieces of the event that we address as well as the ecosystem as a whole. Come ready to be honest, constructive, and future-focused. RSVP here: luma.com/svvnte6i

Indie Town Hall: Conversation on the Future of GDX · Luma

This is a community forum dedicated to one big question: what should the future of GDX look like? This session is about transparency, direction, and shared…

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25%. That’s the percentage of women and gender-diverse individuals in the global games industry. Just in the industry, not even in leadership. That number isn’t just disappointing. It’s unacceptable.

Looking to get more involved with IAA? We're recruiting! Keep your eyes open for more posts, but for now we're looking for a volunteer Website Manager! www.volunteerconnector.org/edmonton/int...

Just a wee reminder that applications for our ✨NEW Cooperative Foundations✨ program + $5k grant are open through this Friday, March 6! Canadian indie game studios looking to learn about building a sustainable business - we'd love to hear from you. babyghosts.fund/coop-foundat...

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Baby Ghosts is a nonprofit supporting studios led by underrepresented founders across Canada.

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Emily is a wonderful person and a deep, thoughtful expert in gamedev. If you're getting a chance to learn from her, darn well take it! 🎉

Did you know that Spry Fox has a presence in Alberta? You can listen to the incredibly talented @pentapod.bsky.social talk about her early career here: www.podbean.com/media/share/... including her time on EverQuest II, working around the globe and ending up at BioWare before joining Spry Fox.

Edmonton indie studios 👀 We’re hosting a Jason Della Rocca Masterclass on Feb 28 at Walkthrough. Perfect timing for GDC/GDX prep, pitching & funding. If you're interested in exploring studio sustainability we highly recommend checking this event out! Register: luma.com/zzp08tw0

Jason Della Rocca Games Business Masterclass · Luma

Interactive Arts Alberta is excited to welcome Jason Della Rocca to Edmonton for a masterclass session. Who is Jason? Jason Della Rocca is a game business…

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That's right! The legendary Roberta Taylor will be teaching through play March 9 at Walkthrough and all interested in board game design are welcome to attend. RSVP at the link below and make sure you're ready for an evening of fun!

Roberta Taylor@robertataylor.bsky.social · 5mo ago

YEG game designers, come on out to learn and playtest! 2 locations and times. This event is free, RSVP for tickets at tinyurl.com/2rzvauam

Black History Month marks 30 years in Canada and for the first time we are seeing the shift from awareness to action. This month, make sure to check out @bvigaming.bsky.social's Black History Month Showcase Feb 19, 1 PM MT at t.co/h6li2dTo96 and pick up a few games they feature if you are able to!

Edmonton indie studios 👀 We’re hosting a Jason Della Rocca Masterclass on Feb 28 at Walkthrough. Perfect timing for GDC/GDX prep, pitching & funding. If you're interested in exploring studio sustainability we highly recommend checking this event out! Register: luma.com/zzp08tw0

Jason Della Rocca Games Business Masterclass · Luma

Interactive Arts Alberta is excited to welcome Jason Della Rocca to Edmonton for a masterclass session. Who is Jason? Jason Della Rocca is a game business…

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Happy New Year folks! We are once again doing a no-crunch version of Global Game Jam at Walkthrough which means there is no overnighting at the space. Don't forget to check out the other options in Edmonton, Calgary, & Lethbridge! Sign up here: globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20....

Our holiday party and Game Awards watch party was a blast! We ended up with almost 50 devs and some fantastic convos about the games industry in Edmonton. Thank you to MLA Nathan Ip for popping in to see what is cooking on Whyte Ave and welcome back to our neighbours @arcanautstudios.bsky.social!

Nathan Ip@nathanip.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Great night at the @iaalberta.bsky.social Christmas Party - awesome vibes and even better people. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen, and a special shoutout to Alberta’s gaming sector for the talent, creativity, and community spirit you bring year-round. 🎮🎄✨ #yeg #yeggamedev

Great night at the @iaalberta.bsky.social Christmas Party - awesome vibes and even better people. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen, and a special shoutout to Alberta’s gaming sector for the talent, creativity, and community spirit you bring year-round. 🎮🎄✨ #yeg #yeggamedev

Howdy! 🎉 Join us December 11 at Walkthrough for our holiday celebration and Game Awards watch party! Come hang out with the community, cheer on this year’s nominations, and wrap up 2025 together with good vibes and great company. RSVP here: luma.com/jhwlru3c

Walkthrough Holiday + Game Awards Watch Party · Luma

🎉 Join us for the Walkthrough Holiday + Game Awards Watch Party! 🎉 Get into the holiday spirit with a night full of fun, food, and festive cheer! Whether…

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Just a reminder to RSVP for Walkthrough's Halloween next week! luma.com/gxucrf24 Candy, food, bringing your build along if you want, all are welcome!

Walkthrough Halloween · Luma

Come and join us for an evening of fun and games! Bring along your builds if you'd like to show folks or participate in some costume adventures!

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We’re excited to support our friends at ELIXR Simulations, a nonprofit driving Alberta’s immersive tech movement! Join them for VR After Dark 2025 — a free evening exploring the world of AR, VR, and MR through live demos, conversation, and community. Oct 23 | Amii | RSVP here: luma.com/l35m70vj

VR After Dark 2025 · Luma

Step into the world of immersive technology at VR After Dark, hosted in partnership with Amii! The evening blends curiosity, creativity, and community,…

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