HUGE milestone for us. Thanks, everybody!

Digital Bandidos | Wishlist CURSE OF RESTHAVEN@digitalbandidos.bsky.social · 2w ago

Curse of Resthaven has passed 10,000 wishlists! On behalf of @playhilltop.bsky.social and all the Bandidos, a huge thank you to everyone who has played the demo, left feedback/reviews, spread the word, and (of course) added it to their wishlists. store.steampowered.com/news/app/379...

Ambrosia Sky is now available on Steam & EGS! ✨ Featuring: 🪐 A vibrant space colony + alien ecosystem to explore ⚙ Simulation mechanics + progression 📖 A sombre homecoming 🍄 Exo-fungus to discover + cleanse 💜 Your lost love Start your journey today at ambrosiasky.com

I loved @softrains.bsky.social’s Ambrosia Sky: Act Two. The level design is more intricate and the world-building even richer this time around, but I found myself genuinely moved by Dalia’s journey, especially in how much I relate to her strained relationship with her step-mother. A brilliant game.

Toronto-made Ambrosia Sky is sci-fi storytelling at its most heartfelt

The "clean 'em up" gameplay is satisfyingly meditative, but it's the melancholic narrative that ends up hitting surprisingly hard.

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After months of hard work, we're thrilled to finally welcome you to the island of Resthaven.
 The Curse of Resthaven demo is LIVE. Come experience our unique blend of investigation, trading, deck-building, and gothic horror, and begin unraveling the mystery at the heart of the island.

Canadian creative businesses are invited to join the Creative Industries Trade Mission to China, taking place from October 11 to 14, 2026. Eligible sectors include: 🎮 Interactive digital media 🎭 Performing arts Apply before July 19, 2026: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... #CreativeExportStrategy

Last week, Interactive Ontario brought MP Fares Al Soud to visit Big Blue Bubble, the London-based studio behind the global hit My Singing Monsters.

Last week, IO attended TennoCon 2026 in London, celebrating @digitalextremes.com' (DE) incredible run with Warframe and the upcoming, Soulframe.

Learn all about getting your game in front of your target audience with next week’s Indie Superboost focused on video game showcases. If you haven't registered yet, now's the time. Lock in your spot before it's too late. bit.ly/3T4FZwg #ISB #IndieGameDev

IGDA and Utrecht University need your help to collect the data the industry has always needed. The Developer Insights Survey digs into what truly drives game creators: their challenges, their teamwork, their diverse stories. The more voices we gather, the louder the impact. ➡️https://loom.ly/lUvIOKM

What a week at VRTO 2026, Canada's longest-running XR conference! It was an honour to connect with passionate creators, developers, and visionaries pushing the boundaries of what's possible in spatial media. And this year, VRTO also offered a full day dedicated to AI in the creative sectors.

Your game deserves to be discovered We're sharing an incredible opportunity for our dev community: an in-person Apple seminar on getting your game live and thriving on the App Store. Monday, July 6 | 9AM–12PM EDT 📍Apple Toronto Spots are limited. Register here: bit.ly/4448Web

You've put in the work now you need the right people to notice.🚀 For the July edition of ISB, Elizabeth Olson, Head of Strategy & Media, Indie Angels Marketing Services, will be discussing how to leverage in-person & online video game showcases. Get your tickets: bit.ly/3T4FZwg #isb #indiegamedev

That's a wrap on Toronto Games Week! From the game demos to the breathtaking aerial silk performer, the energy in the room was pure magic. Thank you to @torontogamesweek.com and all who contributed to such an amazing week and closing party. #TGW26

Today’s the day🎉- Get your ticket! IO is proud to partner with @torontogamesweek.com to celebrate #TGW26 and our 25th anniversary. Be sure to check out the IO photo booth! 🕗When: TONIGHT! 8PM-Midnight 📍Where: Demo Room Cost: IO Members $15 Non-Member prices vary 🎟️: luma.com/ccsakubc

We were proud to return as a partner for the 2nd iteration of The G.R.I.D. The night was a showcase of what the Ontario indie community is capable of when we invest in each other.

Last week, we joined the @cococucumber.bsky.social and friends from across the industry at TIFF Lightbox to celebrate the launch of Echo Generation 2. Echo Generation 2 is out now on Steam, XBOX, and XBOX Game Pass! Congratulations to the whole Cococucumber team for this impressive achievement!

Thanks for making our 10th Anniversary truly unforgettable! You’ve probably noticed some mysterious numbers popping up lately. These numbers tie back to YOUR impact on Dead by Daylight! Let’s dig into some stats that look back at your contributions to the last 10 years!

Join us in closing out Toronto Games Week 2026! IO is partnering with Toronto Games Week on the official Closing Party. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and everything that makes this community so special. 🗓️When: June 17, 8PM-Midnight 📍Where: Demo Room Get your tickets: luma.com/ccsakubc

Toronto Games Week is officially underway! Giant Video Games brought out local studios, devs, and the most passionate supporters in the city. This week is just getting started, and there is a lot more coming your way. Subscribe to the IO Newsletter to stay in the loop. interactiveontario.com

Epic scale. Free games. Toronto waterfront. 🎮 Giant Video Games is back THIS THURSDAY! June 11, 8–11 p.m. at the Canada Malting Silos. 40+ games, free & open to all. Part of @torontogamesweek.com & Toronto Video Game Month. 50+ events all June long. IO is proud to support it! #TGW26 @toronto.ca

The Giant Video Games #TGW26 Kickoff is going to be even bigger than last year! In addition to ten Toronto games on a drive-in sized projection on the Silos, it features 30 games, @ladyarcaders.com esports tent, @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social’s Torontrons arcade cabs, Play w/ Purpose & Indie Zone!

Toronto Games Week is here! 🎮 Join us June 11, 8–11pm at Canada Malting Silos for Giant Video Games. Local titles projected BIG on the waterfront. Free, no registration. See you there! @toronto.ca @torontogamesweek.com @unitygames.bsky.social @ocaduniversity.bsky.social @softrains.bsky.social

IO has completed the latest edition of our Indie Superboost Marketing and Discoverability Bootcamp, bringing together ten Ontario studios for a day of hands-on learning, honest conversation, and actionable strategies to help them cut through the noise and get their games seen.

XP Game Summit 26 gave us a moment we won't forget. At the opening ceremony, Jason Lepine and the @xpgaminginc.bsky.social team presented us with a commemorative plaque for IO's 25th anniversary. Having it recognized with our community made it a moment we will carry with us for a long time.

Last week, IO was proud to host several VIP Tours at XP Game Summit, bringing together federal government officials for an up-close look at the creativity and innovation powering Ontario's video game industry. Thank you to all who participated and made this possible. #xp26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

Last week, IO was proud to host VIP Tours at XP Game Summit, bringing together provincial officials for an up-close look at the talent, creativity, and innovation powering Ontario's video game industry. Thank you to all who participated and made this possible. #xp26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

Grants, publishing partnerships, cooperative models, and accessible resources are all part of sustainable growth. Corey Caplan, Ryan Sno-Wood, Eileen Mary Holowka, Shelley Coultish mapped out what this looks like for Canadian game studios. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

This panel examined the capital landscape for gaming breaking down M&A trends, alternative financing, and how AI is reshaping the path to capital. Thank you to Luiz Vianna, Shum Singh, Pontus Maehler, Jason Della Rocca for sharing your knowledge. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Uncertain times call for adaptable studios. Trang Nguyen and Kaitlin Tremblay of IO Member @softrains.bsky.social shared how leaning into their range of skills helped them to self-publish in a shifting landscape. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Koolhaus Games celebrates their 20th anniversary and Wolfgang Hamann shared exactly how they have made it this far. From funding and HR to navigating AI and self-publishing, this was an expert session in building a studio that actually lasts. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions