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Interactive Arts Alberta
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Interactive Arts Alberta is a non-profit dedicated to supporting game development and games culture in Alberta. Join us at the Game Discovery Exhibition in July of 2025!

Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/iaalberta
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🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!

Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.

Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.

For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
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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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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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October 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
One more day to apply Alberta!
🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!

Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.

Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.

For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
October 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!

Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.

Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.

For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
September 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Today on National Truth & Reconciliation Day, we mourn and reflect, holding space for the pain, trauma, and resilience of Survivors, families, and communities still healing from the legacy of residential schools. This is not a holiday, but a solemn reminder of colonialism’s lasting impact.
October 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Join us at the Walkthrough Collaborative Centre October 4-5 for a free watch party for @gdocexpo.com! We can't wait to catch up on the event and see amazing folks like GDX 2025 speaker Kat Barkwell's talk and many more!

RSVP at luma.com/4nrta37y?tk=... (spots are limited to get signed up today!)
Game Devs of Color - Edmonton Watch Party · Luma
An in-person watch party for Game Devs of Color, here in Edmonton, Alberta!
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September 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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📢 #AIIDE25 schedule has been announced!
sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...
⏰ Early registration ends Oct 10, Don’t miss out!
AIIDE 2025 - Schedule
Full digital program in-progress
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September 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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It was an honour for us to be the first Alberta studio to take part in @babyghosts.fund, we cannot wait to meet the new folks who will be part of this all Alberta cohort!
🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!

Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.

Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.

For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
September 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!

Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.

Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.

For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
September 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A HUGE shoutout to @iaalberta.bsky.social and all their volunteers for all their amazing support throughout GDX!

Our team is bubbling with joy! Thank you all so much <3

#bubbleupgame #kdays2025 #gdx2025 #yeggamedev #indiedevs #indiegamedev
July 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Being a part of GDX means so much to us as a studio, not to mention meeting other Baby Ghosts studios from across the cohorts and the country. We can’t wait for next year and our own booth!
July 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Come by and wishlist some games in person at KDays! For every game you wishlist you have an additional chance to win a $50 Steam card when you show us your wishlist at the IAA booth at the back of Hall F!
July 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The Alberta & Beyond Steam Sale ends tomorrow.
Support Alberta’s independent developers by wishlisting and purchasing their games before the sale wraps up.

See the full sale here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4550...
Alberta & Beyond 2025
Welcome to Alberta & BeyondAT THE GAME DISCOVERY EXHIBITION (GDX 2025) 🤠 Howdy pardner! We’re back with an updated selection of standout indie titles from Alberta and games featured during the Game…
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July 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We have Starter Packs for both Alberta-based studios and Alberta Game Devs, please let us know if we need to add you to one of them!
July 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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YANCY's time at GDX 10 is wrapped!!!

Thank you so much to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving my yet another fantastic opportunity to show off my game to so many eager people :)

But GDX is not over!!! There's gonna be even more cool games there starting tomorrow so please check them out!!!
July 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
The Alberta & Beyond Steam Sale ends tomorrow.
Support Alberta’s independent developers by wishlisting and purchasing their games before the sale wraps up.

See the full sale here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4550...
Alberta & Beyond 2025
Welcome to Alberta & BeyondAT THE GAME DISCOVERY EXHIBITION (GDX 2025) 🤠 Howdy pardner! We’re back with an updated selection of standout indie titles from Alberta and games featured during the Game…
store.steampowered.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Spritz the Happy Onion is back at #GDX2025 and this time it’s released! Visit @teddykaboom.bsky.social in Hall F at #KDays to purchase a game key, or check it out on Steam below!

store.steampowered.com/app/3115350/...

#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDev #VideoGames
July 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Peter is a teacher and 3D artist who used ChatGPT to help build Blueprints in Unreal Engine! Learn more about his research based project here at #GDX2025 and check it out on Steam below!

store.steampowered.com/app/3817730/...

#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GamesResearch #AI
July 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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We just got back from #GDX2025 this past week - and it was an absolute blast!

🚀Showing 'Rhythm in You' and 'Keyboard Quest', we were thrilled with the reaction both games received

🎉Lots of learning and lots of laughs. Thanks to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving us the space to showcase~
July 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The talented @swordmonkey.bsky.social studios is back at #GDX2025! Check out their many projects and immerse yourself in an RPG world!

Find them in Hall F, open until 10 pm every day of #KDays — learn about their upcoming game, Legends of Canadia!

#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment
July 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Are you a fan of non-linear exploration and dungeon crawlers? @yancygame.bsky.social is back for their 3rd year at #GDX2025! Check out the new features this incredible #SoloDev has added to Yancy, a Zelda-inspired game!

#IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #VideoGames
July 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Challenge yourself in this futuristic infinite runner! I had a blast gaining new abilities at pit stops and racing computer opponents… until I died to an attack turret! Highway Hijinks by @odesoftware.com is currently on sale as part of the Alberta & Beyond Steam Sale!
July 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Just set up at GDX! We’ll be here from the 21st-24th. Swing by and get a first look at Fresh Tracks before our official launch ⛷️

Wishlist now! 🔗 store.steampowered.com/app/3202950/...
#gamedev #indiedev
July 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Bubble Up! @bubbleupgame.bsky.social has a realistic gaming experience ready for you, check out this bubble matching game at #GDX2025!

#IndieGames #IndieGame #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDevs #VideoGames #KDays
July 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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I AM GONNA BE AT GDX AGAIN THIS YEAR!!! :)))

In Edmonton? Come say hi and play my game at K-Days!
I'll be there from July 18-24!

Every year there's dozens of cool games from in and around Alberta, so if you're in Edmonton and like games, PLEASE COME AND VISIT!!
July 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM