Pixels & Poutine
@pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social
Pixels and Poutine is a space for Montréal game professionals, specifically (small) indies and remote workers that don't have a local home base to organize and meetup.
Join us! https://linktr.ee/pixelsandpoutine
Join us! https://linktr.ee/pixelsandpoutine
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Take a walk through our 2025 Game Jam and we reminisce 💭
Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace.
Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮
Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace.
Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮
November 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Take a walk through our 2025 Game Jam and we reminisce 💭
Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace.
Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮
Nous sommes très reconnaissants d'avoir vécu une autre année extraordinaire et d'avoir vu des projets créatifs sortir de notre espace.
Thank you everyone who came and who supports GAMERella so we can continue to share what we love🎮
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✨️Mentor Highlight✨️
December 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
✨️Mentor Highlight✨️
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Give these amazing studios and devs a follow to stay up to date and be the first to know when the playtests open (if that's your thing):
@altkeygames.bsky.social @ravinestudios.ca @maarti.net @styraxstudios.bsky.social @studiolazulite.bsky.social
@altkeygames.bsky.social @ravinestudios.ca @maarti.net @styraxstudios.bsky.social @studiolazulite.bsky.social
At #MIGS25, I got to test drive a bunch of very fun, very creative games in development by Canadian game studios 🇨🇦
So much to get excited for!
My highlight list feature for @mobilesyrup.com 👇
mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/c...
So much to get excited for!
My highlight list feature for @mobilesyrup.com 👇
mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/c...
Canadian video games take centre stage at Montréal International Game Summit
Exciting new Canadian-made games were on display at MIGS, and these are some the highlights we got to play.
mobilesyrup.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Give these amazing studios and devs a follow to stay up to date and be the first to know when the playtests open (if that's your thing):
@altkeygames.bsky.social @ravinestudios.ca @maarti.net @styraxstudios.bsky.social @studiolazulite.bsky.social
@altkeygames.bsky.social @ravinestudios.ca @maarti.net @styraxstudios.bsky.social @studiolazulite.bsky.social
Some familiar indie games here 👀
At #MIGS25, I got to test drive a bunch of very fun, very creative games in development by Canadian game studios 🇨🇦
So much to get excited for!
My highlight list feature for @mobilesyrup.com 👇
mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/c...
So much to get excited for!
My highlight list feature for @mobilesyrup.com 👇
mobilesyrup.com/2025/11/21/c...
Canadian video games take centre stage at Montréal International Game Summit
Exciting new Canadian-made games were on display at MIGS, and these are some the highlights we got to play.
mobilesyrup.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Some familiar indie games here 👀
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Sometimes I wonder how much I should lean into these facts when promoting my game project:
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
The demo for Elfie: A Sand Plan is now out on Steam!!
Go help out Elfie make some sand castles!! 🏖️🐘
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #elfie
Go help out Elfie make some sand castles!! 🏖️🐘
store.steampowered.com/app/3784760/...
#gamedev #indiedev #godot #elfie
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Sometimes I wonder how much I should lean into these facts when promoting my game project:
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
• Self-Publishing Indie
• Self-Funded Indie (Read: No Budget)
• Meticulously handcrafted (Anti Gen-AI) and affordable ($7)
Probably at least a bit more. 🙂↕️
Also yes, this is partially a TGA subpost. 🫢
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Day #1 of the annual GAMERella Game Jam!
Despite transit strikes and endless snowfall, the love for games perseveres. The jam begins with fresh team, new ideas and creativity brewing.
Merci à tous d'être venus, en personne ou virtuellement, et rendez-vous demain pour continuer à s'amuser !
Despite transit strikes and endless snowfall, the love for games perseveres. The jam begins with fresh team, new ideas and creativity brewing.
Merci à tous d'être venus, en personne ou virtuellement, et rendez-vous demain pour continuer à s'amuser !
November 16, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Day #1 of the annual GAMERella Game Jam!
Despite transit strikes and endless snowfall, the love for games perseveres. The jam begins with fresh team, new ideas and creativity brewing.
Merci à tous d'être venus, en personne ou virtuellement, et rendez-vous demain pour continuer à s'amuser !
Despite transit strikes and endless snowfall, the love for games perseveres. The jam begins with fresh team, new ideas and creativity brewing.
Merci à tous d'être venus, en personne ou virtuellement, et rendez-vous demain pour continuer à s'amuser !
It’s our last day at Le Central. Come celebrate with us and play some local games.
#gamedev #indiedev #montrealgamedev
#gamedev #indiedev #montrealgamedev
November 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
It’s our last day at Le Central. Come celebrate with us and play some local games.
#gamedev #indiedev #montrealgamedev
#gamedev #indiedev #montrealgamedev
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I organize events too! We’ve been showing games from small Montreal devs all week and it’s been amazing!
The indie showcase is on at Le Central! There are 5 new games to try, come hangout, we are here ‘til 4pm today 🙂
#gameevents
#gameevents
November 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I organize events too! We’ve been showing games from small Montreal devs all week and it’s been amazing!
The indie showcase is on at Le Central! There are 5 new games to try, come hangout, we are here ‘til 4pm today 🙂
#gameevents
#gameevents
November 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The indie showcase is on at Le Central! There are 5 new games to try, come hangout, we are here ‘til 4pm today 🙂
#gameevents
#gameevents
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I'm showing my game Embers this afternoon! If you like cozy witchy games and poutine - come say hi ❤️
We're all set up at Poutineville Ontario! Come have lunch and check out some more games!
November 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm showing my game Embers this afternoon! If you like cozy witchy games and poutine - come say hi ❤️
We're all set up at Poutineville Ontario! Come have lunch and check out some more games!
November 13, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We're all set up at Poutineville Ontario! Come have lunch and check out some more games!
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Come to @pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social's indie games showcase!
There will be good bad jokes, tasty food, and a guide to our brand new game's pre-alpha development, Wailing Witch!
🕰️ Tomorrow this 14th of November, 12pm to 4pm
📌 at the food court of Le Central, Montreal.
See you there! 🪄
There will be good bad jokes, tasty food, and a guide to our brand new game's pre-alpha development, Wailing Witch!
🕰️ Tomorrow this 14th of November, 12pm to 4pm
📌 at the food court of Le Central, Montreal.
See you there! 🪄
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Come to @pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social's indie games showcase!
There will be good bad jokes, tasty food, and a guide to our brand new game's pre-alpha development, Wailing Witch!
🕰️ Tomorrow this 14th of November, 12pm to 4pm
📌 at the food court of Le Central, Montreal.
See you there! 🪄
There will be good bad jokes, tasty food, and a guide to our brand new game's pre-alpha development, Wailing Witch!
🕰️ Tomorrow this 14th of November, 12pm to 4pm
📌 at the food court of Le Central, Montreal.
See you there! 🪄
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Definitely worth going, there is a lot of nice game to try and nice people to talk to.
Tonight is the first night of our showcase week! 25 indie games have come together to celebrate the first Montreal Games Week and we couldn't be happier ❤️ see you all soon!
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Definitely worth going, there is a lot of nice game to try and nice people to talk to.
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🎮 Excited to showcase CLTRS this Friday, Nov 14, at Pixel&Poutine!
📍 Le Central Food Court, Montreal, 12:00 – 16:00
Where crispy fries & rich gravy meet the delicate pink aesthetic of CLTRS 💗🍟✨
@pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social #GameDev #IndieDev #Montreal
📍 Le Central Food Court, Montreal, 12:00 – 16:00
Where crispy fries & rich gravy meet the delicate pink aesthetic of CLTRS 💗🍟✨
@pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social #GameDev #IndieDev #Montreal
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🎮 Excited to showcase CLTRS this Friday, Nov 14, at Pixel&Poutine!
📍 Le Central Food Court, Montreal, 12:00 – 16:00
Where crispy fries & rich gravy meet the delicate pink aesthetic of CLTRS 💗🍟✨
@pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social #GameDev #IndieDev #Montreal
📍 Le Central Food Court, Montreal, 12:00 – 16:00
Where crispy fries & rich gravy meet the delicate pink aesthetic of CLTRS 💗🍟✨
@pixelsandpoutine.bsky.social #GameDev #IndieDev #Montreal
Tonight is the first night of our showcase week! 25 indie games have come together to celebrate the first Montreal Games Week and we couldn't be happier ❤️ see you all soon!
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tonight is the first night of our showcase week! 25 indie games have come together to celebrate the first Montreal Games Week and we couldn't be happier ❤️ see you all soon!
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So excited to be showcasing our game Embers in The Indie Zone at MIGS! If you're around, come say hi!
November 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So excited to be showcasing our game Embers in The Indie Zone at MIGS! If you're around, come say hi!
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GAMERella Co-Director Gina Hara will be talking on the importance of queer-driven game research on Saturday with the amazing @alexcustodio.com
Please have a look at our schedule for #QGcon including our streaming sessions, which will be on our discord!
September 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
GAMERella Co-Director Gina Hara will be talking on the importance of queer-driven game research on Saturday with the amazing @alexcustodio.com
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Friends!! The Poly Fighter playtest is live!!
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
🔥 Our first alpha playtest is LIVE on Steam right now! 🔥
Until October 3rd you can sign up to try the game early and give us valuable feedback!
👉 Request access on Steam now! ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/...
#Playtest #IndieGame #Roguelike #FightingGame #Steam
Until October 3rd you can sign up to try the game early and give us valuable feedback!
👉 Request access on Steam now! ❤️
store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/...
#Playtest #IndieGame #Roguelike #FightingGame #Steam
Poly Fighter on Steam
Poly Fighter is a single-player roguelike fighting game. Learn new moves from every opponent you defeat to build your fighter’s unique style. Battle through tense retro-arcade duels with beginner-frie...
store.steampowered.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Friends!! The Poly Fighter playtest is live!!
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Please sign up, play, and give us ALL of your feedback!!
RTs are appreciated!! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
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Those looking for experimental games made with minimal budgets and offering deep human stories and experiences, Camille and Laura is the game for you. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social
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Camille and Laura Review – Mother And Child Union
I feel weird reviewing Camille and Laura because I primarily review video games. And while Camille and Laura is a game on Steam and has Point & Click elements, it’s really more of an experience. And…
monstervine.com
August 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Those looking for experimental games made with minimal budgets and offering deep human stories and experiences, Camille and Laura is the game for you. - @nickmanwrites.bsky.social
monstervine.com/2025/08/cami...
monstervine.com/2025/08/cami...
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Hi, my game just released. It's about the life of a single mother, as seen through the eyes of her child.
If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it.
#indiegames #solodev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...
If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it.
#indiegames #solodev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...
Save 10% on Camille and Laura on Steam
Camille and Laura is a point and click about the greatest adventure of all - parenting.
store.steampowered.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Hi, my game just released. It's about the life of a single mother, as seen through the eyes of her child.
If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it.
#indiegames #solodev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...
If you like small passion projects, it would mean a lot to me for you to check it out, share it and review it.
#indiegames #solodev #gamedev
store.steampowered.com/app/3129110/...
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You're invited to our Summer Soirée! Happening next week, Aug 20th, on @havenstudios.bsky.social's rooftop terrace!
🍩 food bites (including vegan options)
🍹 non-alcoholic drinks
♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible
🌿 lactation/wellness room
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...
🍩 food bites (including vegan options)
🍹 non-alcoholic drinks
♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible
🌿 lactation/wellness room
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...
Pixelles Soirée d'été ☀️
Nous vous invitons à notre Soirée Pixelles d'été avec Haven Studios!
You're invited to the Pixelles Summer Soirée with Haven Studios!
events.humanitix.com
August 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
You're invited to our Summer Soirée! Happening next week, Aug 20th, on @havenstudios.bsky.social's rooftop terrace!
🍩 food bites (including vegan options)
🍹 non-alcoholic drinks
♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible
🌿 lactation/wellness room
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...
🍩 food bites (including vegan options)
🍹 non-alcoholic drinks
♿ wheelchair/stroller accessible
🌿 lactation/wellness room
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/pixelles-soi...
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Probably the most important #ScreenshotSaturday. I can't wait.
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev
August 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Probably the most important #ScreenshotSaturday. I can't wait.
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev
#indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #solodev
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I am here today with @queensguard.bsky.social at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org and our plant puzzle game Shards Between Us!! Please pop through and say hi if you’re about :)
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I am here today with @queensguard.bsky.social at @glasgowindiegamesfest.org and our plant puzzle game Shards Between Us!! Please pop through and say hi if you’re about :)
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Hey folks!! So excited to be showcasing at the Glasgow Indie Games Fest TOMORROW!! Animator, Charlotte (me!!) is gonna be out and about with stickers and donning the Queensguard, Shards Between Us t-shirt! :)
Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!
Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!
August 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Hey folks!! So excited to be showcasing at the Glasgow Indie Games Fest TOMORROW!! Animator, Charlotte (me!!) is gonna be out and about with stickers and donning the Queensguard, Shards Between Us t-shirt! :)
Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!
Here we are on the AMAZING @glasgowindiegamesfest.org website here 💕✨ See you tomorrow!!!
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Got my first review!! And it's positive too!!!
Thank you @mariojramos.bsky.social
#Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegames #Solodev
videoludique.ca/2025/08/05/c...
Thank you @mariojramos.bsky.social
#Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegames #Solodev
videoludique.ca/2025/08/05/c...
Camille et Laura : la poésie du quotidien
Camille et Laura, le premier jeu du studio québécois BonjourBorzoi, explore le quotidien d’une mère monoparentale et de sa fille lors de la rentrée scolaire. Ce jeu poignant, centré sur des tâches …
videoludique.ca
August 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Got my first review!! And it's positive too!!!
Thank you @mariojramos.bsky.social
#Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegames #Solodev
videoludique.ca/2025/08/05/c...
Thank you @mariojramos.bsky.social
#Gamedev #Indiedev #Indiegames #Solodev
videoludique.ca/2025/08/05/c...