Interactive Ontario
@interactiveontario.com
Our Mission: To inspire, unite, and enable Ontario’s Video Game/IDM community to achieve long-term growth and prosperity.
https://interactiveontario.com/
https://interactiveontario.com/
Ontario studios showcased creativity and innovation at @vglx-official.bsky.social 🎮🔥
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Ontario studios showcased creativity and innovation at @vglx-official.bsky.social 🎮🔥
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
IO member studios demos proved again that Ontario is a hub for creative excellence.
Thank you to the organizers of VGLX for creating a space where fans could dive in and play games made right here in Ontario!
Explore storytelling in XR with @cfccreates.bsky.social CFC Satellites: Crafting Immersive Story Experiences, a 2 half-day online VR/MR workshop.
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
October 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Explore storytelling in XR with @cfccreates.bsky.social CFC Satellites: Crafting Immersive Story Experiences, a 2 half-day online VR/MR workshop.
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
Dates: Oct 29–30, Nov 3–4 & 10–11. IO members accepted get a discount (contact us).
Learn more and apply now: bit.ly/3KYrtCz
IO Connect: Holiday Mixer is back! 🎉
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
IO Connect: Holiday Mixer is back! 🎉
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
Join us Dec 3, 6:30pm at Arcadian Loft - Toronto to celebrate Ontario’s games, XR, interactive entertainment & music industries.
IO Members save 60%! For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit: bit.ly/4olwnIf
@agotoronto.bsky.social and Game Arts International Network hosted Video Game Arts Appreciation Night, led by @jimmunroe.net!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
September 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
@agotoronto.bsky.social and Game Arts International Network hosted Video Game Arts Appreciation Night, led by @jimmunroe.net!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
The event showcased Canadian interactive talent. Special shoutout to Ontarian participants @visaigames.bsky.social Venba and @omarieclaire.bsky.social Loser Lane!
Join our next Indie Superboost with Amar Sidhu (Amar VR-Law) on AI clauses, IP ownership & legal risks you can’t ignore.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
September 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Join our next Indie Superboost with Amar Sidhu (Amar VR-Law) on AI clauses, IP ownership & legal risks you can’t ignore.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
Free for IO + CIAIC members
Register Here: bit.ly/4mSZn9U
Thank you to Ontario Creates, @cmf-fmc.bsky.social, @xsolla.bsky.social & Ubisoft Toronto for supporting ISB series.
Emerging video game & interactive entertainment studios in Ontario, it’s your time!
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
September 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Emerging video game & interactive entertainment studios in Ontario, it’s your time!
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
Futures Forward 2025 (by IO + Ontario Creates) offers workshops, coaching & legal support to help you grow + prep for the IP Fund.
Apply by Sept 24!
bit.ly/3VCuLx2
Ontario had a record-breaking presence at gamescom this year! IO is proud to celebrate this milestone with our amazing community. bit.ly/3UV18H8
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
August 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ontario had a record-breaking presence at gamescom this year! IO is proud to celebrate this milestone with our amazing community. bit.ly/3UV18H8
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
Thank you to Ontario Creates, the Trade Commissioner Services and all contributing provincial and federal partners.
Ontario talent was shining bright at gamescom! ✨
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
August 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Ontario talent was shining bright at gamescom! ✨
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
@bancyco.bsky.social (Neo+Harbor Rescue Squad),
@littlebuffalogames.bsky.social (Akiiwan),
@kittencupstudio.bsky.social (Capy Castaway)
@beholdstudios.bsky.social(Deep Dish Dungeon)
IO President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social was amongst the sold out crowd of over 3000 people in London, ON as hundreds of thousands of fans online tuned in to see upcoming updates like “The Old Peace” and “Tau: 2026", alongside early access to “Soulframe: Preludes” 🎮
July 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
IO President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social was amongst the sold out crowd of over 3000 people in London, ON as hundreds of thousands of fans online tuned in to see upcoming updates like “The Old Peace” and “Tau: 2026", alongside early access to “Soulframe: Preludes” 🎮
A big congratulations goes out to @digitalextremes.com for celebrating the 10th iteration of its wildly successful #Tennocon, the event celebrating their city, their players, and all things #Warframe 🎉
July 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
A big congratulations goes out to @digitalextremes.com for celebrating the 10th iteration of its wildly successful #Tennocon, the event celebrating their city, their players, and all things #Warframe 🎉
ICYMI - ESAC is asking: what’s YOUR favourite Canadian-made game?
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
July 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
ICYMI - ESAC is asking: what’s YOUR favourite Canadian-made game?
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
You have until July 25th to cast your ballet in the first round of “The Great Canadian Game-Off”! Choose from a slate of iconic titles, including some from here in Ontario 🗳️🎮
VOTE: theesa.ca/made-in-cana...
DAY 1 @vrto.bsky.social
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
June 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
DAY 1 @vrto.bsky.social
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
Oleksii Koba and Judith Cheung share their expert insights during panels, with @loftyskygames.bsky.social and Invalid Symbol showcasing their respective games “Verse VR” and “Kid Robot”
Interactive Ontario congratulates VRTO founder Keram Malicki-Sanchez on VRTO year 10 🎉
An invigorating conversation at #XPGAMESUMMIT highlighting how Canada became a global leader in video games, and where our bright future is headed. Featuring perspectives from ESAC’s Paul Fogolin, Ubisoft Toronto’s Julien Lavoie and MobileSyrup’s Bradly Shankar 🇨🇦
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
An invigorating conversation at #XPGAMESUMMIT highlighting how Canada became a global leader in video games, and where our bright future is headed. Featuring perspectives from ESAC’s Paul Fogolin, Ubisoft Toronto’s Julien Lavoie and MobileSyrup’s Bradly Shankar 🇨🇦
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
IO collaborator Victoria Evans (Digital Vic) moderated an insightful panel at #XPGAMESUMMIT about the many paths to funding, featuring advice from experts Shelley Coultish, Guha Bala, and Yiyu Jiang 💰
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM
IO collaborator Victoria Evans (Digital Vic) moderated an insightful panel at #XPGAMESUMMIT about the many paths to funding, featuring advice from experts Shelley Coultish, Guha Bala, and Yiyu Jiang 💰
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
And a special shoutout to IO’s ISB committee 🚀
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:53 PM
And a special shoutout to IO’s ISB committee 🚀
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
Agusia (Agnieszka) Krzywinska, Trang Nguyen, Ryan Miller, and Tony Howard-Arias - who delivered a candid and insightful discussion about balancing the business and creative needs of an indie studio 🎨🧳
#XPGAMESUMMIT #XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
Day 1 of #XPGAMESUMMIT saw the first half of the ISB track: a curated line-up of talks geared specifically towards Ontario indies. Thank you to the fantastic group of speakers offering their expertise today
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Day 1 of #XPGAMESUMMIT saw the first half of the ISB track: a curated line-up of talks geared specifically towards Ontario indies. Thank you to the fantastic group of speakers offering their expertise today
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
See you tomorrow for Day 2 and the rest of the ISB track 🚀
#XP25
@xpgaminginc.bsky.social
XP Game Summit 2025 (@xpgaminginc.bsky.social) is officially underway 🙌
IO President & CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social delivered opening remarks for the conference, encouraging attendees to take part in the many events happening throughout this first ever Toronto Video Game month 🕹️🗓️
#XP25
IO President & CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social delivered opening remarks for the conference, encouraging attendees to take part in the many events happening throughout this first ever Toronto Video Game month 🕹️🗓️
#XP25
June 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
XP Game Summit 2025 (@xpgaminginc.bsky.social) is officially underway 🙌
IO President & CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social delivered opening remarks for the conference, encouraging attendees to take part in the many events happening throughout this first ever Toronto Video Game month 🕹️🗓️
#XP25
IO President & CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social delivered opening remarks for the conference, encouraging attendees to take part in the many events happening throughout this first ever Toronto Video Game month 🕹️🗓️
#XP25
Tomorrow is XP Game Summit 2025 (@xpgaminginc.bsky.social) 🗓️
Want to connect 1:1? Request a meeting with us on Meet2Match!
Members of the IO team, including our President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social, will be available for meetings both days of the conference. See you there 👋
#XP25
Want to connect 1:1? Request a meeting with us on Meet2Match!
Members of the IO team, including our President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social, will be available for meetings both days of the conference. See you there 👋
#XP25
June 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Tomorrow is XP Game Summit 2025 (@xpgaminginc.bsky.social) 🗓️
Want to connect 1:1? Request a meeting with us on Meet2Match!
Members of the IO team, including our President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social, will be available for meetings both days of the conference. See you there 👋
#XP25
Want to connect 1:1? Request a meeting with us on Meet2Match!
Members of the IO team, including our President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social, will be available for meetings both days of the conference. See you there 👋
#XP25
May 24th-25th is the @toronto.ca’s FREE annual Doors Open weekend!
In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Ubisoft Toronto will be opening up their studio to the public. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see how famous Ubisoft games are brought to life 🎉
www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...
In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Ubisoft Toronto will be opening up their studio to the public. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see how famous Ubisoft games are brought to life 🎉
www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...
May 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
May 24th-25th is the @toronto.ca’s FREE annual Doors Open weekend!
In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Ubisoft Toronto will be opening up their studio to the public. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see how famous Ubisoft games are brought to life 🎉
www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...
In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Ubisoft Toronto will be opening up their studio to the public. Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see how famous Ubisoft games are brought to life 🎉
www.toronto.ca/explore-enjo...
🚨We’re less than one week away from our next online ISB talk with Scott, Adolfo and Matt from @playhilltop.bsky.social
Hear them discuss the ups and downs experienced while developing their hit indie game, Lil' Guardsman 🎮
IO/CIAIC Members attend FREE
🗓️ MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
Hear them discuss the ups and downs experienced while developing their hit indie game, Lil' Guardsman 🎮
IO/CIAIC Members attend FREE
🗓️ MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
May 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🚨We’re less than one week away from our next online ISB talk with Scott, Adolfo and Matt from @playhilltop.bsky.social
Hear them discuss the ups and downs experienced while developing their hit indie game, Lil' Guardsman 🎮
IO/CIAIC Members attend FREE
🗓️ MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
Hear them discuss the ups and downs experienced while developing their hit indie game, Lil' Guardsman 🎮
IO/CIAIC Members attend FREE
🗓️ MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp is a great opportunity to network in person with your industry peers here in Ontario🤝
Meet some of your fellow indie developers just before the beginning of @xpgaminginc.bsky.social and @torontogamesweek.com!
DEADLINE MAY 23: bit.ly/isb-bc
Meet some of your fellow indie developers just before the beginning of @xpgaminginc.bsky.social and @torontogamesweek.com!
DEADLINE MAY 23: bit.ly/isb-bc
May 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp is a great opportunity to network in person with your industry peers here in Ontario🤝
Meet some of your fellow indie developers just before the beginning of @xpgaminginc.bsky.social and @torontogamesweek.com!
DEADLINE MAY 23: bit.ly/isb-bc
Meet some of your fellow indie developers just before the beginning of @xpgaminginc.bsky.social and @torontogamesweek.com!
DEADLINE MAY 23: bit.ly/isb-bc
How do you build a hit as an indie studio 🎮?
This month's ISB talk will feature @playhilltop.bsky.social discussing their acclaimed indie hit, Lil Guardsman! Hear from Scott, Adolfo and Matt about their road to success from start to finish 🚀
🗓️MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
This month's ISB talk will feature @playhilltop.bsky.social discussing their acclaimed indie hit, Lil Guardsman! Hear from Scott, Adolfo and Matt about their road to success from start to finish 🚀
🗓️MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
May 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
How do you build a hit as an indie studio 🎮?
This month's ISB talk will feature @playhilltop.bsky.social discussing their acclaimed indie hit, Lil Guardsman! Hear from Scott, Adolfo and Matt about their road to success from start to finish 🚀
🗓️MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
This month's ISB talk will feature @playhilltop.bsky.social discussing their acclaimed indie hit, Lil Guardsman! Hear from Scott, Adolfo and Matt about their road to success from start to finish 🚀
🗓️MAY 27 - bit.ly/isb-hilltop
As the culmination of hard work done in our ISB PAX East PR Support program, IO in partnership with @indieangels.bsky.social was able to support three amazing Ontario studios in their endeavours at #PAXEast2025!
May 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As the culmination of hard work done in our ISB PAX East PR Support program, IO in partnership with @indieangels.bsky.social was able to support three amazing Ontario studios in their endeavours at #PAXEast2025!
Does your Ontario indie studio need to up its marketing game?
ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp is an intensive one-day in-person workshop designed to enhance your studio’s market presence 🚀
🗓️ June 11, 9am-5pm ET
Applications are open NOW: bit.ly/isb-bc
ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp is an intensive one-day in-person workshop designed to enhance your studio’s market presence 🚀
🗓️ June 11, 9am-5pm ET
Applications are open NOW: bit.ly/isb-bc
May 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Does your Ontario indie studio need to up its marketing game?
ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp is an intensive one-day in-person workshop designed to enhance your studio’s market presence 🚀
🗓️ June 11, 9am-5pm ET
Applications are open NOW: bit.ly/isb-bc
ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp is an intensive one-day in-person workshop designed to enhance your studio’s market presence 🚀
🗓️ June 11, 9am-5pm ET
Applications are open NOW: bit.ly/isb-bc
REMINDER: ISB Gamescom Pitch & Publisher Prep Program 🚨
- Personalized advice & pitching feedback provided by
@spielfabrique.bsky.social
- Network with fellow Ontario devs and up to 30 European indie studios
- Onsite support throughout Gamescom 2025
Deadline EXTENDED to April 25th: bit.ly/isb-ppp
- Personalized advice & pitching feedback provided by
@spielfabrique.bsky.social
- Network with fellow Ontario devs and up to 30 European indie studios
- Onsite support throughout Gamescom 2025
Deadline EXTENDED to April 25th: bit.ly/isb-ppp
April 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
REMINDER: ISB Gamescom Pitch & Publisher Prep Program 🚨
- Personalized advice & pitching feedback provided by
@spielfabrique.bsky.social
- Network with fellow Ontario devs and up to 30 European indie studios
- Onsite support throughout Gamescom 2025
Deadline EXTENDED to April 25th: bit.ly/isb-ppp
- Personalized advice & pitching feedback provided by
@spielfabrique.bsky.social
- Network with fellow Ontario devs and up to 30 European indie studios
- Onsite support throughout Gamescom 2025
Deadline EXTENDED to April 25th: bit.ly/isb-ppp