The question I have is how do we call in that behaviour when it happens in our communities? What if the people don't even realize they are the ones causing the damage? Some folks can justify anything, even harassment or inciting violence against others, if it suits their specific narrative.

When creators gain access to industry spaces, the impact is real! 🙌🏾 Among Game Devs of Color scholarship recipients: • 100% made meaningful professional connections 🤝🏾 • 83% reported strong career growth value 📈 Community and opportunity go hand in hand. #gamedev

Personally, I prefer to go to events that are run by devs who put their own time, money, and effort into creating things to support local ecosystems over extractive multinational corporations that put their money behind event companies run by folks who want to exploit indies but 🤷‍♀️

Reminder of this upcoming event on April 2!

Hey, this is the studio I co-founded! Going full cooperative has been a fun journey so far and I'm itching to show you all what we've been up to. It was interesting explaining to Albertans "it's like a farm co-op but video games" but now we're here!

As Cozmonauts, we'll be spending the vernal equinox enjoying cute gameplay in our build together. That's right, they let social media into the build. Beware.

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

This is still my favourite graffiti that I’ve ever seen. Yes it’s bright yellow and just says memes, yes this was taken on my ancient android phone, but yes it brings me great joy.

Not to be dramatic, but this is us while @jespere17.bsky.social is busy at GDC.

Reminder that this is due right away!

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.

Edmonton made playlist for "locked in during work time" will need to start with this song www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tkR...

International Women's Day (even when it is only 23 hours long) means a lot to our studio. We are constantly inspired by the women and gender-diverse individuals who make up the games industry that have carved a path for us to succeed where just a few years ago that would have seemed impossible.

No bowl cut and she'll be at GDC to chat? Sounds like someone people should connect with 🌟

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...

Oops all belly.

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.

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!

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

Screaming this from the rooftops.

Behind (almost) every beloved auteur is a team of incredibly talented, often marginalised people who will be jettisoned into unprotected obscurity the minute their work draws even the lightest criticism towards the person taking all the credit 🤷

There’s a little girl at the pho place who is just rocking a pair of devil horns and I aspire to be more like her. She is free from all judgement. The most chaotic little sister energy possible.

We are currently in the midst of prep for Strategic Plan 2027-37 and reading some of the plans that people put out for their orgs that have such meaningless words in them seems a waste of everyone's time. We've got our 2017 plan and I plan to show everyone what we accomplished and what we didn't.

I feel like my brain chemistry fundamentally changed when I realized that people pay for awards. Differentiating people who genuinely deserve recognition for themselves/their projects and people who just have money and connections is hard. I nominated a company for one and now it feels weird?

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!

Edmonton in July >

Our December Playtest goes live tomorrow!! Please sign up and spread the word to your fighting game and roguelike-playing friends! store.steampowered.com/app/3977340/... Thank you!

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

I just want to hire the same artists over and over again (because they're all amazing) but it's been really fun having someone new each year do the Alberta Steam Sale graphics. The hunt for this year begins now! We've only ever used marginalized and Alberta-based artists, so many talented folks.

Final day of #AIIDE25 and final day of Emily's live posting!

See you tomorrow Montreal!

Something something symbolism for the first snow of the year being on N7 day in Edmonton.

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!

Myth: Worker ownership is unstable and inefficient. Reality: Worker-owned businesses outperform traditional companies. employeeownership.co.uk/Site/Site/co...

Genuinely scratching my head right now at one of the weirdest days for games industry articles and announcements.

It’s a great day to get these photos from GDX back from our photographer 🥳 Congrats to #YEG for having the nerdiest mayor in the country @andrewknack.bsky.social!

Polls are officially closed and I am stressing over here.

If you’re still in line, don’t leave - your vote counts! Every single vote in this election matters. As long as you’re in line, you will get to cast your ballot!

Voting complete! The majority of Alberta is at the polls today it seems, so make sure to get your voice heard today!

Yes, and let's also remember #YourSlipIsShowing, the Black women activists who predicted all of this first and received no credit. "Before Gamergate, before the 2016 election, they launched a campaign against Twitter trolls masquerading as women of color... If only more people had paid attention."

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

One more day to apply!

Okay, who made the Icewind Dale logo because that W is definitely boobs.

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!)

Look at all the incredible work to be presented at this year’s AIIDE! Register before Oct 10 (for the early bird rate) to see it all presented in Edmonton this November.

I was sad about the contents of a message I got today, but now I'm just mad about it. Flabbergasted to say the least.

I have to say that @gdocexpo.com is one of the most well run and valuable games events I've ever seen. I never thought I would learn so much from an online conference and still feel able to network and meet such interesting folks. They just do it like no other! Learning and fun at it's finest.

It's here! Check out the first ever Alberta-cohort of @babyghosts.fund and make sure to apply!