📢 The Full Indie Summit speaker application deadline has been extended to June 28th, 2026! If you've got a talk idea in the realm of programming, art, design, narrative, audio, marketing, or anything that would be helpful to indie game devs, we'd love to hear from you! 🔗 forms.gle/35Fm94SJ19jg...

The journey to this year's Full Indie Summit begins now! 🏔️ This year's series of game dev talks + indie demos takes place on September 20, 2026 at the Westin Bayshore. Speaker applications for talks across a wide variety of game dev-related disciplines are open until June 15!

Another talk recording from Full Indie Summit 2025 is here! Join Max Greenall, lead designer and producer of Siege Camp's Foxhole, as he breaks down how to design and execute ambitious game concepts! 📺 youtu.be/m4lD6jlHu8Q

📢 If you didn't attend Full Indie Summit 2025 or just want to revisit the awesome talks, the first one has been posted!! Take a deep dive into asymmetrical games in Playing with Perspective: The Power of Asymmetry from @fruitgolf.bsky.social's producer Jo Audet! 📺 youtu.be/UBvmJwH4EpA

Thank you to our gold sponsor Wishes Unlimited! Wishes Unlimited is the award-winning indie game studio behind Beastieball, Wandersong, Chicory: A Colorful Tale and more! 🎨🎵 Check out their site: dumbandfat.com

Thank you to our indie sponsor @simplysweetgames.bsky.social! A fully bootstrapped studio based in BC, their team values inclusive collaboration, accessible design, and sustainable game productions made for all ages. They strive to keep things simple, sweet, and oftentimes a bit spicy too.

Time flies--Full Indie Summit 2025 is TOMORROW and tickets are almost sold out!! 🗻✨ If you'd like to connect with your fellow indie devs, see our fantastic lineup of speakers, try out some cool games, and jam out at our afterparty, get your ticket now! 🔗 showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025

Thank you to our platinum sponsor Northernlion! He said we could write anything we want for a blurb here so... Northernlion is a Vancouver-based streamer, supporter of the arts, and a national treasure. Also, egg. 🥚 twitch.tv/Northernlion

Thank you to our silver sponsor @exokgames.bsky.social! EXOK is an independent game studio based right here in Vancouver, BC, known for beloved indie hits Towerfall and Celeste 🏹🍓 🔗 exok.com

Thank you to our indie sponsor @purrfectpaceint.bsky.social! "We are a Vancouver-based indie studio with a core team of 5 devs on a mission to make the world's best first-person magical cat speedrunner - 🐱💫 Meowmentum!" Play the free demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2939350 🔗 linktr.ee/pp_int

Thank you to our gold sponsor Coal Car! Coal Car Studio is focused on crafting immersive social experiences. Coal Car released their wacky asymmetric party game Fruit Golf in Early Access this summer. Check it out here: fruitgolf.com

Thank you to our bronze sponsor Your Studios! 🪿 Your Studios is a new Vancouver-based indie team looking to bring their goose dating game to Kickstarter soon! Hula the Goose will have a demo booth at the Summit with some cute Goose merch as well. hulathegoose.com

Thank you to our silver sponsor @rednexusgames.bsky.social! Red Nexus Games is a Vancouver-based game studio that is focused on crafting delightful indie games. Since 2016, their games have been enjoyed by millions of people and won awards from all over the world. 🔗 rednexus.games

Talks & game demos aren't the only thing coming to Full Indie Summit 2025! Stick around post-summit for an afterparty featuring food, drinks, mingling, & live music from @dannybstyleband.bsky.social (group of the composer of Rift/Crypt of the Necrodancer, Super Meat Boy, & more!) 🎵 Tickets below ⬇️

Tickets to Full Indie Summit 2025 are now 60% SOLD OUT!! 🎟️✨ If you want to see this lineup of incredible talks and learn how anything from pro wrestling audio tactics to a botany-based grammar system could boost your game dev skills, get your tix ASAP! 🔗 showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025

Thank you to our indie sponsor Alientrap Games! 👽 Alientrap Games is a indie studio based out of Toronto - developers of Apotheon, Wytchwood, and the upcoming DuneCrawl. alientrap.com

Full Indie Summit 2025 t-shirts are available to purchase now, thanks to our sponsor @theyetee.com! 👕🗻 You can pick yours up at the event but you will NOT be able to buy them on the day, so be sure to place your order ONLINE for these limited edition tees before Sept 12th!! theyetee.com/fullindie

Thank you to our indie sponsor GrowUP! GrowUP! is a short, in-person game jam for devs to create interactive experiences that support local nonprofits. It’s a chance to grow your skills, expand your network, and explore bold, hopeful futures: one game at a time! growupvancouver.neocities.org

📢 Interested in demoing your indie game at this year's Full Indie Summit? Our exhibitor form is now open! The deadline to submit is this Monday, September 1st, so be sure to get your submission in soon! Link to form threaded below ⬇️

Thank you to our bronze sponsor @ubcpactra.bsky.social! The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP/ACTRA) is an autonomous branch of ACTRA, the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. ubcpactra.ca

Thank you to our bronze sponsor Northway Games! 🌴 Sarah and Colin Northway are partners both in life and in their indie studio, where they create cross-platform games, such as I Was a Teenage Exocolonist. 🔗 northwaygames.com

Thank you to our gold sponsor @powerupaudio.com! An indie sound team with roots in Vancouver, they are known for their award-winning work on projects like Darkest Dungeon, Tunic, Celeste, & Into the Breach, as well as their efforts toward education in the game audio space. 🔗 powerupaudio.com

Thank you to our gold sponsor @offworldgames.bsky.social! 🚀 Offworld is a studio with roots in the modding community and is committed to crafting high-quality, immersive FPS games for players worldwide. Their games emphasize communication, strategy, and teamwork. offworldindustries.com

Thank you to our indie sponsor Scry Quest! 🦑 They are an independent game studio composed of Gabriela and Brian Monroy, focused on environmental consciousness, amplifying diverse voices, and inclusive collaborations. scryquest.com

📢 Tickets for Full Indie Summit 2025 are on sale now!! Join us for a full day of game dev talks, demos, and an afterparty with live music! 🕹️🎸 🎟️ showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025 If you're interested in volunteering at the event, fill out the form on our site! ➡️ fullindie.com/volunteer

Thank you to our bronze sponsor @coldbloodinc.studio! Coldblood Inc. is a small indie studio working on their first game, Neverway - a mix of horror, life sim, and RPG. They’re excited to support local events that celebrate the raw and beautiful heart of games! 🔗 coldbloodinc.studio

Thank you to our Bronze sponsor @ditinkerers.bsky.social! Digital Tinkerers is a new indie game studio where hands-on, curiosity-driven experimentation crafts new experiences for players. They're currently working on a fast-paced, narrative-rich co-op platformer. digitaltinkerers.com

📢 If you want to be a speaker at Full Indie 2025, talk applications end in 1 WEEK on Thursday, July 31st! Reminder: we are looking for talks on a wide range of game dev related topics! Also, speakers will receive financial compensation, food, and any travel expenses covered!

Thank you to our indie sponsor R-Next! A video game company with 8+ years of experience creating games for mobile, PC, and consoles, they are an indie studio that not only develops but also self-publishes for the 3 main console platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. r-next.com.co

Thank you to our silver sponsor @buffalobuffalo.bsky.social! 🦬 Buffalo Buffalo is a Vancouver, BC-based game studio that makes unique, immersive experiences, like their upcoming game Fresh Tracks, a rhythm-roguelite fantasy adventure on skis! buffalobuffalo.ca

Thank you to our gold sponsor @ashellinthepit.bsky.social! An employee-first audio and trailer production studio known for their whimsical sound design, they've contributed to 60+ games & are currently working on their first original game, Fish Game 🐟 ashellinthepit.com

Thank you to our platinum sponsor @voyerlaw.bsky.social! Voyer Law is a boutique law firm focused on advising video game studios on legal matters from a cross-border perspective. They represent over 200 studios and publishers across North America, the UK and Europe. voyerlaw.com

Thank you to our indie sponsor Quiver Games! Learn what it means to make games in 2025 and check out a showcase of amazing games at their brand new conference, Games Link--happening in less than a few weeks! 🎮🔗 Get tickets ➡️ gameslink.eventbrite.com

I gave a talk entitled "Intro to Assembly For Everyone" at @fullindie.bsky.social last month! It's an intro to z80 assembly that is intended to get YOU curious about how lovely and easy z80 assembly is. #gameboy #homebrew www.youtube.com/watch?v=3avw...

The Full Indie Summit is returning for 2025!! 🎮🎉 Join us on Saturday, September 13 at the Vancouver Playhouse for a full day of game dev talks, local indie game demos, mingling, and more! Interested in becoming a speaker or sponsoring our event? Check out the links below! ⬇️

OBJECTION! 🫵💥 Are YOU a game dev who wants to avoid a game mechanic patent infringement lawsuit? Or learn about what game mechanic patents even are?? Then check out this Full Indie Summit 2024 talk from @haleyfax.bsky.social, a video game lawyer at @voyerlaw.bsky.social! ⚖️ youtu.be/zPBk_KgJPhU

📢 OOP IS OVERRATED!! Learn the different methods and benefits of building modular code in this Full Indie Summit 2024 talk from @isadora.codes, @coldbloodinc.studio co-founder and Murder Engine creator! 📺 youtu.be/PrKkIX-jizY

This is Full Indie, delivering the latest recording from our 2024 Summit. Learn how the Homeworld 3 team created a realistic, dynamic, and reactive chatter system in this talk from @bbigames.bsky.social's Jon Mitchell. Over and out. 📺 youtu.be/48uiYHVWMkE

Want your game to be more accessible but don't know where to start? 🤔 Learn the fundamentals of what goes into making a game intentionally inclusive in this Full Indie Summit 2024 talk from game designer and accessibility consultant Alex Carey @rollingcarey.bsky.social! 📺 youtu.be/arZOVNUQgWc

The latest Full Indie Summit 2024 talk is here, and it's irRESISTible ⚔️✨ Get a behind-the-scenes look at the unique, performing arts-inspired writing techniques used in the creation of hit sci-fi narrative adventure game 1000xRESIST from Creative Director @remysiu.com! 📺 youtu.be/BHw1F8uF4go

Since Em's talk is all about audio, it only makes sense for the audio of this recording to do it justice! We've reuploaded the video with enhanced audio so you can experience her wonderful sound effects in their full glory ✨ New + improved version ➡️ youtu.be/Ss3nxc0UdZ4

🔊 BOOM! KAPOW! OTHER ATTENTION GRABBING ONOMATOPOEIAS!!! 💥✨ Learn the secrets behind how some of the most iconic, subtle, or weird sound effects in games are made in this Full Indie Summit talk from @emaudible.bsky.social, Creative Director of @ashellinthepit.bsky.social! 🎵 📺 youtu.be/fsGsAsJNp54

Ever wondered how to localize your game on a budget, what languages to focus on, or what the benefits of localization are? Take Your Game Around the World in this Full Indie Summit 2024 talk from Alberto Garcia, which covers the value, cost, and methods of game localization 🎮🌐 youtu.be/zsRXI9DvUnk

Another Full Indie Summit 2024 talk just dropped! From ensuring authenticity to securing funding, learn all about How to Get Started on a Cultural Game in this talk from Rooster's narrative designer Deborah Chantson 🐓✨ 📺 youtu.be/F3mkB798x4I

📢 Our second video from Full Indie Summit 2024 is here!! Take a journey with @itsthetalia.bsky.social (Brutal Orchestra, Clown Meat) through the wild world of Steam reviews and learn some helpful anti-toxicity strategies in her talk "How to Talk to Players that Hate You" 💞 📺 youtu.be/5FJHdbQ7OP4

Christening our Bluesky account with some exciting news: the first video from the Full Indie Summit 2024 talks is here! 🎉 Join Daffodil Jenx (STREET UNI X) as they discuss unicycles, level design, and creating virtual urban playgrounds in their talk “Stunts and Levels/Care is Nourishment” ⬇️