@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!

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.

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

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.

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)

Don’t miss your final chance to step into the stories that shaped our world! Only three days left to experience MYTHOS, an all-new immersive anthology from IO member Secret Location, showcasing this weekend at the Canadian National Exhibition! www.theex.com/attractions/...

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...

I had a great chat with @mightyyell.bsky.social's @positivelaser.bsky.social and @13amgames.com's Tom McCall about Missile Command Delta! 🇨🇦 🎮 Really cool to learn how these two talented Toronto indie studios have worked together to bring a modern spin to a 45-year-old @atari.com classic.

DAY 2 at VRTO Invalid Symbol discussed “Kid Robot”, Games by Stitch & KRAK Fractured Media talked working in the XR industry, and Dark Slope talked Virtual Production 🙌. Demoing at the IO booth were Games by Stitch and OK_XR Studio, showing off “Elsewhere Electric” and “Archer — Virtual Realms” 🥽

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 🎉

We are thrilled to say that we've been accepted into the MATCH program! We can't wait to work with teams across the globe. Special thanks to @cnc-fr.bsky.social, @interactiveontario.com, and @spielfabrique.bsky.social for making this happen. #MATCH #Spielfabrique #coproduction

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

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

Attended the @interactiveontario.com marketing and discoverability workshop led by @breath0air.bsky.social and @kimchica.bsky.social today and it was awesome. Really thankful to be part of such a great community and have the chance to learn from two incredibly smart, strategic professionals.

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

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

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

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

Indie Superboost by @interactiveontario.com is built to equip Ontario indies, offering honest insight, practical tools, & actionable strategies. Including workshops, candid talks, & biz dev opportunities, to support the creative & business sides of making games. Learn more: interactiveontario.com

ISB Track at XP Game Summit @interactiveontario.com brings Indie Superboost to #XP25 with their ISB Track. Over a dozen talks to equip and inspire Ontario’s indie devs. Real stories, authentic insights, and standout voices from the industry. Full lineup: xpgamesummit.com

All Systems Dance EARLY ACCESS coming August 20th! WISHLIST NOW: bit.ly/AllSystemsDanceSteam The expressive battle adventure #game where #DANCE is the answer! Smaller price, HUGE Early Access Bonus: support @allsystemsdance.bsky.social in EA & get 2 EXCLUSIVE dance moves for your repertoire!

Here's how you can support Ambrosia Sky: 📃 Wishlist the game on Steam! 🎮 Play the demo and leave us your feedback! 💛 Join our community Discord! 💌 Follow our socials and sign-up for our newsletter! You can find links to all of these here: linktr.ee/softrains

Come celebrate the beginning of Toronto Games Week outdoors at the waterfront! Meet some new folks and get hyped for the big event at sundown: a massive playable projection of Toronto-related games on the historic Canada Malting Silos! #TGW25 🗓️ Thursday, June 12th 8-11pm 🎟️ FREE!

The Canadian video game sector contributes $5.1 billion to our GDP - making it one of the largest video game industries in the world. Despite the incredible amount of talent and innovation already present here, there's much more we can do to bolster public awareness and growth 🚀

Anyone else headed to XP Game Summit? I'll be there repping @ontariogametesters.com and on a panel with the @interactiveontario.com Indie Superboost Committee, talking about the indie balance between creative and business realities. See you there ... ?

Toronto Games Week is almost here! From June 12–18, explore a citywide celebration of playable arts and culture - with events organized by creators, curators, and communities across Toronto. Explore the full @torontogamesweek.com‬ lineup: torontogamesweek.com #TorontoGamesWeek #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...

🚨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

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

Did you know that the lead time for marketing a video game is often as long as one year BEFORE a game’s release 🗓️? Don’t fall behind on your strategy - sign up for the ISB Marketing & Discoverability Bootcamp to kickstart your studio’s market presence: 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

Our big feature with @gamemaker.io is up! 🙌 We talk about our #gamedev journey and why we switched back to GameMaker for development. #indiegame

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!

Sky of Tides being featured at #PAXEast www.agamingnetwork.com/lofty-sky-un... @loftyskygames.bsky.social #MadeInCanada

Akiiwan: Survival Revealed by Indigenous-Led Little Buffalo Studios, Demo Playable at #PAXEast www.agamingnetwork.com/akiiwan-surv... #PAXEast @interactiveontario.com

Ubisoft Toronto Opens Its Doors to the Public for 15th Anniversary Celebration #Ubisoft #Toronto

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

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

Want to gain experience in Ontario’s Video Game and XR industry? We aim to support hiring efforts that improve the diversity of professionals in our industry. The Work Placement Program for Black Youth and Emerging Professionals can help employers discover you: bit.ly/BYAP

At this past weekend’s Level Up Showcase, Interactive Ontario President and CEO @lucielalumiere.bsky.social was proud to present the Champions of Ontario Game Talent award to four crucial figures of the Level Up Showcase - Emma Westecott, Steve Engels, Jeremy Liepert and Dushan Horvat

It was an honour to welcome Minister Cho, MPP PA Billy Denault, officials from Ontario Creates and the City of Toronto (@toronto.ca) and industry leaders on a tour showcasing the immense talent and innovation that the next generation of Ontario video game professionals has to offer.

The 2025 Level Up Showcase is happening TOMORROW from 2-7pm at Westin Harbour Castle! Interactive Ontario is proud to support the next generation of video game talent here in Ontario, and we encourage members of our industry to get out and do the same 🎮 levelupshowcase.com

Attending Gamescom 2025? ISB Pitch & Publisher Prep Program is a four-month virtual program that provides Ontario video game studios with personalized advice and feedback on pitching from @spielfabrique.bsky.social leading up to Gamescom 🚀 🗓️ Apply by April 23 bit.ly/isb-ppp

Employing in Ontario’s Video Game and XR industry and looking to diversify your talent pipeline? The Work Placement Program for Black Youth and Emerging Professionals provides your studio with a grant to hire emerging Black talents for a paid internship: bit.ly/BYAP

Missiles, mystery and MORE MISSILES 👀 We are hyped to share that @mightyyell.bsky.social is working with @atari.com and @13amgames.com on Missile Command Delta. link.atari.com/mcdsteam

Since 2017, Hand Eye Society & Ontario Creates have helped new Ontario game studios thrive through Futures Forward. We hosted our first-ever alumni party at Antisocial Pinball Lounge, reuniting grads from 2017–2024 for a night of games! 🎮✨ Big thanks to all who joined! 🚀 #IndieGames #GameDev

ELSEWHERE ELECTRIC⚡ A VR + Mobile Co-op Puzzle Game – Arriving Summer 2025! 👉 Wishlist Elsewhere Electric Now: elsewhereelectric.com Meta Quest: www.meta.com/experiences/... Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3439970/... #FutureGamesShow #GDC #MetaQuest #SteamVR #VR

Verse is an immersive exploration game set across cultural sites, and it's coming soon to Quest and PC VR. Details here: www.uploadvr.com/verse-vr-is-...

Congratulations Minister Cho!