Interactive Arts Alberta
@iaalberta.bsky.social
Interactive Arts Alberta is a non-profit dedicated to supporting game development and games culture in Alberta. Join us at the Game Discovery Exhibition in July of 2025!
Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/iaalberta
Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/iaalberta
Today on National Truth & Reconciliation Day, we mourn and reflect, holding space for the pain, trauma, and resilience of Survivors, families, and communities still healing from the legacy of residential schools. This is not a holiday, but a solemn reminder of colonialism’s lasting impact.
October 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Today on National Truth & Reconciliation Day, we mourn and reflect, holding space for the pain, trauma, and resilience of Survivors, families, and communities still healing from the legacy of residential schools. This is not a holiday, but a solemn reminder of colonialism’s lasting impact.
🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!
Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.
Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.
For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.
Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.
For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
September 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
🚀 Applications are OPEN for Baby Ghosts Alberta – Cohort 1!
Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.
Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.
For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
Alberta indie studios: get a $25,000 stipend, 6 months of peer support, & tools to build sustainable, cooperative studios.
Apply by Oct 10, 2025. Program runs Nov 3–Apr 24.
For full details & to learn more: babyghosts.org/peer-acceler...
Spritz the Happy Onion is back at #GDX2025 and this time it’s released! Visit @teddykaboom.bsky.social in Hall F at #KDays to purchase a game key, or check it out on Steam below!
store.steampowered.com/app/3115350/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDev #VideoGames
store.steampowered.com/app/3115350/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDev #VideoGames
July 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Spritz the Happy Onion is back at #GDX2025 and this time it’s released! Visit @teddykaboom.bsky.social in Hall F at #KDays to purchase a game key, or check it out on Steam below!
store.steampowered.com/app/3115350/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDev #VideoGames
store.steampowered.com/app/3115350/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDev #VideoGames
Peter is a teacher and 3D artist who used ChatGPT to help build Blueprints in Unreal Engine! Learn more about his research based project here at #GDX2025 and check it out on Steam below!
store.steampowered.com/app/3817730/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GamesResearch #AI
store.steampowered.com/app/3817730/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GamesResearch #AI
July 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Peter is a teacher and 3D artist who used ChatGPT to help build Blueprints in Unreal Engine! Learn more about his research based project here at #GDX2025 and check it out on Steam below!
store.steampowered.com/app/3817730/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GamesResearch #AI
store.steampowered.com/app/3817730/...
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GamesResearch #AI
The talented @swordmonkey.bsky.social studios is back at #GDX2025! Check out their many projects and immerse yourself in an RPG world!
Find them in Hall F, open until 10 pm every day of #KDays — learn about their upcoming game, Legends of Canadia!
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment
Find them in Hall F, open until 10 pm every day of #KDays — learn about their upcoming game, Legends of Canadia!
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment
July 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
The talented @swordmonkey.bsky.social studios is back at #GDX2025! Check out their many projects and immerse yourself in an RPG world!
Find them in Hall F, open until 10 pm every day of #KDays — learn about their upcoming game, Legends of Canadia!
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment
Find them in Hall F, open until 10 pm every day of #KDays — learn about their upcoming game, Legends of Canadia!
#IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameDev #GameDevelopment
Are you a fan of non-linear exploration and dungeon crawlers? @yancygame.bsky.social is back for their 3rd year at #GDX2025! Check out the new features this incredible #SoloDev has added to Yancy, a Zelda-inspired game!
#IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #VideoGames
#IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #VideoGames
July 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Are you a fan of non-linear exploration and dungeon crawlers? @yancygame.bsky.social is back for their 3rd year at #GDX2025! Check out the new features this incredible #SoloDev has added to Yancy, a Zelda-inspired game!
#IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #VideoGames
#IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDev #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #VideoGames
Challenge yourself in this futuristic infinite runner! I had a blast gaining new abilities at pit stops and racing computer opponents… until I died to an attack turret! Highway Hijinks by @odesoftware.com is currently on sale as part of the Alberta & Beyond Steam Sale!
July 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Challenge yourself in this futuristic infinite runner! I had a blast gaining new abilities at pit stops and racing computer opponents… until I died to an attack turret! Highway Hijinks by @odesoftware.com is currently on sale as part of the Alberta & Beyond Steam Sale!
Bubble Up! @bubbleupgame.bsky.social has a realistic gaming experience ready for you, check out this bubble matching game at #GDX2025!
#IndieGames #IndieGame #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDevs #VideoGames #KDays
#IndieGames #IndieGame #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDevs #VideoGames #KDays
July 23, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Bubble Up! @bubbleupgame.bsky.social has a realistic gaming experience ready for you, check out this bubble matching game at #GDX2025!
#IndieGames #IndieGame #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDevs #VideoGames #KDays
#IndieGames #IndieGame #IndieDevs #GameDevelopment #GameDevelopers #GameDevs #VideoGames #KDays
Coupon Clipper is a pseudo-worker board game where you purchase items from various aisles using coupons to get the best deals! Each round promises a new Store Event that alters the purchasing of items.
This 2-5 player game is here all 10 days of #KDays, so bring your friends and escape the rain!
This 2-5 player game is here all 10 days of #KDays, so bring your friends and escape the rain!
July 20, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Coupon Clipper is a pseudo-worker board game where you purchase items from various aisles using coupons to get the best deals! Each round promises a new Store Event that alters the purchasing of items.
This 2-5 player game is here all 10 days of #KDays, so bring your friends and escape the rain!
This 2-5 player game is here all 10 days of #KDays, so bring your friends and escape the rain!
Have you played Headway by @meanhyenagames.bsky.social at #GDX2025?
Defend your skeleton’s mojo from being absorbed by strategically placing cards with unique abilities to both protect and attack your opponent in this 2-player game! Find them in Hall F at #KDays!
#GameDevelopment #GameDev
Defend your skeleton’s mojo from being absorbed by strategically placing cards with unique abilities to both protect and attack your opponent in this 2-player game! Find them in Hall F at #KDays!
#GameDevelopment #GameDev
July 20, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Have you played Headway by @meanhyenagames.bsky.social at #GDX2025?
Defend your skeleton’s mojo from being absorbed by strategically placing cards with unique abilities to both protect and attack your opponent in this 2-player game! Find them in Hall F at #KDays!
#GameDevelopment #GameDev
Defend your skeleton’s mojo from being absorbed by strategically placing cards with unique abilities to both protect and attack your opponent in this 2-player game! Find them in Hall F at #KDays!
#GameDevelopment #GameDev
The GDX Conference closing networking event is in full swing! If you’re at KDays come visit us in Klondike Park!
July 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The GDX Conference closing networking event is in full swing! If you’re at KDays come visit us in Klondike Park!
KDays has officially kicked off and the developers are eager to share their passion projects publicly!
Come say hi to our indies in Hall F! The talented team of We Need Weevils is ready for you to scribble your way to the very end in their upcoming game, The Drawnjuring!
Come say hi to our indies in Hall F! The talented team of We Need Weevils is ready for you to scribble your way to the very end in their upcoming game, The Drawnjuring!
July 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
KDays has officially kicked off and the developers are eager to share their passion projects publicly!
Come say hi to our indies in Hall F! The talented team of We Need Weevils is ready for you to scribble your way to the very end in their upcoming game, The Drawnjuring!
Come say hi to our indies in Hall F! The talented team of We Need Weevils is ready for you to scribble your way to the very end in their upcoming game, The Drawnjuring!
IT'S HERE! Come check out #gdx2025 at Hall F at the Edmonton Expo, we will be around for all 10 days! 🥳
#yeggamedev #kdays2025 #kdays #yeg
#yeggamedev #kdays2025 #kdays #yeg
July 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
IT'S HERE! Come check out #gdx2025 at Hall F at the Edmonton Expo, we will be around for all 10 days! 🥳
#yeggamedev #kdays2025 #kdays #yeg
#yeggamedev #kdays2025 #kdays #yeg
The Alberta & Beyond GDX 2025 Steam Sale is now live! Check out these incredible games made in Alberta, featuring Albertans, or showcasing at GDX from July 17-28! Join us in person at KDays every day!
Head to store.steampowered.com/curator/4550... for some of the games you can buy or wishlist now!
Head to store.steampowered.com/curator/4550... for some of the games you can buy or wishlist now!
July 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The Alberta & Beyond GDX 2025 Steam Sale is now live! Check out these incredible games made in Alberta, featuring Albertans, or showcasing at GDX from July 17-28! Join us in person at KDays every day!
Head to store.steampowered.com/curator/4550... for some of the games you can buy or wishlist now!
Head to store.steampowered.com/curator/4550... for some of the games you can buy or wishlist now!
“Carelessness in representation of a people often means carelessness to the material conditions of the people themselves. Empires thrive on uninformed populace; stated otherwise, complicity thrives on tolerance.” — Ahmer Rana
July 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
“Carelessness in representation of a people often means carelessness to the material conditions of the people themselves. Empires thrive on uninformed populace; stated otherwise, complicity thrives on tolerance.” — Ahmer Rana
A big thank you to @thirtythreegames.bsky.social for their incredible presentation, “Artistic Style from a Technical and Creative Lens!” 🤩
Their session explored how artistic style is developed, chosen, and implemented from both creative and technical angles.
Day 2 of #GDX2025 has been a blast 🥳
Their session explored how artistic style is developed, chosen, and implemented from both creative and technical angles.
Day 2 of #GDX2025 has been a blast 🥳
July 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A big thank you to @thirtythreegames.bsky.social for their incredible presentation, “Artistic Style from a Technical and Creative Lens!” 🤩
Their session explored how artistic style is developed, chosen, and implemented from both creative and technical angles.
Day 2 of #GDX2025 has been a blast 🥳
Their session explored how artistic style is developed, chosen, and implemented from both creative and technical angles.
Day 2 of #GDX2025 has been a blast 🥳
“When you design for belonging — starting with the processes inside your team culture — you create a world that feels good to return to. It’s about creating a culture where people can show up fully, safely...
July 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“When you design for belonging — starting with the processes inside your team culture — you create a world that feels good to return to. It’s about creating a culture where people can show up fully, safely...
“I think AI is going to make games less expensive to produce. Making games is incredibly labour intensive; AI can reduce keystrokes & get the game out faster, allowing you to iterate more.
The iteration is where all the magic is in video games.” — Dr. Michael Schmalz
#GameDevelopment #AI #GDX2025
The iteration is where all the magic is in video games.” — Dr. Michael Schmalz
#GameDevelopment #AI #GDX2025
July 17, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“I think AI is going to make games less expensive to produce. Making games is incredibly labour intensive; AI can reduce keystrokes & get the game out faster, allowing you to iterate more.
The iteration is where all the magic is in video games.” — Dr. Michael Schmalz
#GameDevelopment #AI #GDX2025
The iteration is where all the magic is in video games.” — Dr. Michael Schmalz
#GameDevelopment #AI #GDX2025
Did you catch the “From Lore to Launch: Narrative Design” panel at #GDX2025?! 🤩
There are many ways to get a narrative started: Kaelin Lavallee mentioned he writes from a place of fear; Kim Belair begins with mechanics…
There are many ways to get a narrative started: Kaelin Lavallee mentioned he writes from a place of fear; Kim Belair begins with mechanics…
July 16, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Did you catch the “From Lore to Launch: Narrative Design” panel at #GDX2025?! 🤩
There are many ways to get a narrative started: Kaelin Lavallee mentioned he writes from a place of fear; Kim Belair begins with mechanics…
There are many ways to get a narrative started: Kaelin Lavallee mentioned he writes from a place of fear; Kim Belair begins with mechanics…
Good representation is a side effect of good storytelling:
1. Start with inspiration, then do your research; personal experience is a great starting point, but research is needed to back it up.
1. Start with inspiration, then do your research; personal experience is a great starting point, but research is needed to back it up.
July 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Good representation is a side effect of good storytelling:
1. Start with inspiration, then do your research; personal experience is a great starting point, but research is needed to back it up.
1. Start with inspiration, then do your research; personal experience is a great starting point, but research is needed to back it up.
“We learn through play, and video games are no exception: creating cultural games teaches the audience something new and provides opportunities for developers to learn something new… Holistic representation leads to stronger emotional impact and resonance with the audience.” — DoomScroll Studio
July 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
“We learn through play, and video games are no exception: creating cultural games teaches the audience something new and provides opportunities for developers to learn something new… Holistic representation leads to stronger emotional impact and resonance with the audience.” — DoomScroll Studio
Wondering how to quickly captivate the players of your games? Jon Renish of Half Mermaid has you covered in his “Finding the Fun in 15 Minutes” talk!
One way to engage the player is by using aspirational examples to guide them:
One way to engage the player is by using aspirational examples to guide them:
July 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Wondering how to quickly captivate the players of your games? Jon Renish of Half Mermaid has you covered in his “Finding the Fun in 15 Minutes” talk!
One way to engage the player is by using aspirational examples to guide them:
One way to engage the player is by using aspirational examples to guide them:
A big thank you to Hope for her brilliant analysis of the objectification of women using female video game characters as specific case studies!
July 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A big thank you to Hope for her brilliant analysis of the objectification of women using female video game characters as specific case studies!
“We ask ourselves, ‘Why is it in VR? What are we doing that cannot be done easily in the real world?’ For example, an escape room where water goes above your head; you can’t drown people in an escape room in the real world, but you can in VR...
July 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
“We ask ourselves, ‘Why is it in VR? What are we doing that cannot be done easily in the real world?’ For example, an escape room where water goes above your head; you can’t drown people in an escape room in the real world, but you can in VR...
“As a spoiler: it sucks. We lost our voice, not just as a collective, but individually. We were no longer allowed to be a part of a conversation without being harassed; it doesn’t matter what you believe, it matters what others believe. You lose your power, but they call you powerful.” — Kim Belair
July 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“As a spoiler: it sucks. We lost our voice, not just as a collective, but individually. We were no longer allowed to be a part of a conversation without being harassed; it doesn’t matter what you believe, it matters what others believe. You lose your power, but they call you powerful.” — Kim Belair