Interactive Arts Alberta

Of course! Always down to promote indies and indies that have folks in our province working on their games!

Emily is a wonderful person and a deep, thoughtful expert in gamedev. If you're getting a chance to learn from her, darn well take it! 🎉

From the CozyGamers community on Reddit: We’re making a multiplayer life-sim named Spirit Crossing, with the daily delight of Cozy Grove, the joyful traversal of BotW, and social elements inspired by ... Explore this post and more from the CozyGamers community

Interested to know more about Spry Fox? Check out @spryfox.bsky.social's socials and website PLUS this very cool post about their upcoming game www.reddit.com/r/CozyGamers...

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.

Jason Della Rocca Games Business Masterclass · Luma Interactive Arts Alberta is excited to welcome Jason Della Rocca to Edmonton for a masterclass session. Who is Jason? Jason Della Rocca is a game business…

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

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!

Black History Month marks 30 years in Canada and for the first time we are seeing the shift from awareness to action.

This month, make sure to check out @bvigaming.bsky.social's Black History Month Showcase Feb 19, 1 PM MT at t.co/h6li2dTo96 and pick up a few games they feature if you are able to!

Jason Della Rocca Games Business Masterclass · Luma Interactive Arts Alberta is excited to welcome Jason Della Rocca to Edmonton for a masterclass session. Who is Jason? Jason Della Rocca is a game business…

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

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!

Great night at the @iaalberta.bsky.social Christmas Party - awesome vibes and even better people. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen, and a special shoutout to Alberta’s gaming sector for the talent, creativity, and community spirit you bring year-round. 🎮🎄✨
#yeg #yeggamedev

Walkthrough Holiday + Game Awards Watch Party · Luma 🎉 Join us for the Walkthrough Holiday + Game Awards Watch Party! 🎉 Get into the holiday spirit with a night full of fun, food, and festive cheer! Whether…

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

Walkthrough Halloween · Luma Come and join us for an evening of fun and games! Bring along your builds if you'd like to show folks or participate in some costume adventures!

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!

VR After Dark 2025 · Luma Step into the world of immersive technology at VR After Dark, hosted in partnership with Amii! The evening blends curiosity, creativity, and community,…

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 Alberta!

🚀 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...

Learn more through the 94 Calls to Action: www.indigenouswatchdog.org/calls-to-act...

The image for our post is by Charliss Santos for 2023’s Orange Shirt Day. Learn more about the meaning of Orange Shirt Day here: orangeshirtday.org/orange-shirt...

At IAA, the Indigeneity & Diaspora in Games Summit was created because real change must be rooted in empathy, relationship building, and honest reflection. Reconciliation is not symbolic. It is ongoing work in how we lead, invest, and build community.

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.

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!)

AIIDE 2025 - Schedule Full digital program in-progress

📢 #AIIDE25 schedule has been announced!
sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...
⏰ Early registration ends Oct 10, Don’t miss out!

It was an honour for us to be the first Alberta studio to take part in @babyghosts.fund, we cannot wait to meet the new folks who will be part of this all Alberta cohort!

🚀 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...

A pleasure to see your game being showcased at KDays as well! :)

A HUGE shoutout to @iaalberta.bsky.social and all their volunteers for all their amazing support throughout GDX!

Our team is bubbling with joy! Thank you all so much <3

#bubbleupgame #kdays2025 #gdx2025 #yeggamedev #indiedevs #indiegamedev

You're now added!

Added you in! :)

Being a part of GDX means so much to us as a studio, not to mention meeting other Baby Ghosts studios from across the cohorts and the country. We can’t wait for next year and our own booth!

Come by and wishlist some games in person at KDays! For every game you wishlist you have an additional chance to win a $50 Steam card when you show us your wishlist at the IAA booth at the back of Hall F!

Alberta & Beyond 2025 Welcome to Alberta & BeyondAT THE GAME DISCOVERY EXHIBITION (GDX 2025) 🤠 Howdy pardner! We’re back with an updated selection of standout indie titles from Alberta and games featured during the Game…

The Alberta & Beyond Steam Sale ends tomorrow.
Support Alberta’s independent developers by wishlisting and purchasing their games before the sale wraps up.

See the full sale here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4550...