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
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🚀 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...
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....
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....
Global Game Jam - Walkthrough Collaborative Centre No Crunch Jam | Global Game Jam
This a cozy Global Game Jam site, hosted by Interactive Arts Alberta at the Walkthrough Collaborative Centre (WCC). We are located on Whyte Avenue @ 10345 82 Avenue NW! The WCC is donation-based inter...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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....
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....
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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!
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
#yeg #yeggamedev
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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!
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!
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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
#yeg #yeggamedev
December 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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
#yeg #yeggamedev
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
RSVP here: luma.com/jhwlru3c
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…
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December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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
RSVP here: luma.com/jhwlru3c
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!
Candy, food, bringing your build along if you want, all are welcome!
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!
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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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!
Candy, food, bringing your build along if you want, all are welcome!
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
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
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,…
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October 15, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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
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...
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...
October 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
One more day to apply Alberta!
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🚀 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...
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.
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!)
RSVP at luma.com/4nrta37y?tk=... (spots are limited to get signed up today!)
Game Devs of Color - Edmonton Watch Party · Luma
An in-person watch party for Game Devs of Color, here in Edmonton, Alberta!
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September 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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!)
RSVP at luma.com/4nrta37y?tk=... (spots are limited to get signed up today!)
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📢 #AIIDE25 schedule has been announced!
sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...
⏰ Early registration ends Oct 10, Don’t miss out!
sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...
⏰ Early registration ends Oct 10, Don’t miss out!
AIIDE 2025 - Schedule
Full digital program in-progress
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September 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
📢 #AIIDE25 schedule has been announced!
sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...
⏰ Early registration ends Oct 10, Don’t miss out!
sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/...
⏰ Early registration ends Oct 10, Don’t miss out!
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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...
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 10:44 PM
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...
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...
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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
Our team is bubbling with joy! Thank you all so much <3
#bubbleupgame #kdays2025 #gdx2025 #yeggamedev #indiedevs #indiegamedev
July 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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
Our team is bubbling with joy! Thank you all so much <3
#bubbleupgame #kdays2025 #gdx2025 #yeggamedev #indiedevs #indiegamedev
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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!
July 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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!
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...
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...
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…
store.steampowered.com
July 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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!
Reposted by Interactive Arts Alberta
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...
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...
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…
store.steampowered.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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...
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...
We have Starter Packs for both Alberta-based studios and Alberta Game Devs, please let us know if we need to add you to one of them!
July 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We have Starter Packs for both Alberta-based studios and Alberta Game Devs, please let us know if we need to add you to one of them!
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YANCY's time at GDX 10 is wrapped!!!
Thank you so much to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving my yet another fantastic opportunity to show off my game to so many eager people :)
But GDX is not over!!! There's gonna be even more cool games there starting tomorrow so please check them out!!!
Thank you so much to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving my yet another fantastic opportunity to show off my game to so many eager people :)
But GDX is not over!!! There's gonna be even more cool games there starting tomorrow so please check them out!!!
July 25, 2025 at 4:57 AM
YANCY's time at GDX 10 is wrapped!!!
Thank you so much to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving my yet another fantastic opportunity to show off my game to so many eager people :)
But GDX is not over!!! There's gonna be even more cool games there starting tomorrow so please check them out!!!
Thank you so much to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving my yet another fantastic opportunity to show off my game to so many eager people :)
But GDX is not over!!! There's gonna be even more cool games there starting tomorrow so please check them out!!!
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...
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...
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…
store.steampowered.com
July 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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...
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...
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
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We just got back from #GDX2025 this past week - and it was an absolute blast!
🚀Showing 'Rhythm in You' and 'Keyboard Quest', we were thrilled with the reaction both games received
🎉Lots of learning and lots of laughs. Thanks to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving us the space to showcase~
🚀Showing 'Rhythm in You' and 'Keyboard Quest', we were thrilled with the reaction both games received
🎉Lots of learning and lots of laughs. Thanks to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving us the space to showcase~
July 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We just got back from #GDX2025 this past week - and it was an absolute blast!
🚀Showing 'Rhythm in You' and 'Keyboard Quest', we were thrilled with the reaction both games received
🎉Lots of learning and lots of laughs. Thanks to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving us the space to showcase~
🚀Showing 'Rhythm in You' and 'Keyboard Quest', we were thrilled with the reaction both games received
🎉Lots of learning and lots of laughs. Thanks to @iaalberta.bsky.social for giving us the space to showcase~
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