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Ironic Iconic Studios

@ironiciconicstudios.ca

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Ironic Iconic Studios is an independent outsource game studio focused on narrative and storytelling. We're based in Victoria, BC, Canada with clients all over the world. Founded by Chris Tihor(@ironiciconic.bsky.social) https://ironiciconicstudios.ca

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Apr 1

Intro time! Ironic Iconic Studios is an independent studio that provides writing, game design, & narrative services for games. Recently, through Talespinners, we've worked with HeR Interactive, Paradox Tectonic, Team17, & Blazing Griffin.

Please do get in touch with your game narrative needs!

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The Chris TiHorror Picture Show🫦 @ironiciconic.bsky.social · 22d

I'd add Trepang2, an action-packed FPS set in the near future made by Trepang Studios in Vancouver.

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Government of British Columbia @governmentofbc.bsky.social · 22d

BC's got game! There are over 140 video game companies in BC, and our video games industry directly employs more than 14,000 people. Increased tax credits and new grants for emerging studios are levelling up our tech sector.

What would you add to this list?

#BCCreates #PlayBC

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 22d

The right's Charlie Kirk cancellation spree has emboldened gaming's worst

aftermath.site/charlie-kirk...

charlie kirk standing at a podium with his fist raised

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The Chris TiHorror Picture Show🫦 @ironiciconic.bsky.social · 22d

I mean, look at that name.
When people tell you who they are, believe them.

Game Developer @gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 22d

Former ProbablyMonsters workers raise alarm about mismanagement at studio

Developers say they faced unrealistic expectations, alleged surveillance, and broken promises of a 'developer-first' company culture.

www.gamedeveloper.com

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Michael Iantorno 🍂🕹️ @michaeliantorno.com · Sep 10

I'm happy to announce the launch of 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑱𝒂𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓? - an interactive resource that provides post-jam guidance to game jammers!

I worked with @jimmunroe.net at GAIN to create this toolkit, which provides advice for jammers interested in commercial, artistic, or experimental development paths.

What's Next, Jammer? by Game Arts International Network

An interactive resource providing post-jam advice for game jammers

whatsnextjammer.org

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jul 8

🚨 Made in #Canada game alert! 🚨

Save on terrific games from Montreal-based Kitfox on Steam.

Support your friendly neighbourhood #Canadian #gamedev.

Kitfox Games 🦊 @kitfoxgames.com · Jul 8

Only two more days for deals on games you'll be putting 100s of hours into:

Kitfox Games 🦊 @kitfoxgames.com · Jun 26

The Steam Summer Sale is here and all our published games are 20% off!

✔️ Check out the entire sale: store.steampowered.com/publisher/ki...

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jul 8

🚨 Made in #Canada games alert! 🚨

Vote for your favourite #Canadian #videogames. Maybe win a prize, eh?

Game-off, you hoser! 😁

Brad Shankar @bradshankar.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy #NationalVideoGameDay!

To celebrate, why not vote for your favourite Canadian games in The Great Canadian Game-Off? 🇨🇦 🎮
You can even win gaming subscription gift cards courtesy of the Entertainment Software Association of Canada.

More info on @mobilesyrup.com: mobilesyrup.com/2025/07/03/t...

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Osama Dorias @osamadorias.bsky.social · Jul 7

Hello friends!

My team is looking for a musician / audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game!

We're looking for music that's catchy, energetic, featuring chopped vocals, funky rhythms, and a seamless mix of hip-hop, electronic, and funk.

HeartLoop Games - Call for Musician / Audio Designer

HeartLoop Games is looking for a musician and audio designer for contract work on our combat-focused game! High-energy, breakbeat-driven music with funky samples and an upbeat, playful vibe. Chopped v...

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jul 8

🚨 Made in #Canada game alert! 🚨

All of Devon's games are on sale in the Steam Summer Sale.

Support your friendly neighbourhood #Canadian #gamedev.

Devon W. @devonwiersma.bsky.social · Jun 26

📢Hey ALL of my games are on sale for >30% off as part of the Steam Summer Sale!! Please pick them up and/or share them around!!

And PLEASE leave them a review if you do; it supports me a LOT (especially as things have started to stagnate recently)!

Dev Page: store.steampowered.com/developer/de...

A screenshot labelled 'lofty quest', featuring a hunter man standing in a destroyed building surrounded by grass.

A screenshot of a dark alleyway, with all the walls and a truck in the centre painted in a pixel style.

A screenshot of a game depicting a bright city rooftop with a graffiti painting of a girl's head on a wall.

A screenshot of an action FPS game with a large red explosion in the centre and a character holding a gun in first person view

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jul 8

🚨 Made in #Canada game alert! 🚨

Now on sale on the Steam Summer Sale.

Support your friendly neighbourhood #Canadian #gamedev.

Caleb Draper | 🎮 - Does The Moon Dream @caleb-draper-games.bsky.social · Jul 7

My previous game, You Can Save Everyone, is 50% off for the Steam Summer Sale!
It's a narrative puzzle game inspired by the nonary games series, with a mix of horror and heartfelt story.
Plus, it might have some connections with Does The Moon Dream...
store.steampowered.com/app/2750210/...
#indiedev

Save 50% on You Can Save Everyone on Steam

You Can Save Everyone is a heartfelt horror meta-puzzle game. Trapped deep within a facility with only a console to communicate with the others inside, decipher the proper methods to control the conso...

store.steampowered.com

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jul 8

🚨 Made in #Canada game alert! 🚨

Support your friendly neighbourhood #Canadian #gamedev.

BancyCo @bancyco.bsky.social · Jul 8

The #Steam Summer Sale is almost over, and all four of our indie games are on sale. Horror, adventure, and even some dolphin-infused paramedic action.

Want to support a husband-and-wife #indiegame studio? Now's your chance!

➡️ go.bancy.co/otg8k6

Benjamin Rivers 🇨🇦 @benjaminrivers.bsky.social · Jul 8

Please allow me some self-promotion; the #SteamSummerSale ends this week, and all four of our #indiegames are on sweet discount.

We've been making games for 13 years and you can get our entire catalogue for a steal. Please boost if you can. 🙏

👉 go.bancy.co/otg8k6

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jul 8

🚨 Made in #Canada game alert! 🚨

Support your friendly neighbourhood #Canadian #gamedev.

Grave Proctor @positivelaser.bsky.social · Jul 8

MISSILE COMMAND DELTA

the reimagining of the classic arcade game as a tactical strategy game with a deep, cold war mystery made by @13amgames.com & @mightyyell.bsky.social is OUT NOW.

Couldn't be prouder of the teams' work on this. Get it now!

store.steampowered.com/app/2790160?...

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Raj Patel @rajio.bsky.social · Jun 23

We need to celebrate the Canadian gamedev scene more. Lets list out all the games we can, built at least in part by Canadian gamedevs.

I'll get us started with Balatro.

Now you go.

#CanadianGamedev

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The Chris TiHorror Picture Show🫦 @ironiciconic.bsky.social · Jun 24

Many moons ago, I founded @ironiciconicstudios.ca, a #Canadian studio that provides writing and narrative design services for game companies across #Canada & the world.

Some 🍁 games I've worked on: Trepang2 by Trepang Studios and Bud Farm: Idle Tycoon by East Side Games both based in Vancouver BC.

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Alasdair Beckett-King @misterabk.bsky.social · Jun 23

Exhibit your narrative indie game in London to a room full of nerds who love exactly that sort of thing:

AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · Jun 23

AdventureX is now accepting applications to exhibit/speak at #AdvX25! The submission window is open until Monday 14 July at midnight!

All necessary information and links can be found on our website. www.adventurexpo.org

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · Jun 20

We 💓 #gamejams. If you're interested in getting into #gamedev, game jams are a great way to do it.

Michael Iantorno 🍂🕹️ @michaeliantorno.com · Jun 20

"That's My Jam: Understanding the Value of Game Jams," the white paper I wrote with GAIN, launched last week at @torontogamesweek.com!

This white paper interrogates what game jams are, why people attend them, and how they benefit game makers with diverse creative and professional aspirations.

That's My Jam: Understanding The Value of Game Jams Release

Download the PDF We're pleased to announce the release of our new white paper That's My Jam: Understanding the Value of Game Jams. We will be launching it during Toronto Games Week at Game Jam Day...

gameartsinternational.network

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Kait Tremblay (they/them) @kaittremblay.bsky.social · Jun 8

This is our game!!! That we've been working on for the past few years!!!! 😭

Ambrosia Sky 🪐 - Wishlist on Steam! @softrains.bsky.social · Jun 8

Announcing our debut title... Ambrosia Sky. 🪐

Amongst the asteroids of Saturn lies your home, and a mystery
that demands to be solved. Clean the contamination, lay the dead to rest, and find her.

store.steampowered.com/app/3580160

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1000xRESIST | Available Now @sunsetvisitor.studio · Jun 2

surreal, so hekki surreal

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CONTINUE @wearecontinue.bsky.social · Jun 2

Support Canadian games!

MobileSyrup @mobilesyrup.com · Jun 2

Canadian AAA and indie developers, lobbyists, actors and entrepreneurs share how we can uplift our often-underappreciated gaming industry. mobilesyrup.com/2025/06/02/c...

How to uplift Canadian game makers? We asked them

Canadian AAA and indie developers, lobbyists, actors and entrepreneurs share how we can uplift our often-underappreciated gaming industry.

mobilesyrup.com

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · May 15

Interesting article shining light on an often overlooked part of #gamedev. Most of our business comes from co-developing games with clients. Often they bring us in because they don't have any in-house narrative resources or they need an experienced extra hand which we can provide.

How co-development companies are navigating a turbulent industry in 2025

In one form or another, co-development companies have nearly always been around in the games industry.

www.gamesindustry.biz

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✨️Whitney✨️ @brightwhitney.bsky.social · May 12

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Hand Eye Society @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social · May 8

🎉 Super FESTival 2025 is coming - mark your calendars!

🗓️ Nov 1–7 | 📍 Toronto + Online

A week of indie games, interactive art & creative tech!
Stay tuned for calls for artists, games, and talks! 👀

#gamedev #indiegames #torontoarts

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Ironic Iconic Studios @ironiciconicstudios.ca · May 7

age yourself with your first computer

A photograph of a TRS-80 MC-10 microcomputer from the 1980s. It's a small box of white plastic with a black keyboard area and white "chiclet" style keys.

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Six One Indie @sixoneindie.com · May 1

Support independent games media. This page will be regularly updated, so please let us know if we're missing anyone.

🔗 www.sixoneindie.com/indie-games-...

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Toronto Games Week @torontogamesweek.com · Apr 30

Okay folks, hope you're ready...
We're SO STOKED to tell you all about our special international guests for Toronto Games Week 2025!

First, we're thrilled to announce that Terry Cavanagh (Super Hexagon, VVVVVV), wildly prolific game designer from Ireland will be joining us!
@terrycavanaghgames.com

Toronto Games Week
June 12-18 2025
TorontoGamesWeek.com

Special Guest Announcement!
Terry Cavanagh
Wildly prolific game designer and IndieCade award winner from Ireland!
Known For: VVVVVV, Super Hexagon, Dicey Dungeons

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