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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you to our gold sponsor Wishes Unlimited!

Wishes Unlimited is the award-winning indie game studio behind Beastieball, Wandersong, Chicory: A Colorful Tale and more! 🎨🎵

Check out their site: dumbandfat.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you to our indie sponsor @simplysweetgames.bsky.social!

A fully bootstrapped studio based in BC, their team values inclusive collaboration, accessible design, and sustainable game productions made for all ages. They strive to keep things simple, sweet, and oftentimes a bit spicy too.

Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 26d

Also, today is the last day to pre-order your limited edition Full Indie Summit 2025 tee! bsky.app/profile/full...

Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 2

Full Indie Summit 2025 t-shirts are available to purchase now, thanks to our sponsor @theyetee.com! 👕🗻

You can pick yours up at the event but you will NOT be able to buy them on the day, so be sure to place your order ONLINE for these limited edition tees before Sept 12th!!

theyetee.com/fullindie

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 26d

Time flies--Full Indie Summit 2025 is TOMORROW and tickets are almost sold out!! 🗻✨

If you'd like to connect with your fellow indie devs, see our fantastic lineup of speakers, try out some cool games, and jam out at our afterparty, get your ticket now!

🔗 showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025

Full Indie Summit
September 13th, 2025
Vancouver Playhouse
Speaker Lineup

Matthew Marteinsson
Max Greenall
Alex Carey
Jordann Audet
Audrey Storey
Thomas Paterson
Matheus Vilano
Gordon McGladdery
Marina Ryan
Jim Munroe
Justin Smith
Isadora Sophia
Daniel Mullins

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you to our platinum sponsor Northernlion!

He said we could write anything we want for a blurb here so... Northernlion is a Vancouver-based streamer, supporter of the arts, and a national treasure. Also, egg. 🥚

twitch.tv/Northernlion

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you to our silver sponsor @exokgames.bsky.social!

EXOK is an independent game studio based right here in Vancouver, BC, known for beloved indie hits Towerfall and Celeste 🏹🍓

🔗 exok.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you to our indie sponsor @purrfectpaceint.bsky.social!

"We are a Vancouver-based indie studio with a core team of 5 devs on a mission to make the world's best first-person magical cat speedrunner - 🐱💫 Meowmentum!"

Play the free demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2939350

🔗 linktr.ee/pp_int

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you to our gold sponsor Coal Car!

Coal Car Studio is focused on crafting immersive social experiences. Coal Car released their wacky asymmetric party game Fruit Golf in Early Access this summer.

Check it out here: fruitgolf.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to our bronze sponsor Your Studios! 🪿

Your Studios is a new Vancouver-based indie team looking to bring their goose dating game to Kickstarter soon! Hula the Goose will have a demo booth at the Summit with some cute Goose merch as well.

hulathegoose.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thank you to our silver sponsor
@rednexusgames.bsky.social!

Red Nexus Games is a Vancouver-based game studio that is focused on crafting delightful indie games. Since 2016, their games have been enjoyed by millions of people and won awards from all over the world.

🔗 rednexus.games

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 7

Get your Full Indie Summit and afterparty tickets here: showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025

showpass.com

Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 7

Talks & game demos aren't the only thing coming to Full Indie Summit 2025!

Stick around post-summit for an afterparty featuring food, drinks, mingling, & live music from @dannybstyleband.bsky.social (group of the composer of Rift/Crypt of the Necrodancer, Super Meat Boy, & more!) 🎵

Tickets below ⬇️

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tickets to Full Indie Summit 2025 are now 60% SOLD OUT!! 🎟️✨

If you want to see this lineup of incredible talks and learn how anything from pro wrestling audio tactics to a botany-based grammar system could boost your game dev skills, get your tix ASAP!

🔗 showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you to our indie sponsor Alientrap Games! 👽

Alientrap Games is a indie studio based out of Toronto - developers of Apotheon, Wytchwood, and the upcoming DuneCrawl.

alientrap.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Sep 2

Full Indie Summit 2025 t-shirts are available to purchase now, thanks to our sponsor @theyetee.com! 👕🗻

You can pick yours up at the event but you will NOT be able to buy them on the day, so be sure to place your order ONLINE for these limited edition tees before Sept 12th!!

theyetee.com/fullindie

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you to our indie sponsor GrowUP!

GrowUP! is a short, in-person game jam for devs to create interactive experiences that support local nonprofits. It’s a chance to grow your skills, expand your network, and explore bold, hopeful futures: one game at a time!

growupvancouver.neocities.org

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 26

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2025 Full Indie Exhibitor Submission

Location Vancouver Playhouse 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver Dates September 13, 2025 Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm Exhibitor Space An exhibitor space comes with the following: 1/2 table (approx. 3' x 2') with b...

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 26

📢 Interested in demoing your indie game at this year's Full Indie Summit? Our exhibitor form is now open!

The deadline to submit is this Monday, September 1st, so be sure to get your submission in soon!

Link to form threaded below ⬇️

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you to our bronze sponsor @ubcpactra.bsky.social!

The Union of British Columbia Performers (UBCP/ACTRA) is an autonomous branch of ACTRA, the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada.

ubcpactra.ca

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 20

Thank you to our bronze sponsor Northway Games! 🌴

Sarah and Colin Northway are partners both in life and in their indie studio, where they create cross-platform games, such as I Was a Teenage Exocolonist.

🔗 northwaygames.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thank you to our gold sponsor @powerupaudio.com!

An indie sound team with roots in Vancouver, they are known for their award-winning work on projects like Darkest Dungeon, Tunic, Celeste, & Into the Breach, as well as their efforts toward education in the game audio space.

🔗 powerupaudio.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 11

Thank you to our gold sponsor @offworldgames.bsky.social! 🚀

Offworld is a studio with roots in the modding community and is committed to crafting high-quality, immersive FPS games for players worldwide. Their games emphasize communication, strategy, and teamwork.

offworldindustries.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 8

Thank you to our indie sponsor Scry Quest! 🦑

They are an independent game studio composed of Gabriela and Brian Monroy, focused on environmental consciousness, amplifying diverse voices, and inclusive collaborations.

scryquest.com

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 6

📢 Tickets for Full Indie Summit 2025 are on sale now!! Join us for a full day of game dev talks, demos, and an afterparty with live music! 🕹️🎸

🎟️ showpass.com/full-indie-summit-2025

If you're interested in volunteering at the event, fill out the form on our site! ➡️ fullindie.com/volunteer

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Full Indie @fullindie.bsky.social · Aug 2

Thank you to our bronze sponsor @coldbloodinc.studio!

Coldblood Inc. is a small indie studio working on their first game, Neverway - a mix of horror, life sim, and RPG. They’re excited to support local events that celebrate the raw and beautiful heart of games!

🔗 coldbloodinc.studio

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