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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 3d

Okay, who made the Icewind Dale logo because that W is definitely boobs.

Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 12d

Weeping that I will not be there in person. Guess I just have to convince BC to pay for all of you to come to GDX too!

Congrats on such an awesome event, fully stacked.

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 12d

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!)

Game Devs of Color - Edmonton Watch Party · Luma

An in-person watch party for Game Devs of Color, here in Edmonton, Alberta!

luma.com

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Matthew Guzdial @matthewguz.bsky.social · 13d

Look at all the incredible work to be presented at this year’s AIIDE! Register before Oct 10 (for the early bird rate) to see it all presented in Edmonton this November.

AIIDE @aiide.bsky.social · 13d

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

AIIDE 2025 - Schedule

Full digital program in-progress

sites.google.com

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 13d

I was sad about the contents of a message I got today, but now I'm just mad about it. Flabbergasted to say the least.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 15d

Sending this to the Alberta esports groups tomorrow!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 15d

At the Coeur d'Alene Casino 🎶

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 19d

You folks inspire us so much!! Impacts our events and the conversations we can have immensely. Take time to enjoy the success and bask in the wonderful community you’ve built.

Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 19d

I have to say that @gdocexpo.com is one of the most well run and valuable games events I've ever seen. I never thought I would learn so much from an online conference and still feel able to network and meet such interesting folks. They just do it like no other! Learning and fun at it's finest.

Game Devs of Color Expo @gdocexpo.com · 19d

Enjoying all things Game Devs of Color Expo? 🥳

Rep the event with some of our incredible merch, in collaboration with @theyetee.com!

Come pick up a shirt, poster, tote bag or enamel pin! 💚💙 Only available until 9/22!
theyetee.com/collections/...

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 19d

The only way I can see that happening is just being intimidated by your talent. I remember thinking you were the coolest on the old bird site but you never came off as scary or unapproachable.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · 26d

It's here! Check out the first ever Alberta-cohort of @babyghosts.fund and make sure to apply!

Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · 26d

🚀 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...

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Aug 15

Quick stop in Halifax (my first time) for some lobster and now we're off to Amsterdam prior to our Cologne shenanigans. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Aug 14

This was important news and I thank you for it.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Aug 9

Taking my lifeguard duties seriously.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Aug 9

Haha I have my Alberta & Beyond shirts which just make everything better though!

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Aug 9

Haha you never know! Wasn’t planning on packing my Oilers shirt but now I might have to so I can fully commit to the bit.

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Aug 8

Heading to my first gamescom soon and have been told by my dad to remind the folks of Cologne that Leon Draisaitl plays for Edmonton so that we make friends easily. I'm unsure of this tactic working, but I'll try it out on the most NHL aware looking person for him.

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Cozy Comet Games @cozycometgames.bsky.social · Jul 27

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!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 27

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!

Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 26

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...

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

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Madison Côté @madisonrcote.bsky.social · Jul 26

It’s not over yet, but I have so many words to share about this year’s GDX. If you’re in Edmonton, come today or tomorrow! Today has been a nonstop flood of boardgame enthusiasts, esports competitors, and dev connections. My brain and heart are so full.

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 18

A big thank you to the guest speakers, volunteers, attendees, & everyone else who made #GDX2025 so special! Thanks for celebrating the 10 year anniversary with us these past 2 days 🥳 The conference may be over, but the fun continues! Starting tomorrow at 11 am, join us at KDays for more #IndieGames!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 18

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!

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 19

🎮 The Alberta and Beyond Sale is live on Steam!
Support indie developers from Alberta and our guests at GDX with a curated selection of unique, local-made games.

Check it out here: store.steampowered.com/curator/4550...
These are the games worth discovering!

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

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Interactive Arts Alberta @iaalberta.bsky.social · Jul 20

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

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