Do you know what time it is?

Where are your keys?

Did you even remember to change your shirt today?

Look, The 8th (the 8th?) the 8th is the 2nd Wednesday of the month and therefore...

Yes, it's ͓̽D͓͓̽̽i͓͓̽̽r͓͓̽̽t͓͓̽̽y͓̽ ͓̽R͓͓̽̽e͓͓̽̽c͓͓̽̽t͓̽a͓͓̽̽n͓͓̽̽g͓͓̽̽l͓͓̽̽e͓͓̽̽s͓̽. See you know something!

Look come down, we can talk about it.

💰Get funded!

Our Grant Writing Workshop will teach you how to find the right grants, write a strong proposal, and give your project the best shot at getting funded. Led by multimedia artist & educator
@supersparkplug.bsky.social !

📅 Oct. 6 / 6-9 PM
🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/grant-writ...

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Get ready for RAVE IN PEACE, our immersive quest created for this year’s @thehandeyesociety.bsky.social Ball!

All is not quiet this Halloweekend: ghosts have risen from their graves to terrorize the Society! Are you ready to explore the occult and quiet these spirits so everyone can RAVE IN PEACE?

Hill Agency: PURITYdecay by @achimogames.bsky.social

What would our world look like on the brink of freedom from colonial oppression? Find out in this heart-pounding and atmospheric Indigenous cybernoir detective game!

The Edge of Allegoria by Button Factory Games

The Edge of Allegoria is a turn-based RPG, inspired by the golden age of handheld gaming. But make no mistake: This ain't no f@&#ing kid's game.

Lotus: Lost Memories by @fenyxdigital.bsky.social

Step into the richly woven tale of Atsushi, a young samurai bound by duty to his ailing father. Undertake a journey of purpose as he faces skilled adversaries and uncovers the echoes of a legacy that will shape his destiny.

Botanica by @secondfiddlestudio.bsky.social

Botanica is a short 2D side-scrolling adventure-platformer that puts you in a world of living plants.

A Dream About Parking Lots by @interactivedreams.bsky.social

Look for your car in a series of mazes and parking lots while you talk to your therapist about feeling lost. An interactive short story about trying to make sense out of the unreal. Based on real dreams!

Brave New Wonders by City From Naught

In a post-apocalyptic world, you can command automatons with plain text instructions in any language to explore ruins, battle with enemies, construct factories, automate production lines and build your amazing wonders.

Carin by @thegamebakers.com

Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami.

✨ First wave of artists for Super FESTival 2025 is HERE! ✨
Nov 1–7 in Toronto + online.
Games, talks, workshops & alt-controllers.
👀 More announcements coming soon!

More Info: www.handeyesociety.com

#superfestival #gamedev #indiedev #indiegame #torontoarts #altgames

✨ The official Super FESTival 2025 poster is here! ✨

🗓 Nov 1–7 | Toronto + Online
🎮 Indie games, free talks & workshops

📌 Schedule + lineup coming soon
🎨 Poster by @anderkaya.bsky.social

🔗https://www.handeyesociety.com/event/announcing-super-festival-2025-a-weeklong-celebration-of-games-as-art/

🕹️ Torontrons need your tech! Got a gaming tower (<5 yrs), laptop w/ GPU, 22" monitor, or spare parts (RAM, CPU, buttons, etc.)? Help us upgrade our retro arcades + showcase more indie games 🎮✨
Email: [email protected]

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegames #arcadegames #torontoarts

🎮 Help shape Toronto’s game arts community!

We're expanding our board and inviting new volunteer members to join us. Make an impact, grow your network, and support indie games & storytelling!

🔗 forms.gle/zJDVgyACb1xJ...

#gamedev #torontoarts #indiegames

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS 👋
Want to help run games, parties, and free workshops?

Roles include: game facilitators, event assistants, mods, and more.

🎟 Earn party invites + a Hand Eye Society Membership!
🔗 forms.gle/AtJQKBJY2i1w...
#indiegames #volunteerTO #superfestival

📖✨ Our Storytelling with Twine workshop is coming up!

Learn the basics of Twine, create a branching narrative, and publish your own interactive story, all in one hands-on session.

🗓️ Sept. 25 | 🕕 6–9 PM EST (Online)
🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/storytelli...

#twine #gamedev #indiedev #interactivestory

🎮 Happening next week: Intro to Godot, a 3-hour, live, instructor-led workshop.
Build a simple 3D platformer + learn GDScript basics.
🗓️ Sept 15
🕕 6–9 PM (Online)
🔗 eventbrite.ca/e/intro-to-g...

#Godot #gamedev #indiedev

🕹️ We’re hiring a Torontron Technician!

💸 $25/hr | Part-time | 4 weeks
📍 Toronto | Starts mid–late September
⏰ Apply by Sept 14

👉 Apply: [email protected]
More details: www.handeyesociety.com/official-bus...

#gamedev #torontoarts #indiegames #gamingjobs #handeyesociety #gamecommunity

🍂 Fall is here… and the countdown to Halloween begins.

On Nov 1, the Hand Eye Society Ball returns with a Spooky Soirée: games, immersive theatre, music, drinks, raffles + a costume contest.

🎟 www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

#spookyseason #fallvibes #halloweenparty #superfestival

📣 Applications are OPEN for Futures Forward 2025!
Are you an early-stage game dev in Ontario with a project idea?
✅ Free to apply
✅ 7-week program (Oct 11–Dec 6)
✅ Mentorship + biz skills
⏳ Deadline: Sept 24
👉 www.handeyesociety.com/call-for-sub...

#gamedev #indiegames #ontariocreates #indiedev

🎮 Want to make your first game?

Join us Sept 15 for Intro to Game Development with Godot, a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll build a simple 3D platformer and learn GDScript. Hosted online with @yarncatgames.com

🕕 6–9 PM (Online)
🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/intro-to-g...

💰Get funded!

Our Grant Writing Workshop will teach you how to find the right grants, write a strong proposal, and give your project the best shot at getting funded. Led by multimedia artist & educator @supersparkplug.bsky.social

📅 Sept. 9 / 6-9 PM
🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/grant-writ...

This Sunday Aug 24th 4-6pm is our annual Summer Park party at Christie Pits.

Fun times will be had by all (MANDITORY: enforced by drone surveillance and metadata analysis)

Just a pleasant time in the park with your game makin' friends, bring your board game prototypes if you got 'em!

👻 Tickets are LIVE! 👻
The Hand Eye Society Ball returns Nov 1 with a Spooky Soirée — a costume party with games, music, drinks, raffles, and a new Lockwood Immersive experience.
🎟 www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

#superfestival #indiegames #torontoarts #halloween #spookyseason