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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 6h

The Canadian Media Fund Digital Creators Pilot Program’s deadline is Oct 30th! 👀

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 1d

Join almost 40 already confirmed games and apply here:
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Games From Vancouver Steam Event - Game Application

Thanks for your interest in joining us! Our event has been approved by Valve and we're rarin' to go. This event is an initiative by Vancouver Game Connect to coincide with the upcoming volunteer-run ...

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 1d

Hey Vancouver Game Devs! 👋

We’re hosting a Games From Vancouver Steam event with @bbigames.bsky.social from Nov 21 - 30!

Games that can discount during the event have priority, but unreleased and non-discounted games will also be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Apply below ⬇️

A pic of Granville Bridge at dawn with a text below that reads, “Join Our Upcoming Games from Vancouver Steam Event”.

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 3d

We're just finishing our second round of application reviews so by the end of the week, we should have some up. :)

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 3d

Every story has a beginning & ours began 10 years ago in 2015 📖

Since then, we’ve hosted a bevy of in-person meet-ups that connected folks who love playing games with the talented people making them.

Join us on our next chapter with Early Bird tickets:
vgx2025.eventbrite.ca?aff=bsky

Photo of a previous Vancouver Creator Meetup where someone is playing a game demo at a laptop.

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Work With Indies @workwithindies.com · 8d

From the team behind 1000xResist, @sunsetvisitor.studio is hiring a 3D Artist Generalist and a Intermediate/Senior Programmer!

📍 Hybrid, Full-time (Vancouver, BC)
📆 4-day work week
⚖️ Flexible hours

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 5d

We just gave our Discord server a little refresh with some new channels and some extra shine for the new season ✨

Show us your pet pics here please:
discord.gg/vangameconnect

Join the Vancouver Game Connect Discord Server!

Connect with the Vancouver gaming community - devs, creators, artists, and fellow gamers. We host the Vancouver Game Expo! | 679 members

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 12d

Indie games are taking over Roundhouse Community Centre this weekend! 🎮

@vangamegarden.bsky.social begins their free two-day event tomorrow with a crop of local game devs and artists!💐

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”Enjoy works by local developers and artists” is underneath the title.

There is a very cute pixel art showing a garden and a showroom showcasing games and vendors.

The free-entry event will be held at Roundhouse Community Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews) on 11am - 5pm on Sept 27 - 28.

Website: vangamegarden.com

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 12d

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 14d

These look so cleaaaaaaan!!! Gonna snatch them up! 💸

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 14d

Show off your lovely game or stunnin’ art to Vancouver at our upcoming expo! 💖

We’re taking Exhibitor applications below:

🎮Devs: vangameconnect.ca/dev
🏪Vendors: vangameconnect.ca/vendor

Photo of a previous Vancouver Creator Meetup which shows a developer excitedly looking three packs of Pokemon cards.

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 18d

Grab your early bird tickets for the first ever Vancouver Game Expo!

🎮 Play locally made games
🎨 Browse locally made art
👾 Try VR
👕 Buy merch
💮 Complete a stamp passport
📸 Take home photo prints
🍹 Mingle at the afterparty
😁 Plus more to come

👉🏻 vgx2025.eventbrite.ca?aff=bsky

Guest playing a VR game at previous meetup

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 19d

Looking to support a local volunteer-run event to spotlight Vancouver’s game community? 💪

Vancouver Game Expo is now 🙏 accepting sponsors and we’d be so grateful for your consideration!
vangameconnect.ca/sponsor

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 20d

Yes, plannnnsssss.

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Red Hook Studios @redhookstudios.bsky.social · 22d

We're #hiring!

Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.

We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.

View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 22d

Bring out the whole family to meet game developers and try out games made in Vancouver! 🍁 Complete your stamp passport and vote for your favourite game to nab a bonus prize.

👾 Grab early bird tickets at www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-...

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The Yetee 🌈 🕊️ @theyetee.com · 23d

We've crunched the numbers and with your help, The Yetee was able to raise over $10k for @framefatales.com and Malala Fund over the last week with sales and support of our official merch collection! Here's to all the staff and runners who helped to make this summer's event a success!

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 27d

🥳 Tickets for the new Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29 are LIVE! 🎉

Get early bird pricing while they last: www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-...

We're also seeking game exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. 💃 More info at vangameconnect.ca

Excited to see you at the expo! Shares appreciated. 💛

Vancouver Game Expo - Nov 29 @ Roundhouse

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 26d

Years ago, we held a student games showcase before our creator meetup at VFS and it was a blast! So we're hosting a student games space at the Vancouver Game Expo free of charge to selected exhibitors. 🎉 Applications open!

👉🏻 forms.gle/RKDgmPZPFd2x...

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 26d

Because of powerhouses like you!

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 27d

Already seeing a couple dozen game dev and artist applications. Excited! Emotional. 😭

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 27d

Let's goooo! 🙌🏻

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 27d

Hooray! 👾

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · 27d

🥳 Tickets for the new Vancouver Game Expo on Nov 29 are LIVE! 🎉

Get early bird pricing while they last: www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-...

We're also seeking game exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers. 💃 More info at vangameconnect.ca

Excited to see you at the expo! Shares appreciated. 💛

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Vancouver Game Expo - Tickets on sale now! 🍁 @vangameconnect.ca · Aug 22

Nov 29. 💃

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