Canadian creative businesses are invited to join the Creative Industries Trade Mission to China, taking place from October 11 to 14, 2026. Eligible sectors include: 🎮 Interactive digital media 🎭 Performing arts Apply before July 19, 2026: www.canada.ca/en/canadian-... #CreativeExportStrategy

Last week, Interactive Ontario brought MP Fares Al Soud to visit Big Blue Bubble, the London-based studio behind the global hit My Singing Monsters.

Last week, IO attended TennoCon 2026 in London, celebrating @digitalextremes.com' (DE) incredible run with Warframe and the upcoming, Soulframe.

Learn all about getting your game in front of your target audience with next week’s Indie Superboost focused on video game showcases. If you haven't registered yet, now's the time. Lock in your spot before it's too late. bit.ly/3T4FZwg #ISB #IndieGameDev

What a week at VRTO 2026, Canada's longest-running XR conference! It was an honour to connect with passionate creators, developers, and visionaries pushing the boundaries of what's possible in spatial media. And this year, VRTO also offered a full day dedicated to AI in the creative sectors.

Your game deserves to be discovered We're sharing an incredible opportunity for our dev community: an in-person Apple seminar on getting your game live and thriving on the App Store. Monday, July 6 | 9AM–12PM EDT 📍Apple Toronto Spots are limited. Register here: bit.ly/4448Web

That's a wrap on Toronto Games Week! From the game demos to the breathtaking aerial silk performer, the energy in the room was pure magic. Thank you to @torontogamesweek.com and all who contributed to such an amazing week and closing party. #TGW26

Today’s the day🎉- Get your ticket! IO is proud to partner with @torontogamesweek.com to celebrate #TGW26 and our 25th anniversary. Be sure to check out the IO photo booth! 🕗When: TONIGHT! 8PM-Midnight 📍Where: Demo Room Cost: IO Members $15 Non-Member prices vary 🎟️: luma.com/ccsakubc

Last week, we joined the @cococucumber.bsky.social and friends from across the industry at TIFF Lightbox to celebrate the launch of Echo Generation 2. Echo Generation 2 is out now on Steam, XBOX, and XBOX Game Pass! Congratulations to the whole Cococucumber team for this impressive achievement!

Join us in closing out Toronto Games Week 2026! IO is partnering with Toronto Games Week on the official Closing Party. Help us celebrate our 25th anniversary and everything that makes this community so special. 🗓️When: June 17, 8PM-Midnight 📍Where: Demo Room Get your tickets: luma.com/ccsakubc

Toronto Games Week is officially underway! Giant Video Games brought out local studios, devs, and the most passionate supporters in the city. This week is just getting started, and there is a lot more coming your way. Subscribe to the IO Newsletter to stay in the loop. interactiveontario.com

Epic scale. Free games. Toronto waterfront. 🎮 Giant Video Games is back THIS THURSDAY! June 11, 8–11 p.m. at the Canada Malting Silos. 40+ games, free & open to all. Part of @torontogamesweek.com & Toronto Video Game Month. 50+ events all June long. IO is proud to support it! #TGW26 @toronto.ca

Toronto Games Week is here! 🎮 Join us June 11, 8–11pm at Canada Malting Silos for Giant Video Games. Local titles projected BIG on the waterfront. Free, no registration. See you there! @toronto.ca @torontogamesweek.com @unitygames.bsky.social @ocaduniversity.bsky.social @softrains.bsky.social

IO has completed the latest edition of our Indie Superboost Marketing and Discoverability Bootcamp, bringing together ten Ontario studios for a day of hands-on learning, honest conversation, and actionable strategies to help them cut through the noise and get their games seen.

To the studios and Level Up Student Showcase teams who exhibited at the conference, the publishers and investors who joined us thanks to our collaboration with CIAIC and XP, and every attendee and VIP who made XP 2026 the energetic experience it was, thank you.

Last week, IO was proud to host several VIP Tours at XP Game Summit, bringing together federal government officials for an up-close look at the creativity and innovation powering Ontario's video game industry. Thank you to all who participated and made this possible. #xp26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

Last week, IO was proud to host VIP Tours at XP Game Summit, bringing together provincial officials for an up-close look at the talent, creativity, and innovation powering Ontario's video game industry. Thank you to all who participated and made this possible. #xp26 @xpgaminginc.bsky.social

Grants, publishing partnerships, cooperative models, and accessible resources are all part of sustainable growth. Corey Caplan, Ryan Sno-Wood, Eileen Mary Holowka, Shelley Coultish mapped out what this looks like for Canadian game studios. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

This panel examined the capital landscape for gaming breaking down M&A trends, alternative financing, and how AI is reshaping the path to capital. Thank you to Luiz Vianna, Shum Singh, Pontus Maehler, Jason Della Rocca for sharing your knowledge. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Uncertain times call for adaptable studios. Trang Nguyen and Kaitlin Tremblay of IO Member @softrains.bsky.social shared how leaning into their range of skills helped them to self-publish in a shifting landscape. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Koolhaus Games celebrates their 20th anniversary and Wolfgang Hamann shared exactly how they have made it this far. From funding and HR to navigating AI and self-publishing, this was an expert session in building a studio that actually lasts. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

A great Indie Superboost Session to start off day 2 of XP Game Summit! Trusted IO expert Christian Fonnesbech examined the emotional architecture underneath some beloved franchises in games and how to incorporate this into your own projects. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Yesterdays ISB Marketing Bootcamp experts once again joined forces to discuss strategies that worked, blind spots that didn’t, and lessons they had to learn the hard way. Their expertise was on display and appreciated by fellow developers in the audience. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

In this session, Kristian Roberts, CEO of IO Partner @nordicity.bsky.social, dove into Steam data, helping devs to better understand what they can tell us about the success of various indie game titles and broader industry trends. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Ruwan Fernando of IO Partner Go Boldly Design used real case studies from AAA and mobile titles to reframe UX discourse focusing on actionable concepts, helping teams discover missed opportunities, and build games that support creative and business goals. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Too many tasks, too little time, too much competition. ISB Expert Jason Della Rocca laid out the clearest path to indie success in today's hyper competitive market. A great follow up to last months Game Business Masterclass! @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Building community around a game that's years away can be puzzling. Alexandra Orlando from @kitfoxgames.com explored the marketing strategy behind indie titles to showcase approaches and more required to build a supportive and dynamic community. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Everyone wants to make games that are easy to learn, yet inventive and original. Chris Bateman, one of IO's trusted experts, did an excellent job guiding the audience through this paradox, lending his expertise and experience. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

Deal terms, timing, and finding the right publishing partner. Pontus Maehler gave an honest breakdown of what it actually takes to close in today's market making this session very valuable for those navigating publishing deals this year. @xpgaminginc.bsky.social #XP26 #ISBSessions

These panelists unpacked how strategic partnerships, talent networks, and more are making it possible to discover, and onboard creators at scale. Thank you to Scott Christian, John Nguyen, Gem Johnson, Corina Diaz for sharing your insight and Ontario based experience. #XP26 #ISBSessions