Interactive Ontario

Our Mission: To inspire, unite, and enable Ontario’s Video Game/IDM community to achieve long-term growth and prosperity.

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Canadian creative businesses are invited to join the Creative Industries Trade Mission to China, from October 11-14, 2026.
Eligible sectors include:
🎮 Interactive digital media
🎭 Performing arts
Apply before July 19, 2026: https://t.co/ltaDykjhch... #CreativeExportStrategy

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Thank you to MP Fares Al Soud for joining us, @BigBlueBubble and CEO Claudette Critchley for hosting, @CMF_FMC Board of Directors Chair Michael Schmalz and our friends at @ESACanada for a memorable visit!

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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.

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The scale of what they've built on the mobile game stage is staggering: 180 million downloads, #1 rankings in 15 countries, and over 3 million reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Their fanbase is impressive, with 5 million followers, 1 billion social media views, and 10,000 fan creators

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Warframe is closing in on 15 years and 90 million players. Over 4,000 fans packed the venue on Saturday, & thousands more watched online.
A true Ontario success story, built on staying close to its community.

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

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It was an honour to host MP Fares Al Soud for a tour of DE & Tennocon with our friends at ESAC. Thank you to DE President Sheldon Carter, Lesley Milner, & the DE team for showing us behind the curtain.

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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.

https://t.co/seXxSeeqbL

#ISB #IndieGameDev

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@IGDAToronto and Utrecht University need your help to collect the data the industry has always needed. The Developer Insights Survey digs into what drives game creators: their challenges, their teamwork, their diverse stories.➡️https://t.co/UuzNIdAdcL

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Thank you to Keram Malicki-Sanchez and their team for putting together this informative and inspiring event at OCAD University, and to Arthur Yeung and Invalid Symbol for programming the AI day at VRTO.

#VRTO26 #XR #VR #Innovation

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What a week at VRTO2026, Canada's longest-running XR conference!

It was an honour to connect with creators, developers, and visionaries pushing the boundaries of what's possible in spatial media. And this year, VRTO offered a full day dedicated to AI in the creative sectors.

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Your game deserves to be discovered✨

We're sharing an 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: https://t.co/iNEZOE7s8Q

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You've put in the work now you need the right people to notice.🚀
July edition of ISB, Elizabeth Olson, Head of Strategy & Media, @TheIndieAngels, will be discussing leveraging in-person & online video game showcases.

Get your tickets: https://t.co/seXxSeeqbL
#isb #indiegamedev

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This was such a fun way to kick off celebrating IO's 25th year and we're refreshing our feeds waiting to see your photo booth moments — tag us!
#IO25

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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 @torontogameswk and all who contributed to such an amazing week and closing party.
#TGW26

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Game on, Toronto: Toronto Video Game Month is here 🎮🌎

From esports tournaments and free public gaming events to indie game showcases and digital art festivals. Whether you're a casual player, digital artist, or just game-curious, there's something for everyone.

Level up: https://t.co/LR6ziB1t6S

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Don't miss this opportunity to connect with developers, creators, and interactive entertainment fans from Toronto and beyond. Play various demos including Super Time Force by @CapybaraGames, and Marco Polo by @Overnight_Games thanks to @torontogamejam

See you there!
#toronto

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Today’s the day🎉- Get your ticket! IO is proud to partner with @torontogameswk to celebrate #TGW26 and #IO25. Be sure to check out the IO photo booth!

When: TONIGHT! 8PM-Midnight
Where: Demo Room
Cost: IO Members $15
Non-Member prices vary
🎟️: https://t.co/HIv51CaJkZ

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Thank you to Antonio Miceli and team at @megapower_games. Your vision of building space where developers get real feedback and recognition has come to life. Thank you to the judges, studios, volunteers, and play testers who made the night so memorable. You all brought your A-game

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We were proud to return as a partner for the 2nd iteration of The G.R.I.D. The night was a showcase of what the Ontario indie community is capable of when we invest in each other.

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Huge congratulations to all winners and a special shoutout to Igor Sololov for winning the $250 gift card from IO as part of our 25th anniversary.