From XP Game Summit 2026 to the prestigious Canadian Game Awards stage, we were recently reminded of just how much talent, ambition, and dedication make up Ontario's interactive entertainment sector. Learn about everything that happened and everyone who made it possible.
XP Game Summit 2026 gave us a moment we will not soon forget. At the opening ceremony, Jason Lepine and the XP Gaming Inc. team presented us with a commemorative [...]
Excellent news for Canada's creative industries: the federal government has permanently renewed the Creative Export Strategy, with $95M over five years and $19M annually thereafter. This renewal is the result [...]
Indie Superboost Marketing and Discoverability Bootcamp returns, two separate opportunities to get your game in front of Toronto audiences this summer, a chance to vote for Ontario's best at the Canadian Game Awards, and funding & market access through TIFF.
From our newly discounted Game Business Masterclass, a brand new Gamescom IP Accelerator for Ontario studios, highlighting Ontario’s fresh talent at Level Up Showcase, and a major funding win with the CMF, there's a lot to celebrate, and even more to act on.
A significant moment for Canada’s Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry, thanks to the Canada Media Fund. The CMF delivered the largest budget increase our sector has ever seen: a 36% increase in IDM funding, from $42M to $57M.
EQ Toronto: Register Today! Join us for a two-day interprovincial networking and business development event for studios creating digital/immersive experiences in Ontario and Quebec. Connect with leading buyers, [...]
Welcome back, and happy New Year from the Interactive Ontario team. As we begin 2026, we are excited to share what is shaping up to be a strong and [...]
Last week, the IO Connect VIP Reception brought together leaders from across Ontario’s interactive entertainment ecosystem for an evening of connection and shared purpose.
Interactive Ontario is excited to release our new industry video, produced with Continue Agency and supported by Ontario Creates. This short video showcases a wide range of Interactive Ontario [...]