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TOJam 2025 happening May 9th-11th! Register here: https://www.tojam.ca/register TOJam 2024 - See the games here: https://itch.io/jam/tojam-2024
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IT"S OVER! That's a wrap! But don't touch that dial, there's still more to do! Or should I say, more to play~ All the games submitted for #TOJam2025 can be found here on itch! Go check em out! ๐ŸŽฎitch.io/jam/tojam2025๐ŸŽฎ

Thereโ€™s only 3 HOURS LEFT in #TOJam2025! Push to make it playable and the upload it to itch.io/jam/tojam2025! After things have wrapped we're going to have closing speeches with Maggie and the open house after that, so don't call it quits just yet!

Every year we give out a big goat plushie to a random jammer, and the one from last year has returned! It's immense game jam aura will help you push through these last few hours of the jam!

Happy Mothers Day! You didn't forget did you? ...What? Why are you looking at me like that? You expected something else? What are you talking about? There's nothing else going on today is there?

It's @torontogamejam.bsky.social weekend and that means it's time to make cute stuff. BEHOLD: friends.

We're going to start our screening of HACKERS (1995) in about 30 minutes over in room 208! Pop in that VHS tape, grab some popcorn, and join us for this #TOJam tradition!

After a long day jamming it's time to fill those stomachs and recharge! Food service at TOJam is happening now! Don't rush on over though! We'll be calling everyone down one room at a time.

We're about halfway through #TOJam2025, let's see what you've got! Make sure you use the #TOJam or #TOJam2025 tags so we can find your stuff! And if you post it in the #๐Ÿ‘ท-work-in-progress channel on our Discord it might even show up on the ever classic TOJam slideshow!

#TOJam2025 Day 2 has gotten off to a roaring start! We just got candystand setup so if you're jamming on site come on down and pick up some munchies! If you're reading this and you're NOT jamming on site then it's time for a break! Stretch those legs! Grab a snack!

A huge shout out to Terrance Balazo (@A_R_Trivia) for hosting trivia at #TOJam2025 for it's 5th year in a row! Along with live pub quizzes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can also find him live on Twitch every Thursday (usually) at www.twitch.tv/anothe....

A huge shout out to Terrance Balazo (@A_R_Trivia) for hosting trivia at #TOJam2025 for it's 5th year in a row! Along with live pub quizzes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can also find him live on Twitch every Thursday (usually) at www.twitch.tv/anothe....

Maggie's going to be kicking things off with opening speeches in a bit over in the ๐Ÿ“บ-streams Discord channel, so be sure to tune in at 7:00 PM!

THE TIME HAS COME! At long last, #TOJam2025 is here! REJOICE! If you've registered make sure to check your email for discord access. The opening speeches don't start till 7:00 PM, but don't let that stop you from getting a head start on your game! Time is of the essence! GOOOOO!

Aaaaaaaaand that's everyone! A massive thank you once again to all our sponsors, we couldn't make TOJam happen without all of you! โค๏ธ#TOJam #TorontoGameJam #GameDev #GameJam #TorontoGames #TorontoTech #SponsorShoutout

Toronto Games Week (Happening June 11-17, 2025!) is a collective coordination of events organized independently by dozens of organizations, curators, companies, creators, and communities! Check out their website to see everything they've got going on - torontogamesweek.com

Parker Pad has been our name tag print vendor for many years now! They're an eco-friendly, digital, offset and post press provider, fully equipped to take your project from concept to final. They've been doing this for 70 years, so we know the design is in good hands!

Every TOJam t-shirt you see at the jam is made by Chop Shop Goods! Chop Shop specializes in creating custom designs on a dime, while ensuring that each product oozes with style. They've been our provider since the beginning of time; you'll want something for every day of the week

At FreePlay Arcade Bar, immerse yourself in a world of classic arcade games and pinball machines. Our collection includes timeless favorites that bring back the golden age of gaming. Come and relive the excitement while enjoying great drinks and a fantastic menu!

Fedica is an all-in-one, AI-powered social media platform designed to help you build genuine communities and forge real relationships across multiple networks. Experience a smarter, more connected approach to social media management with Fedica.

Torontaru is a monthly meet-up with the simple aspirations of providing a place for friendly, game-inclined folks (whether you make 'em or you like 'em!) to get together. No-fuss funtimes, every last Wednesday of the month!

Fractal Phase, founded in 2015, is a fine purveyor of free-range polygons and small-batch vertices based in Toronto, ON. It's the developer of Sky Rogue; a fwooshy, procedurally generated fly-em-up, as well as Flying Neko Delivery, a cottagecore witch life simulator.

Epicater collaborates with local vendors to create compelling lunch offerings that bring people to the office and encourages more interactions amongst colleagues.

Puzzle Cats is a passionate team of game creators redefining play and pushing the limits of whatโ€™s possible in gaming. Our mission? Create Epic Shit. We craft immersive experiences that captivate players of all ages.

SideFX returns as a TOJam Sponsor and offers game jammers a FREE 2-month Houdini Indie license to use before, during, and after the game jam - forms.gle/AzNPw7VCdG... Houdini Indie's procedural node-based workflow offers a smarter way to create high quality game art.

Drinkbox Studios is an independent Toronto-based video game developer best known for the award winning Guacamelee! series, and their newly released action RPG, Nobody Saves the World. Drinkbox enjoys long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and cuddling in front of a warm fire

Toronto Gaymers is Toronto's original LGBTQ+ social group. They are a safe space for LGBTQ+ people and their allies to express their passion for geek and gaming culture. Through their monthly social gaming events, they support local businesses and strengthen our community!

Sago Mini is an award-winning publisher of preschool apps and toys worldwide. We are supported by a team of artists, designers, developers, product managers, thinkers, and doers devoted to play. Sago Mini brings thoughtful design to life for kids and parents worldwide.

Uken Games mission is to create world class games that connect and engage players for years! They believe in moving quickly and improving constantly and that mantra is reflected in the weekly updates they make to their games. They take entertainment seriously!

The jam wouldn't be what it is today without George Brown College's continued support! Check out their Game - Programming, Digital Design - Game Design, and Game - Art programs! And special thanks to JP Amore and Luigi Ferrara for their ongoing enthusiastic support!

Ontario Creates is the central catalyst for developing Ontario's cultural media cluster and focuses on the book, film, television, interactive digital media, magazine and music industries! OMDC promotes each of these industries by facilitating original content creation in Ontario

It's time for everyone's favourite TOJam tradition, the PRE JAM SPONSOR SHOUTOUT!!! WOOOOOO!!! We couldn't make TOJam happen without these fantastic people, so here they all are!๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰#TOJam #TorontoGameJam #GameDev #GameJam #TorontoGames #TorontoTech #SponsorShoutout

There is only ONE WEEK left to TOJam 2025! That also means that there is also only ONE WEEK left to claim your FREE 2-Month Houdini Indie License from our friends at SideFX! Grab it while you can at the link below! docs.google.com/form...

Behold! The TOJam 2025 poster, courtesy of Marc Visperas! They say a picture is worth 1000 words, but what does this one say? Wait! I think I can hear it! It's saying... ๐‘ฃ๐‘–๐‘Ÿ๐‘ก๐‘ข๐‘Ž๐‘™ ๐‘ก๐‘œ๐‘—๐‘Ž๐‘š ๐‘Ÿ๐‘’๐‘”๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™ ๐‘œ๐‘๐‘’๐‘›ยดยฏ`ยท.ยทโ˜… www.tojam.ca/register

Today is the LAST DAY to register for in person TOJam! I know you've been putting it off, but time is no longer on your side. REGISTER NOW! www.tojam.ca/register

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Registration for TOJam 2025 is LIVE! Follow the link below, fill out the form, and then do your best to contain your excitement till May 9th! forms.gle/61fz61vQRe...

It might be april fools, but this is no joke! SideFX returns as a TOJam Sponsor and offers game jammers a FREE 2-month Houdini Indie license to use before, during, and after the game jam! You can request a temporary license here: docs.google.com/form...

๐ŸŽ‰IT'S HAPPENING! TOJAM 2025 IS REAL! SPREAD THE WORD!๐ŸŽ‰ We're also looking for volunteers to help out this year, so if that sounds like you fill out this form to get started! docs.google.com/form...

โ˜€๏ธHope you've been soaking in that summer sun, but we're here to remind you of the days long gone when you did that TOJam thing. Long overdue, it's the photos! ๐Ÿ“ธTeam Portraits by Brendan Lynch: www.flickr.com/photos/toron... ๐Ÿ“ธPhotography by Paul Hillier: www.flickr.com/photos/toron...

Toronto Games Week starts today! They have an amazing line-up of events throughout the city over the next week and some of the games from #TOJam2024 will be showcased at their closing celebration on Wed, June 19th. You can purchase tickets here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/toronto-ga... #TGW24

And finally, the fruit of your labor! All the games submitted for #TOJam2024 can be found here on itch! Go play some of em! ๐ŸŽฎhttps://itch.io/jam/tojam-2024๐ŸŽฎ

With #TOJam2024: Talk about Fourshadowing over what is there to do? Why tune into the closing speeches of course! Come check them out happening now, live on our twitch! www.twitch.tv/torontogamejam

#TOJam2024 is DONE! Be sure to submit your game at itch.io/jam/tojam-2024, take a break, and then join us at 6:00 PM for the #TOJam2024 closing speeches with Arthur! Again HUGE thank you to all our amazing sponsors, organizers, volunteers, jammers, floaters, and everyone else!

Thereโ€™s only 3 HOURS LEFT in #TOJam2024! Push to make it playable! After things have wrapped we're going to have closing speeches and the open house, so don't call it quits just yet!

And Nowโ€ฆ A Word From Our Sponsors ๐Ÿ“บ #TOJam2024 Fractal Phase presents: Sky Rougue, a procedurally generated arcade flight simulator! Out now on Switch, Xbox One, and PC!

And Nowโ€ฆ A Word From Our Sponsors ๐Ÿ“บ #TOJam2024 The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents: Game ON! A video game symphony covering dozens of titles! Use code TOJAM for 10% off select seats!