Video of the awards ceremony On May 26th, 2026 the Game Makers 4 Cooperative Futures organization presented the "Atlantic Game Jam Showcase & Award Show" at Volta. The show was presented in partnership with the XP Game Connect Atlantic 2026 event that is being held June 5th in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Atlantic Game Jam: Spring 2026 started May 8 and ran 10 days to May 18, with the theme of "Together!" There were 13 game submissions and 42 participants across the Atlantic Can

On March 10 2026, the Interactive Society of Nova Scotia hosted a panel talk with local indie founders to share real lessons on starting a studio, funding their first game, and shipping successfully. Watch the recording below: The event was held at VOLTA in Halifax, Nova Scotia. https://www.voltaeffect.com/ Hosted by Jenny Richardson (Gamemode One) and moderated by Shawn Woods (Brave Bear VC). The panel included (right to left) Sean Davidson Founder & Studio Creative Director

In the early 1990s, a small software company based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia entered the world of personal computer gaming. Positronic Software focused on developing card games, most notably bridge and poker, that featured built-in AI systems capable of adjusting to the player's style over time. Rather than relying solely on static rules, these games aimed to create a more personalized experience by "learning" from each session. This post explores what the archive currently