Communities
Connect with Discord servers, clubs, creator groups, LAN centres, and grassroots organizers spread across the Canadian Prairies. where players, fans, and makers come together to share, build, and play. This directory maps the spaces where passionate and dedicated players, fans, and makers gather.
Communities in Edmonton
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Creator Canteen
Bringing creatives together through community, shared knowledge, and practical support, helping artists, makers, and digital creators thrive together.
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Extra Life Edmonton – Game Day
Traditionally held on the first weekend of November. In 2024, Game Day will be early in the month (November 2) blending spooky excitement with fundraising frenzy for the 16th year of Extra Life!
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GameCamp Edmonton Game Developers Association
Provides aspiring game developers with workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to learn from industry professionals and collaborate on game projects in a supportive environment.
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MacEwan Game Dev Club
A space for students to make games, learn new skills, and connect with others passionate about game development.
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Overklocked Gaming
Edmonton’s Premiere destination for video gaming. OverKlocked is not only the largest LAN center in Edmonton featuring over 100 gaming systems, but is also the largest in all Alberta.
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Walkthrough Collaborative Centre
Coworking space located on historic Whyte Avenue for game creators offering workspaces, events, networking, and mentorship on a by-donation basis. Amenities include high-speed internet, private boardrooms, desks, storage, snacks, and a kitchen. The centre aims to foster a healthier game development culture in Alberta.
Communities in Alberta
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Alberta Esports Association (AESA)
Aims to promote and develop esports in Alberta by creating industry standards, supporting local gaming communities, and facilitating events to enhance player engagement and advocacy across the province.
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Alberta Scholastic Esports League (ASEL)
Uniting Alberta students and schools in esports with beginner-friendly leagues, varsity-style events, and community tournaments that build skills, rivalries, and pathways from classroom to competitive gaming.
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Digital Alberta
Digital Alberta unites Alberta’s game devs, VR/AR creators, and digital innovators through advocacy, collabs, and commercialization support. Key hub for networking with the creative tech scene and scaling projects province-wide.
Communities in the Prairies
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Alberta Esports Association (AESA)
Aims to promote and develop esports in Alberta by creating industry standards, supporting local gaming communities, and facilitating events to enhance player engagement and advocacy across the province.
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Alberta Scholastic Esports League (ASEL)
Uniting Alberta students and schools in esports with beginner-friendly leagues, varsity-style events, and community tournaments that build skills, rivalries, and pathways from classroom to competitive gaming.
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Digital Alberta
Digital Alberta unites Alberta’s game devs, VR/AR creators, and digital innovators through advocacy, collabs, and commercialization support. Key hub for networking with the creative tech scene and scaling projects province-wide.
On the show
Community is what makes the games and esports scene work across the Prairies. These episodes feature the organizers, educators, and connectors holding it together from Edmonton to the Alberta border and beyond.
