What happens when studios can’t keep up with content demand?
At #XDS2025, Yann LeTensorer explored how players, AI, and external partners are reshaping production, and why traditional pipelines can’t scale alone.
Watch the talk here buff.ly/c5JqYXI
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We hosted our first sustainability panel at #XDS2025! 🌱 Sankari Studios & partners shared how "Katoa: Oceans" turns gameplay into real-world impact and how thoughtful multi-studio collaboration can make games a force for environmental good.
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#XDS2025 wasn’t just panels, it was community ♥️
From Bites & Banter to the LGBTQIA+ meet-up, Arcade After Hours, Women @ XDS, and more, attendees had plenty of ways to connect, celebrate, and unwind.
These events helped strengthen the XDS community beyond the usual business meetings.
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At #XDS2025, Table Topics went deeper with conversations about co-dev, hybrid models, inclusivity & more. Attendees left with real tools for collaboration & growth. 💡
A huge thank you to our hosts for sharing their expertise and guiding these discussions!
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Looking back at #XDS2025: the future of game dev is bright, and more global than ever. 🌏
As Amir Satvat (Tencent Games) said: “Games consumption is not slowing down — it’s accelerating, getting much, much bigger.”
The Gary Awards presented by XDS Spark wrapped up #XDS2025 in style! 🎉
Congrats to Rory Madden of Joydrop Ltd, winner of Best Social Media Post! Capturing the XDS spirit from networking to playing Magic: The Gathering🏆
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What a week!
#XDS2025 was packed with inspiration, connection & business conversations that will shape the future of the External Development industry.
Huge thanks to our attendees, speakers & partners for making it unforgettable ❤️
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A massive thank you to everyone who joined us at #XDS2025! Your energy, ideas, and passion made this year truly unforgettable. ❤️
‼️Attendees, don't forget to share your feedback in the survey for a chance to win a complimentary #XDS2026 pass! 🙌
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And with that, #XDS2025 comes to a close. ❤️ Thank you all for such an amazing summit! We hope you had the best time cause we sure did.
We will see you next year back and better than ever at the Vancouver Convention Center!
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It’s the final countdown with Day 4 of #XDS2025 kicking off.
Let’s finish strong with the last round of Table Topics presented by Room 8 Group and Pitch Review Live.
Thanks for following along all week, and sharing your photos. We’ve loved seeing XDS through your eyes on social! ♥️
It’s the final countdown with Day 4 of #XDS2025 kicking off.
Let’s finish strong with the last round of Table Topics presented by Room 8 Group and Pitch Review Live. We hope you all have had a great summit!
Thanks for following along all week and sharing your photos. ♥️
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Day 3: No time to sleep, cos Friday will be the last chance to meet with our CBDO Anvar Shakhidi on #XDS2025
It Was a great pleasure to meet with all of you guys.
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Day 2 of #XDS2025 is a wrap and we're not slowing down! Thursday brings our second keynote speaker, more sessions, and our Thursday Night Party presented by Global Step! 👋
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We’re hitting our stride… Welcome to Day 3 of #XDS2025!
Today’s schedule is packed with more can’t-miss sessions and our second keynote speaker, Leanne Loombe. Dive into today’s daily schedule and make the most of your summit. 📅
And don't forget to tag us in your XDS adventures!
Oscar Aguirre ( Respawn Entertainment)
Chris Wren ( XDS Spark)
Edvinas Ganusauskas (Goodname)
So the 1st day of XDS passed very well. Our CBDO Anvar Shakhidi met our old friends from GDS: Oscar Aguirre from Respawn Entertainment, Chris Wren and Edvinas Ganusauskas.
Today Next stage - 2nd day. Here we go!
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Swing by the Central Bar in The Hub, courtesy of Virtuos Games, grab your favourite drink, and spark a great conversation!
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ICYMI last night... XDS 2026 is coming home, we’re moving back to the Vancouver Convention Centre! 🌍
The same XDS spirit, now on a bigger stage: More space. Better flow. Iconic views. Sustainable by design. 🏔
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Want a sneak peek at the XDS ECO Meet-up? Here's a preview about how Snowmie Nigel, Liquid Development, and VOLTA will be discussing their work on Katoa: Oceans and environmental sustainability in game development. www.keywordsstudios.com/en/about-us/...
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Day 1 of #XDS2025 is officially in the books, and what an incredible kick-off! 🚀 We’re just getting started, and tomorrow we’ll dive right in with our first keynote of the week. See you there!
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The energy is high for Day 2 of #XDS2025, and we’re just getting started.
Today’s highlights include a keynote from Amir Satvat of Tencent Games, a future-focused workshop with Sloane Earl of Layer, plus more panels on deck.
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The Welcome Reception presented by @sideglobal.bsky.social is kicking off!
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If you missed the welcome reception, stop by the registration desk to pick up your pass!
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The doors are open, the sessions are ready. Welcome to Day 1 of #XDS2025!
We’ve got a full day ahead, and to help you make the most of it, we have a quick breakdown of the daily schedule. 📅
We’ll be sharing a fresh schedule every morning, so keep an eye on our socials to stay in the loop!
🎉 Just 1 day to go! We can’t wait to kick off #XDS2025 and see you all tomorrow.
Make sure to join us at the Welcome Reception presented by Side in the evening to kick off XDS 2025 in style, and for a very exciting first look at XDS 2026! 👀
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Memories of Women@XDS24 📸✨
Excited to kick off XDS 2025 in just a few short days and with that occasion also comes the return of Women@XDS. We look forward to gathering in community with a dynamic group of game industry ladies next week!
#xds2025 #weststudionews
From inspiring keynotes to thought-provoking Table Topics and more, we’ve got an exciting, action-packed week of connecting + industry insights ahead at #XDS2025 🎉
We’re wishing everyone safe travels as you make your way to Vancouver. We can’t wait to welcome you at Parq! ✈️🌲
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We can’t wait for XDS this year! See you soon, Vancouver!
#XDS2025 #ExternalDevelopmentSummit #XDS #ExternalDevelopment #conceptart #terraformstudios #conceptdesign
If you are at #xds next week, hope to see you there!
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From the 2 - 5th of Sept, we'll be heading to Vancouver as part of #XDS2025
If you're also attending and are looking for a Co-Dev partner, or an experienced team to help remaster, remake or port your game, we can help.
Reach out to find out more: buff.ly/KGHwPSO
Snowmie Nigel is one of the speakers at the XDS Eco Meet-up! He will be joining our friends from Liquid Development and VOLTA to talk about how we brought Sankari Studios' Katoa: Oceans to life. Learn more about multi-studio collaboration and how games can help the environment on Sept 4th.
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