Ctrl Alt Deal Hits the Road (and the Web): Convention Season Recap!

[p]It’s been a wild few months for us here at Only By Midnight, and we’re still a little dazed (in the best way) at how many amazing opportunities we’ve had to showcase our game. From bustling show floors to digital festivals, here’s a look back at where we’ve been (and a sneak peek at what’s next)![/p][p][/p][p]PAX East (May 8–11 | Boston, MA)[/p][p]We kicked things off with a bang at PAX East, where we demoed Ctrl Alt Deal at our booth. Watching players dive into our demo, ask thoughtful questions, and give us real-time feedback was an absolute thrill. (It also brought back great memories of PAX West last year.) We met some incredible fellow indie devs, swapped stories, and (regretfully) did not make time for chowder. Next time, Boston. Next time.[/p][p][/p][p]Turnbased Thursday Fest (June 2–9 | Digital Festival)[/p][p]Next up was the Turnbased Thursday Fest, highlighting all things strategy and clicking “End Turn” to continue. We were honoured to be part of such a sharp lineup of turn-based brilliance. Our quirky little “strategy game set inside a simulation game” held its own, and we’re so grateful to the festival organizers and fellow devs who helped make it a standout week.[/p][p][/p][p]The MIX Summer Showcase (June 6 | Los Angeles, CA)[/p][p]When the MIX calls, you answer. Fearless leader Alison flew to LA to demo the game on a very windy rooftop, surrounded by an amazing crowd of players, press, and fellow devs. While the California sun did turn Alison a lovely shade of pink, she balanced the sunburn with a trip to Villa Tacos. (Was it worth the line around the block? According to Alison: absolutely.)[/p][p][/p][p]Game Con Canada (June 13-15 | Edmonton, AB)[/p][p]Why break a great streak? We exhibited at GCC last year and happily returned this year. As always, it was great to participate in the vibrant Alberta indie dev scene and to see visitors from all over the world. Despite a false fire alarm on Sunday, we had a blast grooving out at the booth while digital Laura watched over us from her holographic picture frame.[/p][p][/p][p]Steam Next Fest (June 9–16 | Digital Showcase)[/p][p]Being part of Steam’s Next Fest was a milestone moment for our team. It’s a huge benchmark for indie games, and we’re still buzzing from the response. Seeing new players discover us, wishlist us, and dive into the demo… well, let’s just say we’re incredibly proud and so, so thankful.[/p][p][/p][p]What’s Next?[/p][p]We’re not done yet! You’ll find us at Indie Mania on June 26, and we’re excited to be part of the Canadian Games Dev event starting July 1. Stay tuned to our socials for more updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and maybe even a dev diary or two.[/p][p]Thanks for cheering us on, and for being part of the Ctrl Alt Deal journey![/p][p][/p][p][/p]