Hand Eye Society Releases Second Mixtape

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Hand Eye Society Releases Second Mixtape

Toronto-based not-for-profit Hand Eye Society has released a second Mixtape on itch.io- an “anthology” of “some games we think you'll really like.”

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All the Canadian Indies Showcased in the ID@Xbox Spotlight

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All the Canadian Indies Showcased in the ID@Xbox Spotlight

ID@Xbox Senior Director Chris Charla unveiled a list of unreleased indie games coming to the Xbox platform across Xbox One and Windows, several of which are developed in Canada!

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TorontoGameDevs is Now....CanadianGameDevs!

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The philosophy behind TorontoGameDevs has always been about being proud of the local games coming out of Toronto. It's had mild success and now it's time to keep going and evolve a bit.

CanadianGameDevs.com will be the number one site for games developed in Canada, and it replaces TorontoGameDevs. From British Columbia, to Newfoundland, and everything in between we'll chat, learn and discover all the best games that Canada has to offer. Over the next couple of weeks I'll be "transitioning" the site to be easier to find posts on all games outside of the GTA and specific provinces look ups. I'll also have to move around social media posts and what not - as well as the new Patreon.

So you'll start seeing some changes, but the overall theme remains mostly intact. Let's chat and learn about the great games coming out of Canada, big and small.

Oh and follow us on Soundcloud!

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Ep 238 - "Remake" the Industry lol (ft. Twinolli the Highlighters devs)
Ep 238 - "Remake" the Industry lol (ft. Twinolli the Highlighters devs)

We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!

Interview w. Dragon Slumber (Tech Support, Aethernaut)
Interview w. Dragon Slumber (Tech Support, Aethernaut)

We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and other games.

Ep 237 - Segaphen Saturn
Ep 237 - Segaphen Saturn

Steve spent his tax return on a Sega Saturn so you don’t have to!

Ep 236 - Gamer Dad Mindset
Ep 236 - Gamer Dad Mindset

Steve has entered Gamed Dad Mindset.

Ep 235 - Game Awarding, Spider-Manning & Final Fantasying
Ep 235 - Game Awarding, Spider-Manning & Final Fantasying

We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!

Ep 234 - Don't Despise, Unionize!
Ep 234 - Don't Despise, Unionize!

This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!

Ep 233 - The Demo Show and Life Update
Ep 233 - The Demo Show and Life Update

Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.

Ep 232 - We're So Back, Baby
Ep 232 - We're So Back, Baby

After a (ginormous) hiatus, Steve and Stephan are BACK to discuss some Canadian Games Industry news from the past few months but just catch up and talk about games and big game thoughts, man… and launch our end of 2023 Community Awards Polls! Nominate now!!

Ep 231 - Tears of the Steve (feat. Jake VanderHeide)
Ep 231 - Tears of the Steve (feat. Jake VanderHeide)

KEIGH THREEEEEE! New Compulsion Games’ game, Thunder Lotus goes multiplayer, age-old game development questions pondered and Zelda hierarchy debated.

Ep 230 - So Long & Thanks For All The Fish
Ep 230 - So Long & Thanks For All The Fish

In Stephan's last recorded and produced episode in Halifax, NS, we dive into a bunch of Canadian games from Fire Station to Super Animal Royale to Project Dark. We also talk new Canadian Nindies announcements and more news!

CEIM Bringing 15 Canadian Indie Developers to PAX South

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I've written before about the CEIM helping out Indie Developers, and Martin Brouard reached out to me about another opportunity, this time to showcase at PAX South.

You can check out all the details on the official site, but hurry now as the deadline is December 9th!

PAX SOUTH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | January 26-29, 2017
Be one of 15 Canadian independent video game developers to qualify for this new program that will help you participate in PAX SOUTH SAN ANTONIO and increase your chances of success!
Program
  • Reservation and set up of individual stands (10 ft. x 10 ft.)
    (savings of 50%, financial support up to $800)
  • Qualified « B2B » meetings, pre-planned
  • PR agency support for the group
  • Individual coaching, prior to the event, with an expert from CEIM
  • Business support and coaching on location, by two experts from CEIM
  • Up to $1,125 reimbursement of your documented living expenses
    (hotel, meals, transportation)
Toronto Developers
Chivalry 2 has Gone Gold - Currently Having A Crossplay Open Beta
Chivalry 2 has Gone Gold - Currently Having A Crossplay Open Beta

Chivalry 2, the hotly anticipated sequel which is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S has gone gold ahead of its June 8th release date. The game, which will feature crossplay across the board, is also currently having an open Beta from May 27th to June 1st, the Beta is also cross-play enabled.

Rollers of the Realm Developers Next Game 'Triversal' Is Coming To Steam This July
Rollers of the Realm Developers Next Game 'Triversal' Is Coming To Steam This July

Triversal, the puzzle game from Toronto developer Phantom Compass has a release date, and thankfully we won’t have to wait that long. The game comes out on July 13th, and you can wishlist it on Steam here.

Apple Arcade Exclusive Skate City Heading To PC And Consoles May 6th
Apple Arcade Exclusive Skate City Heading To PC And Consoles May 6th

Toronto-based developer Snowman will be releasing their currently Apple-Arcade-only Skate City to Steam, Epic Game Store, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox on May 6th.

Mighty Fight Federation Out Now On Switch - Includes Cross-Play
Mighty Fight Federation Out Now On Switch - Includes Cross-Play

Having just released Mighty Fight Federation on PlayStation/Steam late last month, Komi Games is not done and have released their 3D brawler on Switch - and have included Cross-Play with all versions. you can pick up the game on Switch right here for $39.89.

Rogue-lite Strategy RPG Star Renegades Now Out On PlayStation 4
Rogue-lite Strategy RPG Star Renegades Now Out On PlayStation 4

Massive Damages Star Renegades, the rogue-lite RPG that is available on Xbox, and Steam, is out now on PlayStation. Currently going for $24.74 CAD with a PlayStation Plus discount, you can pick it up here.

Dress Kokeshi Dolls In Kimonos - Out Now On iOS/Google
Dress Kokeshi Dolls In Kimonos - Out Now On iOS/Google

Toronto developer Sticky Brain Studios have released Kimono on iOS and Google. The game has you designing kokeshi dolls with multiple seasonal patterns, hair styles, accessories and more.

Puzzle Game Sokodice Coming To Switch March 12th
Puzzle Game Sokodice Coming To Switch March 12th

Sokodice is a puzzle game where you must navigate dice through mind boggling levels to match the number of the dice with the number on a designated tile.

JRPG Inspired Emergent Fates Comes To iOS July 7th
JRPG Inspired Emergent Fates Comes To iOS July 7th

Toronto developer MegaPhemeral announced their upcoming Japanese inspired RPG Emergent Fates will be coming to iOS on July 7th. Offered as a “free-to-start”, and then a 5.99 USD price tag to unlock the game is currently up for preorder on the App Store.

First Person Shooter P.A.M.E.L.A Gets Full Release On Steam
First Person Shooter P.A.M.E.L.A Gets Full Release On Steam

P.A.M.E.L.A the Bioshock-inspired first-person shooter from Toronto based NVYVE Studios gets a full release on PC.

Way of the Passive Fist Coming To Nintendo Switch
Way of the Passive Fist Coming To Nintendo Switch