Alientrap Wins Ubisoft's Inside Series

Just like Reptoid Games winning last year, Ubisoft Toronto and United Bank had the second Indie Series which provides $50,000, mentorship from Ubisoft Toronto, and a few other things.

Alientrap, who are working on Wytchwood, Gunhead, and are looking for some Unity help, took home the main prize. Falling Squirrel took home second place, and $25,000.

Today eight Ontario indie game development studios pitched a panel of Ubisoft and National Bank experts, and after rigorous competition, Alientrap Games were announced as the winners of the second edition of Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank. This year’s grand prize consists of $50,000 (CAD), mentorship from Ubisoft experts to help with development, personalized financial diagnosis and council by National Bank experts, distribution on the Uplay PC store, marketing support for their game and entrepreneurial training experience by National Bank.

Falling Squirrel took home the National Bank Special Prize for their entry, The Vale, which includes $25,000 (CAD), mentorship by Ubisoft experts to help with development, and personalized financial diagnosis and counsel provided by National Bank experts.

About the Ubisoft Indie Series

Back for a second edition, the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank is an annual competition for independent game development studios, offering cash prizes, mentorship, and creative, marketing and financial tools to help local studios and their games reach new heights.

Ubisoft is a supporter of the video game ecosystem

Ubisoft opened its first Canadian studio in 1997 and its first studio in Ontario in 2010: Ubisoft Toronto. Since then, the company has played an active role in developing a passionate and creative ecosystem where studios, small and large, have collaborated to make the videogame industry shine on an international level. Making games is difficult and presents many challenges: financially, creatively, and more. This is precisely why we want to connect with our colleagues, share knowledge and expertise, and together, ensure Canada continues to grow as a game development leader worldwide.

Ubisoft Toronto Announces Indie Series

Similar to last year, Ubisoft Toronto, and National Bank announced the Indie Series which gives independent developers a chance at some cash, mentorship, and helping with marketing. You can check out the full details on Ubisoft's website, as well as the eligible criteria.

A competition designed to drive leadership in the videogame industry

Back for a second edition, the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank is an annual competition for independent game development studios, offering cash prizes, mentorship, and creative, marketing and financial tools to help local studios and their games reach new heights.

Best of luck to everyone who enters, and make sure to check out the website for full details!

Reptoid Games Wins Ubisoft Indie Game Series Funding

Last year, Ubisoft announced the Indie Game Series - a competition for indie game studios to get funding, help from Ubisoft amongst other things.  Last week we were told of the finalists, and today we have the winner!

Toronto developer Reptoid Games have won the $50,000 dollars, Ubisoft mentorship, and more. The four person team is currently working on multiplayer game Fossil Hunters.

Proud to announce the first ever Ontario winner of the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank: Fossil Hunters by @ReptoidGames! pic.twitter.com/tgJUMzgHWx

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 26, 2017

Get to know http://www.reptoidgames.com/, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank. The winner will be announced on January 25, 2017. Learn more: http://toronto.ubisoft.com/indieseries/

You can check out some Fossil Hunters footage in the demo reel below, which also includes footage from their other game (which you can download for free on itchio) Spill Tender.

A short and sweet selection of Reptoid Games. Stay tuned for release announcements at www.reptoidgames.com. "Bare Metal" Music by Ian Zamojc https://soundcloud.com/dj-en-2/bare-metal used with permission.

Congrats to Reptoid Games and all the other finalists. Ubisoft Toronto did also announce they'll be doing another Indie Series next year, so start prepping those projects now.

Ubisoft Toronto Announces Ubisoft Indie Series Finalists

Last year, Ubisoft Toronto announced the Ubisoft Indie Series, a competition that gave Indie studios the chance to win $50,000, and Ubisoft mentorship in releasing their games. Yesterday on Twitter, they announced the finalists. Congrats and best of luck to everyone in the final round!

Congrats to @littleguygames, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank. Good luck! https://t.co/biK3GEpCtF pic.twitter.com/9oY8tD5T4F

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 16, 2017

Congrats to @rocket5studios, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank. Good luck! https://t.co/biK3GEpCtF pic.twitter.com/ofzPFQOaV5

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 16, 2017

Congrats to @gripvideogame, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank. Good luck! https://t.co/biK3GE8155 pic.twitter.com/X97QMQox6l

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 16, 2017

Congrats to @studiotendril, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank. Good luck! https://t.co/biK3GE8155 pic.twitter.com/kLnZPuBQXc

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 16, 2017

Congrats to @ReptoidGames, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank. Good luck! https://t.co/biK3GEpCtF pic.twitter.com/HMG1X0xcnU

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 16, 2017

Congrats to @LRGthunder, an Ontario finalist for the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank. Good luck! https://t.co/biK3GEpCtF pic.twitter.com/ylNg1XM5wo

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) January 16, 2017

Ubisoft And National Bank Announce Indie Series

The other night, Ubisoft Toronto had an Open House to celebrate its 30th anniversary as a studio (Ubisoft Toronto itself is 6 years old).  In celebration, they announced the Indie Series. An annual competition that can net Indie developers $50,000, and mentorship from Ubisoft. 

Ubisoft opened its first Canadian studio in 1997 and its first studio in Ontario, Ubisoft Toronto, in 2010. The company takes an active role to develop a passionate and creative ecosystem in Ontario where studios, small and large, collaborate to make the Canadian game development industry shine on internationally. Making games is difficult and presents many challenges: financially, creatively, and more. This is precisely why we want to connect with our colleagues, share knowledge and expertise, and together, ensure Canada continues to grow as a game development leader worldwide.

You can check out the full details on the main website, however there are some restrictions, such as being a studio between 2-50 people, and have received funding before.