Ep 190 - Toxic Studios Fail to Change
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Overview:
Recent reports from credible news outlets show us nothing much of substance has changed at much-maligned development studios like Ubisoft and Scavengers Studio. Steve and Stephan discuss these reports as well as some leftover news stories from E3, new game releases and updates as well as a slew of Canadian demo impressions from ID@Xbox's Summer Fest event!
Jobs:
A-Game Studios (Remote)
Snowed In Studios (Ottawa)
Leek (Toronto)
Events:
Mon JUL 5 @ 6:30pm - Unity Club
“Have a Unity project (or... many!) you're working through right now? Hang and chat with pals on challenges, techniques, learning paths and more.”
Tue JUL 6 – Tue JUL 27 - Worldbuilding Intensive
“Are you building a world for your game, tabletop campaign, or just for your own enjoyment? Interested in honing your craft, showing off your ideas, and seeing your world in a whole new light? If this sounds like you, join us for this four-week intensive worldbuilding workshop!”
Thu JUL 8 @ 6:30pm - Games Writing Working Group[Online]
“This low-key online social is specifically geared towards writers who want to work together in a virtual space. Bring in-progress projects to work on (or start something new) and be prepared for a supportive co-working session.”
Sat JUL 17 - TennoCon
“A fully-digital, all-day event as we look back on Warframe’s past — and take a sneak peek at spectacular things to come.”
Fri OCT 22 - Gamedev Atlantic
“A day-long conference, celebrates and fosters the growth of the game development industry in Atlantic Canada.”
Released This Week:
Run Prop, Run! Launches in Steam Early Access
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Launches on Steam and GamePass for PC
Industries of Titan Comes to Steam
News:
French Game Group Solidaires Informatique Jeu Vidéo asks for Ubisoft Montreal abuse stories, minimal changes reported since last year
Leftover from E3: Dreamscaper leaving Early Access on Steam and Launching on switch/Epic Aug. 12, meeting “incredibly high visual bar on Switch”
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance will officially be released July 15th, 2021
Wishlist This:
1 - Age of Empires IV (@ageofempires) co-developed by Relic Entertainment (@relicgames) in Vancouver, BC
2 - Rollers of the Realm: Reunion (@realmrollers) by Phantom Compass (@phantomcompass) in Toronto & St. Catharines, ON
3 - Pekoe by Kitten Cup Studio (@KittenCupStudio) in Toronto, ON