Episode 168 - What's Happening at Bioware?

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Overview:

Major resignations at Edmonton-based RPG powerhouse Bioware have us questioning the future of the studio that's been floundering since Dragon Age Inquisition's award-winning reception in 2014. We also talk Rogue Souls' SEO-optimized rebrand, Dauntless' major update and more!

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Events:

• Unity Club by DMG Toronto Monday, December 14 @ 6:30 EST:

  • ‘Have a Unity project (or... many!) you're working through right now? Hang and chat with pals on challenges, techniques, learning paths and more.’

• Dirty Rectangles Wednesday, December 9 @ 8:30 EST (probably):

  • 'Videogame show and tells directly from game creators, hosted by your friendly neighbourhood Rectangles.'

Game Dev Jobs:

• Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON) is looking for Senior Unity Game Developer, Unity Game Developer, Character Technical Animator & 3D Modeller (static objects: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pm

• Stormy Shore (Paradise, Newfoundland) is looking for a Designer: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-stormy-shore-designer

• Hardsuit Labs (Seattle, WA) is looking for Lead Game Designer and can support remote contracts/TN visas for the right candidate: https://careers.hardsuitlabs.com/jobs/978972-lead-game-designer

• Sleeping Giants (Toronto, ON) is looking for an Animator: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-animator-contract

News:

• HABROXIA 2! by Guelph indie dev Lillymo Games Getting Physical Release for Vita and PS4, available to pre-order from Dec 3 until Jan 1

• Grindstone New Update!

• Rogue Souls Rebranded as Ember Knights

• Dauntless' Biggest Update Yet "Reforged" Out Now

• Beyond The Oaks: ThirdPerson Shooter from Saskatoon-based Indie Dev Jay getting a Kickstarter

• Bioware GM Casey Hudson and Dragon Age Producer Mark Darrah Resign

Wishlist This:

1 - Doomsday Room by Doubletonstudio (@Doubletonstudio) in Montréal, QC

2 - Rocket Rumble by PixelNAUTS Games (@PixelNAUTSgames) in St. Catharines, ON

3 - Game Dev Masters by Ryan Saunders (@hulgarth) in Canada