CanadianGameDevs.com Podcast

Table of Contents:

Events: 4:00

Jobs: 10:31

News: 11:56

Wishlist this: 46:08

Discord Discussion: 57:30

What We’ve Been Playing: 01:10:28

Overview:

Steve returns from a week off to catch up on all the news, events and games to wishlist he could hope for! With hot new Roguelites like Dreamscaper and Toxicant getting updates as well as a massive Canadian indie that somehow went under our radar, there's lots to discuss on this week's show!

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Events:

We’re going to start with game dev events happening soon around Canada.

The Breakfast Game Audio Club / Discord Server (Wednesday, October 7 from 9 am - 12 pm EST)

DIRTY RECTANGLES ONLINE by Dirty Rectangles(Wednesday October 14 @ 8pm on http://twitch.tv/dirtyrectangles)

October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 29 @ 6:30 pm EST)

Jobs:

Here are all the game dev jobs we’re currently advertising on the site!

Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pm

Alpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-more

News:

Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020 Out Now on PS4 and Xbox One, Free Upgrade for Series X Coming Soon

Broodstar Out Now with OST from Edmonton-based Composer Leiss

Dreamscaper "The Reflection Update" Live

Ikenfell coming to GamePass and Switch and PC on October 8

New Westminster, BC Developer Offworld Industries’ Squad Leaves Early Access

TOXICANT: the Creatures Update Now Live on Steam

Clan O'Conall comes to Kickstarter from Toronto Studio HitGrab Game Labs

Star Wars Rogue Squadron is out and Stephan hates AAA games

Wishlist This:

Inspired by Steve’s frequent wishlisting of games while we record the show, this new segment is where I highlight three of the upcoming Canadian-made games and you all have to wishlist at least one (but ideally all of them) right now on the show.

Guild of Ascension by WhileOne Productions (@WhileOne2) in Montréal, QC. Releasing February 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Guild of Ascension is a Tactical-Action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, mixing turn-based combat with real-time action combo system. Craft weapons, learn skills, befriend critters, encounter bizarre creatures, and fight giant Bosses in your Ascension of the Tower!”

Frogsong (@frogsonggame) by Brandon Braun (@Brodnork) in Canada. Releasing Autumn 2022, Wishlist on Steam. “A heartfelt adventure where it's okay to be small.”

Venba (@venbaGame) with design/dev by Abhi (@brownmoney__) and Ar by Sam Elkana (@SamElkana) in Toronto, ON. Releasing TBD, sign up for their mailing list. “You play as an immigrant Indian mom in this narrative puzzle game about family, home and cooking!”

Overview:

On this week's show, Stephan and Steve breakdown the big news from Sony's PlayStation 5 price and date reveal stream! We also discuss the Canadian Game Award's tough week with imposter accounts and rescinded nominations, 2 classic Benjamin Rivers' joints coming to Nintendo Switch and much more.

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Events (02:23):

We’re going to start with game dev events happening soon around Canada.

September Game Writers Circle + Social [Online] by DMG Toronto (Thursday, September 24 @ 6:30 pm EST)

The Breakfast Game Audio Club/Discord Server (Wednesday, October 7 from 9 am - 12 pm EST)

Games Writing Working Group [Online] by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 1 @ 6:30 pm EST)

October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 29 @ 6:30 pm EST)

Jobs (07:48):

Here are all the game dev jobs we’re currently advertising on the site!

Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pm

Sleeping Giants (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-interactive-character-animator-rigger

Alpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-more

News (12:58):

Bandai Namco buys Montréal developer behind Unknown9: Awakening

Canadian Game Awards Fucks Up

The newest level of Skate City is available now! Unlock Skate City: Miami today only on Apple Arcade

Home: Postmortem Edition releases for Nintendo Switch on October 8

Alone with You Coming to Nintendo Switch Early 2021

A new update to Don't Starve Together is coming next week for PC, PS4 and Xbox One with Wigfrid's character on September 24th

Twin Mirror Releasing Dec 1 (Unsure of Quebec Studio’s involvement)

Wishlist This (28:35):

1 - Smash Ball (@smashballgame) by Game Pill Inc. (@GamePillInc) in Toronto, ON. Coming TBD to Steam, PC, Switch, PS4/5 & Mobile. Wishlist on Steam. “Smash Ball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting competitive sport where you claim victory by any means necessary. In 1v1 or 2v2 matches, attempt to outscore your opponent or utilize a weaponized ball to take them out! Grow your fanbase, manage your team, and enter online tournaments to claim glory!”

2 - Hellbound: the Awakening (@hellbound_game) by North Wolf in Hamilton ON. Wishlist on Steam, releasing November 2021. “Hellbound: the Awakening is a dark fantasy, souls-like 2D game, that will take you on a challenging journey, from a small mysterious village, to the depths of Hell itself.”

3 - Claire de Lune by Tactic Studios (@TacticStudios) in London, ON. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing Spring 2021. “Claire de Lune is a story-driven puzzle adventure game set in a grounded science fiction universe.”

Discord Discussion (39:08)

What We’ve Been Playing (01:06:54)

Credits:

- Intro Music by Jake Butineau (https://twitter.com/jakebutineau)

- Outro Music by Dan Rodrigues (https://twitter.com/Composingdan)

Overview:

In addition to all the latest gaming events, jobs and news we discuss the unbelievable Xbox Series S/X prices and why Steve is so done with mainstream sports games.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!

Events:

Canada Games Online 2020 (September 17 - 18)

Game Slice (September 16 from 5 - 9:30 PM EST)

Game Dev Atlantic (September 18 from 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

Game Devs of Color Expo (September 19)

Game Dev Jobs:

Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pm

Sleeping Giants (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-interactive-character-animator-rigger

Alpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-more

News:

Star Renegades Out Now on PC

Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020 Coming September 25

Lucifer Within Us Launching October 15

Wishlist This:

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Storm Ground by Gasket Games (@gasketgames) in Vancouver, BC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing TBD 2021. “The first strategy videogame adaptation of Age of Sigmar’s dark-fantasy universe. Lead your highly-customisable force, and unlock new units, equipment and skills in this dynamic turn-based game packed with fast-paced warfare.”

SMUSH.TV - Competitive VR x PC Action by Cyberian Studios (@CyberianStudios) in Toronto, ON. In Early Access on Steam, Fully Releasing Later this Year. “The first hyper-competitive PC vs VR action-strategy game, bringing the spirit of competitive fighting games into VR through fast heart-thumping gameplay. Remote Play Together enabled!”

GET IN THE CAR, LOSER! writing/programming/design by Christine Love (@christinelove) in Toronto, ON. Sign Up for Notifications on itch.io, Releasing TBD 2020. “A lesbian road trip RPG by the co-creator of Ladykiller in a Bind about fighting for love and justice in the face of indifference, and "discovering yourself," whatever the fuck that means.”

Website: https://canadiangamedevs.com/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/canadiangamedevs

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanadaGameDevs

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!

Events:

- Damage Labs Info Session (September 10 @ 6 PM EST)

- Canada Games Online 2020 (September 9 - 10 & September 17 - 18)

- Game Slice - (Sept 16 5-9:30 - Sneak preview and gather feedback for unreleased games)

- Game Dev Atlantic (September 18 from 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

- Game Devs of Color Expo (September 19)

Game Dev Jobs:

- Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pm

- Sleeping Giants (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-interactive-character-animator-rigger

- Alpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-more

News:

- LOVE - A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories Launches On Steam October 21st

- Spinch Out Now on PC and Switch

- Reptoid Games Announces Fire Tonight For Steam and Nintendo Switch - Coming Winter 2021

- The Vale: Shadow of the Crown Gets Demo on PC

- Parkitect - Booms & Blooms DLC Out Now

Wishlist This:

1 - art of rally by dune (@funselektor) in Vancouver, BC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing September 23 on Steam and GOG. “Race in the golden era of rally. Drive iconic cars from the 60s to Group B on challenging stages through stylized environments inspired by real worldwide locations. Will you master the art of rally?”

2 - Slash Quest! by Noodlecake (@NoodlecakeGames) in Saskatoon, SK. Wishlist Now on App Store, Releasing soon on Mac, iPhone, iPad & Apple TV. “The Queen’s evergrowing talking sword is lost in a faraway land. Luckily you showed up to wield it back to the castle. You do know how to swing a sword, right? Right?!”

3 - Rogue Souls (@RogueSoulsGame) by Tiny Titan Studios (@TinyTitanGames) in London, ON. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing 2021. “Summoned to the Nexus, the God of Fate’s trials await. Secret rooms, hidden passageways and certain death lurk as you hack and slash your way to salvation. Rogue Souls is an action RPG roguelike for 1-4 players where your skills will determine your fate. Can you escape the Void and save your Soul?”

Credits:

Intro Music by Jake Butineau (https://twitter.com/jakebutineau) Outro Music by

Dan Rodrigues (https://twitter.com/Composingdan)

On this week's show, we introduce a new segment: Discord Discussions. We pull out a conversation happening on our Discord and hash it out on the show! This week we break down Eidos-Montréal's Avengers game and its multiple currencies and battle passes. We also talk about the announcements from this past week's Wholesome Direct and Gamescom ONL stream.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!

Events:

Game Breakfast Audio Club (September 2 from 9 AM - 12 PM EST)

Games Writing Working Group [Online] (September 3 @ 6:30 PM EST)

Damage Labs Info Session (September 10 @ 6 PM EST)

Canada Games Online 2020 (September 9 - 10 & September 17 - 18)

Game Dev Atlantic (September 18 from 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

Game Devs of Color Expo (September 19)

Game Dev Jobs:

Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester

Sleeping Giants (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-interactive-character-animator-rigger

News:

- BioWare Shows Off More Dragon Age at Gamescom

- Unkown 9: Awakening Announced at Gamescom from Reflector Entertainment in Montréal

- Big Viking Games in London, Ontario has gone through a "restructuring", laying off workers

- BroodStar out in September featuring OST from Edmonton, Alberta musician Leiss

- Karen: An Outrage Simulator Marches onto Steam from Toronto-studio Vagabond Dog

- Streets of Rage 4 DLC Incoming

- Gearbox Québec teases new Borderlands 3 DLC

- DMG Announce Damage Labs, a Studio Startup Initiative Providing Free Training and Financing for Founders from Marginalized Backgrounds

- Twin Breaker from Toronto-based Lillymo coming to Xbox, Steam and Switch

Wishlist This:

1 - Run For Your Life by Puke&Guts (@GutsPuke) in Canada. In Early Access on Steam, Coming 2021. “Top-down Cartoon-Horror Roguelite Action! Survive until the teleporter beam is charged, collect all the resources you can, and stay alive! Use your environment and quick thinking to create traps, barricades, and new paths through hell.”

2 - Pupperazzi published by Kitfox (@KitfoxGames) in Montréal, QC. Wishlist on Steam, Coming woof bark bark. ”Put your love for pups to the test - we have a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! Photograph and catalogue the finest (and derpiest) dogs to build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover new canines. WOOF.”

3 - Lemon Cake by Éloïse Laroche (@EloiseGameDev) in Montreal. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing Soon. “Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry customers in your own shop!”

Overview:

This week we breakdown loads of news coming out of the Canadian gaming scene and highlight some upcoming Canadian-developed games to add to your wishlist!

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!

Events:

- August Game Writers Circle + Social [Online] (August 27 @ 6:30 PM EST)

- Canada Games Online 2020 (September 9 - 10 & September 17 - 18)

- Game Dev Atlantic (September 18 from 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

- Game Devs of Color Expo (September 19)

Game Dev Jobs:

Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester

News:

- Party Panic Out Now on Consoles

- The Light at the End of the Ocean Coming to Steam

- Dead by Daylight Adds Crossplay

- Spinch Launches This September

- Tunic, Chicory Getting Demos via Indie Arena Online

- Former League of Legends, Netflix Creatives Open New Studio in Waterloo

- Star Wars Squadrons Lets Players Toggle Cosmetics Off

- WB Montréal Announces Gotham Knights

Wishlist This:

1 - The Protagonist:EX-1 by 3Mind Games (@3MindGames) in Montréal, QC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing 2020. " The Protagonist: EX-1 is a gripping new turn-based, tactical RPG. You’re a highly trained soldier on a mission to infiltrate an alien space station that goes horribly wrong—find your team and discover the hidden truth."

2 - Operation: Tango by Clever Plays (@CleverPlays) in Montréal, QC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing 2021. " IT TAKES TWO to save the world in this Asymmetrical Spy Thriller. Pair up with a friend as a special agent or elite hacker, and work together to bring a high-tech global menace to its knees."

3 - STAR WARS™: Squadrons by MOTIVE in Montréal, QC & Vancouver, BC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing October 4, 2020. "Feel the adrenaline of first-person multiplayer space dogfights alongside your squadron, and buckle up in a thrilling STAR WARS™ campaign."

Overview:

On this week's episode, the Steve's discuss all the Canadian games showcased in Nintendo's Nindies Direct including some surprise 'Available Now!' moments. We congratulate some awesome developers for finally flipping the Switch, look at Canuck Play's awesome free next-gen upgrade for Maximum Football 2020 as well as a few games leaving and entering Steam Early Access.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!

Events:

- Women Game Jam Canada (Friday, August 21 @ 4:00 PM - Sunday, August 30 @ 5:30 PM)

- Game Dev Atlantic (September 18 from 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

- Game Devs of Color Expo (September 19)

Game Dev Jobs:

- Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester

News:

- Parkasaurus Leaves Early Access on Steam

- Sea of Stars Steam Demo Coming Soon

- Rogue Legacy 2 Enters Early Access on PC

- Maximum Football 2020 Owners Get Free Xbox Series X Upgrade

- Spiritfarer Out Now Everywhere and Game Pass

- A Short Hike Out Now on Switch

- Grindstone Coming to Switch This Autumn

Wishlist This:

1 - Tidal Shock by Moonray Studios (@moonraystudios) in Hamilton, ON. In Early Access on Steam, Releasing 2021. “An underwater arena shooter with a shocking twist. 8 players battle in a classic respawn arena to capture the reactor and boil the competition!”

2 - Goodbye Volcano High by (@KOOPMode) in Montréal, QC. Releasing 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Goodbye Volcano High is a cinematic narrative adventure about love, change, and the end of an era. Guide Fang through their final year of high school as they try to make things right before time is up.”

3 - INSCRYPTION by Daniel Mullins (@DMullinsGames) in Vancouver, BC. Releasing 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards…”

Overview:

On this week's show, the Steve's discuss all the latest Canadian gaming events, news, jobs and more! We dive into some upcoming Canadian games that you can add to your wishlist and talk about what we've been playing.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!

Events:

- This DMG Has Ghosts In It - Haunted Discord RPG Game (Saturday, August 22 @ 2:00 PM)

- Women Game Jam Canada (Friday, August 21 @ 4:00 PM - Sunday, August 30 @ 5:30 PM)

- Game Dev Atlantic (September 18 from 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

- Game Devs of Color Expo (September 19)

Game Dev Jobs:

PixelNauts: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-pixelnauts-3d-animator-community-manager

Canuck Play: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester

News:

- Vertex Pop Releasing Twin-Stick Shooter WE ARE DOOMED On Nintendo Switch

- UnderMine Out Now on Steam and Xbox Game Pass

- Tiny Titan Studios Announces Rogue Souls for PC

- Beat Blast Comes to Steam Early Access This Week

Wishlist This:

1 - Wytchwood by Lee Vermeulen (@Alientrap) in Toronto, ON. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing 2020. “Wytchwood is a crafting adventure game set in a land of gothic fables and fairytales. As the old witch of the woods, explore a strange countryside, collect magic ingredients, brew sorcerous spells, and pass judgement upon a capricious cast of characters.”

2 - Shishi: Ballad of the Oracle by Shishi Studios (@ShishiStudios) in Montréal, QC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing TBA. “Explore, Fight and Solve puzzles in this adventure role-playing game set in a colorful world filled with cute creatures. Travel with an Oracle named Elia who must develop her self-confidence to awaken the power that sleeps in her!”

3 - Wicca by AutoExec Games (@AutoExecGames) in Varennes, Québec. Wishlist on Steam, Coming Soon! “Wicca brings you to a mythical 16th Century Scotland, during a period of witch hunts and tribulations. Control time, plan strategies and command allies to stop the Cursed Legions from invading Hogendale!”

Events:

- August Speaker Social (Tuesday, August 4 @ 6 PM EST)

- #TheBreakfastGameAudioClub meetup (Wednesday, August 5 @ 9 AM EST): https://discordapp.com/invite/8MXjszA

- This DMG Has Ghosts In It - Haunted Discord RPG Game (Saturday, August 22 @ 2 PM)

- Game Dev Atlantic (Friday, September 18 @ 8 AM - 8 PM EST)

- Game Devs of Color Expo (Saturday, September 19)

Jobs:

- PixelNauts: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-pixelnauts-3d-animator-community-manager

- Canuck Play: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester

News:

- Knight Squad 2 Announced for PC and Xbox One

- Cuphead Finally Arrives on PlayStation 4

- Terrorarium Out Now on Steam

- Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP Free for a Week on Epic Games Store

- ToeJam & Earl Join Mighty Fight Federation

- GolfTopia Putts into Steam Early Access

Wishlist This:

1 - Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance by Rocket Adrift Games (@RocketAdrift) in Toronto, ON. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing 2020. “Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance is a dating sim about a socially anxious teenage girl looking for romance with a conflicted magical Fairy, a sensitive loner Sasquatch and a bold and unpredictable Velociraptor. A teen drama about the fear of change and finding hope in each other.”

2 - Nightmare Reaper by Blazing Bit Games (@ItBurn_) in Québec. Wishlist on Steam, in Early Access until this year? “Explore the cursed depths of a nightmare while finding powerful weapons and improving your abilities in this retro first-person shooter that breaches the wall between the classics and modern sensibilities.”

3 - A Night In Berlin published by (@BadSmileMedia) in BC. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing in 2020. “A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.”