CanadianGameDevs.com Podcast

We've entered week 4 of self-isolation, Stephan and Steve have been keeping busy by continuing to cover the Canadian Game Dev scene and playing games themselves.

This week we've got some hot new indie action and some gourmet games served up for your wishlists and backlogs, so give a listen and hop on Discord to let us know what you think!

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Events:

All Canceled, Stay Inside!

News:

Beenox, Activision Stealth-Release Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered on PS4

Radio General Marches onto Steam Next Week

Rogue Legacy 2 Announced

Darkest Dungeon: The Butcher's Circus DLC Brings PVP to the Gothic RPG Next Month

Doug Flutie’s Maximum Football 2020 Announced for PS4 & Xbox One

All the Canadian Indies Showcased in the ID@Xbox Spotlight

Wishlist These Upcoming Canadian Games:

Shwip from Jamhammer Games @JamhammerGames in Toronto, ON. Early Access right now on Steam, Releasing TBD. “Dominate global leaderboards as you face off against an onslaught of geometric foes. Shwip combines straight up twin-stick arcade action with tight controls, insane pixel destruction and devastating weapons and abilities. Evade, outlast and play with style in four game modes over single and local multiplayer.”

Deadhaus Sonata (@DeadhausGame) from Apocalypse Studios (@ApocStudiosInc) in St. Catharines, ON. Wishlist now on Steam, releasing October 2020 coming to PC & Consoles. “A Spiritual Successor to Legacy of Kain. Deadhaus Sonata is a Narrative Driven Action RPG where you play the Undead fighting the living. An unstoppable force from Deadhaus, you are a monster among men, dealing death and destruction on a massive scale.”

TOXICANT from Cosmocat (@cosmocatgames) in Dartmouth, NS. Wishlist now on Steam, releasing TBD 2020 coming to PC. “TOXICANT (formerly Undermine) offers a sinister twist on the survival horror genre, featuring randomized levels and roguelike elements.”

Try These Vintage Canadian Indies:

@StephanReilly’s Pick: Towerfall Ascension from Matt Makes Games in Vancouver, BC. Released June 25, 2013 for PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, Android + Ouya?! “TowerFall Ascension is the definitive version of the hit archery combat game. Inspired by classics from the golden age of couch multiplayer, it's a 4-player local party game centering around hilarious, intense versus matches. The core mechanics are simple and accessible, but hard to master and combat is fierce.”

@StephenLCrane’s Pick: Runbow from 13AM Games in Toronto, ON. Released Aug 27, 2015 for Wii U - later ported to Steam, 3DS, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch. “Runbow, and all its 9-player madness, is now on Steam! With tons of competitive modes for up to 9 players--locally and online--and a massive Single Player Adventure, Runbow is the crazy, colour-based platformer you've been waiting for.”

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Stephan and Steve have been self-isolated (with their significant others) for over 2 weeks now and things don't look like they'll get better anytime soon...

But Canadians are still making (and playing) games, and we're no exception! Tune in as we talk digital gaming events, gaming news, what you should add to your wishlist and highlight some classic Canadian gems to maybe pick up again! While you're sitting at home. Contemplating our impending doom...

Events:

Interactive Ontario - Get your game funding (Tuesday March 31 @ 12:30pm - 2:00pm)

News:

Gameloft Releases Survey Results on Canadian Gaming Habits

BioWare Announces New Book Detailing Developer's History

Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure Launches Today On PlayStation 4 and Vita

Capybara Games Releasing Below On PlayStation 4 April 7th

Wheel of Fate Now in Early Access on Steam

Wishlist These Upcoming Canadian-developed Games:

Vault: Tomb of the King (@BraveTheVault from Erich Preston @WhatNowErich in London/Toronto, ON) - Free Demo on itch.io & Steam, releasing on Steam TBD 2020. “Control three unique heroes and brave your way through deadly enemies, puzzles and traps in search of the fabled treasure locked inside King Allard's tomb.”

A Buttload of Free Games (from @sebastianscaini in Toronto, ON) Releasing on Steam April 2020. “A collection of over one hundred completely free small games wrapped into one convenient launcher! Slash slimes, shoot lemons, blow kisses, do art commissions, take blood and so much more in these wacky, weird and wild games!”

Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (from @WeAreManavoid in Montréal, QC) Releasing on Steam when the Leviathan Arrives. “Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan is a creature capture, single-player, adventure-RPG in 2.5D inspired by classic cartoons in which you must defeat and capture strange monsters while bringing back colour to the world you once knew!”

Some Vintage Canadian Indies:

Super Motherload from XGen Studios in Edmonton, AB. Released November 15, 2013, for PS3, PS4 & PC. “Set on Mars in an alternate Cold-War era, Super Motherload is a 1 to 4-player couch co-op digging adventure with storyline by Image Comics' Kurtis Wiebe, a fully voiced cast of Soviet and American characters, and a procedurally-generated world that changes each time you play.”

Child of Light from Ubisoft Montréal in Montréal, QC. Released April 30th, 2014 on PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Switch & PC. “Aurora, a young girl from 1895 Austria, awakens on the lost fairytale continent of Lemuria. To return home she must fight against the dark creatures of the Queen of the Night, who have stolen the sun, the moon and the stars. At stake is not only Lemuria, but Aurora’s true destiny.”

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Stephan and Steve are over a week into self-isolation and we're barely holding onto our sanity. But that hasn't stopped them from playing games and recording this podcast! Actually we record remotely so not much would stop us from recording...

On this episode, we talk about all the cancelled events, some exciting new indie game announcements and give our impressions on @LillymoGames' latest project Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure. We also highlight some upcoming Canadian games to add to your wishlist right now and some Canadian indie classics you should check out!

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Events:

Iconatopia - Gaming Expo (Thu, May 14, 2020 @ 10:00 AM to Sat, May 16, 2020 @ 10:00 PM)

News:

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Free This Weekend March 19th - 22nd

Sabotage Studio Announces Sea Of Stars

Dreamscaper: Prologue Coming to Steam Next Month

Wishlist These Upcoming Canadian Games:

Bootleg Systems (from Neonable @NeonableHQ in Montréal, QC) wishlist on Steam Releasing TBD. “Bootleg Systems is a Cyberpunk First-Person Shooter and Puzzle Platformer. The game features a Single-Player Immersive Storyline, a Retro Sci-Fi Universe, and the Game-Changing Clone Gun”

Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (from StudioMDHR @StudioMDHR in Oakville, ON) wishlist on Steam releasing TBD 2020. “Cuphead and Mugman are joined by Ms. Chalice for a DLC add-on adventure on a brand new island! With new weapons, new charms, and Ms. Chalice's brand new abilities, take on a new cast of multi-faceted, screen-filling bosses to assist Chef Saltbaker in Cuphead's final challenging quest.”

Lunark (from Canari Games @CanariGames in Montréal, QC) wishlist on Steam releasing TBD. “Lunark is a 2D cinematic platformer in the vein of '80s and '90s classics. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through mysterious alien ruins, a flying penitentiary, a high-tech megalopolis, and a majestic forest.”

Checkout the Vintage Canadian Indies:

Guacamelee! from Drinkbox Studios in Toronto, ON. Released April 9, 2013 on Steam, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U & Nintendo Switch. "Travel through a mystical and mysterious Mexican world as a Luchador using the power of your two fists to battle evil. Uncover hidden wrestling techniques like the Rooster Uppercut, and Dimension Swap to open new areas and secrets."

Mark of the Ninja from Klei Entertainment in Vancouver, BC. Released September 7, 2012 on Steam, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Mac & Linux. “In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation.”

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With COVID-19 steadily making its way across Canada major events are being cancelled and we're all be isolated (Stephan and Steve included). So why not take this time to play some videogames!

On this episode, we talk about the remaining Canadian gaming events that aren't cancelled, news as well as all the games we've been playing (and want to play). We also highlight some upcoming Canadian games to add to your wishlist right now!

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. And Patron's at the $5+ level got this episode 2-3 days early.

Events:

GameCon 2020 (Monday, March 30, 2020 - 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM)

Iconatopia - Gaming Expo (Thu, May 14, 2020 @ 10:00 AM to Sat, May 16, 2020 @ 10:00 PM)

News:

Prince Of Persia Crossover Event in For Honor Now Live

Ratalaika Games Publishing Visual Novel 'A Summer with the Shiba Inu' For Consoles

Below Coming to PS4, New Update Coming to PC and Xbox

Wishlist These Upcoming Canadian Games:

Radio General (from Foolish Mortals @Foolish_M_Games in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) wishlist on Steam coming 2020. “It's WW2. You're a general sitting in a tent. All you have in front of you is a map, and a radio. Can you win the battle? Radio General is a unique strategy game where you interact with your units over the radio using speech recognition. Test your mettle and relive famous battles as a WW2 general.“

AWAY: The Survival Series (@AwaySeries from Breaking Walls in Montréal, Québec) wishlist on Steam, coming 2020 to PS4, PC. “Inspired by nature documentaries, AWAY: The Survival Series takes you on the Sugar Glider's breathtaking journey into the wild. As cataclysmic storms bear down on the planet, immerse yourself in nature and explore a vibrant world brimming with life, but beware of the dangers that lie ahead…”

Clan O'Conall and the Crown of the Stag (@ClanOConall from Hit Grab @HitGrab in Toronto, ON) wishlist on Steam coming 2020 to PC. “Clan O’Conall is a 2D, art-led puzzle-platformer featuring the iconic landscapes of ancient Hibernia. Wipe out the Caoranach’s legion of evil spirits by swapping out characters and using blades, arrows and your meaty fists while simultaneously conquering complex platforming challenges."

Checkout the Vintage Canadian Indies:

The Castle Game from Neptune Interactive Inc. in Toronto, ON. Released August 4, 2015 on PlayStation 4. "Build your own Castle and defend the Kingdom in this medieval fantasy 3D tower defense game. Create impenetrable fortresses and elaborate mazes, and defend them with hidden traps, brave knights, sharp-eyed archers, long-ranged catapults, clever engineers, and more!"

Graceful Explosion Machine from Vertex Pop in Toronto, ON. Released April 6th, 2017 on Nintendo Switch, Steam & PlayStation 4. "Skillfully pilot the Graceful Explosion Machine, a fighter ship armed with a ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array! Lost in deep space, you'll shoot, dash and combo your way through jewel-hued uncharted planets, fighting an alien armada to find a way home."

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On this episode, we talk about upcoming Canadian gaming events, news as well as all the games we've been playing (and want to play). We also highlight some upcoming Canadian games to add to your wishlist right now!

Events:

XP Game Developers Summit (April 8th and 9th in Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/xp-game-developer-summit

Comics X Games 8 (May 9th and 10th in Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/comics-x-games-2020

Iconatopia (May 14 to May 16 in Vaughn, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/iconatopia-gaming-expo

News:

Gearbox Québec's Borderlands 3 DLC Releasing March 26

A Summer with Shiba Inu Releasing on Consoles Summer 2020

Wishlist These Upcoming Canadian Games:

Star Renegades (@starrenegades from @Massive_Damage in Toronto, ON) wishlist on Steam coming 2020.

“Star Renegades is a strategy RPG about outsmarting AI-driven adversaries, forging friendships, and toppling galactic empires spanning over multiple generations.

Lucid Deep (from @studionevermore all over Canada: Regina, Kitchener + more) wishlist on Steam coming 2020.

“Strange things are happening in the land of dreams... dreamers are being drawn to the Lucid Deep, a lovely but dangerous dreamscape where your greatest wishes and greatest fears come true. Navigate through a wide and ever-changing selection of dreams in this action roguelite. What lies in the Deep?”

Dreamscaper (@DreamscaperGame from @HungoverCoder + 2 friends in Kingston, ON) wishlist on Steam coming 2020.

“A surreal, roguelite inspired ARPG with souls-lite combat about lucid dreaming. Warp the dreamscape around you to battle a nightmarish depression that lives in a young woman’s subconscious. DREAM. DIE. WAKE. REPEAT.”

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On this episode, we talk about upcoming Canadian gaming events, news as well as all the games we've been playing (and want to play). We also highlight some upcoming Canadian games to add to your wishlist right now!

Events:

London Game Jam (London, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/lojam-london-game-jam-2020

Comics X Games 8 (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/comics-x-games-2020

XP Game Developers Summit (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/xp-game-developer-summit

News:

Speed Dating For Ghosts Out Now On Switch, And iOS

They Bleed Pixels Is The Latest Canadian Indie Coming To Switch

Bloom Digital Bringing Later Daters To Steam In April

Inscryption Announced from Pony Island Creator Daniel Mullins

'Love' From Rocketship Park Coming To Steam In 2020 - Wishlist Today

Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure From Lillymo Games Releasing In March

Bioware Gives An Update On Anthem

This week the Steve's layout all the amazing upcoming game dev events you should hit up if you can! We then dish on all the upcoming Canadian indies that just got release dates, talk about what we've been playing and Stephan makes an important ultimatum when it comes to Animal Crossing Switch's rumoured microtransactions!

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On this Super Bowl Sunday-recorded episode, we talk about all the games we've been playing (and want to play) as well as some new Canadian gaming news and events! We also highlight some upcoming Canadian games to add to your wishlist right now!

Events:

Indie Mixer (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/the-indie-mixer-1

London Game Jam (London, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/lojam-london-game-jam-2020

XP Game Developers Summit (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/xp-game-developer-summit

Comics X Games 8 (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/comics-x-games-2020

News:

Sky Rogue Soars Onto Xbox One

We talk about what we’ve been playing and what we wish we had time to play!

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This week we talk about Stephan's trip to PAX South, all the games we've been playing (and want to play) as well as some new Canadian gaming news and events! We also highlight some upcoming Canadian games to add to your wishlist right now!

Events:

Indie Mixer (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/the-indie-mixer-1

London Game Jam (London, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/lojam-london-game-jam-2020

XP Game Developers Summit (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/xp-game-developer-summit

Comics X Games 8 (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/events/comics-x-games-2020

News:

Battle Royale Darwin Project Out On PS4, Xbox One and PC

Actual Sunlight Releases On Nintendo Switch January 2020

We talk about what we’ve been playing and what we wish we had time to play!

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. And Patron's at the $5+ level got this episode 2-3 days early.

This week the CanadianGameDevs.com podcast join Stephen, Stephan and Bret as they discuss some upcoming Canadian indie Steam releases as well some new Canadian Gaming Events!

For news we talk:

Rima: The Story Begins Out On iOS and Android

StretchBot Invades Steam Early Next Month

Peaceful Town-Builder Dwarrows Saunters onto Steam Next Month

For events:

Rainbow Six Invitational 2020

XP Game Developer Summit

We talk about Stephan’s Resident Evil 2 nitpicks, Stephen’s first impressions of Control and Bret’s first impressions of Dwarrows.

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