CanadianGameDevs.com Podcast

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Overview:

This week we talk about the new Canadian game trailers and content shown off in the Nintendo Indies World and the Wholesome Snack Direct. We take a look at the first (?) Canadian-focused Humble Bundle, a new indie vinyl for charity featuring some Canadian artists and another successful Canadian Kickstarter in 2020!

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Events:

None!

Jobs:

- Achimostawinan Games - Intern Video Game Programmer (Toronto, ON)

- Canuck Play - Senior Unity Game Developer, Unity Game Developer & 3D Modeller (static objects) (Peterborough, ON)

- Sleeping Giant Interactive - Character Animator - Rigger (Toronto, ON)

- Stormy Shore - Lead 3D Artist (Paradise, Newfoundland)

News:

- Derelict Void successfully Kickstarted by Stirling Games in Vancouver

- SantaCraft by Milkbag Games (@MilkbagGames) in Guelph/Canada is Out Just in Time for the Holidays

- Humble Québec Indies Bundle December 29 @ 2 PM ET

- Grindstone Out Now on Switch

- Venba Gets New Trailer in Wholesome Snack: Holiday Edition

- Slice of Life Vinyl for Charity Featuring some Canadian Composers

Wishlist This:

1 - Venba (@venbaGame) in Toronto, Ontario. Releasing November 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Venba is a narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more.”

2 - Ember Knights (@TheEmberKnights) by Tiny Titan Studios (@TinyTitanGames) in London, Ontario. Releasing Summer 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Ember Knights is a 1-4 player dungeon crawling rogue-lite featuring intense hack and slash combat.”

3 - Season by Scavengers Studio in Montreal, Quebec. Releasing TBD, Wishlist on Steam. “Close your eyes, take a deep breath and let yourself be carried away by the great journey of Season, a third-person atmospheric adventure bicycle road trip game. Explore the world through the eyes of a young woman. Collect artifacts and memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away.”

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan

ANOTHER PLUG FOR INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS!

Land Back Lane in Ontario

Wet'suwet'en in British Columbia

Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia

WATCH NIGHT OF THE INDIGENOUS DEVS UP NOW ON YOUTUBE!

Overview:

With The Game Awards this past week several Canadian studios showed off new trailers and revealed games, and while none took home any awards it was still an exciting night of announcements with some awards shown off on the side.

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Events:

Red Bull AdrenaLAN Canada 2020 December 19 - 20: 'Free to enter Canadian tournaments, world of Red Bull show matches, indie showcases, music, and much more.

Jobs:

- Achimostawinan Games - Intern Video Game Programmer (Toronto, ON)

- Stormy Shore - Lead 3D Artist (Paradise, Newfoundland)

- Sleeping Giant Interactive - Character Animator - Rigger (Toronto, ON)

- Hardsuit Labs - Lead Game Designer (Seattle, WA - open to remote)

News:

- Warframe Coming to the Epic Games Store with Unreal Tournament Exclusive Bundle

- Bioware Shows Off New Dragon Age, Mass Effect Footage

- Scavengers Studio Announces 'Season' Exclusively for PS5

- Shakedown: Hawaii is coming to PlayStation 5 on Tuesday, Dec 15th! Everyone who purchased it digitally on PS4, PS3, or PS Vita will get the PS5 version for free

- TUNIC Likely A Lot Longer in Development

Wishlist This:

1 - Peglin by Red Nexus Games (@rednexusgames) in Victoria, BC. Coming 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Peglin is a Pachinko Roguelike - Fight enemies by collecting special orbs and popping pegs to deal damage. Acquire special relics that radically change the game and ensure no two runs are the same. Aim carefully to survive in this unique turn-based RPG!”

2 - Spleen by Pamplemousse Games (@PamplemousseDev) in Montréal, Québec. Coming TBD, Wishlist on Steam. “A 2D action RPG & life sim video game about childhood nostalgia. Rekindle your love of life using the power of the child within you!”

3 - Calorie Defenders (@caloriedefender) with pixel art by Kerrie Lake (@KerrieLake) in Hamilton, ON. Releasing TBD, Wishlist on Steam. “Play as veggies inside the human body helping defend the Hunger against adorable candy. It's a mix of 2D action platforming and tower defense style combat with a slight bit of Metroidvania like exploration.”

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan

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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:

Dirty Rectangles Wednesday, December 9 @ 8:30 EST (probably): 'Videogame show and tells directly from game creators, hosted by your friendly neighbourhood Rectangles.'

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.’

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. Releasing Jan 1, 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “A fictional geopolitical game set during a fictional Cold War.”

2 - Rocket Rumble by PixelNAUTS Games (@PixelNAUTSgames) in St. Catharines, ON. Releasing TBD 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Rocket Rumble is the racing party game! Combining the best parts of combat racing and fast-paced action fighting games, Rocket Rumble is a 2-4 player party game where a charming cast of animals in rocket suits smash and bash their way across the finish line. Sign up now for the BETA!”

3 - Game Dev Masters by Ryan Saunders (@hulgarth) in Canada. Releasing Early 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “In Game Dev Masters you are teleported to an alternate universe to prove your game design mastery. You will need to make critical decisions about how to grow your company, and staff. Use logic combined with a plethora of player options to create the number one AAA game studio of all time.”

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan

In this interview, we talk to Jean Leggett (@JeanLeggett) CEO & cofounder of 1 More Story Games, Host Games, Grit, & Gratitude: Real Talk, Keynote Speaker, Biz/Career Coach & Educator.

We talk about her path to making games, the fractured Canadian game development community, working with a NYT best-seller and much more.

ANOTHER PLUG FOR INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS!

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Wet'suwet'en in British Columbia

Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia

WATCH NIGHT OF THE INDIGENOUS DEVS UP NOW ON YOUTUBE!

Overview:

This week Steve and Stephan break down the self-owning new game studio whose diversity pledge is undercut by over a dozen white Frenchies, Stephan gets the joke behind Cuphead's new DLC way too late, Steve laments the Star Renegades PS4 delay and much more!

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

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.'

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:

Studio MDHR Delays Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

Unto The End journeys to PS4 December 9 and Steam, Xbox, Stadia, Switch (Dec 17)

Bleed 2 on Games with Gold from December 16 - Jan 15

Warframe officially out on PS5, releasing TBD Xbox Series X

Yellow Brick Games Founded, Offers Empty Promises on Diverse HiringCreative Director of Dragon Age Inquisition has set up a new development studio, Yellow Brick Games, with EA and Ubisoft veterans;

Tomb Raider Reloaded, a F2P arcade game for mobile devices

PS4 version of Star Renegades delayed to Jan 2021

Wishlist This:

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist by Northway Games (@sarah_northway) sometimes in Vancouver, BC. Releasing Spring 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative life sim with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.”

Mad Devils (@MadDevilsGame) by Itzy Interactive Inc. (@IncItzy) in Edmonton, AB. Releasing Q2 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Mad Devils is a co-op, arcade shooter set in a twisted WWII setting. What does an Allied special forces squad who hunt Nazi occultist do when betrayed, killed and resurrected as demons? Their job.”

Crashers of Aetheria by Alex Hicks (@oOHicksyOo) in Toronto, ON. Releasing January 1, 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Crashers of Aetheria is a strategy card collecting game. Players use Crashers to strategically take out their opponent online or offline.”

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan

ANOTHER PLUG FOR INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS!

Land Back Lane in Ontario

Wet'suwet'en in British Columbia

Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia

WATCH NIGHT OF THE INDIGENOUS DEVS UP NOW ON YOUTUBE!

Overview:

After taking a weekend off for our 24 (ish) hour Extra Life stream we're back with 2 weeks of news to cover! New Mass Effect announcements, GunPig flips the Switch, the game Stephan is working on got announced and much more! This week Steve and Stephan also got their new consoles and are loving life.

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

Events:

November Game Writers Circle + Social (Thur Nov 26 @ 6:30 PM):“Join us for a digital edition of our Game Writers Circle + Social. No pressure to prep any writing to share (being creative is hard right now!). Come, hangout, and talk shop with other writers and designers.”

Writing for Books, Comics, and Games with Sam Maggs by Edmonton Screen Industries Office (Wed Nov 25 @ 6:30 PM MST):“Sam will give a presentation on how to write for different mediums and also have a moderated Q&A period after her presentation. Make sure to get your questions ready!”

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:

Mass Effect Trilogy Announced for current and next-gen, Mass Effect 5 in development

Rocket Rumble from St Catherines indie studio PixelNAUTS Games launching into Steam Early Access in 2021 sign up for closed beta: www.rocketrumblegame.com

GunPig Coming to Switch Next Month

Sentience Announced from Oshawa/Halifax based Red Meat Games

New Warframe Update

Star Renegades is coming to the Switch and Xbox on November 19th, PS4 on November 25

Last Year from Montreal Elastic Games Permanently Discounts Game to $5

Steel Assault being co-developed by Montreal indie games studio Tribute Games, release set for 2021

Radio General's soundtrack for free for Armistice Day (Remembrance Day) and the game is 50% off until 16 November (CDN$ 11.39)

Cosmocat Games Releases Third Major Early Access Update for Rogue-lite Survival Horror TOXICANT

Wishlist This:

Dum Dum Dinos by Studio Singing Crows (@SingingCrowsInc) based in Montréal, QC. Releasing 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “An episodic casual strategy game that follows a T-Rex named Tyson and his friends on their adventure in a land controlled by tyrannical cats. Construct buildings, lead troops, use powers, and make choices to ensure victory and free the land of cats once and for all.”

Flow Weaver (@FlowWeaverVR) by Stitch Media (@stitchmedia) in Toronto, ON, and Silverstring Media (@Slvrstrng) in Montreal, QC. Releasing 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “You are trapped. Bound by magic by unknown captors. But you are a Flow Weaver and can move between dimensions. Travel amongst them, learn new spells, and uncover the secrets of this strange world to orchestrate your escape.”

Blue Fire being published by Graffiti Games (@Graffiti_Games) in Vancouver, BC, with developer ROBI Studios in Argentina. Releasing Q1 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Embark on an extraordinary adventure through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique temples filled with diverse enemies, sharp 3D platforming challenges, quests, collectables, and more. Slash daunting adversaries, leap through deadly traps and master the art of movement.”

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan

ANOTHER PLUG FOR INDIGENOUS SUPPORTS!

Land Back Lane in Ontario

Wet'suwet'en in British Columbia

Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia

WATCH NIGHT OF THE INDIGENOUS DEVS UP NOW ON YOUTUBE!

Overview:

This week Stephan and Steve talk Darkest Dungeon II details, a new game from one of our community members, the incredibly horny Later Daters Part 2 and more. News, events, jobs and Discord discourse brought onto the show- enjoy!

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

Events:

- Games Writing Working Group by DMG Toronto (Thur, Nov 5 @ 6:30 PM)

- Dirty Rectangles Online (Wed, Nov 11 probably @ 8 PM EST)

- EGLX live on twitch.tv/lgloyal (Tues, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13)

- MEGAMIGS 2020 (Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 AM - Fri, Nov 13 @ 9:00 PM EST)

- Origin Stories: In Conversation with the Artists by DMG Toronto (Sat, Nov, 14 @ 6:00 PM EST)

- November Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thur, Nov, 26 @ 6:30 PM EST)

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

News:

- Dream Simulation NoSeq Out On itch.io As 'Name Your Own Price'

- More Darkest Dungeon 2 Details

- Rogue Legacy 2 Gets First Major Update

- Guacamelee! 1 + 2 Get Vinyl Soundtrack

- Struggling Out Now on Steam

- Nightmare Reaper Chapter 2 Out Now - Free For Current Owners

- Later Daters Part 2 Out Now on Switch and Steam

- Beyond the Wire Launches in Steam Early Access

- Apex Season 7 Features Vancouver Devs in New Devstream

Wishlist This:

1 - Backbone (@backbonegame) by EggNut (@eggnutgames) in Vancouver, BC. Releasing TBD 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Backbone is a pixel art noir detective adventure. Step into the shoes of Howard Lotor, a raccoon private eye. Interrogate witnesses through branching dialogues inspired by classic CRPGs, sneak through diverse districts of a now walled-off dystopian Vancouver, sniff out clues, and choose which leads to follow.”

2 - Lorn's Lure by Rubeki (@_rubeki) in Toronto, ON. Releasing 2021, Wishlist on Steam. "An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climbing mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics."

3 - Aethernaut by Dragon Slumber (@dragon_slumber) in Québec. Releasing "Once the aether clears", Wishlist on Steam. "Discover the depths of your soul with AETHERNAUT, an open world first person puzzle game in the vein of Portal and Talos Principle. Solve puzzle rooms using light, sensors, portals and time travel to gather the aether vials and access the core of the Construct."

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan

Where to Donate to Support the Miꞌkmaq Fisheries:

Fishing Fund for recovering the cost of stolen and damaged fishing gear. Send e-transfer to [email protected].

Fund to support the land defenders (put in a comment that it is a donation for the Mi'kmaq land defenders). Send e-transfer to [email protected].

Check out 'Night of the Indigenous Devs' UP NOW ON YOUTUBE!

Overview:

We've got loads of upcoming events, new jobs from coast to coast, loads of exciting Canadian gaming news and of course- wishlists! We also discuss the Montréal Stadia Studio Head's garbage streaming take on Twitter, Genshin Impact/gacha games and why Steve hates the new PlayStation store.

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

Events:

- October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thur, Oct 29 @ 6:30 PM EST)

- FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories by VRTO (Oct 7 - Nov 2)

- Unity Club by DMG Toronto (Mon, Nov 2 @ 6:30 PM)

- Organizing Committee Meeting by DMG Toronto (Tues, Nov 3 @ 6:00 PM)

- Games Writing Working Group by DMG Toronto (Thur, Nov 5 @ 6:30 PM)

- Dirty Rectangles Online (Wed, Nov 11 probably @ 8 PM EST)

- MEGAMIGS 2020 (Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 AM - Fri, Nov 13 @ 9:00 PM EST)

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

News:

- SkyPyre Studios Launches The Blobs Fight on Steam, Xbox, and Itch.io

- LOVE - A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories Out Now

- Long Dark gets Escape The Darkwalker Mode for Halloween

- RACTER Available Now on Nintendo Switch

- Interesting factoid re Dragon Age Inquisition Sales

- Shakedown: Hawaii FINALLY Comes to Steam, Features Launch Discount

- Dépanneur Nocturne Gets Spooky Halloween Update

- Darkest Dungeon Launches Successful Board Game Kickstarter

Wishlist This:

1 - Moonshell Island by Cheekynauts (@Cheekynauts) in Canada. Releasing TBD, Follow on GameJolt. “Moonshell Island is an action adventure with RPG and simulation elements set on a whimsical island, featuring charming characters, a satisfying action battle system, mini-games and a heartwarming tale of achieving dreams, supporting friends, and building a community.”

2 - Dirty Land by Naturally Intelligent (@NaturallyIntel) in Calgary, AB. Planned release date ‘Hopefully’, Wishlist on Steam. “A videogame about being a real estate salesman in the 80s.”

3 - Darkest Dungeon II (@DarkestDungeon) by Red Hook Studios (@RedHookStudios) in Vancouver, BC. Releasing 2021 in Early Access on Epic Games Store. "The eagerly awaited follow-up to Red Hook's smash hit gothic horror RPG! DDII will test your mettle and drive you to the brink of madness. Armor yourself with purpose and provision your party for the journey ahead. It will be arduous."

Where to Donate to Support the Miꞌkmaq Fisheries:

Fishing Fund for recovering the cost of stolen and damaged fishing gear. Send e-transfer to:

[email protected]

Fund to support the land defenders (put in a comment that it is a donation for the Mi'kmaq land defenders). Send e-transfer to:

[email protected]

Table of Contents:

Events: 05:22

Jobs: 07:51

News: 13:52

Wishlist this: 43:40

Discord Discussion: 55:32

What we’ve been playing: 01:10:02

Overview:

On this week's show, we breakdown all the latest Canadian gaming news like the rumoured Mass Effect Collection, Vancouver indie dev's new 50v50 WWI shooter, They Bleed Pixels' first console port and why we need more small games!

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

Events:

- FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories by VRTO (October 7 - November 2 2020)

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

Jobs:

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

News:

- New Details and Trailer for NHL 21 - Coming To PlayStation 4 and Xbox One On October 16

- Untamed Wilds Update Hits Dauntless

- Beyond the Wire Deploys into Early Access Next Week

- Lucifer Within Us Out Now on PC

- Mass Effect Legendary Edition Has Been Rated in South Korea

- They Bleed Pixels Comes to Nintendo Switch

- Groove Gunner Coming to Early Access Next Week

- 10MG COLLECTION Features Games from Canadian Developers

Wishlist This:

1 - The Dungeon Beneath by Puzzle Box Games in Montreal, QC. Releasing October 23, Wishlist on Steam. “The Dungeon Beneath is a tactical rogue-like autobattler. Gather your party and descend into the dungeon, battling your way through room after room of nefarious enemies. Collect powerful artifacts and equipment to create an endless variety of strategies.”

2 - Mason: Building Bricks by Telegmatic in Canada. Releasing November 9, Wishlist on Steam. “Mason is a virtual brick set. You can play with Mason the same way you play with LEGO bricks.”

3 - Phantom Brigade (@PhantomBrigade_) by Brace Yourself Games (@BYG_Vancouver) in Vancouver, BC. Releasing November 16th on the Epic Games Store and (already done) TBD on Steam. “Phantom Brigade is a hybrid turn-based & real-time tactical RPG, focusing on in-depth customization and player driven stories.”

Table of Contents: Events: 7:21 - Jobs: 8:25 - News: 10:37 - Wishlist this: 38:05 - Discord Discussion: 47:31 - What We’ve Been Playing: 1:11:02

Overview:

Back on our weekly grind to deliver all the upcoming Canadian gaming events, jobs, news and analysis straight into your earholes. Steve and I also explain our decision to blackout Ubisoft coverage, why we aren't getting Cyberpunk and how is Sega 60 years old?!

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

Events:

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

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

Jobs:

- 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:

- Ikenfell Out Now on Consoles, PC and Game Pass

- Home: Postmortem Edition Available Now on Nintendo Switch

- Dirty Land: Thrill of the Sale Kickstarter Launched

- Dead by Daylight Mobile Hits 10 Million Downloads

- Foregone Launches on Steam October 13

- Ubisoft CEO Explains How the Company Is Aiming to Change to Prevent Abuse

Wishlist This:

1 - Neon Noodles - Cyberpunk Kitchen Automation by Vivid Helix (@VividHelix) in Calgary, AB. Releasing TBD, Wishlist on Steam. “You are in charge of a futuristic kitchen operating in a mysterious cyberpunk world. Automate your robot chefs to cook recipes in perfectly elegant loops to create well oiled machines that churn out dish after dish. It's a zach-like!”

2 - Lucas: Chapter One (@LucasVideoGame1) by Itzy Interactive Inc. (@IncItzy) in Edmonton, AB. Releasing TBD, Sign up for their Mailing List. “An asymmetrical, multiplayer, survival horror video game for the PC based on the graphic novel.”

3 - Chessers by Dakota St. Laurent (@dakkerst) in Kitchener, ON. Releasing October 29, Wishlist on Steam. “Chessers is a bastardized hybrid of Chess and Checkers! Do you have what it takes to become the next Chessers grandmaestro?”