Comics X Games Arcade Submission Due January 31st

Little community news here, but friend of the site Sagan Yee let me know that submissions for the annual Comics X Games Arcade is due January 31st (a littler earlier than normal). Non-Toronto artists, and works-in-progress are accepted.

Comics x Games fosters collaboration between the independent game and comic communities through a variety of projects, partnerships and events. Every year with our partners during the Toronto Comics Arts Festival (TCAF), we present unique, game-focused content — from original games and gallery shows, to panels and talks.

You can check out the FAQ right here, and the submission form right here. If you got an interesting thing going on, might as well show it off! Comics X Games will be Saturday/Sunday May 12th-13th.

Hand Eye Society Starts A Beta Buddy Program - Beta Test Games!

Our friends over at the Hand Eye Society started a Beta Buddy Program. What is the Beta Buddy program you ask? It's a program to sign up to be a beta tester to test out unreleased games, or if you're looking for beta testers, you can  sign up for the program as well to get testers:

"Interested in playing games before they’re released, and telling the game creators what you think? We can help you out. Want people to play your game and get their feedback? We can help you too! We’re starting the Beta Buddy Program to help game creators get the feedback they need, and provide an outlet for people who want to contribute to and get insight into this iterative creative process."

If you want to sign up to test out games, you can fill out the following form.  If you're an indie developer and want to have your game tested, you can fill out this form.  Make sure to check out The Hand Eye Society for all the details.

Hand Eye Society Offers Additional Way To Support Toronto Developed Games

Big shout out to Metroidvanias.com who pointed out to me a new program over at Hand Eye Society, which helps support Toronto Developed Video games.  For only 7 dollars a month you can get the following:

• a free Toronto (or Toronto-affiliated) game each month;
• discounts at Iceman Games and The Beguiling/Little Island/Page & Panel: The TCAF Shop;
• our official membership card mailed to you;
• voting rights at the Annual General Meeting.

Pretty awesome! The first game is Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition from DrinkBox Studios.  Also for a limited time if you sign up for a whole year you will get a Hand Eye Society t-shirt and Superbrothers art.

Make sure to check out the Hand Eye Society for full details.