News involving the games developed in Canada, and the people who make them. Indie Games, AAA Games, and in between featured and reported on.
Toronto developer Mighty Yell has announced their first game ‘The Big Con’, a narrative adventure game that is currently announced for Steam and consoles (though the release date is still TBD).
Read MoreThe entire Lost Arcanist mission from start to finish with a three man team of the Interceptor, Storm, and Colossus javelins. Anthem: BioWare Explains How Story, Events, and Endgame Will Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N5rw-FTqg8 Anthem: Every Javelin Ability and Ultimate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhdS2jcmOBQ Subscribe to IGN for more! http://www.youtube.com/user/IGNentertainment?sub_confirmation=1 --------------------------------- Watch more on IGN here!
The new studio founded by ex-BioWare devs Humanoid Origin is looking to fill multiple roles.
It was out in beta earlier, but has now seen a full release - The Chaotic Workshop from Virtex Edge Design is out now on Steam (for both PC and Mac).
Welcome to The Chaotic Workshop, a cartoon puzzle sandbox game which challenges you to solve its puzzles by any means necessary. From rockets to pinball bouncers, tennis ball cannons to proximity mines, it is up to you of how to get the job done. With over 70 items, 50 levels and a full-fledged sandbox level editor, the game becomes whatever you’re imagination can make it.
Wormholes to Watermelons, Tennis Ball Cannons to T.N.T. Crates. Welcome to The Chaotic Workshop. A physics puzzle game which challenges you to solve its blueprint puzzles by any means necessary. From rockets to pinball bouncers, tennis ball cannons to proximity mines, it is up to you of how to get the job done.
With the rebranding to Canadian made games, we can now focus out attention other parts of Canada including the great province Alberta, where Bioware has been making great games since the mid-90's. Most gamers know about Bioware from Baulder's Gate, Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic, or Mass Effect. However they actually haven't released a game since 2014's Dragon Quest: Inquisition.
Enter: Anthem. Announced at E3 2017, and promised a February 21st 2019 release date, Bioware showed off some a new story trailer from PAX West this last weekend.
At the heart of Anthem is the concept of Our World, My Story - the distinctive combination of a shared, dynamic world and a personal story. Discover how these two elements help create a connected world that remains unique to every player. Subscribe and be the first to see Anthem trailers and gameplay videos: http://bit.ly/2qZN5QV.
We'll have more on Anthem in the coming months - it'll hit PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC next year on February 21st.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and other games.
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
After a (ginormous) hiatus, Steve and Stephan are BACK to discuss some Canadian Games Industry news from the past few months but just catch up and talk about games and big game thoughts, man… and launch our end of 2023 Community Awards Polls! Nominate now!!
KEIGH THREEEEEE! New Compulsion Games’ game, Thunder Lotus goes multiplayer, age-old game development questions pondered and Zelda hierarchy debated.
In Stephan's last recorded and produced episode in Halifax, NS, we dive into a bunch of Canadian games from Fire Station to Super Animal Royale to Project Dark. We also talk new Canadian Nindies announcements and more news!
The first episode of Epsilon Games' episodic space puzzler Destination Primus Vita is out now on PC and Mac. The studio is made up of former Ubisoft veterans, and Destination Primus Vita is set in 3044 after an apocalyptic alien attack on earth. You'll play as the six-person team headed on a four-year journey to the homework of the alien invaders, the first of six chapters has you playing as Austin.
You can pick up on Steam right here.
Buy the game: https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/destination-primus-vita-episode-1-austin-pc/ Destination Primus Vita is a narrative, first-person and episodic puzzle game set in a science-fiction universe. Follow the adventures of our main six characters: Austin, Hayao, Artemis, BrX, Geny and Coby as they travel across the cosmos to Primus Vita to complete their vital mission: to save life on Earth!
Narrative Sci-Fi Puzzler Destination Primus Vita – Episode 1: Austin Now Available on PC and Mac
MONTREAL, Canada – Aug. 16, 2018 – Destination Primus Vita, the episodic first-person space puzzler adventure crafted by Epsilon Games, a studio consisting of a former Ubisoft executive producer and lead character artist, and published by Green Man Gaming, introduces its first episode today on PC and Mac. The game will release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the coming months.
In 3044, Crew 121 takes off to Primus Vita to reclaim Earth’s lost water centuries after the aliens known as “The Shatters” stole it. Each member of the six-person crew has a role to play, whether it be a scientist, military operator, or communication expert.
NIM, the A.I. of the interstellar ship Beaufort, designs dreamscapes for each crew member while in cryo-sleep to preserve their mental acuity before the showdown with The Shatters on Primus Vita. These mental reconstructions pull from their personal histories between the crew and integrate tests and puzzles designed to strengthen both their logical and emotional intelligence. Dialogue choices affect the interpersonal relationships of the crew and reveal hidden truths.
Each of Destination Primus Vita’s six episodes unfolds from a different character’s perspective, though each person’s story is intertwined in different ways. Austin Blair, a quantum physicist working to find a way to confront the Shatters, serves as the protagonist of the first episode. Though she never wanted to join this mission, she feels protective of her younger brother, Coby, Crew 121’s lieutenant. Will her fierce sense of familial responsibility be her undoing, or her greatest strength?
“This episode is just the start of our star-spanning sci-fi saga,” says Anne Gibeault, Epsilon Games Creative Lead and author of the tie-in comic. “We’re ready to share this universe with our players and hope they empathize with the threats Crew 121 faces, whether external and alien, or internal and very human.”
Destination Primus Vita - Episode 1: Austin is now available on PC and Mac in English, French, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Russian from Green Man Gaming, Steam and other leading retailers. The “Come into Play” comic, “I’ll soon meet with you” comic, and Episode 1: Austin soundtrack can be purchased separately. The Deluxe Edition containing all of these items at a 10% discount is also available for purchase.
For more information, please visit the official website, follow Primus Vita on Twitter, and like on Facebook.
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About Epsilon Games
Epsilon Games is a Montreal-based independent studio comprised of industry veterans whose portfolios include award-winning titles such as Myst, Assassin’s Creed, and Far Cry 3. With the desire to develop their own creative ideas, this talented team came together to focus on what has become the three pillars of the studio: storytelling, puzzles and immersion. The team strives to make games that they themselves want to play while also engaging all gamers physically, mentally and emotionally.
About Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming Publishing works with independent development studios globally to market their own games and increase the visibility of games in a challenging marketplace. The industry expertise and knowledge of the publishing team provide developers with hands on and collaborative support that includes in-depth market analysis, integrated Marketing and PR campaigns, finishing finance options and global retail strategy.
Greenmangaming.com is an eCommerce store and community platform offering millions of gamers a single destination for all things gaming. With customers in 195 countries, the store stocks a wide catalogue of multi-platform digital games at the best prices and provides the latest game data tracking, reviews and discussions on its community
Do you want to give For Honor a try but don't want to straight up purchase the game? Ubisoft got your back as they'll be having a free weekend for the medieval pvp fighter next weekend from May 3rd - May 6th.
Details can be found on the website here with the timing below.
Xbox will start on May 3, 2018 at 1am PDT, and will end on May 7, 2018 at 12am PDT
PS4* will start on May 3, 2018 at 1am PDT, and will end on May 7, 2018 at 12am PDT
PC* will start on May 3, 2018 at 10am PDT, and will end on May 6, 2018 at 1pm PDT
*PS4 & PC pre-load available starting May 1, 2018 at 12am PDT
Become a Warrior during the For Honor Free Weekend happening May 3-6. Keep the progress of your adventures and save up to 67% on the game. Existing Warriors, if you train with your apprentice friends, you can both earn a bounty with the Warrior Training Program. Visit ForHonorGame.com/FreeWeekend to learn more!
Ubisoft has announced that Prince of Persia is returning…sort of. The series, which hasn’t seen a console game since 2010’s Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands is coming as a limited-time event in For Honor. The update includes 30 pieces of Prince of Persia-inspired loot to unlock.
Ubisoft is having a special Halloween event for For Honor - live now until November 1st the “Fans of the Otherworld” in-game event is free for all players. It comes with a new game mode, exclusive Halloween-themed loot, and new executions
Ubisoft announced that Season 3 of their third year for For Honor on August 1st will introduce new Viking Hero ‘Jormungandr’, as well as a new Breach map, and various quality of life and balance changes. Check out the full trailer below.
Ubisoft announced today that Far Cry 5 has become the fastest selling Far Cry game in franchise history. Digital Distribution accounted for 50% of the games total sales, which is also the second biggest launch in Ubisoft history - trailing on 2016's The Division.
Along with the announcement, Ubisoft also provided some fun facts about the game such as the 5.1 million fish gamers have caught since the games launch last week. Check them out below and see you in Hope County.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and other games.
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
After a (ginormous) hiatus, Steve and Stephan are BACK to discuss some Canadian Games Industry news from the past few months but just catch up and talk about games and big game thoughts, man… and launch our end of 2023 Community Awards Polls! Nominate now!!
KEIGH THREEEEEE! New Compulsion Games’ game, Thunder Lotus goes multiplayer, age-old game development questions pondered and Zelda hierarchy debated.
In Stephan's last recorded and produced episode in Halifax, NS, we dive into a bunch of Canadian games from Fire Station to Super Animal Royale to Project Dark. We also talk new Canadian Nindies announcements and more news!
Ubisoft released a trailer for the season pass of Far Cry 5, which you can check out below.
Sign up for the season pass and get access to 3 upcoming DLCs: Dead Living Zombies, Hours of Darkness, Lost on Mars, plus Far Cry 3 Classic Edition! Learn more at farcry.com. Available March 27, 2018.
We break down Baldur Gate 3's unprecedented success & the knock-on effects it'll have on the industry and how we make games moving forward. We also speak to Ontario-based indie game devs Twinolli about their upcoming action-puzzler Highlighters which just got a (Dad Deck-verified) Steam demo!
We speak to Québécois game dev Dragon Slumber, creator of Tech Support, Aethernaut and other games.
We reveal the winners of our ‘23 Community Awards poll and discuss Drinkbox’s latest teaser for their next project- and more!
This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
Stephan got terminated but that’s okay he just has more time to cover Canadian games now.
After a (ginormous) hiatus, Steve and Stephan are BACK to discuss some Canadian Games Industry news from the past few months but just catch up and talk about games and big game thoughts, man… and launch our end of 2023 Community Awards Polls! Nominate now!!
KEIGH THREEEEEE! New Compulsion Games’ game, Thunder Lotus goes multiplayer, age-old game development questions pondered and Zelda hierarchy debated.
In Stephan's last recorded and produced episode in Halifax, NS, we dive into a bunch of Canadian games from Fire Station to Super Animal Royale to Project Dark. We also talk new Canadian Nindies announcements and more news!
Way of the Passive Fist, Household Games' debut game, is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Humble, Green Man Gaming). I played the first few levels of the game last night and really enjoyed my time so far - it's a fun experience that is a mix of 16-bit Beat em Up's, and Punchout. Check out the trailer below and check the game out on your prefered platform!
Way of the Passive Fist is NOW AVAILABLE on Steam, PS4, and Xbox One! Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/625680/Way_of_the_Passive_Fist/ Humble Store: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/way-of-the-passive-fist Green Man Gaming: https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/way-of-the-passive-fist-pc/ Play a new, original brawler that Rock, Paper, Shotgun calls "Parrylicious"! © Household Games 2018
With Far Cry 5 coming March 27th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC - and IGN is having it as their big "IGN-First" games, and so there were a lot of videos. I've gathered some below, but you can check out IGN for the rest of them.
Far Cry 5 is being developed primarily at Ubisoft Montreal, with Ubisoft Toronto being one of the studios helping out.
Completing the Missing in Action side quest in Far Cry 5's cooperative mode is a ton of fun. Played on Ultra settings with max FOV. 16 Minutes of Far Cry 5 Gameplay - A Dish Served Cold Mission in 4K 60fps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkCVV8c8Gp8 8 Minutes of Far Cry 5 Bear Companion Gameplay on PS4 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y9CQ48qlv4 Subscribe to IGN for more!
We stealth our way through most of this mission where we need to liberate and save helpers of the resistance. Captured on PC at Ultra settings. Far Cry 5: Saving Your Comrades Co-Op Gameplay in 4K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmbQC9nrmI 8 Minutes of Far Cry 5 Bear Companion Gameplay on PS4 Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y9CQ48qlv4 Subscribe to IGN for more!
Liberating the bear Cheeseburger and recruiting him onto our team in Far Cry 5. 16 Minutes of Far Cry 5 Gameplay - A Dish Served Cold Mission in 4K 60fps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkCVV8c8Gp8 Far Cry 5: Saving Your Comrades Co-Op Gameplay in 4K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQmbQC9nrmI Subscribe to IGN for more! http://www.youtube.com/user/IGNentertainment?sub_confirmation=1 ---------------------------------- Follow IGN for more!
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