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February�s Black History Is More Than Just A Month Newsletter

Wild how 2020 was 3 years ago.

I joke, but you just watch, you’ll find yourself thinking the exact same thing. Remember when it was 2019 and then 2 weeks later it was time to celebrate new years again? Anyways, tons of socials and events to submit your game to, so please be aware of deadlines! Show your games to the world! You deserve it! See something that should be in the newsletter? Send it to us! I’ll pop it in faster than you can say…uhh…a really long word!

Also, it’s Black History Month! If you know any Black creators, check out their work and tell them that it’s valid and appreciated–even when February is over. ESPECIALLY when February is over.

If you’re a Black creator and want to chill with people like yourself, get your butt over to the Ubisoft Black Game Pros Mixer!� (See below )

Don�t forget, there�s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to�calendar@handeyesociety.com�at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our�Facebook Group�(as long as it�s relevant to local games/playful media and doesn�t violate our�Code of Conduct), or @ us on�Twitter�for a RT.

WHERE TO JAUNT � EVENTS

February 4

DMG is hosting their organizing Committee Meeting that’s open to all members!

February 8

Ready…Set…FLIRT! A Valentine’s Party!

Workshop! Learn 3D Animation with Blender over at InterAccess!

February 10

The community’s own Shel Kahn is running the next GMing Club at DMG!

February 12

Also, a Generative Drawing workshop at InterAccess!

February 14

The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie comes out today and honestly, this is a real huge deal to me. I’ve been waiting for this for…forever! It’s going to be a fun time! HATER FREE ZONE

February 15

If you wanted to learn about Texturing Pipelines, there’s going to be a workshop with DMG!

Festival of Scrolling Panoramic Art! Whoa, this looks cool!

February 18

Public Speaking 101 sounds like a very interesting workshop. I should go there. I mumble a lot and I want to know how to be more clear when public speaking. ANYWAY TMI

February 22

Game Jam! Feb Fatale 7: Presence Tense with DMG. Go make some vidya games, y’all!

Create A Wrestler Tournament at Electric Perfume!

February 26

The next game Writers Circle + Social. Rev up those narrative designs and get writing!

February 29

*dude voice* Hypergame: 1997 Video Quest, at the wonderful Electric Perfume!

WHERE TO HAUNT � SOCIALS

February 5

The Indie Mixer is back! Go make some friends!

February 8

DMG will be hosting their monthly Speaker Social! Go see what’s up in the community!

#ICYMI

Did you submit a game for Comics X Games? Time is running out! Deadlines are coming! Give us what you have! The game doesn’t have to be huge! It can be a small bite-sized game, too! If you’ve always wanted to showcase your game to 100s of people, now is the time! I believe in you!

Sky Rogue is now on the #XboxOne!

Get it on the Microsoft Store:https://t.co/GWsCsK4cWj pic.twitter.com/no0RBiZuRi

— Sky Rogue Official (@skyroguegame) January 31, 2020

Sometimes Always Monsters – Launch Trailerhttps://t.co/aUKqz9jLwd

— Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) February 3, 2020

We've put all our Nintendo Switch games on sale for 50% OFF! Combat the winter blues with these spicy deals:

Guacamelee! 2: https://t.co/borJntyBBz
Guacamelee! STCE: https://t.co/J4kGSz39z7
Severed: https://t.co/1ad9Y2izR6
Mutant Blobs Attack: https://t.co/4OPOV8CPpX pic.twitter.com/5MoRPHADx3

— DrinkBox Studios (@DrinkBoxStudios) February 3, 2020

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

In honour of Black History Month, Ubisoft Toronto is proud to host its first Black Game Pros Mixer on Thursday, February 6. The event will bring together Black talent and professionals from the local video game and tech industry for an evening of networking and a panel discussion featuring Tanya DePass (I Need Diverse Games) and Raymond Graham (Unity Technologies).

BREADWINNER � JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! – Beno�t�Esmein

A-Game Design Co is looking for a Unity 2D/C# programmer!

Hi, I�m Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I�m looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!

Rockstar Games has WORK.

Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city � many of which are�not�organized by Hand Eye Society � and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to�calendar@handeyesociety.com�before the month in which the event takes place.

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Call for Artists: Bentway Games

Call for artists! We�re looking for 6 creators to design small, playful experiences for The Bentway, an innovative public space underneath the Gardiner Expressway. The Bentway regularly hosts various community, cultural and artistic projects that expand our conception of the urban park and the use of city infrastructure. This summer, in partnership with Hand Eye Society, it will become home to a series of “tiny games” designed to be played by the thousands of people who walk through the site. The games will be installed in the space as written instructions that allow visitors to play on-the-spot, using no resources or supplies other than themselves and the surrounding environment.

In May, the games will be officially unveiled at a Bentway event.

Design/Playtest Sessions: March 27, April 11, April 25
Launch Event: May 23 & 24

Compensation will include a $600 honorarium per participant, plus meals and transportation.

Apply to Be a Participant!

Submissions are open until�February 28. Artists will be confirmed in early March. Selected participants must be available for all on-site sessions, and the launch event. Creators from non-gaming backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Inspiration

What kind of games will you be making? They’ll be non-digital. They’ll need to be playable with no supplies at all, or only those that people commonly carry around. They’ll need to be simple enough to be fully playable after reading the instructions off of a sign. They’ll need to be accessible enough to be played by the wide range of visitors who pass through the space.��

We’re not after deep strategy or rich immersion here. The goal is to encourage playful exploration The Bentway, and an engagement with the issues it presents, as an urban experiment that knits together seven neighbourhoods and serves as a public space in the heart of the city. Think about poem-like games that evoke a mood, explore a thought, or examine an interaction in a focused way.

Of course, the games will also need to be fleshed out and playable, since they’ll be seen by thousands! That’s why we’re making sure to facilitate playtesting sessions during the design process.

Still not sure what we�re looking for? This project was inspired by initiatives like the ones included in the list to the right. Check out the links, get inspired, and don’t forget to apply by February 28!

Playlist

Casual Games for Protesters
by Molleindustria and Harry Giles

Tiny Games
by Hide&Seek

Games For People
by Pat Ashe and George Buckenham

A Small Book with Games In It
by Gloam Collective

Games for Walkers
by Harry Giles

Casual Games for Casual Hikers
by Aitch Giles

Games at Dorset Park
by Hand Eye Society

FAQ

What will the final game installations look like?�

We’re working out the specifics of the exact format. However, the final game instructions will be passed onto a graphic designer who will produce some form of signage, which will printed and posted in the space. The visual footprint of this project is important to all parties, so expect something cool!

What’s the final deliverable? Am I expected to help out with creating the actual installation?�

Participants just need to produce final game instructions in text form. We’ll take it from there. Here’s an example of our past game jam completed for Evergreen Brick Works that was turned into a zine!

What’s the process and time commitment like?

Participants will be on-site for one “game jam”-ish day, where you’ll explore the site, talk to Bentway staff, and riff on ideas with one another. Several weeks later, you’ll meet up again on-site for a few hours to playtest your ideas. And several weeks after that, you’ll meet up one more time to do a final test and finalize their games. You are expected to do some of the conceptual design and development on your own time in between sessions.

You’ll also need to be on-site for the launch weekend, where you’ll be asked to show off your game to groups a few times each day.

Travel and food for the on-site sessions will be covered.

I have more questions!

Send us an email at info@handeyesociety.com!

In Partnership With

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New Membership Perk for Hand Eye Society Members!

Hello all! I know you’ve been seeing a lot of posts on our social media with searching for game submissions for this year’s Comics X Games or our partnership with The Bentway but this post is for all of our amazing members who help keep Hand Eye Society running and help us provide fun and engaging events in our community. For all active HE Members, you now have access to more exclusive membership perks via Insert Coin Accounting!

Insert Coin is a games focused accounting firm solely dedicated to empowering our industry. They provide all tax-related services pertaining to daily bookkeeping, year-end corporate filing, tax-credit strategy, and government audits/review for programs like CMF/Ontario Creates.

FREE ACCOUNTING HYGIENE ASSESSMENT & $50 OFF MONTHLY ACCOUNTING SERVICES PER YEAR

Financial hygiene is critical to business success and you need to give your finances a check-up. It’s not just about paying taxes in time. It’s about having a strong business that will withstand possible scrutiny Working with Insert Coin, you can easily have real-time updates on your bank accounts and company finances through cloud-based bookkeeping.

$250 OFF SR&ED + OIDMTC TAX-CREDIT

Optimize tax credit and grant programs such as SR&ED, OIDMTC, CMF, IDMF, and IRAP.
SR&ED: Scientific Research and Experimental Development

OIDMTC: Ontario Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit CMF: Canada Media Fund
IDMF: Interactive Digital Media Fund
IRAP: Industrial Research Assistant Program

FREE CMF/IDMF BUDGET REVIEW & $200 OFF AUDIT OR REVIEW SERVICES

Discussing your plans for prospective funding through a comprehensive budget review session. With respect to the accounting and reporting of project costs, you will need a third-party to review or audit your expenses during productions exceeding $250k and $500k.

For more details, check out their website or get in touch with Hannah Short at hannah@ins-coin.com

And that’s it! If you want access to more perks like this, please consider supporting us and become a Hand Eye Society Member today.

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May The Force Be With Us Newsletter

Wow. April was 3 years ago. It’s been really hard few years and so much has changed. I hope everyone is doing their best working from home and washing your hands. There’s not much to say, just keep doing your best and I hope we’ll all be able to hug each other soon! Enjoy the warmer weather!

Disney, please don’t sue us for using this gif of our cute overlord, Baby Yoda.

Her voice is good for my mental health. I feel better now. pic.twitter.com/lm9pJ8IbEp

— Dretoven (@Blackkout__) April 17, 2020

@ me pic.twitter.com/JefVr2W22K

— Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) April 29, 2020

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

May 1

It’s still 2020, that’s incredible. This year has been a decade long.

May 5

DMG’s Organizing Committee Meeting is goin’ on!

May 9

DMG’s monthly Speaker Social for May.

May 13

Dirty Rectangles is now O N L I N E.

May 21

Toronto’s Monthly Unity Meetup is happening again with special guest Ashley Alicia from Unity.

#ICYMI

This week our 2020 @Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank finalists are pitching their games to a jury of Ubisoft and National Bank experts for a chance to win a mentorship and $50,000.

Check out this year's finalists https://t.co/FhlFtThOci | pic.twitter.com/hZ9UiW1Wp3

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) April 28, 2020

can't believe gears tactics won't let me make the dudes shirtless… game developers are cowards

— Robert Yang (@radiatoryang) April 30, 2020

Grab your Regulator and get ready for another trip to the Sargasso Nebula:

Void Bastards is coming to Nintendo Switch & PS4 – May 7th! pic.twitter.com/C0XlqqX0kR

— Void Bastards (@VoidBastards) April 16, 2020

I WAS PLAYING THE INSTRUMENTS TO THEIR SINGING THEN THEY STOPPED. I GOT SAD CUZ I THOUGHT THEY WERE UPSET BY ME BUT– #AnimalCrossing #ACNH pic.twitter.com/WKHa6HE0bu

— driz (@ProbablyDriz) April 19, 2020

The @saugaculture team invites #Mississauga based artists to apply for 2 upcoming #ArtsAtHome projects - Maps of Mississauga and Arts in Isolation. These #StayAtHome projects are a way to explore and capture the spirit and stories of Mississauga.

: https://t.co/I3G34ooW24 pic.twitter.com/YQXvjfUDNS

— Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) April 29, 2020

Hi! We hope you're doing ok. As a fun test, Steve will be doing a Twitch stream on Friday, demonstrating the basics of Playdate programming! It should be an hour or so. If you're curious, mark your calendar: 5/1 11:00 AM PDT. pic.twitter.com/k8sH5rZvzy

— Playdate (@playdate) April 29, 2020

The third round of grant submissions for the Canadian writers emergency relief fund for those affected by #COVID19 is May 5 @writerstrust https://t.co/LkjudigWIF

— Ontario Creates (@OntarioCreates) April 28, 2020

Remember when we had our edible games workshop at @EGBrickWorks?

Now you can purchase the source! Please consider supporting @JennSandercock's Edible Games Cookbook: Play with your Food!

: https://t.co/heRshQgoFc pic.twitter.com/vt4zGezAZB

— Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) April 27, 2020

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

We're excited to announce the first QueerJS online meetup!

Taking place at https://t.co/3paxbr3inR
Tuesday, May 16 16:00 UTC

Sign up to attend
Apply now to be a speaker or volunteerhttps://t.co/TLC3nRFkhj pic.twitter.com/szjlwcA39t

— QueerJS (@QueerJS) April 27, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Hey all! We’re looking for a freelance remote prop concept/ 3D model artist to help us out on Dawn of the Monsters at 13AM Games! Buildings, city assets, vegetation, machinery and vehicles and military equipment, maybe even mecha/near futuristic visual inspirations from comic book/Mike Mignola (Hellboy) style and anime/manga are assets we’re looking for–all simplified and low poly models. Contact Takashi: Twitter or Email!

Join Pixelles & Stadia online for our Career Ignite learn & learn event: "Improving Your Job Interview Skills". You'll hear a presentation on general tips and leadership then breakout into role groups with mentors.

Open to all
May 13th @ 12pm EST
https://t.co/FvKjtRNeMf

— Pixelles Montr?al (@PixellesMtl) May 1, 2020

Hi Twitter I am very much *still* Hiring!

I'm hiring for a CEO, CMO, Full Stack Developers, Office Manager, eComm Manager, Communications Manager (all based in TO) and a Bilingual Sales Rep (Ottawa) - My DMs are open and full descriptions are on our LinkedIn company page

— Avery (@AveryFrancis) April 17, 2020

A-Game is expanding! Full-time position for Ontario-based Unity / C# Developer needed ASAP for remote work on innovative new video game project: https://t.co/YanLj8ude1

— A-Game Studios (@AGameDesignCo) April 29, 2020

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

My current job has essentially fired me, so I'm looking for work now more than ever.

Game producer. Designer. Writer. Anything game related, just let me know. If I can freelance about 50-150 USD, I'll be good. DMs are open, friends https://t.co/uPDEUt9bfL

— Guil Bandini (@CappuccinoGuil) March 27, 2020

You or someone you know a dope graphic designer who loves getting paid in real money for work? @evolve_pr is looking for someone to help develop consistent branding elements, presentations/decks, and more. More info in thread

— Tom Ohle (@EvolveTom) March 26, 2020

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!

Rockstar Games has WORK.

Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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April's Hang In There Newsletter

Hey everyone! I hope you’ve all been doing well! Times are hard and there are a lot of things happening out there in the world, but we have to do our best to stay positive and do our best with staying indoors when possible, washing our hands and, well, I think you all know the drill.

There’s not much things going on in Toronto with local events obviously…BUT there are quite a few online events and initiatives going on within the city that you can join to make games, make friends as well as applying for personal funding.

Please forgive the bare bones calendar! I’m sure when things get better we’ll have more events in city venues again!

In the meantime, stay safe and don’t touch your face without washing your hands.

This newsletter is more of an info dump, so please feel free to share, check out, or attend these virtual events!

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

April 7

DMG’s Organizing Committee Meeting.

April 15

Game Workers Unite’s Monthly General Meeting.

April 29

DMG’s Game Writer’s Circle + Social.

#ICYMI

We're excited to announce the finalists for the 2020 @Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank .

Check it out https://t.co/FhlFtThOci pic.twitter.com/BQWOWAiNSD

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) March 25, 2020

The March 25 deadline for this program has been extended to April 8, due to challenges caused by COVID-19, https://t.co/blBOpS1zrn pic.twitter.com/l7Yffy9NlO

— Ontario Arts Council (@ONArtsCouncil) March 23, 2020

NOW LIVE: https://t.co/0SeIPDEbAB

Our GDC Relief Bundle, powered by @itchio, is now available this week only as a PWYW – 167 items donated by 104 creators!

https://t.co/zmuVn52ibw

All proceeds will go directly to the GDC Relief Fund spearheaded by @wingsfundme. pic.twitter.com/068E42JR8a

— gamedev.world (@gamedevworld) March 30, 2020

Sometimes Always Monsters releases in less than a week, and the team's got a crazy time coming. Still, we've got a little bit of news left to announce that you're not going to want to miss.

Sign up for our newsletter so you get the updates.https://t.co/OAfJDtvz6D

— Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) March 29, 2020

If you missed us last night.
Games workers: COVID-19 is affecting all of us. If you need assistance, The ESDC is seeking advice from affected workers so they can figure out a path forward for you. You can participate anon in these consultations here:
https://t.co/uoulHeDuEc

— GWU Toronto (@GWU_Toronto) March 27, 2020

We're very excited to announce that BELOW is coming to #PS4 April 7th! Delve into #BELOW's mysterious underworld, now with an all-new Explore Mode

Learn more on PlayStation Blog: https://t.co/Fa61zquD9U

Grab your sword & shield, pack well… & bring a light!
pic.twitter.com/8pMdvp5Unj

— CAPY (@CAPYGAMES) March 25, 2020

Indiepocalypse is a monthly indie game (physical or digital) anthology that collects together games by developers and pays them! Upon acceptance and in royalties! There are no requirements for entries based on theme, genre, age of game, etc. and I claim no ownership or exclusivity?of your work. So submit?whatever you want.

Each issue also comes with a short PDF zine with a page for (and made by) each developer. In an attempt cross-pollinate games folks with other artists, each issue will have a cover made by someone outside of, or tangentially related to, the world of games. Below is the first cover. Submit!

Get hit with Cupid's arrow this Valentine's and check out our sizzling new trailer for Later Daters! The elderly dating "simcom" is coming at you on Switch and Steam April 16, 2020 @Steam #switch #datingsim #visualnovel https://t.co/UhRRWenGkz pic.twitter.com/BKKxgWfjkg

— Later Daters (@Bloom_Digital_) February 14, 2020

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

April 3-5th we're packing our digital bags & coming to your house for Now Play This at Home, a virtual festival of creativity, play & experimentation. pic.twitter.com/OeMqusnWKW

— Now Play This (@nowplaythese) March 27, 2020

Did you worry we were going to be cancelled?!

*hearty goat laugh* No, friends, TOJam 2020 is HAPPENING on May 8 -10!

We're going fully virtual this year to keep everyone safe and sound. More details are coming as we plan them! pic.twitter.com/zIAqjksRHJ

— Toronto Game Jam (@torontogamejam) March 27, 2020

We hope you're all taking good care of yourselves and each other. We are excited to say that we have an online game jam coming up to help the planet, that you can be part of right from home: The #ClimateJam! Info here: https://t.co/3LhpFV9JjI pic.twitter.com/GXFMiyWxeq

— IndieCade (@IndieCade) March 20, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Do I know any Junior Producer who is looking for work? Great team, great company! Work from anywhere.

RTs appreciated. DMs open, thank you

— Gwen Foster (@ifnotnowgwen) March 27, 2020

#Toronto artists, who enliven our city, are now facing potentially devastating financial strains due to cancelled performances.
? Please consider donating to @TOArtsFdn: https://t.co/2EzUFWlr0F
? For artists seeking relief, apply here: https://t.co/JNFvAHkFBH #TOArtsTogether pic.twitter.com/AyDn7ZUOUV

— Toronto Arts Council (@TorontoArts) March 26, 2020

This is 100% true! I work for a bank and worked for different call centers, you HAVE to state that you've been affected by COVID-19! pic.twitter.com/pnAGaB16Gq

— CASSANDRA (@gringatears) March 26, 2020

My current job has essentially fired me, so I'm looking for work now more than ever.

Game producer. Designer. Writer. Anything game related, just let me know. If I can freelance about 50-150 USD, I'll be good. DMs are open, friends https://t.co/uPDEUt9bfL

— CappuccinoGuil (@CappuccinoGuil) March 27, 2020

You or someone you know a dope graphic designer who loves getting paid in real money for work? @evolve_pr is looking for someone to help develop consistent branding elements, presentations/decks, and more. More info in thread

— Tom Ohle (@EvolveTom) March 26, 2020

Our friends at @zzzgiants are hiring!

Unity Programmer
Level Designer
Environment Artist

Apply!https://t.co/Z7UdUSXQvS

— Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) March 23, 2020

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

A-Game Design Co is looking for a Unity 2D/C# programmer!

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!

Rockstar Games has WORK.

Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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June's HES Newsletter

Black Lives Matter. That’s it.

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

June 2

DMG’s Organizing Committee Meeting for all members.

June 6

Game Workers Unite Toronto are organizing their huge town hall event, Pause/Unpause: Surviving COVID-19 in the Games Industry! Register while you still have time!

Join Us, Toronto chapter of Game Workers Unite for a discussion about the current state and future of the digital games industry https://t.co/j7DN5RoXD5

— GWU Toronto (@GWU_Toronto) May 29, 2020

June 10

Dirty Rectangles is hosting their second online event!

IN TWO WEEKS

The 2nd ever ONLINE edition of @DirtyRectangles
Indie Game
Show & Chill

ft. @finalfinalgirl, @systemchalk, @JonahD, @ZedPoirier, @coleycaves, @bear_cabin, and Josiah Wilkinson.

Join us on https://t.co/KU05XrVJhE on June 10th @ 8pm for the fun AND the games. pic.twitter.com/19vyyUcrYD

— Dirty Rectangles Toronto (@Rectangles_TO) May 27, 2020

June 13

DMG is hosting their June Speaker Social.

#ICYMI

We couldn't hold our usual in-person awards ceremony for Ubisoft Toronto NEXT so last night we did it virtually!

Congratulations again to all of this year's winners and finalists.https://t.co/KheRx9OFpv

— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) May 28, 2020

Our fundraiser for Page & Panel is nearing its end. We sincerely thank everyone for their support, for ordering from the shop, all of it. It's humbling and we're so grateful. https://t.co/VneFJwzm4S

— TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (@TorontoComics) May 28, 2020

We're excited to announce that we're part of the @_wholesomegames #WholesomeDirect showcase!

Catch an exclusive sneak peek of Pekoe and 50+ other cute and cozy upcoming games tomorrow at 1PM

Set a reminder for the event here: https://t.co/RnTLtPbDCF pic.twitter.com/Vl6AOCsAaO

— Kitten Cup Studio (@KittenCupStudio) May 25, 2020

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD2020, I set my introduction trailer, explaining my desire to help the world by being the right kind of inspiration

Not cause I got out of bed this morn. But because I can contribute to your life, If you need mehttps://t.co/Aw1xkoiEv2

— Steven Spohn (@stevenspohn) May 21, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Solace State, our cyberpunk social impact game, is looking for a game writer. Paid hourly contract position, Ontario applicants preferred. #hiring #gamedev
Our work must always be intersectional. Show me that you can write to empower diverse characters.https://t.co/rokHv6mwIp

— Tanya Kan #BlackLivesMatter (@VividFoundry) May 29, 2020

Hey all! We’re looking for a freelance remote prop concept/ 3D model artist to help us out on Dawn of the Monsters at 13AM Games! Buildings, city assets, vegetation, machinery and vehicles and military equipment, maybe even mecha/near futuristic visual inspirations from comic book/Mike Mignola (Hellboy) style and anime/manga are assets we’re looking for–all simplified and low poly models. Contact Takashi: Twitter or Email!

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

My current job has essentially fired me, so I'm looking for work now more than ever.

Game producer. Designer. Writer. Anything game related, just let me know. If I can freelance about 50-150 USD, I'll be good. DMs are open, friends https://t.co/uPDEUt9bfL

— Guil Bandini (@CappuccinoGuil) March 27, 2020

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!

Rockstar Games has WORK.

Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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October's Wear A Mask Newsletter

Spooooky

Just a few things:

Wear a mask.
Wash your hands.
Download the COVID-19 Tracing app.
Get READY FOR WORDPLAY 2020 BAYBEEEEEEEE

Oh oh oh! Also, we’re getting ready to launch our official Discord channel! Isn’t that great? Better late than never, huh? Want a sneak peek? Email me. Until then, members, keep an eye out in your email for some deets!

Stay safe.

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

October 1

Games Writing Workshop with DMG!

October 7

Game Workers Unite Toronto have their meeting!

October 7 – November 2

There’s going to be a festival for VR Stories, FIVARS!!

Oct 10

October Speaker Social with DMG!

Oct 14

More Dirty Rectangles on stream!

#ICYMI

Community friend Neil has launched their latest game, G U N P I G! Please consider supporting them!

Our Kickstarter preview for "Strange Lusts / Strange Loves: An Anthology of Erotic Interactive Fiction" is live! Sign up to be notified on launch!!

Special thanks to my co-editor @cysdavis, and to our partners @strangehorizons & @gameandacurry! https://t.co/An645XAZL8

— Sharang Biswas (@SharangBiswas) September 30, 2020

Reminder! The deadline to apply to our first Damage Labs Studio Startup cohort has been extended to October 14!

We are looking for new studios looking to explore alternative ownership, financing, and social impact through games and digital media. https://t.co/vLJVEh20bS

— DMG (@DMGToronto) September 30, 2020

So, what do you think of our 2020 surprises?

This isn't all we're working on, but it has been wonderful to finally share these games and stories with you. #indiegame pic.twitter.com/6dBASoXhLO

— Benjamin Rivers (Inc.) (@BenjaminRivers) September 22, 2020

The publication day for HENCH has finally come!

At long last, it is released onto the earth to do its dread work.

Come for the swears and body horror, stay for the data science and critiques of the police state. https://t.co/xKdTu6DNCs pic.twitter.com/UMRhchWeSn

— Natalie Zed, but made of spiders (@NatalieZed) September 22, 2020

This semester I decided to be an evil professor and run my 4th-year class in a game jam format (so every few weeks the students have to submit a new game)

Anyway, this week they had their first submission and in the following thread I am going to link their submissions

— Professor SpookyKitten (@yifatshaik) September 27, 2020

Omg, I can finally let it slip!
Night of the Indigenous Game Devs is happening again this year!!!

Deets coming next week! pic.twitter.com/0eUqGOhd1L

— Meagan Byrne (@byrne_meagan) September 27, 2020

since we're having crunch discourse again apparently pic.twitter.com/MTmmfkXAl5

— Pyronoid, but Scary! (@PyronoidD) September 27, 2020

Incredibly hype to have indie legend @sosowski on Industry Chats this week.

We'll be talking longevitiy in indie games, feeling the designer within play, and making weird wild wacky fun!

Show starts Thursday at 7PM EST
Follow now to get notified:https://t.co/9GhZVzTvjD pic.twitter.com/rvJJEDWOEu

— Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) September 29, 2020

Look at this cute Link.

I don't have OCs…so when I get into a slump I just draw Link ?? pic.twitter.com/mecBOJ5laM

— Saffron Aurora (@Lemondaurora) September 29, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Work with us! We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our great team! Innovative projects! Interesting problems! Benefits! #gamedev #gamejobs #gamedevjobs #canada #ontariohttps://t.co/lkGrQaPM7Y pic.twitter.com/6X19ykpeSq

— A Fold Apart/Lightning Rod Games (@LRGthunder) September 24, 2020

Hey all! We’re looking for a freelance remote prop concept/ 3D model artist to help us out on Dawn of the Monsters at 13AM Games! Buildings, city assets, vegetation, machinery and vehicles and military equipment, maybe even mecha/near futuristic visual inspirations from comic book/Mike Mignola (Hellboy) style and anime/manga are assets we’re looking for–all simplified and low poly models. Contact Takashi: Twitter or Email!

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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Help Shape the Future of Hand Eye Society!

Friends, collaborators, and community members: We at Hand Eye Society are making moves and planning schemes on how to prioritize our activities in the years to come, and we need your help! We are inviting all members of the independent videogame community to take part of our stakeholder and environmental scanning process, facilitated by Currents Group. The resulting strategic plan will guide us throughout a major transitional period which will include adaptations to the pandemic, as well as significant changes in staff and Board.

If you’ve ever had blue-sky ideas for what a local videogame arts organization could accomplish, now is the time to let us know! More professional development and exhibition opportunities for BIPOC creators? Artsier, weirder events that push the boundaries of? what a game even is? Virtual spaces for discussing fun stuff and tough issues? Whatever your dreams for the future of indie games in Toronto/the GTA, we want to hear from you!

Take Our Survey Before AUGUST 10

This is the first time we have undergone this process in a decade of operations, so your input would be massively appreciated. All information will be kept anonymous and presented in a way that cannot be attributed to participants.

Stay safe out there, and don’t forget to wear a mask!

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November's WordPlay is coming Newsletter

Just a few things:

Wear a mask.
Wash your hands.
Download the COVID-19 Tracing app.
Get READY FOR WORDPLAY 2020 BAYBEEEEEEEE

We would love to welcome everyone to our official Hand Eye Society Discord channel! Join us! Hang out! Chat!

Stay safe.

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

November 2

Unity Club with DMG

November 3

Organizing Committee Meeting with DMG

November 5

DMG’s Games Writing Workshop Group

November 14

Origin Stories: In Conversation with the Artists with DMG

November 21 & 22

Hand Eye Society’s WordPlay Festival!

Check out the Speakers and Games! Also, we need Volunteers!

November 26

DMG’s Game Writer’s Circle + Social

#ICYMI

NEW DROQEN GAME! NEW DROQEN GAME! Look at that trailer!

i made a videogame for @10mingames, a collection of 10 x 10 minute videogames: https://t.co/ljq7CSME5x

it's a short game but you know it's a real game, too, because it's on steam: https://t.co/fq2SXEobDY

HANDMADEDEATHLABYRINTH issue 0 is releasing october 15. here is a trailer. pic.twitter.com/p0QPxtIBPi

— droqen, who will talk to you about games (@droqen) October 1, 2020

And we're live! Check out Strange Lusts / Strange Loves: An Anthology of Erotic Interactive Fiction!

Special thanks to co-editor @cysdavis, partners @strangehorizons & @gameandacurry, and project advisors @bananachangames & @MaxGamesSeidman!https://t.co/An645XAZL8

— Sharang Biswas (@SharangBiswas) October 27, 2020

I’m making a game, too!

in case ya missed it, @ttl_anderson and i are working on a game for the @playdate! here's a taste of our little game!

please consider supporting us! pic.twitter.com/Nuv0EzLTAq

— ??.?.?? (@Rokashi) October 31, 2020

Well- we are looking for a new space to store our donations because we've been using our friends' porch for real. Freezing winter means freezing donations. Not ideal. Details in the graphic. Thank you for all your support pic.twitter.com/uIbo03ktZM

— Encampment Support Network Toronto (@ESN_TO) October 26, 2020

They Bleed Pixels is now LIVE on the Nintendo eShop!

THEY BLEED PIXELS – OUT NOW ON NINTENDO SWITCH!
A gothic-cute, platforming slash 'em up where you must fight to earn checkpoints!

20% off on Nintendo eShop till Halloween!

US eShop: https://t.co/GRb4uhhF8r

UK eShop: https://t.co/90Pv84QsGE

pic.twitter.com/7hGQafPUep

— Miguel Sternberg (@spookysquid) October 22, 2020

The online platform for #VirtualCanzine was built by a team from @HandEyeSociety! Like many others, I am getting a kick out of the Random Vendor button. Looking forward to buying some ZINEZ@AlennMakes @SuperSparkplugs @neurochems @AaronDemeter https://t.co/SMLyRCHpFy pic.twitter.com/1ITDE37mI9

— Sagan Yee (@SaganYee) October 25, 2020

Work on a game that you'd be proud of even if it failed.

— Evva Karr // BLM (@EvvaKarr) October 21, 2020

Can we stop with the toothless "support"?

Hire more Black people, fund/publish more #blackgamedev

If you don't value the Black lives struggling in your own industry, what is this doing? https://t.co/fgMrUsolY0

— Shawn Alexander Allen (@aNuChallenger) October 19, 2020

We invite all of you to join Kitten Cup's Community Discord!
We've already got a pot brewing, so come on in and cozy up. https://t.co/KrjCdUa7bU pic.twitter.com/AwyMms1h3w

— Kitten Cup Studio (@KittenCupStudio) October 19, 2020

NEW RELEASE! The Empress and Her Seer is a solo journaling rpg, played with a tarot deck. the Empress must guard herself from her rivals at court, but she removes her armor for you, her Seer. will you take advantage of her trust in you?https://t.co/uDFe4sK0b9 pic.twitter.com/oqUG6pOdfF

— ? anna anthropy ? (@adult_witch) September 21, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Work with us! We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our great team! Innovative projects! Interesting problems! Benefits! #gamedev #gamejobs #gamedevjobs #canada #ontariohttps://t.co/lkGrQaPM7Y pic.twitter.com/6X19ykpeSq

— LiveScream/Lightning Rod Games (@LRGthunder) September 24, 2020

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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Please Welcome Em Lazer-Walker, our Board of Directors nominee!

Hello, all! We have some wonderful news to share with all Hand Eye Society members as well as the Toronto games community– Em Lazer-Walker is the latest nominee for our Board of Directors! We invite all active HES Members to attend this week’s AGM to meet the Board and vote in the nominees.

We have a lot of announcements to make about changes to the org in the coming years, including a new Executive Director, so please don’t forget to RSVP to the Annual General Meeting that is happening this Sunday on August 15th! Links and instructions to the new Hand Eye Society Discord will be sent to those who RSVP before the date. The first half is open to the public while the second half is for active Membership only, but you can still hang out and chat with whoever else is in the server that day.

RSVP for HES AGM 2020

Now, please allow Em to introduce themselves!

Hi! My name’s Emilia (she/her or they/them). I’m a Toronto-based artist/engineer and a games/XR cloud advocate at Microsoft.

As an installation artist and game designer, most of my work focuses on using nontraditional interfaces to reframe everyday objects and spaces as playful experiences and to inspire people to become self-motivated learners. I’ve built projects as far-flung as a site-specific generative poetry walk, a game played on 19th century telegraph hardware, and a commercial board game that uses Amazon Alexa. In the past, I’ve been the co-founder of a VC-funded games hardware platform, worked on commercial mobile games such as Flappy Royale and Words With Friends, and done academic game design research with the MIT Media Lab’s Playful Systems research group. I’ve had work featured in places such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Venice Architectural Biennale, and at games events and spaces such as IndieCade (2016 finalist), alt.ctrl.GDC, Bit Bash, Come Out and Play, Babycastles, Different Games, and New York Toy Fair (2019 Game of the Year nominee).

But my experience shipping games is far less relevant than my experience and interest in helping the community! I already spend a lot of my time doing advocacy work to help marginalized people thrive in the games industry, both in my spare time and (quite fortunately!) as a large part of my current day job at Microsoft. While I’ve never served on a board like HES’s before, I co-run the?Roguelike Celebration?conference, the annual?alt.ctrl.PARTY?at GDC, and the local QueerJS JavaScript meetup here in Toronto. After GDC was cancelled, the “altGDC” Discord I created to facilitate alternative GDC community events had around 1,000 people at peak and spawned multiple virtual conferences. I’m beyond excited to take the experience I have building and managing games community organizations to the HES board and helping out the Toronto community!

Finally: Have you filled out our Strategic Planning survey yet? It’s open until Thursday this week! We want to hear from you about what a local videogame arts organization can accomplish in the year 2021 and beyond, so please send us your anonymous feedback. We will be discussing everything that’s sent to us in-depth with Currents Group, who are helping to facilitate our year of transition and reflection.

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2020 Annual General Meeting and Staff Changes!

After our tenth anniversary in 2019, we decided that 2020 would be a year for rest, restructuring, and reflection. The pandemic hasn't changed that, but after 6 months of hard work, we are ready to start announcing some of the transformations coming to the org in the months and years to come. This is just one of several posts that will keep you all updated on the invisible things that make the exciting things possible, including the strategic planning work we will be doing with Currents Group to help guide us through some big changes. But first:

Annual General Meeting – ?AUGUST 15 2020

Mark your calendars for what will almost certainly be our first virtual Annual General Meeting! Come hear about programming and operational changes in 2020 and beyond, and give us your input on what you'd like to see from us in the future. We're also currently looking for people interested in being on the Board who self-identify as "active game-makers", especially those who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. If you're interested in helping to shape the organization as we move forward, please get in touch!

The first half of the AGM will be open to the public, and the second half closed to Membership. However, since it seems likely this meeting will take place on Discord, you are welcome to hang out in the Public channel while the members-only portion takes place. The link to the server will be provided to those who RSVP at the link below.

RSVP for HES AGM 2020

Familiar Faces, New Roles

Sagan Yee, who has been executive director of HES since 2016, will be stepping down from their position in 2021. Stepping up will be program coordinator Len Predko, who has been working with us for a number of years, and is actively involved in the maker and indie games communities. Also joining the core team will be Jordan Sparks, who has been working with our Director of Technology and Workshop Coordinator Extraordinaire Ken Cho for some time in anticipation of taking over the position. We have been hard at work training and preparing staff for this transition, and look forward to seeing what the next generation team will accomplish!

Len Predko (they/them) is a queerdo and play architect, making games in Toronto Canada. They have a Bachelors in Design from OCAD University in the Digital Futures and went to School of Machines, Making, and Make-Believe for Waiting and Escaping, a program about escape rooms, play, and environment building. Their thesis work at OCAD focused on using video game mechanics in the physical world, translating virtual world building to physical space.

Email: len@handeyesociety.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlennMakes

Jordan Sparks is a Black Multimedia Artist, Designer, and Educator that uses Games and Media to entertain and inspire social change. Jordan has a Masters in Media Production and BFA in New Media. With a long history in Toronto’s local Games Community and Jordan is widely known for his game An/Other and research on Games for Social Change. As an Educator, Jordan has engaged thousands of people across Ontario through institutions such as Royal Ontario Museum, Sheridan College, and Ryerson University. With his strong technical, creative, and educational expertise, Jordan is proud to succeed Ken Cho as the incoming Technology Director and continue the groundbreaking work of the Hand Eye Society.

E-Mail:?Jordan@HandEyeSociety.com
Portfolio: GrindSpark.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/SparkComics
Twitter: Twitter.com/SuperSparkplugs
Itch.io: GrindSpark.itch.io
Twitch: Twitch.tv/SuperSparkplug

That’s all for now! Keep an eye on this space for upcoming news about WordPlay and other programming, our strategic planning project, and 2021 plans.

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September's Is 2020 Over Yet Newsletter

You know, while I am very tired, many things are happening! If you’re reading this, submissions for Hand Eye Society’s WordPlay Festival is now over and we will begin the process of going through the games! We’re excited to play them all! Sending the community love and support and in times like these, feel free to send me a DM if you need someone to chat with. We’re all in this together!?

Oh, also!

Are you an animator?

Hand Eye Society wants to hire YOU!

Send us your portfolio and a little bit about yourself to info@handeyesociety.com!

Send us your work, especially if you're BIPOC

Compensation is $70/per second.

Looking to hire three (3) individuals! pic.twitter.com/lRbR2ykwWm

— Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) August 31, 2020

Wear a mask. Stay safe.

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

September 3

Games Writing Working Group with DMG!

September 4

Friendship Garden’s September Healing Summit!

September 9

September 10

Damage Labs Info Session!

September 16th

Game Workers Unite Meeting! Please RSVP!

#ICYMI

Hello world! Applications for our first Studio Startup cohort will open on September 14. You can sign up to be reminded and learn about our criteria here!https://t.co/3cQTUogMKh

— Damage Labs (@DamageLabs) August 24, 2020

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside of Hawk Peak Provincial Park in A Short Hike, available now on #NintendoSwitch! #IndieWorld

: https://t.co/sQdweMJITv pic.twitter.com/OEchC1l4wZ

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 18, 2020

Look, it’s me!

Karen: An Outrage Simulator is Now Available on Steam!

https://t.co/5au3yDm5d5

Argue your way through ridiculous scenarios and become the ultimate Karen in this short comedic game about entitlement. pic.twitter.com/9DDUKGlKzE

— Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) August 27, 2020

Standing by for curbside consultations 11-6pm daily #IndependentBookstoreDay pic.twitter.com/LddzcWNx72

— The Beguiling (@TheBeguiling) August 29, 2020

Black creatives, I say this with my whole chest, our work is important. Representation matters. I know shit is hard. I know we get passed up. Looked down on. But our work lives on in our collective. That shit echoes and reverberates. Someone likes it

It fucking matters

— Zaire – Lovecraft Country Stan Account (@Zlanier21) August 29, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Hey all! We’re looking for a freelance remote prop concept/ 3D model artist to help us out on Dawn of the Monsters at 13AM Games! Buildings, city assets, vegetation, machinery and vehicles and military equipment, maybe even mecha/near futuristic visual inspirations from comic book/Mike Mignola (Hellboy) style and anime/manga are assets we’re looking for–all simplified and low poly models. Contact Takashi: Twitter or Email!

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

My current job has essentially fired me, so I'm looking for work now more than ever.

Game producer. Designer. Writer. Anything game related, just let me know. If I can freelance about 50-150 USD, I'll be good. DMs are open, friends https://t.co/uPDEUt9bfL

— Guil Bandini (@CappuccinoGuil) March 27, 2020

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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Wordplay is Here!

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WordPlay is our free festival celebrating the most interesting uses of writing and words in contemporary games. Each year?there will be a curated game showcase, talks by creators about the craft, and ways for the public to learn about?making games.

The 8th annual WordPlay Festival takes place Saturday, November 21st & 22nd 2020!

Stream starts at 11am EST on Saturday and Sunday!

Hand Eye Society's Twitch Stream!

Free!

Hello everyone! Wordplay is here and we’re so excited to be able to put on this event to feature so many amazing games, speakers and artists and AHH! It’s finally here! This blog will have links to all the information you need to know about the festival this Saturday and Sunday. We will be streaming the event exclusively on our Twitch channel and well as our Discord channel for those who aren’t?

Here are the featured speakers for Saturday and Sunday! This is definitely our best lineup so far and we’re so happy to be able to bring their expertise to you.

Check out the Wordplay 2020 Speakers!

Here are the features games for the festival! Please consider supporting these awesome creators! Follow them, engage with them, tell others about their work! Also, the commissioned games creators who are working on their game and we will share their completed works in a followup blog post! We’re so excited to see what they make!

Check out the Wordplay 2020 Games Showcase!

Credits

Festival Director
Royel "Rokashi" Edwards

Executive Director(s)
Len Predko & Sagan Yee

Director of Operations
Amanda Wong

Editor/Director of Technology
Jordan Sparks

Animators
Paige Lincecum
Emily Hammersley-Ambroise
Miranda Juncos

Volunteer Coordinator
Aaron Demeter

Volunteers
Riggy El-Shebiny
Elissa Park
Nelson Kim
Denise Gutierrez Maldonado

Special thanks to Ontario Creates. With their support events like WordPlay are possible, so thank you so much!

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July's Bring On The Heat Newsletter

Wear a mask. Stay safe.

Effective July 2, it is mandatory to wear a mask or face covering when travelling on the TTC with some exceptions. For more information, including how to use and make your own face coverings, visit our website: https://t.co/DkL22uN4XR pic.twitter.com/RbC0j9055s

— TTC Customer Service (@TTChelps) July 1, 2020

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

July 8

Ohh! The summer edition of Dirty Rectangles O N L I N E. Look at those guests!

It's July and the first Wednesday of it and you know what that means?

What? Well yes, Canada day, but I mean specifically because it's Wedne–

IT'S ONE WEEK UNTIL THE NEXT DIRTY RECTANGLES ONLINE!

Don't miss out!

July 8th pic.twitter.com/tQ1i2XrPwY

— Dirty Rectangles Toronto (@Rectangles_TO) July 1, 2020

July 11

There’s going to be an O N L I N E? Creative Coding Fest!

We will be hosting a #virtualCCFest, creative coding fest, on July 11. There will be workshops, show & tell, & an awesome keynote by @AshleyJaneLewis! We welcome middle & high school students & teachers (& parents) Deets & RSVP at https://t.co/TMwWVWV4WG. @p5xjs @ProcessingOrg pic.twitter.com/HjHWKNgOV7

— saber (@ed_saber) July 1, 2020

#ICYMI

Check out this cool visual novel based on African mythology by Artistrophe–their first game! Please consider checking out her work!

<span style="word-wrap: break-word;-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%;-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;color: #6DC6DD;font-weight: normal;text-decoration: underline;">Eshu Elegbara by Artistrophe</span>

Our friends are launching their new game, Emergent Fates! Hop on the App Store and pre-order it today!

Emergent Fates featured on @CanadaGameDevs! Thank you so much for the support! It means a heck of a lot.

You can pre-order the game now on the App Store (for free):https://t.co/q6OoqZmoNr https://t.co/upSmVzLPnk

— Emergent Fates, Launching JULY 7, Pre-Order NOW (@EmergentFates) June 26, 2020

Submissions for #CGawards are open! You can submit your games, artworks, projects. Deadline is July 31 and we're very much looking forward to playing all your great entries. Good luck *black heart emoji* #PLAY20 Submit here: https://t.co/oqdYVy43GV pic.twitter.com/MLB9dRmLiR

— PLAY Festival (@_PLAYfestival) July 1, 2020

So excited about this! @AMazeFest live cooking show! We're looking for local dishes and people who'd like to cook those live from around the world on 23-25 July. Call open until 5 July. More info and sign up: https://t.co/HQpYFt3LlV#AMaze2020 #playful #cookingshow pic.twitter.com/fUuzkrKQ0Z

— Zo-ii? A MAZE Total Digital (@zoewi) June 30, 2020

#HypeJam returns on July 31st!! Here are a few of the fake game trailers and fake games that y'all made last year. So much fun!!

Join us on Discord: https://t.co/f1ZOu0BZLR#indiedev #gamedev #gamejam #gametrailer https://t.co/fJP0TRJgmr

— Andrew Goodenough / Dragon Tamer Tactics!! (@ehgoodenough) June 25, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Hey all! We’re looking for a freelance remote prop concept/ 3D model artist to help us out on Dawn of the Monsters at 13AM Games! Buildings, city assets, vegetation, machinery and vehicles and military equipment, maybe even mecha/near futuristic visual inspirations from comic book/Mike Mignola (Hellboy) style and anime/manga are assets we’re looking for–all simplified and low poly models. Contact Takashi: Twitter or Email!

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

My current job has essentially fired me, so I'm looking for work now more than ever.

Game producer. Designer. Writer. Anything game related, just let me know. If I can freelance about 50-150 USD, I'll be good. DMs are open, friends https://t.co/uPDEUt9bfL

— Guil Bandini (@CappuccinoGuil) March 27, 2020

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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Pause/Unpause: Surviving COVID-19 in the Games Industry

Photo by Nasr Ahmed

Has COVID-19 changed your employment situation? How can we adapt to our new social-distancing normal? What changes to labour law should we be aware of? Curious about how to return to work safely as a games or tech worker? Join the Toronto chapter of Game Workers Unite for a discussion about the current state and future of the digital games industry, the impact of COVID-19, and organizing for a safe and fair return to normal.

Stay updated by also following the works of Game Workers Unite Toronto Chapter on Twitter.

INFO

Saturday June 6, 2020

1 – 2 PM

Sign up for the GWU Toronto Town Hall

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December's Wordplay Came and Went Newsletter

Wow, November took a lot out of the Hand Eye Society team. Why, you may ask? Because we had the biggest, best-ist Wordplay Festival we’ve ever had! It was so amazing to see so many people come together to play games, watch talks and talk to each other about goals, games and everything in between. We’re so happy we were able to pull this off and make it accessible for folks to tune in from around the world! Thanks again to Hand Eye Society staff, volunteers, members and friends for making this happen! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! We’re so happy with the results and we can’t wait to do more on an online platform!

We would love to welcome everyone to our official Hand Eye Society Discord channel! Join us! Hang out! Chat!

Stay safe and have a wonderful holiday season!

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

December 1

?imagineNative presents iN Conversation: Team Bruja Bros

December 3

?imagineNative presents iN Conversation: Maize Longboat and Ray Caplin

December 8

?imagineNative presents iN Conversation: Naphtali Faulkner

December 14

Unity Club with DMG

December 16

Game Workers Unite Toronto has a meetup

#ICYMI

Missed Wordplay? Allow me to give you the recap! Also, we’d love if you gave us feedback!

Day 1 & Day 2!

Did you know that the first version of XOB was made in a week @LongWinterTO, 4 years ago through @HandEyeSociety?

You can get 10% off for release week here: https://t.co/fq72UDguyR

— Rule Weaver (@RuleWeaver) November 24, 2020

My first VN #NellFestivalofSpooks is out on @itchio! It's about a girl who gets transported into another world and gets enrolled in a fancy academy…
https://t.co/sCsCCZE6Lo
Happy Halloween ghouls
…#visualnovel #VNdev #games #Halloween #ArtistOnTwitter pic.twitter.com/JJNCQ7lYTA

— becky uwu (@beki_woo) October 31, 2020

Finish your Black Friday shopping?
Still got money left somehow?

Buy the Vagabond Dog Holiday Pack and get a lovely parcel of cool merch, awesome indie games, and fun surprises!

Only Available for a limited time:https://t.co/N0cpm34cGy pic.twitter.com/tB7GHDOr1i

— Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) November 27, 2020

Useful tool

This map lets you research which Indigenous peoples' land you're occupying.

Most of them allow you to set up reoccurring monthly donations! Thanks to @MsMinotaur for the heads up https://t.co/sb8jtLLB0M

— Game & Colour (@gameandcolour) November 26, 2020

This was amazing, imo!

This talk is an amazing counter to many indie game "just do X and you'll be fine!" – Victoria is a champion or giving us this look into when things go wrong https://t.co/TPkQaxrQxJ

— Shawn Alexander Allen (@aNuChallenger) November 24, 2020

I love this so much.

Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 (2018) was hard to play for my legally blind/low vision fiance. Watching him play the remaster, and Miles Morales #ps5 has been extraordinary, thanks to our features that help low vision players! Accessiblity is important. pic.twitter.com/SLmYG8dVb2

— Bryanna Lindsey (@glittervelocity) November 13, 2020

Normalize hiring people on short-term contract for a trial period instead of extensive coding tests and six month long interviews.

— Evva Karr // BLM (@EvvaKarr) November 12, 2020

I got featured in the latest (first?) @YorkuAMPD research spotlight https://t.co/dzjDfVrA8Q

— Professor SpookyKitten (@yifatshaik) November 6, 2020

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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URGENT: COVID-19 Impact Survey and Program Updates

Dear Hand Eye Society members, game curious folks, and friends:

Although this may seem like a familiar refrain, we wanted to reach out to everyone and let you know what's going on with us, check in how you're doing, and talk about what is happening related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the videogame and arts sector. Check out the following updates for more information on how we’re dealing with current events, and how you can help!

Tracking Impact

First and most urgently, the arts councils have asked organizations like HES to document the impact that COVID-19 is having on our community. This data can be shared with funders and granting partners as a way to measure the financial impact of the pandemic on the interactive media sector, as well as advocating for stimulus and relief measures. The more people and organizations that participate in these efforts, the better we can collectively address the needs of the sector going forward.

To facilitate this, we strongly encourage anyone who self-identifies as a member of the interactive digital media arts/industry sector to please fill out the following survey before the deadline below:

SURVEY DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Take the COVID-19 National Impact Survey

This survey is funded by the CMF and produced by Nordicity, and promoted in partnership with Interactive Ontario (you can also read IO’s preliminary recommendations to government here). It is intended for anyone who works in or is adjacent to interactive digital media, and is not limited to those who make videogames, so please share this as widely as possible within your networks. The results will be available by province as well as at the national level. Your answers will remain anonymous and confidential. Responses will be combined and will only be shared in aggregated format with key decision makers in government.

Our Programming

Hand Eye Society extremely saddened to announce that Comics X Games and TCAF 2020 have been cancelled due to the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, although we all believe this to be the best decision for everyone's health and safety. We are currently exploring contingency plans for our regularly scheduled programming, including Comics X Games, Game Curious, WordPlay, and Camp Make-a-Game. Our Annual General Meeting has also been put on hold while we research options for holding meetings remotely. We are also looking into the viability of platforms such as Discord or Twitch for delivering certain types of programming, so if you have experience with live-streaming and broadcasting content to large groups of people over the Internet, please get in touch!

We also want to take this opportunity to ask you, our community, how we can best support you during this challenging time. Virtual events, increased promotion of local artists via social media, a special Twitter hashtag to spotlight underrepresented works, remote game jams, bedroom-based festivals, fundraisers we should be signal-boosting, anything goes. If you have any thoughts on what you would like to see, let us know! We will continue discussing with our Board, partners, funders, and all of you about how to facilitate our operations in the weeks and months ahead. Hopefully, we will be able to continue our regular programming later in the year, but we would like to be prepared for any eventuality. You can contact us at any time at info@handeyesociety.com or via Twitter @HandEyeSociety, but we will also be reaching out more proactively as we continue to to research our options.

Our monthly newsletter will be going ahead as scheduled, so please continue sending your game news, job postings, submission deadlines, and anything else we should be aware of to calendar@handeyesociety.com and we will include it in the April 1 edition (and yes, you are more than welcome to submit fun tips and serious resources for dealing with the increased pandemic restrictions, such as those linked to below). In the meantime, watch this space for further updates, take care of yourself and those around you, and Play Safe!

-Hand Eye Society

COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Businesses

Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan (Canada.ca)
Emergency Resources For Marginalized Artists & Communities (Margin of Eras Gallery)
Toronto Arts Council Updates and Resources (Toronto Arts Council)
Small Business Government Relief Programs (Shopify)
IATSE Canada Resources (IATSE Canada)

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January's New Game+ Newsletter

Well that year sucked. I’m kidding–obviously…kinda, but some great things happened despite the you know what. This year let’s do our best together to make sure this year was nothing like the last. 2020? I don’t know her! I’m so excited to see what this new year has in store for us!

We would love to welcome everyone to our official Hand Eye Society Discord channel! Join us! Hang out! Chat!

Stay safe and have a wonderful holiday season!

Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle?in the sun.

Don't forget, there's Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our?Facebook Group?(as long as it's relevant to local games/playful media and doesn't violate our?Code of Conduct), or @ us on?Twitter for a RT.

Where to Jaunt & Haunt

January 11

DMG is hosting their Unity Club!

January 20

First Game Workers Unite Toronto Meetup for the year!

#ICYMI

Deadlines for our call for offline games: adapting for online exhibition is on January 8th!

Missed Wordplay? Allow me to give you the recap! Also, we’d love if you gave us feedback!

Day 1 & Day 2!

We just hit 25% of our goal! Keep it coming, friends!#gamdev #kickstartergameshttps://t.co/t2qmC4PXZw pic.twitter.com/ypCUX2uuMl

— Clifton B (Seasonspree's on Kickstarter now!) (@CliftonB) December 28, 2020

pic.twitter.com/l6PTAQ2qcs

— min-taylor (@fromsmiling) January 4, 2021

Happy New Year everyone Registration for the Writing Portfolio Program is now open! The program itself will kick off on January 15th. See you then! https://t.co/4O4BWq0OQp pic.twitter.com/PgKNsX28CQ

— Pixelles Montr?al (@PixellesMtl) January 1, 2021

Me designing games: pic.twitter.com/oUktC4u9Y4

— Chris Wade (@chriswade__) January 2, 2021

Oooo this game looks cute!

It's a little hard to tell some of the differences in pixellation, so here's some screenshots
.
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.#screenshotsaturday #indiedev #gamedev #gamedeveloper #IndieGameDev https://t.co/lbI8sxRU9Q pic.twitter.com/zoTbNH6nv0

— MY GAME IS CALLED "BOMBING!!" NOW OKAY THANK YOU (@Devon_Wiersma) December 31, 2020

in 2020, i designed a trilogy of solo role-playing games about a princess, a tavern, and a holy grifter. you can get them all right now in a $5 bundle. feat. art by @smallsmallwitch #ttrpghttps://t.co/447P21mRNL pic.twitter.com/I5hdJyS5IL

— ? anna anne anthropy ? (@adult_witch) December 30, 2020

In 2019 I've decided to start a #gamedev journey and share it by creating videos and making all of my code available. I always try my best to help the community somehow – and I hope I can do even more in 2020!

Check out the videos here: https://t.co/rY6hZUglmP pic.twitter.com/eyZysO6oOR

— Andr? Cardoso (@andre_mc) December 26, 2019

Hey there, Apple fans!
Did you get a shiny new subscription to Apple Arcade or Apple One this holiday season? Neato!

Be sure to check out the Arcade tab in the app store and find your new favorite. Maybe it'll be Grindstone!? pic.twitter.com/unBqtfRkFr

— CAPY (@CAPYGAMES) December 26, 2020

Our friends at Canadian Game Devs have this sick end of year thread featuring the best of, most anticipated and best ongoing Canadian-made games! Vote and support these amazing titles!

For the next category in our end of year polls: Most Anticipated Canadian Game!

Vote here: https://t.co/xIhpBVJfWz

We've compiled all the nominees into a handy thread (listed A-Z)

So without further ado, the nominees for Most Anticipated Canadian Game are: pic.twitter.com/LItyYHH3tA

— Canadian Game Devs (@CanadaGameDevs) January 5, 2021

BREADWINNER - JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Casting call
We are a game studio looking for Ontario voice actors/actresses for our Cyberpunk themed puzzle-solving game Keyword. Following characters are needed:
Guo: Male, 42 years old. Private investigator.
Sala: Female, 18 years old. Teenage girl.
Little Sala: Female, 4 years old. A happy little girl.
Newscast: any
911 operator: any
Buddha: Male, 40 – 70 years old. Full of wisdom.
Abel: Male, 30-40 years old. Evil pharmaceutical researcher.
Seb: Male, 30-40 years old. A killer for hire.
Emerald: Female, 30 years old. Stressed pharmaceutical scientist.

We hope the actors/actress can start asap, preferably with their own equipment ready. Casting directors are also welcomed! If you are interested, please email us at info@cityfromnaught.com. The game can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1393320/Keyword/

I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma

Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I?d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet

Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Beno?t?Esmein

Hi, I'm Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I'm looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.

Uken has tons of JERBS!

Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city - many of which are?not?organized by Hand Eye Society - and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to?calendar@handeyesociety.com?before the month in which the event takes place.

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February�s Black History Is More Than Just A Month Newsletter

WHERE TO JAUNT � EVENTS

WHERE TO HAUNT � SOCIALS

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Did you submit a game for Comics X Games? Time is running out! Deadlines are coming! Give us what you have! The game doesn’t have to be huge! It can be a small bite-sized game, too! If you’ve always wanted to showcase your game to 100s of people, now is the time! I believe in you!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

BREADWINNER � JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Call for Artists: Bentway Games

Inspiration

Playlist

FAQ

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New Membership Perk for Hand Eye Society Members!

FREE ACCOUNTING HYGIENE ASSESSMENT & $50 OFF MONTHLY ACCOUNTING SERVICES PER YEAR

$250 OFF SR&ED + OIDMTC TAX-CREDIT

FREE CMF/IDMF BUDGET REVIEW & $200 OFF AUDIT OR REVIEW SERVICES

May The Force Be With Us Newsletter

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COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

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April's Hang In There Newsletter

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COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

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June's HES Newsletter

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October's Wear A Mask Newsletter

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Help Shape the Future of Hand Eye Society!

November's WordPlay is coming Newsletter

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Please Welcome Em Lazer-Walker, our Board of Directors nominee!

2020 Annual General Meeting and Staff Changes!

Annual General Meeting – ?AUGUST 15 2020

Familiar Faces, New Roles

September's Is 2020 Over Yet Newsletter

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Wordplay is Here!

WordPlay is our free festival celebrating the most interesting uses of writing and words in contemporary games. Each year?there will be a curated game showcase, talks by creators about the craft, and ways for the public to learn about?making games.

The 8th annual WordPlay Festival takes place Saturday, November 21st & 22nd 2020!

Stream starts at 11am EST on Saturday and Sunday!

Credits

July's Bring On The Heat Newsletter

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Pause/Unpause: Surviving COVID-19 in the Games Industry

INFO

Saturday June 6, 2020

1 – 2 PM

December's Wordplay Came and Went Newsletter

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URGENT: COVID-19 Impact Survey and Program Updates

Tracking Impact

Our Programming

COVID-19 Resources for Artists and Businesses

January's New Game+ Newsletter

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