Ep 190 - Toxic Studios Fail to Change

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Overview:

Recent reports from credible news outlets show us nothing much of substance has changed at much-maligned development studios like Ubisoft and Scavengers Studio. Steve and Stephan discuss these reports as well as some leftover news stories from E3, new game releases and updates as well as a slew of Canadian demo impressions from ID@Xbox's Summer Fest event!

Jobs:

A-Game Studios (Remote)Unity Generalist

Snowed In Studios (Ottawa)Full Stack ProgrammerRendering ProgrammerSenior Generalist Programmer

Leek (Toronto)Senior Unity Developer

Events:

Mon JUL 5 @ 6:30pm - Unity Club“Have a Unity project (or... many!) you're working through right now? Hang and chat with pals on challenges, techniques, learning paths and more.”

Tue JUL 6 – Tue JUL 27 - Worldbuilding Intensive“Are you building a world for your game, tabletop campaign, or just for your own enjoyment? Interested in honing your craft, showing off your ideas, and seeing your world in a whole new light? If this sounds like you, join us for this four-week intensive worldbuilding workshop!”

Thu JUL 8 @ 6:30pm - Games Writing Working Group[Online]“This low-key online social is specifically geared towards writers who want to work together in a virtual space. Bring in-progress projects to work on (or start something new) and be prepared for a supportive co-working session.”

Sat JUL 17 - TennoCon“A fully-digital, all-day event as we look back on Warframe’s past — and take a sneak peek at spectacular things to come.”

Fri OCT 22 - Gamedev Atlantic“A day-long conference, celebrates and fosters the growth of the game development industry in Atlantic Canada.”

Released This Week:

Run Prop, Run! Launches in Steam Early Access

Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance Launches on Steam and GamePass for PC

Industries of Titan Comes to Steam

News:

French Game Group Solidaires Informatique Jeu Vidéo asks for Ubisoft Montreal abuse stories, minimal changes reported since last year

Scavengers Studio leadership returns to Studio

Leftover from E3: Dreamscaper leaving Early Access on Steam and Launching on switch/Epic Aug. 12, meeting “incredibly high visual bar on Switch”

2 Canadian Games Land Same Publisher

Radio Viscera launches July 13th

Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance will officially be released July 15th, 2021

Habroxia 2 apparently has new content

Wishlist This:

Age of Empires IV (@ageofempires) co-developed by Relic Entertainment (@relicgames) in Vancouver, BC. Releasing October 28, 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “One of the most beloved real-time strategy games returns to glory with Age of Empires IV, putting you at the center of epic historical battles that shaped the world.”

Rollers of the Realm: Reunion (@realmrollers) by Phantom Compass (@phantomcompass) in Toronto & St. Catharines, ON. “Flip, dash, bounce and battle through an epic campaign starring five pinball heroes with unique stats, physics and upgrades. Arcade action meets RPG progression and skill mastery as you confront an ancient power and rekindle forgotten alliances.”

Pekoe by Kitten Cup Studio (@KittenCupStudio) in Toronto, ON. Releasing 2022, Wishlist on Steam. “Blend tea and friendship in the flavorful world of Pekoe, a cozy cat-filled tea-making simulator about taking the time for self-care and connecting with what makes you happy. Build relationships, upgrade your teahouse, and discover new recipes as you work towards creating a place you can call home.”