Ep 221 - Explorying Some Storyies (feat. Viktor from Blue Pin Studio)

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OVERVIEW:

Stephan is joined by Toronto-based game developer Viktor from Blue Pin Studio, whose upcoming project Explory Story has been covered on this program extensively. We talk about the new spin off studio from fellow Toronto devs Quill Studios, the controversy Canadian voice actress Jennifer Hale stepped into regarding the Bayonetta 3 dispute and we wishlist some upcoming games. Then Stephan and Viktor talk about their studio, lessons learned on Explory Story's development and more pearls of wisdom. Thanks for listening!

JOBS:

Kelowna, BC: Sad Panda Studios - Game Developer - Unity/C# Programmer

EVENTS:

Indie Cup Canada '22 - online exhibit starting Oct 20, award nominees revealed Nov 3, winners Nov 17“Indie Cup is hosting a digital festival of indie games with developer awards and an online exhibition of upcoming indies from Canadian devs!”

Ubisoft Toronto NEXT submissions open (Deadlines range from Nov '22 - Mar '23)“An annual competition designed to showcase the talent of video game development students in Ontario and to help kickstart their careers in the industry.”

DemoNights and the Games from Quebec Steam Sale submissions openDemoNights submissions open Feb 2-4: https://demonight.ca/2023Steam Sale submissions open Feb 2-6: https://demonight.ca/steamsale

CANADIAN GAMING NEWS:

Toronto, ON: Quill Studios Announces "visual novel branch" Quill Yuri, Will Focus on Yuri Games

Canada: Newfoundlander Jennifer Hale Issues Statement Regarding Bayonetta 3 Voice Acting Controversy

Montréal, QC: Tuque Games Rebranded as Invoke Studios

WISHLIST THIS:

Flying Neko Delivery (@FlyingNekoGame) developed by Fractal Phase in Toronto, ON. Releasing October 20, 2022, Wishlist on Steam. "Take on the role of Onigiri, a feline witch who lives in a cottage and delivers packages flying on a broomstick. Customize your cottage, explore new worlds, forage plants and fungi, and meet quirky villagers along the way, while enjoying music by Mark Sparling, the composer for A Short Hike."

Astral Flux partly developed by Cosmocat (@cosmocatgames) in Dartmouth, NS. Releasing October 28, 2022, Wishlist on Steam. “Two would-be astronauts and scrappers fumble their way through space, desperately searching for a way home, in this upcoming action roguelite game from Cosmocat and Studio VDS.”

Explory Story partly developed and published by Blue Pin Studio (@BluePinStudio1) in Toronto, ON. Releasing Early 2023, Wishlist on Steam. “Play as a world famous detective who is stuck inside one of his own works! Be careful and watch your step. The words on the page can come to life.”

KICKSTARTER KORNER:

Toronto, ON: Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club (Ending Thu. Nov. 3, 2022)

MUSIC USED:

00:00 - Intro Music by @jakebutineau (Toronto, ON)

05:45 - 'Seeds of Doubt' from Chicory: A Colorful Tale by Lena Raine (Seattle, WA)

15:11 - 'Chevrolet Van' by The Nude Party (North Carolina)

26:16 - Explory Story trailer track from @BluePinStudio1 (Toronto, ON)

38:32 - 'The Scrybe of Magicks' from Inscryption by Jonah Senzel (US)

57:38 - Outro Music by @Composingdan (Toronto, ON)

PODCAST ART BY: @Poltergust234 - support them on Ko-fi! (Alberta)

HOSTED BY: Stephan Reilly (Halifax, NS) & @StephenLCrane (Owen Sound, ON)

PRODUCED BY: Stephan and ONLY Stephan