Episode 164 - An Even Darker Dungeon

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Overview:

We've got loads of upcoming events, new jobs from coast to coast, loads of exciting Canadian gaming news and of course- wishlists! We also discuss the Montréal Stadia Studio Head's garbage streaming take on Twitter, Genshin Impact/gacha games and why Steve hates the new PlayStation store.

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Events:

- October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thur, Oct 29 @ 6:30 PM EST)

- FIVARS Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories by VRTO (Oct 7 - Nov 2)

- Unity Club by DMG Toronto (Mon, Nov 2 @ 6:30 PM)

- Organizing Committee Meeting by DMG Toronto (Tues, Nov 3 @ 6:00 PM)

- Games Writing Working Group by DMG Toronto (Thur, Nov 5 @ 6:30 PM)

- Dirty Rectangles Online (Wed, Nov 11 probably @ 8 PM EST)

- MEGAMIGS 2020 (Wed, Nov 11 @ 9:00 AM - Fri, Nov 13 @ 9:00 PM EST)

Jobs:

- Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON) is looking for Senior Unity Game Developer, Unity Game Developer, Character Technical Animator & 3D Modeller (static objects: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pm

- Stormy Shore (Paradise, Newfoundland) is looking for a Designer: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-stormy-shore-designer

- Hardsuit Labs (Seattle, WA) is looking for Lead Game Designer and can support remote contracts/TN visas for the right candidate: https://careers.hardsuitlabs.com/jobs/978972-lead-game-designer

News:

- SkyPyre Studios Launches The Blobs Fight on Steam, Xbox, and Itch.io

- LOVE - A Puzzle Box Filled with Stories Out Now

- Long Dark gets Escape The Darkwalker Mode for Halloween

- RACTER Available Now on Nintendo Switch

- Interesting factoid re Dragon Age Inquisition Sales

- Shakedown: Hawaii FINALLY Comes to Steam, Features Launch Discount

- Dépanneur Nocturne Gets Spooky Halloween Update

- Darkest Dungeon Launches Successful Board Game Kickstarter

Wishlist This:

1 - Moonshell Island by Cheekynauts (@Cheekynauts) in Canada. Releasing TBD, Follow on GameJolt. “Moonshell Island is an action adventure with RPG and simulation elements set on a whimsical island, featuring charming characters, a satisfying action battle system, mini-games and a heartwarming tale of achieving dreams, supporting friends, and building a community.”

2 - Dirty Land by Naturally Intelligent (@NaturallyIntel) in Calgary, AB. Planned release date ‘Hopefully’, Wishlist on Steam. “A videogame about being a real estate salesman in the 80s.”

3 - Darkest Dungeon II (@DarkestDungeon) by Red Hook Studios (@RedHookStudios) in Vancouver, BC. Releasing 2021 in Early Access on Epic Games Store. "The eagerly awaited follow-up to Red Hook's smash hit gothic horror RPG! DDII will test your mettle and drive you to the brink of madness. Armor yourself with purpose and provision your party for the journey ahead. It will be arduous."