Game Development
Joystick Indie Pitch – Silas
Aug 30th
William Sworin from Exalt Game Studions (based here in Edmonton) has posted news that his ‘indie’ game “Silas” was just featured in an article by the online gaming magazine Joystick (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/20/the-joystiq-indie-pitch-silas/).
Beamdog Featured in Edmonton Journal’s Business Section
Aug 21st
Edmonton game publisher, e-distribution pioneer and game developer Beamdog was featured in today’s business section of the Edmonton Journal by writer Gary Lamphier. This great article, which focuses on Beamdog’s e-distribution side of their business, talks a bit about how the business was started, the successes that they have had already in only a few short months of operation and opportunities that Beamdog is providing to all game developers, regardless if they are AAA or indie, to distribute their games online.
By using a digital delivery platform, Beamdog cuts out the video game store, the sometimes rude clerks and lousy selection, More >
Rival Apps Seeks Interaction Designer
Aug 18th
Edmonton Startup Rival Apps has sent word that they are currently seeking an interactive designer to play a key role int he development and design of a number of new competetive social games.
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Rival Apps is looking for an ‘Interaction Designer’ to play a key role in the development and design of a number of new competitive social games. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who is excited about the chance to work in a fast paced dynamic environment and play a key role in the direction of the company. This is a highly unique employement opportunity, particularly in Edmonton, More >
3Di Seeks Software Developer
Aug 18th
Edmonton based serious game developer 3DI sends word that it is currently looking to add a software developer to its team.
3DI is seeking a full-time software developer to join its industrial simulation development team. We are a young and growing company applying state-of-the-art graphics and physics technology to the field of industrial training simulations. As a member of our team, you will be using the Unreal Engine 3.0 in combination with several in-house tools and libraries to build innovative training software for an eager client base! You will work closely with our talented artists, animators, sound designers, and senior developers More >
Bioware To Launch Dragon Age 2 on March 11th
Aug 18th
Edmonton’s own Bioware has announced today at GDC Europe that the sequel to this year’s smash hit, original IP RPG game, Dragon Age, will be released March 11th, 2010. As with the first game, much of the work on Dragon Age 2 has been done by the extremely talented developers here at Bioware’s Edmonton studio! If this sequel is anything like the first game, it looks like Bioware will have another mega-hit on their hands.
In the mean time check out this cool promotional trailer for the game (by Blur Studios):
Upcoming Audio Article in GameSauce Written By Our Own Dave Chan
Aug 17th
Audio guru, GameCamp Edmonton co-founder and 2009 GANG award recipient Dave Chan will have an article in the upcoming issue of GameSauce magazine on the subject of game audio! Congratulations Dave on the article produced.
If you are not currently subscriped to this magazine you can signup for free (if you are a game developer) at http://www.gamesauce.org/
GDC Europe – Bioware Looks Back on Balders Gate Series
Aug 16th
On Monday at GDC Europe, BioWare’s Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk lead a talk detailing the creation of this Edmonton made gem that helped save the RPG game industry. Gamasutra has an excellent write-up of the talk, which is a wonderful look back at the creation of this series and the early days of what became a world leading AAA game development studio that started in our own backyard.
“The team at Bioware were inexperienced in the conventional game business, too. Not one person of the 60 who shipped Baldur’s Gate had ever made a video game before — “but they all came More >
Flash in the Can Edmonton 2010
Aug 12th
We have recieved word that the prestigous Flash in the Can (FITC) event returns to Edmonton on November 6th and 7th at the Shaw Theatre on the NAIT main campus north of downtown Edmonton of design and technology goodness that will leave you inspired, energized, and awed! The event features:
- 2 full days and nights of design & technology presentations
- 1 full day of optional workshops
- 11 presentations in total
- Presentations in creative, technical, and business areas, focusing on cutting edge trends and developments within the Flash™ industry
- Renowned presenters from around the globe
- FITC evening party
Confirmed presenters include Jamie Kosoy (Big Spaceship), Keith Peters (bit-101), More >
Rampart Studios Features Artwork From Bamboo Raven
Aug 12th
Rampart Studios has taken the time to feature some of the artwork that has been created with the artistic partner, Edmonton’s own Bamboo Raven (http://rampantstudios.co.uk/fresh-concepts-bamboo-raven/). The artwork indeed looks very unique, colorful and fresh and one can only wait to see what it will look like live in a computer game. Great work guys!
StartUp North Blog Lists Beamdog & Empire Avenue in Edmonton’s Most Promising Startups!
Aug 12th
Jevon MacDonald was apparently in town this week talking with StartUp Edmonton founder Cam Linke about the tech and startup scene here in the city. He wrote a very favorable article about the city and the work that is being done here and also highlighted some of Edmonton’s most promising startup tech businesses that are here in the city including two companies familiar to those of us in the gamedev sector: Beamdog and Empire Avenue!
Congratulations go out to both businesses for being featured, and of course to the other fantastic tech startups that are here in the city that were More >