Episode 168 - What's Happening at Bioware?

CanadianGameDevs.com Podcast

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Overview:

Major resignations at Edmonton-based RPG powerhouse Bioware have us questioning the future of the studio that's been floundering since Dragon Age Inquisition's award-winning reception in 2014. We also talk Rogue Souls' SEO-optimized rebrand, Dauntless' major update and more!

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Events:

Dirty Rectangles Wednesday, December 9 @ 8:30 EST (probably): 'Videogame show and tells directly from game creators, hosted by your friendly neighbourhood Rectangles.'

Unity Club by DMG Toronto Monday, December 14 @ 6:30 EST: ‘Have a Unity project (or... many!) you're working through right now? Hang and chat with pals on challenges, techniques, learning paths and more.’

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

Sleeping Giants (Toronto, ON) is looking for an Animator: https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-animator-contract

News:

HABROXIA 2! by Guelph indie dev Lillymo Games Getting Physical Release for Vita and PS4, available to pre-order from Dec 3 until Jan 1

Grindstone New Update!

Rogue Souls Rebranded as Ember Knights

Dauntless' Biggest Update Yet "Reforged" Out Now

Beyond The Oaks: ThirdPerson Shooter from Saskatoon-based Indie Dev Jay getting a Kickstarter

Bioware GM Casey Hudson and Dragon Age Producer Mark Darrah Resign

Wishlist This:

1 - Doomsday Room by Doubletonstudio (@Doubletonstudio) in Montréal, QC. Releasing Jan 1, 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “A fictional geopolitical game set during a fictional Cold War.”

2 - Rocket Rumble by PixelNAUTS Games (@PixelNAUTSgames) in St. Catharines, ON. Releasing TBD 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Rocket Rumble is the racing party game! Combining the best parts of combat racing and fast-paced action fighting games, Rocket Rumble is a 2-4 player party game where a charming cast of animals in rocket suits smash and bash their way across the finish line. Sign up now for the BETA!”

3 - Game Dev Masters by Ryan Saunders (@hulgarth) in Canada. Releasing Early 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “In Game Dev Masters you are teleported to an alternate universe to prove your game design mastery. You will need to make critical decisions about how to grow your company, and staff. Use logic combined with a plethora of player options to create the number one AAA game studio of all time.”

Credits:

Intro Music by @jakebutineau

Outro Music by @Composingdan