October’s spOoky Ooky Monthly Newsletter
With the cold wind blowing, the leaves are whispering of change. It’s time for us to drink warm cider, take a nice walk out in the world to admire all the beautiful nature, and maybe make some spooky games!
I, Alenn, unfortunately dear readers will no longer be bringing you the news of the month. You’ll still be seeing me around at events, running programming, and helping you navigate the Society though! But the wind keeps blowing, and the wonderful Royel Edwards, will be taking my place. So while I gotta go (fast), give him a ring about all the cool stuff happening in the city you’d like to be in the newsletter. Chaos!
Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!
You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to calendar@handeyesociety.com at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our Facebook Group (as long as it’s relevant to local games/playful media and doesn’t violate our Code of Conduct), or @ us on Twitter for an RT.
WHERE TO JAUNT – EVENTS
October 2
Learn how to hook up Bluetooth to sound in this Inter/Access workshop. Use it for some interesting hook up with your next game.
Check out the TorontoVR 48 -Mixed Reality Museum in Kyoto + Multiplayer Game Projection, it looks like it’s going to be fantastic.
October 9
Want to learn how to grab huge amounts of data and actually use it? Check out Inter/Access’ Critical and Creative Uses of Big Data!
October 10
Learn how to make Tiny 2D Point and Click Adventure games at the DMG with Gillian Blekkenhorst!
October 12
Come check out the VVV Game Jam at the DMG. Make some awesome FMV games with friends, and learn a great new skill to boot!
Head over to Electric Perfume ANYTHING Stupid with Dogson, PWYC (suggested $10, fees will go directly to the artist) starting at 8 PM
October 13
Want to learn how to make visualizations alongside your audio? Check out Electric Perfume’s Audio Visualizations For Live Performance With Touchdesigner.
October 16
Learn about Op Amps and Analog Electronics and how to hook up different power supplies, check an oscilloscope, and understand circuits with Rob Cruickshank.
More into 3D modelling than audio? Take the Intro to ZBrush 1 workshop at DMG!
October 20
Interested in getting into games and don’t know where to start? You can head over to Trinity Square Video and take a workshop on Intro To Game Design For Artists.
October 23
Come and learn how to build your own synthesizer! Learn about the 555 chip, practice your soldering and circuit building skills, and make some old school sounds with the Atari Punk Console with Tess Sutherland.
Intro to ZBrush 2 continues at DMG.
October 28
Are you a 2D artist that wants to learn about using AR? Check out Trinity Square Video’s workshop here!
October 30
Tess Sutherland is also teaching a workshop on learning how to Draw With Code using Processing!
November 10
While we know this is the October Newsletter, the Zeenok’s Nebula Derby 2018 has historically sold out. You can get your tickets here.
WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS
October 1
Games with Friends is back, now hosted by Jord Farrell! Head over to TMAC at 32 Lisgar, the fun begins at 6:30.
October 4
Head over the the Black Cat Espresso Bar for the Breakfast GA Club at 9 am.
October 5
Power Up Bar is having a weekend of Mario Parties! Head over and play a bunch of different Mario Party games.
October 6
It’s time for the DMG Speakers Social, this month the talks are Reimagining Technology Through Brujería and Ancestral Teachings with Gabriela Aveiro-Ojeda and Experimenting with Volumetric Video with Max Lander. Doors open at 6:30.
October 16
Check out Bonus Stage with Eat Play Mingle & 13AM Games at the Power Up Bar, doors open at 6.
October 24
Want to grab a drink and hang out with other indies? It’s time for Torontaru at Get Well, head over for 7!
COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS
October 26-28
It’s time for EGLX Developer Conference! Happening at the Metro Convention Centre downtown, it’s super easy to get to this year. There’s so much going on from an amazing line up of games, to some seriously talented artists, and a bunch of great tournaments. Note that HES members get a discount, which was e-mailed to all active membership tiers.
#ICYMI
We had our 4th Hand Eye Society Ball last month! This sold-out event rocked 600 socks with tons of games, some fantastic music, and a spooky organ. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported us, or just had fun. It’s through this community that we can continue to bring you all of the programming that we do, so we hope that everyone had as magical an evening as we did! Watch for a very special recap post coming soon.
Congratulations to everyone at Numizmatic Games for releasing Light Fingers this month on the Switch! We’ve had so much fun when we’ve played, and are so excited for you all!
Wordplay submissions have closed. Keep an ear out to hear our announcements about who’s going to be speaking, workshopping, and showcasing at the Toronto Reference Library on November 10!
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
October 2
Are you an emerging or established artist (you totally are!!) making media art with a project in mind? Check out the Ontario Arts Council Media Arts Grant for projects here.
October 5
Are you interested in the Ontario Creates IDM program but don’t have 3 years on industry experience? We have you covered! Sign up for the Fund Futures Program, which will fast track you into being ready to apply. You can check out all the information about it here and our partnership with them here.
Do you have an idea for a GDC Summit? Submissions will be closing, so get them in soon!
October 10
Interactive Futures call for speakers closes, submit here
October 15
You can apply to be an artist is resident in the Toronto Library system!
October 16
There’s a Toronto Arts Council Media Arts program available for for artists, check it out here.
October 26
PAX South submissions for 2019 are open, apply here
Gaming Istanbul submissions are open for speakers and games
November 30
While this is far away, the Alt. Control submissions for GDC will close on this day, you can apply here
Little Robot Friends is looking for a 3D Asset Designer and Animator
Mike Bithell is looking for a Level Designer
Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city — many of which are not organized by Hand Eye Society — and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to calendar@handeyesociety.com before the month in which the event takes place.
