January’s Back To Work Newsletter
Howdy, folks!
We’re back! Well, most of us didn’t really *GO* anywhere per se, but I mean like we’re back to the grind! How were your holidays? Did you eat a lot of food? Exchange gifts? Boop a cute animal on the nose? Spent too much on cute clothes to keep you warm? Any of those are fine, imo.
Anyways, it’s January and you know what that means… EVENTS AND LOTS OF STUFF! The fun doesn’t stop in December. Let’s do this!
But honestly…..
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 a RT.
WHERE TO JAUNT – EVENTS
January 8
Toronto Gaymers are back at it with their casual fighting game drop-in event, Fight Club, hosted at The Hive! Bee there 🐝(I’m so sooo sorry for that pun)
January 9
DMG is starting off the month with a GM (Game Master) Club! Want to learn how to be one in a safe space? You got it!
January 10
Let’s party like it’s 3308 and not 2019! Come party at Digital Nights hosted by Cybeats at 10pm. Yeah, let’s do that! Woo! *puts on dancing shoes* OKAY I’M READY.
January 19
Anime Shogatsu 2019 is here! Yeeeeeeeeah! Go celebrate anime culture and the Japanese new year… in style! 😎
Happy birthday 1999! You’re 20 years old! You’re doing amazing, sweetie! Wait…. *feels old* 😭
July 12 (lol)
TransformerCon. ‘Nuff said.
January 13
Canadian Toycon for y’all who like to collect. As a matter of fact, January seems to be popular with toy-related events. Very interesting…
February 1
It’s cold out there, folks, so check out the Toronto Tea Festival! There’s always time for tea, imo.
WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS
January 4
Long Winter! This time it’ll be at the Gladstone Hotel. A cute home if I do say so myself! Oh, and it’s all-ages and accessible! YES!
Long Winter Year 7 Vol. 3 – @GladstoneHotel – January 4! https://t.co/wbD7GQ9O7K pic.twitter.com/kmo1IVJsoR
— Long Winter (@LongWinterTO) December 28, 2018
January 7
Toronto Top Tiers is back, bayby!! Fighting games for all-a-y’all! Prepare to get STUNNED. Thanks, The Hive! You’ve always BEEn there for us. (lol)
January 14
Friends Play Games #118 (That’s a lot of games)
January 22
Get Even Gaymes Night! Board Game night for all the tabletop lovers out there!
Bonus Stage: January Edition! Sign up below and talk for all of five minutes (OR LESS) in front of a friendly crowd of fellow game devs. 💕
January 23
DMG is hosting a Tabletop Game Night! Go play Monsterhearts 2!
January 28
Friends Play Games #119! Make friends! Play games, discourse and FUN…!
January 30
Torontaru–January 2019 Edition!
COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS
Humber College has a new building going live in January called The Centre for Technology Innovation that is dedicated to students solving problems with industry partners. The space will be filled with computers, Cintiqs, VR/AR kits, a maker-space, mo-cap cameras plus heavy industrial equipment from the School of Applied Technology!
MAKE A GAME THIS MONTH PLEASE
It's TIME! to join the GLOBAL GAME JAM #ggj #ggj19 (Jan 25-27)—host a site or sign up as a jammer. Two big sites in NYC are @NYUGameCenter @Playcrafting. Where are others in the area, for 2019? Pls comment a link. https://t.co/lhEEPzCy3p ALSO: GGJ offers 25 GDC scholarships.
— IGDA NYC (@IGDANYC) November 30, 2018
#ICYMI
AHHHHHHH Toronto’s Ryan Roth shared this cool gif of a game him and his team are working on!
Using smoke for cover…doesn't always work #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #lighting #vapelife pic.twitter.com/g4b00Ci3jr
— Void Bastards (@VoidBastards) January 9, 2019
CONGRATS TO THE DRINKBOX TEAM! #ALLCAPS #🥑
We're excited to finally reveal that Guacamelee! 2 is launching January 18th through @ID_Xbox on #XboxOne and #Windows10! (Purchase once to receive both versions)
Pre-order NOW for 20% off! https://t.co/MsD86BktE9
❤️🥑❤️🥑❤️ pic.twitter.com/WSssCWjxhd
— Drinkbox 👀 Nobody Saves the World OUT NOW!! (@DrinkBoxStudios) January 4, 2019
Daniel has a new game! Go play it! Stare at the eyebrows!
Jumping is easy, just bend at the knees! #screenshotsaturday #gamedev #indiedev #madewithunity https://t.co/7iBZdaLSP6 pic.twitter.com/W9bdxgkIe9
— Daniel Stegersaurus (@StegerGames) January 12, 2019
A Christmas Peril launched and 100% of proceeds are donated to a local charity in Toronto! Ahh!
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
Early Bird Post! Next month InterAccess is hosting a workshop! Interactive Writing with Texture: Valentine’s Edition! (Spots Limited!)
Canadian game devs! If any of ya got immigrant parents + have made games involving your identity/culture/family, HMU. For a HuffPost Canada podcast. pic.twitter.com/b603MmCKtL
— Al Donato – offline, read header (@gollydrat) January 3, 2019
Put your skills to the test with the Ubisoft Graduate Program, now open for applications! 🎓
Follow @UbisoftCareers for updates & get more info here >> https://t.co/dlttFtW3DS || pic.twitter.com/ZZjtkvdKnj
— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) January 4, 2019
Plus: Zineland Terrace is coming back this year, so if you're a creator working more in a zine space, or with a smaller list of material, consider applying there too! (Application date will be announced soon).
— TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (@TorontoComics) January 4, 2019
Vector Festival’s open call for submissions!
Returning festival curators Martin Zeilinger and Katie Micak are seeking new media artworks for inclusion in a flagship exhibition to be hosted by InterAccess, as well as offsite screenings, performances, and online projects. The deadline for submissions is February 01, 2019 (midnight). The festival will take place in Toronto from July 11-14, 2019.
InterAccess is looking for curators!
InterAccess is currently seeking exhibition proposals from curators with experience developing and presenting exhibitions of new media art. We invite proposals for curated solo exhibitions or group exhibitions that highlight critical approaches to emerging and experimental new media arts practices.
InterAccess is committed to supporting underrepresented voices in new media art. We welcome applications from curators from diverse backgrounds.
Xpace Cultural Centre is looking for submissions!
Xpace Cultural Centre is seeking artworks from student and emerging artists for a group exhibition tentatively titled “The Bald Eagle’s Claw”, curated by Philip Leonard Ocampo. The exhibition will run from July 5 – August 3, 2019.
Deadline January 9th!
MORE SUBMISSIONS LMAO
Hamilton Artists Inc.’s call for submissions!
Hamilton Artists Inc. is seeking dynamic proposals from artists, collectives and curators at various stages of their careers for its numerous exhibition platforms and public programs. The Inc. is mandated to exhibit a range of artistic disciplines and career levels, and to exhibit a cross-section of artists from local, regional and national communities.
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.
