November’s Here Already Newsletter
đź–Ť: Logan McCloud
Oh gosh! Where did all the green go? Why are trees nude and yellow and red and orange and every other colour except green? Is…*gasp* winter coming? R.I.P heat lol. It’s fine though, I swear, I was just getting used to wearing shorts and stuff, but it’s fine.
But while we wait for the first snowfall (gross) Toronto is getting busy with autumn events! Don’t believe me? Check out some SWEET events down below! Have a happy November, y’all! ♥️
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
November 2 & 3
The Toronto Animation Arts Festival is happening and you should go!
November 7
DMG is having their Intro to Typography for Indie Games at TMAC!
Extentions, Prosthetics, and Symbiosis Artist Talks is-a-comin at InterAccess.
November 8
MAGFest is hosting Game Over Toronto! Celebrate to some tunes! 🎶
November 9 & 10
Hells yeah, it’s WordPlay 7! We got games, we got speakers, we got workshops, we have memories to be made!
November 13
Dirty Rectangles is having their Indie Game Show & Chill at the See-Scape this month, and more! See you there!
November 16
Talking Back Feminist Media Conference is coming hosted by Shameless Magazine at Toronto Media Arts Centre HQ!
Yes, people still play PokĂ©mon GO. Don’t judge! It’s Chimchar Community Day with Toronto Gaymers!
November 21
Ctrl+Shift: Technology & Privilege. This actually sounds really interesting…
November 30
It’s finally here! DMG’s Damage Camp is here and it’s 3 years old! Support support support!
WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS
November 9
Hurray! The November edition of the DMG Speaker Social!
#ICYMI
F U N K ! R U N N E R is a rhythm-based endless sidescroller with pixel graphics. The player is dropped onto music visualization bars that react to the games music. The player is meant to shoot projectiles and collect gems to earn a high score. The dash mechanic is often used to get ahead and to push through bars that become obstacles. Lightning and enemy projectiles stun the player and prevent dashing temporarily. At the end of the day, Funk! Runner is meant to be a simple experience for simple minded players looking to pick up a game and play. It’s also a great game for kids to develop basic hand eye coordination with a console controller. Don’t forget to get lost in the zone and lose yourself to funk!
JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN!!!
My new game, Dead 4 Dress, a zombie dress up game in now up on Itch https://t.co/LgbNLALyd7 #gamedev #GameDeveloper #game— Yifat Shaik (@yifatshaik) October 31, 2019
Did you know we curated some games for the Art Gallery of Ontario’s #AGOAllHours event? Well, ya missed it, but Twitter lives forever! See how it went down!
I adapted Pac Man into an augmented sport for yesterday’s #agoallhours! pic.twitter.com/YGszTdaech
— David Fono (@fonograph) October 27, 2019
Had an amazing time at the @agotoronto Saturday! Played some classic arcade games as well as some creative @HandEyeSociety games. #BTWIStillWearMyGameDesignSweater pic.twitter.com/fR2WF2SrUx
— Jessica Olesky (@JessicaOlesky) October 28, 2019
Today at the @agotoronto the @HandEyeSociety curated some sweet games. pic.twitter.com/J1WnLI87X6
— Adam Clare (@MrFacePlant) October 26, 2019
At the @agotoronto curated by @HandEyeSociety
Kids sharing a stool to play Art for Three pic.twitter.com/1W45WcvXQU— droqen (@droqen) October 26, 2019
This Saturday October 26, #AGOAllHours is back! We'll have a vintage arcade, indie games curated by @HandEyeSociety, and @alliex headlining! It's ALL AGES & ALL DAY! And ALL FREE for everyone 25 + under, all #AGOMembers and #AGOAnnualPass holders! https://t.co/ymzgiqi7IF pic.twitter.com/MB8tESmEQW
— Art Gallery of Ontario (@agotoronto) October 24, 2019
Had a great time at #agoallhours.@alliex in Walker Court was 🔥🔥 …so was Paku Paku live-action Pac-Man downstairs. Thank you @agotoronto! pic.twitter.com/iAZOvRLzR6
— Jeff B Baker (@GeoffroiB) October 28, 2019
And we spoke with his mum, they don't have any video games at home – he was just a natural! #AGOallhours https://t.co/rhxYh3nNpR
— Art Gallery of Ontario (@agotoronto) October 26, 2019
Come by the @agotoronto for #agoallhours today. Awesome video games and Art all in one place ^^ @ AGO – Art Gallery of Ontario https://t.co/KNwkRIGQBi
— Ken Cho (@KenCho416) October 26, 2019
COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS
Today is #NationalPhilanthropyDay, now is a better time than ever to support @LIFTfilm. As our ED Chris Kennedy recalls: "LIFT was integral to me becoming a filmmaker, providing me with the resources and community to put me on that path." Donate here > https://t.co/UMrxGDWQQa pic.twitter.com/vYY1gx9NRJ
— LIFT (@LIFTfilm) November 15, 2019
WordPlay 7 is this month! Whaaaaaa exSCUSE ME???
We got games, workshops, speakers and fun! Clear your schedule because we’re TWO (2) DAYS of WordPlay action instead of one! #growth
Oh, and we have a NEW LOGO FOR WORDPLAY *horn noise times 3*
Lđź‘€K AT IT!
Another Reality is launching a Kickstarter campaign to launch their high-tech entertainment centre, which will have an after-school program for game development. They are offering a chance to win an Oculus Quest for people who subscribe to their Kickstarter newsletter!
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
I, Royel, have a job for you.
Ubisoft has jobs for ya!
Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!
There’s going to be a Computer Graphics Job Fair.
Rockstar Games has WORK.
Uken has tons of JERBS!
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.
This newsletter is sponsored by Ubisoft Toronto
