April’s Spring Newsletter
We did it! It’s here! It’s finally here! Spring! Toss those jackets in the trash and get those windbreakers (not THAT windbreaker, ya nasty 😝). Anyway, the weather is heating up and so is the community. We have events coming out of our ears! But really…you should join us. Let’s do this, friends! I’m so excited! Ahhhhh! Quick–someone give me a bed to jump on!
IT’S SPRING, Y’ALL! YEEEEEET
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
April 2
New month, new round…of Fight Club! Toronto Gaymers’ weekly casual fighting game community meetup.
April 3
If you want to learn how to make electronic objects, the Intro to Arduino workshop is for youuuu!
April 6
Hells yeah! There’s going to be a nerdy craft fair at See-Scape! See what The Geeky Craftorium has to offer!
There’s a Kingdom Hearts Photoshoot happening on the beach lol. Wild!
April 10
DMG is hosting an Intro to the Unreal Material Graph. I have no idea what that means, but if you use Unreal Engine 4, this may be of interest to you! 😅
April 11
Y’all like Rock Band? Well, *grabs mic* ROCK BAND NIGHT, YEEEEAAAAHHHHHHH!!
April 13
Welcome…to The Black Museum… Come see Kaitlin Tremblay (DMG) and Evan Millar (Rue Morgue) discuss horror games! Members get 20% off tickets!
April 17
Calling all game designers–Intro to Unreal Blueprints is here to level up your skills!
*Oprah voice* It’s the 9th Annual Level Up Showcase! Don’t forget it’s freeeee!
April 17-24
Check out York University’s Emergence: the Digital Media End of Year Show! Those students have been working hard–go show some support!
April 24
Another iLunch is happening, but this time it’s The Intersection of Gaming and Broadcast Technologies! 🎮🎥
April 25
Want to play the games from DMG’s last game jam? *thunder* Killing Cyberpunk Arcade!
Here’s a big one–a Grant Writing Workshop with Toronto Arts Council. I know a lot of you have asked and now it’s happening!
Emily Carroll is having a book launch for When I Arrives at the Castle! I can’t wait!
Oh wow, it’s DigiFest! Go socialize and talk to like-minded folks in games and digital media!
April 27
Do you like…zines? Do you like…art? Check out the 2SQTBIPoC Arts/Zine Fair! This sounds so awesome! 🏳️🌈
WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS
April 7
There’s going to be a launch party for the Free Money graphic novel!
April 10
Are you an audio head? The Breakfast Game Audio Club is happing right out of TMAC…with a special guest? WHO DAT???
April 13
Yay! It’s the April Speaker Social! I haven’t been in a while, but you’ll see me there!
COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS
COMCS X GAMES IS COMING THAT’S WHAT
Game Curious is back! In partnership with the Evergreen Brick Works and in support by the Toronto Arts Council, we at the Hand Eye Society will be having our first season of activities from April 5-7 as the Spring Jam. Over the past month, we have selected our 6 game jammers, who will create an interactive think project inspired by the Evergreen Brick Works, and our 6 zine artists, who will help to illustrate a zine based off the projects developed by the game jammers. Interested in this project? Come out on April 7 from 1-3pm at the Young Welcome Centre at the Evergreen Brick Works to play test the projects developed over the weekend.
#ICYMI
Bound Up & Squirming! is coming out this THURSDAY April 25th and has a new trailer! Share it around and make me feel special! 🐛😱🦵🐛https://t.co/DVc9IPmnQChttps://t.co/h8UtwdJWhA
— Daniel Stegersaurus (@StegerGames) April 22, 2019
Congratulations to @GloamCollective! They are this year's winners of the @Ubisoft Indie Series presented by @nationalbank $50,000 Grand Prize for their game @BraveryNetwork 🏆 #UbisoftIndieSeries pic.twitter.com/WoiWyZrRHb
— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) April 10, 2019
HOLY SHIT CONGRATS TO @GloamCollective!! pic.twitter.com/aQeq3v27wj
— ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ (@Rokashi) April 10, 2019
GET READY TO GROOVE!#WayOfThePassiveFist dances onto Nintendo Switch in 7 days!
Retweet this & Follow for a chance to win a copy of the game when it comes out on April 11th! pic.twitter.com/YTicVddoAV
— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) April 4, 2019
BIG NEWS!! IT'S OFFICIAL!!
The couch co-op puzzle-solving adventure ✨PITFALL PLANET✨comes out APRIL 4TH on
✧･ﾟ *✧･ﾟ* ❤️#NintendoSwitch 💙✧･ﾟ *✧･ﾟ*
AND you can pre-purchase it now: https://t.co/zr7BsakBX0
RT's Appreciated! 🤖🚀💎✨ #eShop #indiegame #gamedev pic.twitter.com/KaMCLtLn7Y
— emma embur 🎃 (@emmaembur) March 26, 2019
The World Next Door is available now on Steam and Nintendo Switch!
Join Jun and her friends in the magical world of Emrys… and see if you can get Jun back before it’s too late. ⏳
Steam: https://t.co/XfSA1P5HuD
Nintendo Switch: https://t.co/7Hjn44upGg pic.twitter.com/Up6nsyUkk5
— The World Next Door (@worldnextdoor_) March 28, 2019
Heya makers of games, zines, and game zines! Bit Bazaar 10 is coming June 22 – applications to table open Monday, April 1. https://t.co/GHebMadGm6
— Bit Bazaar (@TheBitBazaar) March 26, 2019
We are super excited to share our teaser trailer for A Fold Apart! Available in June for Nintendo Switch and Windows! https://t.co/qVW4NwztG4#indiegame #AFoldApart
— A Fold Apart/Lightning Rod Games (@LRGthunder) March 27, 2019
We are thrilled to announce that Quench will be launching this spring on the NINTENDO SWITCH! 🐘
Come play Quench on Switch at #PAXEast this Thu-Fri in the Indie Minibooth! #IMBPAXEast19
Follow us for more news, events, and cute elephant friends 🌱 https://t.co/istUW0LygR pic.twitter.com/Q5hDXqRm77
— Quench & DLC available now! (@quenchgame) March 27, 2019
Super happy to share that Way of the Passive Fist looks GORGEOUS on Switch!!! pic.twitter.com/lk4lPnLFlH
— Jason Canam (@JasonCanam) March 28, 2019
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
Want to be selected to go to Sweden for business development? Nordic Game is here for your to apply! Go go go!
The rad folks over at Prismatic Realms are looking for a lead 2D artist/animator for a contract gig!
Indie authors: join a province-wide writing contest! https://t.co/ItAoCBsKJ4
— Toronto Public Library (@torontolibrary) March 27, 2019
Our #TAAFIxCASO Job Fair is back April 27th! Connecting 40+ studios from across North America with Canada's best animation, visual effects and gaming students & professionals.
SIGN UP TODAY, IT’S FREE! 😎
👉 https://t.co/HwxX4aFxLv… @CASOntario #ANIMATIONJOBFAIR pic.twitter.com/DiKgrR81L0— TAAFI (@TheTAAFI) March 27, 2019
We're hiring!
Positions are internships for Unity Developer and 3D Artist. Both are paid positions with an opportunity for further work.
Details: https://t.co/qXm7SRGRgzRTs appreciated!#gamedevjobs
— OddBird (@OddBirdStudio) March 11, 2019
The Mixer is having a Game Environment Art Challenge! Concept submissions will be held from March 25 to April 7th! Maybe check it out and see what you can make?
Looking to stack up on your volunteer hours? The Level Up Showcase is looking for volunteers to help out on April 17 at the Design Exchange.
Our friends at Get Set Games has a lot of jobs open for ya!
Ubisoft has jobs!
Rockstar has JERBS!!
The folks over at Sonderlust Studios are looking for a Lead Writer, Designer and an Environment Artist! Apply!
Glu has a lot of cool openings!
Are you a Software engineer or Backend engineer looking for work? Uken has your back!
Prodigy has jobs jobs jobs! So apply apply apply!
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.
