June’s HES Newsletter
Black Lives Matter. That’s it.
Note: Events may be cancelled, or change form, like a transformer, or like a popsicle in the sun.
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 & Haunt
June 2
DMG’s Organizing Committee Meeting for all members.
June 6
Game Workers Unite Toronto are organizing their huge town hall event, Pause/Unpause: Surviving COVID-19 in the Games Industry! Register while you still have time!
Join Us, Toronto chapter of Game Workers Unite for a discussion about the current state and future of the digital games industry https://t.co/j7DN5RoXD5
— GWU Toronto (@GWU_Toronto) May 29, 2020
June 10
Dirty Rectangles is hosting their second online event!
IN TWO WEEKS
The 2nd ever ONLINE edition of @DirtyRectangles
Indie Game
Show & Chillft. @finalfinalgirl, @systemchalk, @JonahD, @ZedPoirier, @coleycaves, @bear_cabin, and Josiah Wilkinson.
Join us on https://t.co/KU05XrVJhE on June 10th @ 8pm for the fun AND the games. pic.twitter.com/19vyyUcrYD
— Dirty Rectangles Toronto (@Rectangles_TO) May 27, 2020
June 13
DMG is hosting their June Speaker Social.
#ICYMI
We couldn’t hold our usual in-person awards ceremony for Ubisoft Toronto NEXT so last night we did it virtually!
Congratulations again to all of this year's winners and finalists.https://t.co/KheRx9OFpv
— Ubisoft Toronto (@UbisoftToronto) May 28, 2020
Our fundraiser for Page & Panel is nearing its end. We sincerely thank everyone for their support, for ordering from the shop, all of it. It's humbling and we're so grateful. https://t.co/VneFJwzm4S
— TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (@TorontoComics) May 28, 2020
We're excited to announce that we're part of the @_wholesomegames #WholesomeDirect showcase! ✨😻
Catch an exclusive sneak peek of Pekoe and 50+ other cute and cozy upcoming games tomorrow at 1PM 💖
Set a reminder for the event here: https://t.co/RnTLtPbDCF pic.twitter.com/Vl6AOCsAaO
— Kitten Cup Studio 🍵 (@KittenCupStudio) May 25, 2020
For Global Accessibility Awareness Day #GAAD2020, I set my introduction trailer, explaining my desire to help the world by being the right kind of inspiration
Not cause I got out of bed this morn. But because I can contribute to your life, If you need mehttps://t.co/Aw1xkoiEv2
— Steven Spohn (Spawn) (@stevenspohn) May 21, 2020
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
Solace State, our cyberpunk social impact game, is looking for a game writer. Paid hourly contract position, Ontario applicants preferred. #hiring #gamedev
Our work must always be intersectional. Show me that you can write to empower diverse characters.https://t.co/rokHv6mwIp— Tanya Kan 🌻 (@VividFoundry) May 29, 2020
Hey all! We’re looking for a freelance remote prop concept/ 3D model artist to help us out on Dawn of the Monsters at 13AM Games! Buildings, city assets, vegetation, machinery and vehicles and military equipment, maybe even mecha/near futuristic visual inspirations from comic book/Mike Mignola (Hellboy) style and anime/manga are assets we’re looking for–all simplified and low poly models. Contact Takashi: Twitter or Email!
I am looking for people that have experience actually building games that want to make a difference. We have something small out right now but I want to create an actual game we continue to get actual market feedback. We’re looking for someone proficient in game development, python, java, front end and back end uI UX development. I do not have any prior work but this is something meaningful to me that I really think we can make work. – Colby Sharma
My current job has essentially fired me, so I'm looking for work now more than ever.
Game producer. Designer. Writer. Anything game related, just let me know. If I can freelance about 50-150 USD, I'll be good. DMs are open, friends 👏 https://t.co/uPDEUt9bfL
— Guil Bandini (@CappuccinoGuil) March 27, 2020
Want top notch (and cost effective) original music and sound design for your Game or Animation? I´d love to help! Check me out! — Thiago Gobet
Where’s my French at? Are you a game developer whose game is about to launch and for which you want to do a multilingual release?
Are you now thinking of localizing to increase your market and revenue, now that your game has shipped?
Are you still in development, and feeling stuck because the grant you are applying for requires you to offer a French version?
I’d love to help! Hit me up! — Benoît Esmein
Hi, I’m Marcus Mowat, music producer at Point Nine Records and I’m looking to help fellow gamers/designers out by writing songs and providing audio ingenuity geared specifically for video games.
Ubisoft has jobs for ya!
Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!
Rockstar Games has WORK.
Get Set has a few jobs for ya! Check em!
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.
