February’s Black History Is More Than Just A Month Newsletter
Wild how 2020 was 3 years ago.
I joke, but you just watch, you’ll find yourself thinking the exact same thing. Remember when it was 2019 and then 2 weeks later it was time to celebrate new years again? Anyways, tons of socials and events to submit your game to, so please be aware of deadlines! Show your games to the world! You deserve it! See something that should be in the newsletter? Send it to us! I’ll pop it in faster than you can say…uhh…a really long word!
Also, it’s Black History Month! If you know any Black creators, check out their work and tell them that it’s valid and appreciated–even when February is over. ESPECIALLY when February is over. ✊🏾✨
If you’re a Black creator and want to chill with people like yourself, get your butt over to the Ubisoft Black Game Pros Mixer! (See below 👇🏾)
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
February 4
DMG is hosting their organizing Committee Meeting that’s open to all members!
February 8
Ready…Set…FLIRT! A Valentine’s Party!
Workshop! Learn 3D Animation with Blender over at InterAccess!
February 10
The community’s own Shel Kahn is running the next GMing Club at DMG!
February 12
Also, a Generative Drawing workshop at InterAccess!
February 14
The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie comes out today and honestly, this is a real huge deal to me. I’ve been waiting for this for…forever! It’s going to be a fun time! 🚫HATER FREE ZONE🚫
February 15
If you wanted to learn about Texturing Pipelines, there’s going to be a workshop with DMG!
Festival of Scrolling Panoramic Art! Whoa, this looks cool!
February 18
Public Speaking 101 sounds like a very interesting workshop. I should go there. I mumble a lot and I want to know how to be more clear when public speaking. ANYWAY TMI 😅
February 22
Game Jam! Feb Fatale 7: Presence Tense with DMG. Go make some vidya games, y’all!
Create A Wrestler Tournament at Electric Perfume!
February 26
The next game Writers Circle + Social. Rev up those narrative designs and get writing!
February 29
*dude voice* Hypergame: 1997 Video Quest, at the wonderful Electric Perfume!
WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS
February 5
The Indie Mixer is back! Go make some friends!
February 8
DMG will be hosting their monthly Speaker Social! Go see what’s up in the community!
#ICYMI
Did you submit a game for Comics X Games? Time is running out! Deadlines are coming! Give us what you have! The game doesn’t have to be huge! It can be a small bite-sized game, too! If you’ve always wanted to showcase your game to 100s of people, now is the time! I believe in you!
Sky Rogue is now on the #XboxOne!
Get it on the Microsoft Store:https://t.co/GWsCsK4cWj pic.twitter.com/no0RBiZuRi
— Sky Rogue – Out now on PC, Switch, and Xbox One (@skyroguegame) January 31, 2020
Sometimes Always Monsters – Launch Trailerhttps://t.co/aUKqz9jLwd
— Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) February 3, 2020
We've put all our Nintendo Switch games on sale for 50% OFF! Combat the winter blues with these spicy deals:
🥑 Guacamelee! 2: https://t.co/borJntyBBz
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🧅 Mutant Blobs Attack: https://t.co/4OPOV8CPpX pic.twitter.com/5MoRPHADx3— Drinkbox 👀 Nobody Saves the World OUT NOW!! (@DrinkBoxStudios) February 3, 2020
Please help us raise money to support The Choice VR – an immersive documentary breaking down the #stigma surrounding #abortion.
Your contribution will make a direct impact, whether $5 or $100. Every little bit helps!@Rewire_News @heyitscalla @ReproRights @emilyslist @NARAL— The Choice – VR documentary (@TheChoice_VR) February 6, 2020
COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS
The XP Game Developer Summit is making its way to Toronto in April! If you or your team is looking to get to the next level in games, this is the event! Get your tickets!
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In honour of Black History Month, Ubisoft Toronto is proud to host its first Black Game Pros Mixer on Thursday, February 6. The event will bring together Black talent and professionals from the local video game and tech industry for an evening of networking and a panel discussion featuring Tanya DePass (I Need Diverse Games) and Raymond Graham (Unity Technologies).
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
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
A-Game Design Co is looking for a Unity 2D/C# programmer!
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.
