September’s Apply to Wordplay 2021 Newsletter
Okay, so literally it feels like the August newsletter went out last week and now you’re telling me it’s the beginning of a brane new month and I’m supposed to just deal with that? Incredibly rude, but such if life, I guess. *Ahem* IT’S SEPTEMBER, Y’ALL AND WORDPLAY IS COMING!
We recently put out a call for Speakers, Games and Volunteers and now I get to news blast it to ya! Join us and be a part of WordPlay 2021! Click the buttons to apply! Deadline is September 17th, so you have plenty of time! Tell your friends! We can games and talks about humour and comedy in videogame! You can handle that right? lol lmao, okay, time to stop.
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We would love to welcome everyone to our official Hand Eye Society Discord channel! Join us! Hang out! Chat!
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
September 2
Games Writing Working Group with DMG
September 17
Deadline for Wordplay Applications!
September 22 & 23
Want to playtest other indie, early release games, or unreleased? Check out Game Slice
September 30
Games Writer Circle with DMG
#ICYMI
Ready to grift through the #90s on a crime-filled road trip to save your Mom's video store? 📼
Of course you are! You were like, born ready. 😎
THE BIG CON is available NOW on #Xbox + #PC https://t.co/FeZZq3HiSOhttps://t.co/HNHehvAY8j #TheBigCon #adventure #indiegame #games pic.twitter.com/YnbmqMudEj
— The Big Con ✨ AVAILABLE NOW on Xbox PC & Switch! ✨ (@MightyYell) August 31, 2021
Learn to make your first video game in a super supportive environment!!
It's all online and open to people all across the province of Québec. https://t.co/92NWYdHYEi
— Reb 💙 Reb (@rebheartsyou) August 27, 2021
Friends!! I've created a Discord server for the weird stuff I make!
You can join to talk about Bombing!!, Runt, that Vtuber thing, or really anything else you feel like talking about. Come on by!https://t.co/GW6v7Y2lCa
— Devon 💙 Bombing 2!! (@Devon_Wiersma) May 12, 2021
My game isn't very good, there are bugs, and I had to rebuild a game in 4 hours from 1-5am, but I learned a lot and completed my first ever gamejam, hosted by @KenneyNL.
I'm gonna focus on the positives and get better for Aug '22. 🙌https://t.co/kA9bpitqUG#kenneyjam
— Richard (智健) 🇭🇰 (@rancer890) August 22, 2021
This thread brew my mind! We love Joel!
Alright, so inspired by @NPurkeypile's bee post yesterday, here is one of my favorite bits of Skyrim oral history – the myth of the treasure fox.
I've told this story before in talks/etc, but I don't think I've shared it with twitter. Here goes. pic.twitter.com/7uaUlbpmQ8
— Joel Burgess (@JoelBurgess) August 18, 2021
Really excited to announce we have listed the main theme for Venba is available on Bandcamp!!!!!
Music by @alpha_something , ft @DivyaVivekanand !
I'm so so happy with this theme, please check it out in its entirety here -> https://t.co/T8490aZrNN pic.twitter.com/OjnI13ELzX
— வெண்பா / Venba Game (@venbaGame) August 10, 2021
Are you a froggy game creator?
Frog Con 2021 would love to have you join us for our Games Panel where we will showcase a bunch of different froggy games for our froggy community!
Please check out our links for more info and sign-up! https://t.co/DLRzPHSWPa pic.twitter.com/WedE8V3ccH
— Frog Cult🐸 @ Frog Con 2022 prep (@thefrogcult) August 25, 2021
The prettiest montage ever!
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity for Solace State to partake in the show, @ID_Xbox, and for such a sweet welcome! 💚 https://t.co/70UiKMbBay
— Tanya Kan 🌻 (@VividFoundry) August 13, 2021
I’m super excited to show everyone the logo for #FarawayFairway coming to the @playdate! ⛳️💛
We can’t wait to let y’all get your hands on this vacation adventure!
Designed by me
Crafted by @soft_rumpus
Animated by @ttl_anderson #screenshotsaturday #indiedev #playdate pic.twitter.com/71VbgHzc0S— ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ (@Rokashi) August 28, 2021
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
Our friends over at Mighty Yell are looking for a Unity VR Consultant! Apply here!
Jam3 is hiring for many roles right now but we’re always looking for good developers, from junior on up. We are a design/experience agency, but often end up game-adjacent: we internally developed East of the Rockies and an unannounced project; and we often do award winning sites for things like Medal of Honor. If you’re looking to apply, email mike.nowak@jam3.com and mention HES.
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.