Geek Chic City 2019 is over! A huge thanks goes out to everyone that showed up to make the evening full of an abundance of good vibes and love.

Shout outs to designers Kedre Designs, by Afua, Cultivated Clothing Company, and this year’s winner, The Universe Sucks, for spending their time to share their creative visions with us.  

Judges Star (@thatqueenstar) and Angel (@angelsndemonscosplay) graciously took the weight of deciding the night’s victor on their shoulders while serving us LOOKS in the process.

We also need to thank all of the wonderful models who made the event what it was! Thank you all for sharing your positive energy and good vibes with our guests and each other to make the show a success!

Also, many praises due to Eyeda Sophia for her captivating delivery of material off of her record The Red Project! If you can’t wait to see Eyeda again, or missed her performance, you’re in luck:

Eyeda will be hosting a spooky Hip Hop + Anime Halloween on Oct 30 at Unit 2. Check out this link for more information!

Photographers Rachel Clarke (@ray.chillz), Devon Ross, and David (@david.e.photographer) took some amazing shots over the course of the night. In addition to shooting the runway and setup, Rachel Clarke blessed us with an incredible photoshoot room where everyone had an opportunity to show off their Blue-Steel. 

Our stomachs owe a huge thank you to Jeffrey from Atomtree Wellness for keeping us fed with delicious vegan eats! Who knew fashion was so could make you so hungry? 

The always-incredible journalist and member of The Avengers, Al Donato (@al.donato) gracefully guided us through drum rolls, the runway, and technical hiccups while making everyone feel included and welcomed. Thank you for holding it all the way down!

Toronto artist Bliptor helped our models werq the runway with the perfect dosage of fashion-worthy tunes. For more of Bliptor’s tasty sounds, check out C’mon Sis TONIGHT at The Beaver.

We are so thankful for everyone that came out to celebrate in the spirit of inclusive, geeky, fashion! Even the simple act of coming out and participating in an event like Geek Chic City helps to validate and fortify the space for others in the future.

We also owe Another Reality a resounding “hurrah” for sponsoring the event and providing some VR fashion design at GCC! Another Reality is a new space that combines new and experimental technologies such as virtual reality, projection mapping, and robotics, with timeless traditional games to create a new and memorable experience for visitors. Another Reality is opening on October 22nd, but you can book now!

Thank you so much for being a part of our event and sharing this moment with us! Follow @gccfashionsummit for more pictures and footage.

Until next year! 

-Geek Chic City Team

We’re happy to announce the Second Annual Geek Chic City Fashion Summit happening at City Centre Dance on October 5 & 6 in Mississauga!

Have you ever wondered how the clothes characters wear in games inspire real-world fashion—or even vice-versa? GCC aims to create an inclusive space for all types of fashion from streetwear casual to nerdwear under one roof. We are bringing together stylish folks from all strokes to come out and demonstrate what fashion means to you!

We are looking for game designers, fashion designers, models, photographers, vendors, and volunteers!

We will have more information on tickets, workshops, panels, designers, photoshoots, our Fashion Arcade, and much more soon!

Interested in participating, helping out, or have a fashion-related game?

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Special thanks to Alison Cherry for our incredible poster!

Oh no! It’s July already? How did this happen? I want my June back! Time is going too fast! Someone cast a slow spell aaaahh! No, I’m just kidding–July is a good thing! Why? Because that means our annual fancy videogame party, the Hand Eye Society Ball, is that much closer to happening! In case you missed it, we announced that the Ball is returning again this year at the Masonic Temple on September 21st! We’re also looking for Sponsors, Volunteers and Game Submissions! Ticketing goes live very soon, so keep an eye on your inboxes…

So many new and exciting things for our 10 year (10 years? WHAT?) anniversary and we can’t wait to share all of our current plans and future dreams.

That being said, time for July stuff! Love you all okay thanks bye!

Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

Kingdom Hearts Orchestra: World of Tres. I know y’all love your HYUCKS and your *duck speak*, so I added this in just for you.

July 15 – 19

Summer is coming. (take THAT Game of Thrones) and that means Camp Make-A-Game is almost upon us! Hand Eye Society’s FREE week-long full-day summer camp for kids 8-12 with the Toronto Reference Library! This program is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of our Studio Sponsors: Capybara, Rocket 5, DrinkBox Studios, Asteroid Base, Globacore Inc, Longbow Games, Phantom Compass, Get Set Games, Uken Games, Wayward, Prodigy Games, Laundry Bear Games, Daniel Posner and Ramen Benyamin.

Are you a game dev studio and want to sponsor the Camp? Become a member, today!

July 17

Remaking Game Work is a public forum with game developers, media work researchers, and digital labour activists to discuss working conditions and social inequalities in the video games industry and strategies to improve conditions in digital media. Special guests: Dan Joseph, Katherine Lapointe, Maggie McCraw, Austin Walker, Johanna Weststar, Jennifer R. Whitson and Sagan Yee!

July 20 & 21 [UPDATE: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER]

Our year-round Game Curious programming with Evergreen Brick Works continues with Skylab Revolution, a new, interactive installation brought to the Children’s Garden by Little Dada with support from Hand Eye Society. It will feature a number of exciting activities for children to explore the Garden from the perspective of an astronaut! Facilitators will be on hand to encourage participants to use the spaceship equipment to investigate, experiment, and discover their own unique view of the space around them. Drop-in, 10am to 3pm both days in the Children’s Garden.

Also that weekend: It’s the Pretty Heroes & Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration 2019! As if I’d miss an event like this. It’s all about events dedicated to strong female characters and that’s rad af!

July 26

ConBravo! is here again if you’re willing to travel over to Hamilton!

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

July 7

The July Edition of the Game Design Meetup at Snakes & Lattes! 

Sunday Sundae Social with DMG! Mmm ice cream…

#ICYMI

HES launched our Six for Bricks zine–a collaboration with artists and game makers in Toronto at Evergreen Brick Works! Check out our photo album here. Missed your chance to get one? No worries, there will be available at upcoming Toronto events! Don’t forget to check out the other three upcoming programs in our Game Curious at Evergreen Brick Works series.

Speaking of zines, Bit Bazaar at TMAC was abuzz with indie, art, and tech of all shapes and sizes. In Case You Missed It, check out all the brilliant artists and creators who showcased their work; even if you couldn’t make it, they’re still out there making stuff!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

Oh my stars–it’s a N E W  G A M E by 13am Games! I want it RIGHT NOW!

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Digital Justice Labs is looking for participants for their upcoming project: virtual grounds: a series dedicated to feminist perspectives on digital sustainability and survival.

Ever wanted to tell the United Nations, what children think about growing up in a digital age? Now is the time. Please send an email or give Professor Sara Grimes from the University of Toronto to make your voice heard.

Uken has jobs!

Rockstar has jobs!

Ubisoft has jobs!

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.

It’s June! Finally! I never thought we’d make it! Give yourselves a pat on the back. This is what I wanted! You ready to feel that H E A T? Let’s sizzle on Queen Street, baby!!!

Anyway, last month was WILD for Hand Eye Society! We had Comics X Games at TCAF and we also had our second Anti-fascist game jam! But alas, it’s June and we get to start over again with more events that’ll make your head spin (in a good way, we don’t want y’all gettin’ dizzy!) Now I want to go to the beach and play my Nintendo DS…mmm yes, that’s a good June to me.

Also, don’t forget to save the date for September 21st! [REDACTED] is happening soon and we’ll be dropping new details in a city near you! Don’t sleep, and keep your eyes on our feed for updates! Let’s go, 30ºC!

Also, I saw this tweet (below) and I was like “oh.”

Please email me your answer because I’M VERY INTERESTED IN YOUR THOUGHTS!111!one!11eleven!11

Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

June 10

Game Workers Union Toronto chapter is having their Game Workers Mixer at the Burdock Music Hall! Register and bring your co-workers with you after work!

June 20

The Indie Mixer is back and even more awesome than ever with their collaboration with Bonus Stage! Get your mix on at The Hive and register/RSVP on their website.

#ICYMI

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The Long Exposure Festival is will be here next month!

On July 13th, the second Long Exposure Festival will fill Flemingdon park with interactive games, installations, snacks and performances!

This is a free, all-ages event. There will be workshops for kids on how to spin poi and assemble LED toys to explore, alongside the artwork in the park. The Long Exposure Festival features a 8ft glowing moon, an interactive claw machine, aerial dance performers, a glow-in-the-dark ball pit, and more!  This event is located in Flemingdon park between Gateway Blvd and Don Mills Rd, next to the soccer field.

The 4th Annual VRTO – Virtual & Augmented Reality World Conference & Expo! (Hand Eye Society Members keep a lookout in your email for a surprise )

Summer is coming. (take THAT Game of Thrones) And that means Camp Make-A-Game is almost upon us!

https://twitter.com/phoenixsimms/status/1132319992840634368

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The 2019 Full Indie Summit is-a comin’ this September! Not only that but they’re looking for speakers! If you have something on your chest, now’s the time to speak up!

This might be useful to Ontario games folk? The Ontario government is speeding up tax credits for your games! Which is good because most other things they’re up to is awful.

https://twitter.com/JanDavidHassel/status/1132577573987336192

Uken has jobs!

Rockstar has jobs!

Ubisoft has jobs!

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.

In case you missed it, back in April we hosted our very first game jam at Evergreen Brick Works. We brought together six participants over a span of three days to brainstorm, build and submit a game project based on the interconnected networks of natural and urban systems at the space, and it was a great success! But now, there’s more!

The final game concepts have been documented and transformed into a printed and digital zine that has been designed by Chris White and illustrated by 6 local artists from Toronto!

Cost: The zine will cost $5 for the greyscale version and $20 for the full-colour version. A Pay What You Can initiative also available for the greyscale zine. All proceeds will go towards supporting the creators.

Please come celebrate, mingle and support us as we celebrate the conclusion of our first quarter of our Game Curious program at Evergreen Brick Works. Also, if you missed playing the games from the previous game jam, the participants and their creations will be back for your playing pleasure!

See you next month!

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Evergreen Brick Works, Pavilions

June 16th

11am – 3pm

Yay! It’s May! It’s been a long time coming and there’s great stuff coming up! “But Royel, what kind of stuff you may ask me?” and I’ll say, “ACK! exCUSE ME??? It’s Comics X Games this month! Have you even seen the GAMES or even seen the TALKS?? How dare you!” And then you’ll be like, “I’m sorry I let you down.” And I’ll be like, “It’s fine! See ya there ok thanks byeeee!”

Still, we at Hand Eye Society are hard at work making our other upcoming events are in tip top shape! Speaking of which, S E P T E M B E R…..

Why do I keep mentioning September? So weird… Anyway, it’s time to see what’s up this month and digest the heck out of it!

Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

WHERE TO JAUNT – EVENTS

May 1

Our friends at Glad Day Bookshop is having a launch party for Shout Out–A queer YA anthology! Sketches and signings and social, oh my!

May 2

Using Twitch Streaming for Performance Art? Uhh… hells yeah, count me in!

May 1-5

Go support OCAD students with their GradEx 104–A graduate exhibition~ It’s all free and features the work of 800 students??? Excuse me?? HOW?

May 4

There’s going to be a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Choose Sonic or Jigglypuff who are the best characters! Shout outs to The Black Nerds for hosting!

There’s also going to be a games tournament at Sky Zone Toronto! Could be fun!

May the 4th be with you!  

Ooo bby

May 5

We at Hand Eye Society are hosting our first ever Anti-Fascist Game Jam! Sign up to our form for additional details!

May 7

Toronto Gaymers are back at it with another session of FIGHT CLUB!

May 9

TCAF Drink n’ Draw is here! You can…uhh…drink…and draw! Wild! What a fun time!

Power Up Bar has Rock Band Nights for those who want to get their rock on. Hells yeah, play that GEEETAAAR!

Detective Pikachu! Lmao. Not really Toronto-related, but I sure as heck am going to see this movie! I can’t wait!

May 11

It’s finally here! The One! The Only! It’s the annual Hand Eye Society Comics X Games featuring speakers, over 30 games and endless fun! Ahhh! We’re working hard to bring you the best one yet! It’s going to be awesome!

There’s going to be a TCAF Queer Mixer! Get your queer butts over to the Glad Day Bookshop and chat up a storm with like-minded individuals!

You like Marvel, right? Well, get those superhero tights out and fly on down to Power Up Bar who is hosting the Ultimate Marvel Party! (maybe it’s a good idea to watch Avengers:Endgame before you go? folks might be talking about that movie!)

May 12

Oh wow, what a treat! Perturbator is going to have a concert at The Phoenix! You may remember them from Hotline Miami! It’s gonna be a BOP!

May 13

Another month, another super fun game designers night at Snakes & Lattes. Prototype, play and chat!

May 15

Join us for a FREE night of talk and play with game workers, players and artists confronting capitalism, white supremacy, and misogyny in real and virtual worlds.  Unfeeling Capitalism: Ruptures in Videogame Culture is presented by Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts, in collaboration with Hand Eye Society, Dames Making Games, Toronto Media Arts Centre, Unifor National, and Game Workers Unite.

May 16

Want to learn how to create reusable model assets? DMG has their Modular Building with 3DS Max & UE4 event just for youuuuu!

May 29

DMG is hosting a talk about Writing Dialogue For Games! Narrative designers, GET IN HERE!

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

May 8

Creator Resource is hosting a Short Stories & Zines Panel and Social in in partnership of TCAF! Looks like a lot of fun!

May 9

It’s the Breakfast Game Audio Club happening at TMAC! Eat light noms, chat about game audio! Have fun!

May 11-12

Again! Yay! Comics X Games at TCAF! It’s gonna be wild! Come play! Come chat! Come sit around and watch everyone say “excuse me” and “sorry” as they bump into each other in the library looking at cool zines, games and more! It’s gonna be so much fun!

The DMG May Speaker Social is ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!

May 20

Friends Play Games #127? Wow, I can’t even count that high! Get out there and play games! Also, if you’re going to talk about Avengers: Endgame, make sure you don’t spoil it for others who haven’t seen it yet. Keep TMAC a Spoiler-free zone! #thoughtful

May 21

B O N U S  S T A G E~ This month’s topic is themes and tropes in games, so you’ll know a lot of folks will have something to say. Check it.

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COME TO COMICS X GAMES OH MY GOODNESS IT’S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN I CAN’T EVEN DEAL

https://twitter.com/Mr_Tedders/status/1123255783125286913

#ICYMI

https://twitter.com/Mr_Tedders/status/1123907232213630977

There was a feature on CBC about Crunching in videogeames, which I think you REALLY should read. Also, support Game Workers Unite Toronto!

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Our friends at Get Set Games has a lot of jobs open for ya!

Ubisoft has jobs!

Rockstar has JERBS!!

Achimostawinan Games is looking for a 2D Animator/Artist and Cree Translator for their new game, Hill Agency!

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.

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!

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!

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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

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!

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.

Yeah, no. For real this time. That groundhog said there was going to be early spring, but it’s all a sham! It lied! I can never trust mammals ever again! I can’t believe I fell for the hype!

Oh, the shame! If you ever see a groundhog, please do me a favour and send them to the shame corner!

This is EXACTLY why I trust hedgehogs. They wont lie to me…will they?

Hmmm…this remains to be seen, but either way March is here regardless and there are tons of stuff to do!

Have fun, friends! Cross your fingers and toes for double-digit positive temperatures!

Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

March 2

Come celebrate Kingdom Hearts III over at Power Up Game Bar! K-K-Kingdom Nights!

Oh look! It’s Game Gallery 4! Play some games, listen to some music. Just chill out, fam~.

Game Gallery 4! Look at that font! I love it!

March 4

Toronto Gaymers is hosting a D&D Adventures! Go forth!

March 5

Art Strategies for the Modern Animation Warrior. Learn about the challenges and rewards of working as an indie!

How Videogames Can Make You A Better Person. Oh?? Well that’s certainly a term to get me interested!

For International Women’s Day the ultra-rad Anita Sarkeesian will be speaking at the ROM for History vs. Women!

March 7

Want to learn how to do Augmented Reality? Check out this workshop! Registration Deadline is March 5!

March 12-14

There’s going to be a Toronto Kids Digital Festival! Get your kids out to touch, experience and play different forms of media! Tickets are up for sale now!

March 13

Going to GDC and want to know how to make the best of it? Check out the iLunch and get your tickets! You may find some hidden GDC tips and secrets!

DMG is hosting an Intro to Arduino workshop! This sounds awesome! (Moved to April 3rd)

Oh, The Horror Of It All! No, really. That’s the name of the event! Check out what’s going on in horror film and literature!

Feed me horror!

March 13 -23

‘Art Cart Showcase is a partnership between Workman Arts and Gifts of Light, which pairs established Workman Arts member artists with CAMH client services to provide peer-to-peer arts programming with professional materials.’ Amazing!

March 14

Rock Band Night! Now you can play Queen songs… with others! You liked that movie, right? Teehee!

Thursday night Magic the Gathering! I’ve never played magic, but if you do, you are in good company!

March 15

Like stickers, prints and zines? Of course you do! Then maybe check out Zine Zone Winter 2019!

March 16

DMG is also hosting Freelance Negotiations for Artists and Contractors. Talking about money is hard. This workshop seems like fun!

Want to go to Another Unspecific After Party? Power Up Game Bar has you covered!

March 23

Not going to GDC? Yeah, same. However, DMG has their DMG GDC Offsite 2019 Edition! No need to go to San Francisco for this one!

March 27

Ever wanted to create a controller for a your body? Hells yeah you do! There’s a workshop for that! Body-Centric Game Controllers at DMG!

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

March 5

The first rule of Fight Club–DARN IT! Anyways, here’s Fight Club!

March 18

Game Designers Night at Snakes and Lattes! Play some new table tops and make your maybe?

March 27

Do you create stuff? Well, Glad Day Bookshop is having a Creator Social. Details TBD, but it seems interesting…

March 28

Glad Day Bookshop is having a Network Event! Tell those folks who you are and what you do!

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March 18- March 22

Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco! Bring a sweater! That part of California isn’t as hot as you think!

March 28 – March 31

Penny Arcade Expo in Boston, which still has a few tickets for a few days!

#ICYMI

BRAVERY NETWORK ONLINE!!!

Look at this impressive vinyl!

https://twitter.com/Mr_Tedders/status/1106951021098614787

Real actors in a game? Excuse me? What year is this, 2099???

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

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?

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!

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.

I want to wear shorts and a t-shirt OUTSIDE. But we’re getting there, I can feel it! Hang in there friends, the best is yet to come!

There are tons of events this month so slap on those thermal undies, get out there and get inspired! You can do this! I believe in you! Let’s go February!

Here is a still from Yakuza 0 to both confuse you and inspire you to make new friends!

Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!

WHERE TO JAUNT – EVENTS

February 1 & 2

Heck yeah to Digital Futures Open Show at OCADU!  Go see what’s new!

February 2

There’s a Game of Thrones metagame coming to Toronto! Get your tickets! WHY AM I YELLING? SPRING IS COMING.

February 3

Game Design Meetup! Play tabletops or learn how to make your own? Sounds like a good deal!

February 4

The GTA’s coolest mom+friends are hosting a charity Twitch stream! For a whole week, you can tune in, donate and chat with friends! And that’s not all!

They even have a grand prize of a trip for 2 to LA to see the Toronto Defiant (our Overwatch team) compete and a meet and greet.  It comes with round trip air fare, hotel accommodations and $500 spending money!  Nintendo has also given them 7 switches and games to give away (one for every day!)

HYPE!!

February 7

Interactive Writing with Texture: Valentine’s Edition!

February 13

Tiny 2D Point and Click Adventures in Unity! Dang, this sound fun as heck! Maybe you’ll see ME there!

February 16

Every wonder what the hell to do with your money while making an indie game? Behold, Budgeting for Indie Games. DMG is on a roll!

February 23

Feb Fatale 6: Killing Cyberpunk–a DMG Game Jam *cue Blade Runner music*

February 22 & 23

Foxconn Frequency–a work of “algorithmic theatre” that incorporates real-time game mechanics, piano pedagogy, 3D-printing, and the poetry of former Foxconn worker Xu Lizhi. Whoa!

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

February 6

The Breakfast Game Audio Club meets again! Reminder: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

February 9

Black and Indigenous Futures! Come chat about the intersection between artists, writers and more!

Sick of the weather? Jam with some cool art and cool music at Long Winter!

February 14

Don’t spend Valentine’s alone! Find Your Player 2 (Gosh, that’s cute as heck) at Power Up!

February 27

Let’s Talk About Vogue Dancing! I know some of y’all are interested in dance, so maybe you can check this out, too? Maybe some tips if you want to add dancing to your games? Also a great way to see movement for animating too? It’s freeeeeee!

The Hive E-sports is still buzzin’ (I’m not gonna stop with the bee puns) Anyways, The Indie Mixer is back! Go meet people from the community! Make friends! Make games! Yay! Starts at 7pm and goes to 10pm.

Trends in The Gaming Industry is being hosted at triOS College HQ! Check out their info session

Casual Gaymer Wednesday is over at Power Up Bar! They have Mario Party, and that’s always a good time!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

The amazing folks over at ID@Xbox have been so kind to host a Q&A with local devs on how to get your games up and running on their platform! Spots are limited, so sign up ASAP!

P.S. They got light nom’s also! Mmmm food!

SIGN UP!

Our submissions for ComicsXGames is still open! Please submit your games! Deadlines are February 7th!

GAIA is here! That’s The Game Arts International Assembly, mind you. And you, yes you, can submit talks, panels and more! Deadline is at the end of the month. See for yourself!

#ICYMI

Gig Economy is as decribed as follows: “Defend your minimum-wage job against impending automation” OOF

Toronto born and made, baby!

Benjamin Rivers announced a new game!

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Our friends over at Prodigy has jobs. Like, a lot of jobs. JOBS!

Reptoid Games is looking for a Producer and an Animation Director!

Studio MDHR is in a documentary by Red Bull Gaming! Ahh! That’s so rad! Check it out! They have more content from other cool things happening in games, so be sure to check their channel out!

Scott is so cool omg. I don’t know what these tweets mean, (he’s full of secrets imo) but maybe send him stuff anyway?

VividFoundry is looking for a 3D environment artist *stressing on* folks from Ontario, Canada. Quickly you have until midnight Feb 2nd to 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.