: Logan McCloud

Oh gosh! Where did all the green go? Why are trees nude and yellow and red and orange and every other colour except green? Is…*gasp* winter coming? R.I.P heat lol. It’s fine though, I swear, I was just getting used to wearing shorts and stuff, but it’s fine.

But while we wait for the first snowfall (gross) Toronto is getting busy with autumn events! Don’t believe me? Check out some SWEET events down below! Have a happy November, y’all!

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

November 9

Hurray! The November edition of the DMG Speaker Social!

#ICYMI

F U N K ! R U N N E R is a rhythm-based endless sidescroller with pixel graphics. The player is dropped onto music visualization bars that react to the games music. The player is meant to shoot projectiles and collect gems to earn a high score. The dash mechanic is often used to get ahead and to push through bars that become obstacles. Lightning and enemy projectiles stun the player and prevent dashing temporarily. At the end of the day, Funk! Runner is meant to be a simple experience for simple minded players looking to pick up a game and play. It’s also a great game for kids to develop basic hand eye coordination with a console controller. Don’t forget to get lost in the zone and lose yourself to funk!

Did you know we curated some games for the Art Gallery of Ontario’s #AGOAllHours event? Well, ya missed it, but Twitter lives forever! See how it went down!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

WordPlay 7 is this month! Whaaaaaa exSCUSE ME???

We got games, workshops, speakers and fun! Clear your schedule because we’re TWO (2) DAYS of WordPlay action instead of one! #growth

Oh, and we have a NEW LOGO FOR WORDPLAY *horn noise times 3*

LK AT IT!

Another Reality is launching a Kickstarter campaign to launch their high-tech entertainment centre, which will have an after-school program for game development. They are offering a chance to win an Oculus Quest for people who subscribe to their Kickstarter newsletter!

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

I, Royel, have a job for you.

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!

There’s going to be a Computer Graphics Job Fair.

Rockstar Games has WORK.

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.

This newsletter is sponsored by Ubisoft Toronto

Anyways, it’s a spooky month, so break out that sweater and yummy cider and have a great fall! The season, not the event! I don’t want you to get a boo boo .

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

October 8

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

October 2

Bonus Round has their Spooky Games Mixer!

October 7

Friends Play Games is here for you at TMAC!

October 9

Dirty Rectangles is in town and they’re bringing their monthly social with them! Come and hang out with them the 2nd Wednesday of every month, starting Oct 9 at See-Scape, 8 PM! With special guest speaker Ben Lee of Void Bastards, Card Hunter, Blue Manchu Games, etc.

October 10

Oooo a painting show at the Gladstone! And it’s called ‘Why the @#&! Do You Paint?‘ and that’s wild lmao.

Rock Band Night wooooo! Thanks Power Up Bar!

October 12

DMG is having their October Speaker’s Social. These are ALWAYS good, obvi.

October 13

Game Designers Night at Snakes & Lattes (Eglinton) Make an autumn-inspired game!

October 25

I watched this movie the other day, but they’re showing it at the Cinesphere–it’s The Thing!

October 26

There’s going to be a Marvel vs. DC Group photoshoot and this could be fun and wild imo.

Oh my god. The Assassin’s Creed Symphony is coming to Toronto!! Who wants to take me there? lol (but forreal tho, email me if you wanna go)

#ICYMI

Signups are LIVE for our next event–introducing, Play with your Food! Edible games at Evergreen Brick Works! You can LITERALLY eat these games, y’all! Dead serious! Sign up! Available dates: Oct 9th and Oct 23!!

Our Mississauga program director Kadeem Dunn has been organizing the Play2Practice program at the Microsoft Store in Square One with TriOS College!

We just celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Hand Eye Society! If you’ve got pics or vids from that epic Saturday, @ us on social media and/or use the hashtag #HESBall19 so we can relive the night!

I just want to thank all the volunteers, staff, artists, friends, family, venue, sponsors and everyone else I might have missed for making this THE best party we’ve ever thrown! Thank you all so much for your support! Stay tuned for pictures of the event!

Here’s a sneak peak at the photo album that will be released soon…

: Paul Hillier

If you didn’t go to the Ball, I’m not your friend. (im kidding) but you missed out! Hope to see you at our other events!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

Damage Camp is coming…. (so is winter, ahh!)

Want to see the next wave of Indigenous video games first hand? Come and experience a taste of the imagineNATIVE iNDigital Space at our very first Night of the Indigenous Devs in the TIFF Bell Lightbox, Friday October 25! Presented by imagineNATIVE and Eastside Games.

Listen to the creators talk while you watch their game played live all in the comfort of a TIFF Theatre. Featuring works from Elizabeth LaPensée (Thunderbird Strike), Nathan Powless-Lynes (SwapBox+), Ashlee Bird (One Small Step), and many more!

Tickets go on sale October 1st!  

This weekend… Geek Chic City 2019! Check out the event page for more details and signups!

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Programmer Needed!

Double Dog Games is seeking diverse and underrepresented people! We encourage applications internationally as we are a remote team.

Unity3D, Inkle, and some custom tooling

Our Game: http://doubledoggames.com
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/fYp9hX8vdWE7dk5F6

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

Hey you, Bunch is looking for a 2D Artist!

There’s going to be a Computer Graphics Job Fair.

Rockstar Games has WORK.

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.

This newsletter is sponsored by Ubisoft Toronto