: 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

I cannot BELIEVE summer is over. exCUSE ME??? Who is responsible for this? And kids are going back to school! *sips on pumpkin spice* I hate this! I want to wear my shorts for longer! *takes another sip of pumkpin spice* Oh nooo!

Anyway, September is here and you know what that means…THE 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE HAND EYE SOCIETY VIDEOGAME BALL IS THIS MONTH AND YOU ONLY HAVE 3 WEEKS TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE BIGGEST PARTY TORONTO HAS EVER SEEN!

Seriously, get your tickets NOW!

We recently did an announcement on (some of) the games! Hells yeah!! check it out!

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

IT’S THE HAND EYE SOCIETY BALL!

Didn’t get your tickets yet? You can fix that riiiiight here. What kind of games will be there? Glad you asked!

Huge thanks to Ubisoft Toronto, Aird & Berlis LLC, CWA Canada, Game Workers Unite, Slanted Door, MKM Group and ID@Xbox for their support!

Power Up Bar is also having a party! Anniversaries for everyone!

WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS

September 5

A new month, another Breakfast Game Audio Club at TMAC!

September 14

There’s going to be an Unreal Engine Toronto Meetup! Go have an Epic time!

but also

September 26

It’s time…to MIX IT UP at This month’s The Indie Mixer! Meet other devs in your city!

#ICYMI

The Hand Eye Society Ball is this month!! Ahhh!

Gonna keep bugging you about it because you seriously DO NOT want to miss this.

One of our coolest community members Phoenix wrote a lovely review about Axon Interactive’s Quench! You can grab a copy on PC and on the Switch, too!

Did anyone want a giant laser? Yeah, I said LASER!!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

Hand Eye Society friend Dara Gold is starting a new game studio! Be on the lookout for their work!

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!  

https://twitter.com/thrillatron/status/1167595041944145921

https://twitter.com/MightyYell/status/1162393584894525442

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

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

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Hand Eye Society community member is looking for a Unity programmer for a project! Details/contact below:

•adding functionality to main menu (game start, reset scores,
collectibles, and options)
•implementing options (axis flips, control sensitivity, audio controls)
•transferring score and weapon equipped info between levels and main
•level loaders

Contact Neil

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Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

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

Drinkbox  Studios is looking for a 2D Artist!

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.

Oh wow! What a Summer! It’s been mighty swell, but as we thank the warm weather for slightly BBQ-ing us a few times last month, we must look forward to the slow slow decline of heat into the *voice changes to demon.mp3* DEPTH OF WINTER AND SNOW.

Ahem–sorry about that. Anyways, in the meantime, it’s still nice outside! It’s still a great time to be alive and we got tickets for you to buy for our Annual Hand Eye Society Videogame Ball next month, so get on that so you can sit with us.

Also, can I just say that we have the best members? With your support you’re helping put Hand Eye Society on the map! Thanks for your support, and you’re welcome for the discount!

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

August 11

Oooo Toronto Gaymers also have a Pre-Picnic Brunch coming up! Everyone loves a picnic!

August 15

Queer Game Night with Board Again games and Toronto Gaymers!

Oooh, also DMG is hosting Open RPG Gaming Night!

August 17

Play with Gaymers with their Board Games Extravaganzaaaaaa!

August 19

Game Designers Night at Snakes & Lattes! August edition!

August 22

I know a lot of folks in Toronto love the movie Hackers, and now it’s playing on the big screen!

#ICYMI

Did you get your tickets for the biggest (and only) videogame Ball of the year hosted by…well….US and Hand Eye Society!?

Now’s the time!

COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS

https://twitter.com/MightyYell/status/1162393584894525442

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

BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES

Oh, and WordPlay 2019 submissions close this MONTH. You know what to do.

A survey is being conducted by the Game Arts International Network with funding from Ontario Creates and the Canada Media Fund to provide game creators with a resource to discern which in-person game events (conferences, festivals, showcases) might benefit them and their game the most. We encourage any game creators (commercial or not) who have attended in-person game events outside their own city to fill in this short survey! Deadline August 7

Ubisoft has jobs for ya!

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

Drinkbox  Studios is looking for a 2D Artist!

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.

Sunday August 25 itinerary:

1:00PM – 6:00PM – Indie Game Arcade
2:00PM – 5:00PM – Game Developer Panel
5:15pm – 5:45PM – Prize Raffles

This month’s theme is all about Art, Aesthetics, and Game Design. Our arcade will be focus on games with striking visual styles and memorable art-related mechanics. This month’s panel will bring artist Ryan Deane out to chat with our panelists about drawing inspiration from other art forms to use in games!

The Indie Games Showcase presented by Microsoft Store in partnership with Hand Eye Society is a celebration of the passion and innovation of indie game developers from across the GTA! We will be featuring a variety of games such as: RPG, strategy, adventure and many more. You do not want to miss out!

Interested in participating?

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We’d also like to invite any developers who have games in progress, or would like feedback to submit their game to Play2Practice as well. We hope to cultivate a space where developers feel comfortable showing their games, even if they’re not quite finished!

We’re also looking for volunteers! Interested? Please send an email to volunteer@handeyesociety.com for more information!

Sunday June 14 itinerary:

12:00PM – 6:00PM – Indie Game Arcade
3:00PM – 5:00PM – Game Developer Panel
5:15pm – 5:45PM – Prize Raffles

The Indie Games Showcase presented by Microsoft Store in partnership with Hand Eye Society is a celebration of the passion and innovation of indie game developers from across the GTA! We will be featuring a variety of games such as: RPG, strategy, adventure and many more. You do not want to miss out!

We’re also looking for volunteers! Interested? Please send an email to the store’s Community Development Specialist at aimastro@microsoft.com!

Date: July 12, 2019

Time: 1:30PM – 3:30PM

Where: Microsoft Store in Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Type: Videogame Workshop

Category: Xbox, Windows 10

Audience: All Gamers alike

Join us in-store on July 12th for an exercise-driven, non-technical approach to game design in partnership with Hand Eye Society! Attendees will immerse themselves in the iterative process of refining a game design and discover design concepts that will help them think more clearly about their designs and making better games.

*Space is limited please register ASAP to secure your spot*

For any other questions please email the stores Community Development Specialist at aimastro@microsoft.com

July 30th & 31st [REGISTRANTS ONLY–Register here]
10am – 2pm both days
Evergreen Brick Works, Children’s Garden
550 Bayview Avenue
Drop-in, children and families/all-ages

Skylab Revolution is an interactive installation in the Children’s Garden at Evergreen Brick Works. It features a space ship with 3 individual activities for kids to engage with whole exploring the park from the perspective an astronaut. There is a kaleidoscope, periscope, and microscope that offer each a unique view of the garden. Kids are encouraging to experiment and uncover the environment from a new perspective!

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. This installation was created by Little Dada with support from Hand Eye Society.

We’re also looking for volunteers! If you are interested in helping to bring this program to life, please fill out the following form before July 15 and we will get back to you ASAP.

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Skylab Revolution is part of our year-round Game Curious at Evergreen Brick Works initiative. Check out our Fall and Winter programs as well!

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WHAT

What’s Camp Make-A-Game you might ask? Camp Make-A-Game is a camp that teaches campers how to create digital and physical games. Mornings are spent indoors with digital screen instruction, teaching kids to use point-and-click game creation tools. Because these tools don’t require coding, most of the instruction can focus on design principles like game mechanics or game feel and not just be focused on technical hurdles. Afternoons are spent outdoors, discussing and playing physical games like tag and soccer – and then the kids will re-design the rules and play the modified games, learning about game design while getting some exercise. By the end of the week, they’ll be game makers!

WHEN

Mon July 15 – Fri July 19
Camp will run from 9am-3pm with a break for lunch.

WHO

For ages 8-12.

WHERE

Maria A. Schuka Toronto Library Branch
1745 Eglinton Avenue West

Space is limited. Call 416-394-1000 to register or for more information. This is a featured Summer Wonder Camp.

Camp MAG 2018 Photo Album

Thanks to Reptoid Games, Stitch Media, Little Guy Games, Dave Burke, DrinkBox Studios and VRGEN for supporting last year’s Camp!

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Huge Thanks to our 2019 Studio Membership Supporters

Want to support a free week of Camp Make-a-Game for just $200/year? Find out more about Studio Membership here!

Thanks to Matt Hammill for Camp Make-a-Game’s amazing logo!

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.