Announcing the 2022 Canadian Game Awards and Canadian Indie Game Awards Judging Committee

Previously, we introduced and detailed the esteemed panel that made up the Selection Committee. Today, we have the opportunity to introduce the individuals selected to comprise the Judging Committee for the 2022 Canadian Game Awards and Canadian Indie Game Awards. This group of industry professionals has parsed through each of the 20 categories and anonymously […]
Meet the judges of the 2021 Canadian Game Awards

See who the 2021 Canadian Game Awards judges are.
Announcing the winners of the 2021 Canadian Game Awards

Tonight, we celebrated the Canadian gaming industry. From the studios that develop rich and detailed worlds, to the professionals that make the industry a better place to work in; from the big budget AAA titles to the humble yet no less impactful indies. The awards also highlight great Canadian esports players and the events that […]
The past, present, and future of the Canadian Game Awards – an interview with executive producer Carl-Edwin Michel

With the 2021 Canadian Game Awards just around the corner, we sat down for a chat with CGA creator and executive producer Carl-Edwin Michel. The awards may be a relatively new event, but they already have quite the story behind them. Let’s start with the trophy, and the design in particular. For the trophy I […]
How to watch the 2021 Canadian Game Awards

The 2021 Canadian Game Awards show is just around the corner. The event celebrates excellence in the gaming industry in Canada, covering all facets of the scene. The past year has been anything but usual, and in the face of turbulent times and hardship the Canadian gaming industry has shown great resilience and ability to […]
How to vote for Fans’ Choice Award in the 2021 Canadian Game Awards

The 2021 Canadian Game Awards is set to be held on April 9. Celebrating all areas of the Canadian video game industry, the awards will highlight standout games, industry professionals, and events. On top of that, the Canadian Game Awards is pleased to include the Fans’ Choice Award for five nominated games. Included are Canadian-developed […]
Here are all the Canadian Game Awards 2021 nominees

2020 was a tremendous year in the gaming space. While the industry adapted to the difficulties of developing games in quarantine, gaming communities around the world embraced indie gems and big budget AAA titles with the same excitement. 2020 has been anything but uneventful for gamers, and this is just as true in Canada as […]
Canadian Game Awards : The Results

The winners of the Canadian Game Awards have been announced in an online show ceremony with a pre and post-show hosted by Camille Salazar-Hadaway, Denis Talbot, Stephanie Harvey and Steve Vegvari on Friday September 18th , 2020 Toronto, Friday September 18th, 2020: At tonight’s Canadian Games Awards, Cadence of Hyrule, In the latest rhythmic action-adventure from […]
Canadian Game Awards shifts from a live presentation to a pre-recorded show

After careful consideration, Northern Arena has made the difficult decision to shift the production of the Canadian Game Awards for 2020 from a live presentation to a pre-recorded show that will be broadcast on the originally scheduled date: April 9, 2020 8:00pm EST on GINX TV Canada. The Canadian Game Awards is designed to unite […]
The Canadian Game Awards officially supported by the Entertainment Software Association of Canada

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada is proud to support the first Annual Canadian Game Awards, produced by Northern Arena. A celebration of the growing Canadian gaming industry. This year the Canadian Game Awards will take place Thursday, April 9th, 2020, at the TIFF Bell LightBox in Toronto, Canada and will be open for public ticket holders to attend. […]