Canadian Game Awards spotlight – interview with Dauntless’ Jesse Houston

Phoenix Labs created its free-to-play action game Dauntless in 2014, and throughout the years, the Vancouver-based studio founded by Riot Games alums Jesse Houston, Sean Bender and Robin Mayne has expanded and brought on talented individuals from studios like BioWare, Capcom, Blizzard, and others. Dauntless was an ambitious title for the studio. While working as […]
Canadian Game Awards spotlight – interview with Outward’s Jean-François Racine

Quebec-based studio Nine Dots was one of the many developers who walked away with an award during the inaugural Canadian Game Awards. Back in September, Nine Dots was not only nominated for Best Score/Soundtrack but won for its original composition in Outward. As we begin closing out 2020, we want to look at some of […]
What’s next for the Toronto Defiant?

2020 has been a massive year for Toronto Defiant, with new management, a roster overhaul, and major names taking ownership of the organization. Let’s not forget the Defiant also won Best Canadian Esports Organization at the 2020 Canadian Video Game Awards. While 2020 has set the foundation for future success, what’s next for Toronto Defiant […]
Brace Yourself Games wins 4 awards at the 2020 Canadian Game Awards

Receiving 8 nominations at the 2020 Canadian Game Awards is a huge cause for celebration, and it’s even sweeter when walking away with some wins. Brace Yourself Games did just that, and won big with 4 awards for their work on Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Feat. The Legend of Zelda. If you’re […]