Everything happening in the Ontario video games industry this week courtesy of Interactive Ontario and CONTINUE!

Ontario Leads Canada’s Game Industry

Ontario is at the forefront of Canada’s games and XR industry with nearly 300 active game studios – the most of any province in Canada. According to a recent report from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC), Canada’s 821 game studios and supporting industries contributed $5.1 billion to the nation’s economy in 2023-24.

With strong industry growth and room to grow thanks to provincial tax credits, Ontario continues to contribute in a major way to Canada’s video games and XR development scene.

Read the full ESAC report here

Eh! Game Expo – A Celebration of Gaming Culture

The Eh! Game Expo is set to be the highlight of Ontario’s gaming scene in February. Taking place at TIFF Lightbox in Toronto on February 15th from 10 AM to 6 PM, this free event unites developers, players, and enthusiasts for a day of exciting demos, interactive exhibits, and exclusive game previews. As the perfect lead-up to the Canadian Game Awards, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Ontario Studios on Display at Eh! Game Expo

Some of Ontario’s most innovative games and XR studios will be showcasing their latest work at the expo. Be sure to check out:

• Finish Line Games (Robots at Midnight)
• Numizmatic (Astronomics)
• Bellwood Studios (Unless)
• Alientrap (DuneCrawl)
• Thousand Stars (Aikyam)
• Blimey Studio (WinterOver)

These studios represent just a fraction of the incredible talent driving Ontario’s booming games and XR industry.

See the full Eh! Game Expo line-up here

Games by Stitch Unveils Elsewhere Electric

Ontario-based Games by Stitch (Broken Spectre) recently debuted their latest project, Elsewhere Electric. This unique co-op puzzle game blends VR and mobile gameplay, allowing players to team up across devices and solve an industrial mystery together.

Expected to launch this summer on Meta Quest, Steam, and mobile, Elsewhere Electric looks perfect for fans of escape rooms and challenging puzzle games.

Learn more on the official Elsewhere Electric website here

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Stay tuned for bi-weekly updates on everything happening in the Ontario video game and immersive industries!