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

Ontario Game Studios Set to Shine at GDC 2025

The Game Developers Conference (GDC), the world’s largest event for game industry professionals, returns from March 17–21, 2025, in San Francisco. After an incredibly successful GDC 2024, Ontario’s game studios will be well-represented at the 2025 show, showcasing their latest stellar projects and engaging with the global development community. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the event you can expect to bump into top studios, tons of networking opportunities, and take part in discussions on game design, technology, and business.

Ontario Studios Attending:

• Cat Samurai
• Mighty Yell
• Wero
• Games by Stitch
• Play Underground
• Lightning Rod
• Washbear Studios
• Chronograph Games
• Phantom Compass
• Numizmatic
• Dog Street Studios

Terror in the Shadows from Blue Isle Studios

Toronto’s Blue Isle Studios brings back the horror with Slender: The Arrival, now more immersive than ever in VR. Featuring enhanced visuals, a new storyline, and terrifying encounters with Slender Man, this is survival horror at its finest. Will you escape the darkness, or become another lost soul? 

Take a closer look here and stay tuned for the official release date! 

 

Dead by Daylight’s Game-Changing Update

Behaviour Interactive is rolling out major updates to Dead by Daylight, addressing long-standing player concerns. With improved matchmaking, fairer map selection, and a surrender system, Trials will be more balanced than ever. These updates will roll out in two phases, from April to December. Release date: TBD.

Looking to find out more? Check out the forum here. 

 

Star Wars Outlaws Receives BAFTA Game Award Nominations

Ubisoft Toronto’s Star Wars Outlaws has been nominated in three categories at the BAFTA Game Awards! Humberly González earns a nod for Performer in a Leading Role, while lead studio Massive Entertainment is recognized for Audio Achievement and Music. A huge congratulations to all the talented teams who brought this galaxy far, far away to life!

Read more here

ICYMI: Game Studios: Level up with Interactive Ontario

Ontario Indie developers and studios take note: Interactive Ontario is now accepting new members! If you don’t already know, Interactive Ontario is committed to fostering the economic and creative growth of the Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry in Ontario. Through various initiatives, the IO supports and serves our community members. Also, their Indie Superboost Masterclass on February 26th with Jason Rocca was a great success! The class covered essential topics like funding models, pitching and much more. See you at the next Indie Superboost on April 10 featuring Christian Fonnesbech and a discussion on Building Lasting IP and Brands!

Interested in becoming a member? Click here

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