This Week in Ontario Video Games & XR – July 19, 2025
Everything happening in the Ontario video games industry this week courtesy of Interactive Ontario and CONTINUE!
TennoCon Returns To London!
Fans of Digital Extremes’ Warframe are in for a treat this year! TennoConcert 2025 is set to take place at Canada Life Place in London, Ontario as part of this year’s expanded TennoCon experience. For the first time, the event will feature a live musical performance, with tickets including access to the concert, the TennoCon 2025 Digital Pack, and a range of outdoor activities spanning the Hilton DoubleTree and RBC Place. Attendees will be able to enjoy two full days of merchandise, photo ops, professional cosplay, autograph sessions, in-person giveaways, and more.
Click here for more info.
Guardians of the Wild Sky Reveal Trailer Unleashed by Blue Isle Studios
Blue Isle Studios has unveiled the announcement trailer for Guardians of the Wild Sky, a breathtaking survival-crafting adventure set in a world of floating biomes and magical companions. Players can explore solo or with friends, build floating fortresses, and bond with elemental Guardians—mystical creatures that fight, craft, and grow alongside you. This sky-high journey combines cozy creativity with thrilling exploration, giving the gaming community a fresh take on the genre.
Click here to check it out on Steam!
Missile Command: Delta Launches from 13AM Games
Toronto-based Mighty Yell and 13AM Games, in collaboration with Atari, have officially launched Missile Command: Delta! This bold reimagining of the arcade classic blends high-stakes tactical gameplay with narrative intrigue. The game invites players to uncover secrets deep within a mysterious bunker while defending the world from annihilation.
Check out the launch trailer now!
Blighted Announced by Drinkbox Studios
The creators of Guacamelee! are back with Blighted, a psychedelic action-RPG set in a twisted western nightmare. Announced this week, the game tasks players with reclaiming ancestral memories while wielding the chaos of a reality-warping disease. Expect intense combat, rich lore, and the bold art style that Toronto’s Drinkbox is known for.
Wishlist Blighted on Steam today!
Railborn Reveal Trailer Drops from Washbear Studio
Ontario’s Washbear Studio has revealed Railborn, a physics-based coaster builder with wild visuals and gravity-defying creativity. The trailer teases customizable rides, charming environments, and a fresh take on theme park engineering that is aimed at fans of games like Parkitect and Planet Coaster, and we can’t forget the OG- Roller Coaster Tycoon!
Watch the trailer here.
Verse VR Devlog + Elsewhere Electric Release Date Revealed at UploadVR Summer Showcase
Games by Stitch, the Toronto studio behind the acclaimed VR horror experience Broken Spectre, premiered a new trailer and officially announced the release date for Elsewhere Electric during UploadVR’s Summer Showcase. The asymmetrical co-op puzzler, blending VR and mobile gameplay, shows up with an inventive experience built around two-player collaboration and environmental storytelling.
Lofty Sky Entertainment also revealed a behind-the-scenes interview about their new game Verse VR, a VR experience that allows players to visit serene environments around the world and interact with poetry, songs, and history from those various locales.
Be sure to check out the trailers in the Upload VR’s showcase here.
ICYMI: The Great Canadian Game-Off Launches
In celebration of over 20 years of Canadian game development, the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) has launched the Great Canadian Game-Off, inviting fans to vote for their favourite Canadian-made game. Round one is open now through July 25, spotlighting the legacy and creativity of studios across the country.
More information can be found here! Get your votes in today.
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