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Friday, August 12
Northern Forge Studios has announced a new co-op RPG style title in development, called Hero of Aethric: An Orna RPG!
More tomfoolery with Cuphead and Mugman! New episodes of Studio MDHR’s The Cuphead Show will premiere on Netflix on August 19th.
Nick Burns, Studio Director at SkyPyre Studios has announced, in a new devlog, work on a brand-new arena-style FPS title Alt-Fire!
Richard Elliot, Lead Writer on Ubisoft Toronto’s Far Cry 6, discusses the studio’s research that went into creating meaningful representations of LGBTQ+ characters in the game.
BattleGoat Studios’ newest planetary real-time strategy title Galactic Ruler is now out on Steam at an inaugural 25% discount!
Tune in to Up Preview for Gameloft’s Disney Magic Kingdoms to find out more about Update 61 for the game, and your next adventure!
The Lodgge Podcast
Welcome to The Lodgge Podcast. Each episode we will be welcoming a different uniquely talented guest to talk about a variety of topics. Our goal is to showcase the immense knowledge, diversity, and skill that Ontario video game and interactive entertainment studios have to offer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the industry, its members, and the projects they create.
Job Board
Looking to start a new adventure? The Lodgge Job Board will be showcasing available positions from around Ontario. We will be adding jobs throughout the week, so make sure to check in often. Each post includes a direct link to the official job posting, so you can apply in no time!
- You’re a Pixi.js or Phaser expert, and proficient in making 2D games in TypeScript and/or JavaScript.
- You can jump into any Node.js, vanilla js, html, or css, and make it work. You either know or are keen to pick up Firebase.
- You know the ins and outs of package management and working with npm or yarn, and can dig in and troubleshoot when “npm install” fails.
- If necessary, your stack positions you to work on websites and web apps
- Bonus Points: Three.js, Webpack, CSS Animation, React JS and/or React Native, Vue.js, Capacitor, Electron, WordPress, Next.js, Shopify customisation, Jenkins, Roblox Studio and Lua, Unity and C#, AR/VR, test driven development / automated testing using Cypress or Playwright.
- Master’s degree (MA/MBA) preferred – Marketing, Marketing Research, Statistics, or Econometrics.
- 3 to 6 years Market Research experience
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills required
- Strong interest in video games industry and cultural entertainment in general
- Excellent critical thinking, questioning, and listening skills with superior attention to detail are necessary
- Must be able to create impactful, story driven, & visually pleasing deliverables.
- Passionate about connecting the dots and using data to tell a story
- Advanced Excel skills, able to build complex models and analysis.
- 3-5 years of experience programming in C/C++/C# in the video game industry;
- Experience with iOS, Android or other video game consoles;
- University degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience;
- Knowledge of 3D programming (OpenGL, DirectX);
- Organized, self-reliant and a team player;
- Ability to work independently and under pressure;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to optimize code size and speed to maximize the technological capacities of each device;
- Ability to program in a methodical and structured manner;
- High interest in video games and in-depth knowledge of gaming culture;
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Strong technical and artistic fundamentals
- Passion for problem solving and finding optimal solutions
- Experience with Unreal Engine
- Knowledgeable of pipelines and procedures for game development
- Excellent communication skills; ability to clearly present systems and concepts
- Experience with game asset creation tools, such as: Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Substance, Photoshop
- Experience with programming or scripting languages is a plus
- Experience with console development is a plus
- Experience with version control is a plus
- Shipped PC / Console titles are a plus.
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